Door County - The Official Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 36) Arts Travel Green Wisconsin certifies tourism businesses that have made a commitment to continuously improve their operations in order to reduce their environmental and social impact. This program helps businesses evaluate their operations, set goals and take specific actions towards environmental, social and economic sustainability. You can support green tourism by visiting one or more of our certified businesses. To learn more about their certification and to view new additions to our growing list of certified businesses, visit www.DoorCounty.com and click on Travel Green Wisconsin. Travel Green Wisconsin Certified Businesses: Blacksmith Inn on the Shore, Baileys Harbor Black Walnut Guest House, Sturgeon Bay Door County Kayak Tours, Fish Creek Journey’s End Motel and Cabins, Baileys Harbor Lodgings at Pioneer Lane, Ephraim Quiet Cottage Bed & Breakfast on the Lake, Sturgeon Bay The Bridge Internet Café, Egg Harbor White Pines Victorian Lodge, Sturgeon Bay Travel smart and protect Door County’s natural beauty for generations to come. P iCk your own CherrieS Grab a Bucket For a Door County Tradition! able at most cherry stands and orchards. University studies reveal what Door County locals have known for years: Cherries contain high levels of antioxidants, especially the Montmorency variety in most orchards in Door County. Locals swear by the fruit and its juice to stave off cancer and heart disease as well as ease the aches of arthritis and gout. For more information about “Cherryland, USA,” or to find contact information for the orchards, visit the official website at www.wisconsincherries.org. Since the early 1900s, Door County has been affectionately referred to as “Cherryland, USA,” a name well deserved since the peninsula is the nation’s fourth largest cherry producer. From late July until mid-August, any one of the county’s more than 30 cherry orchards is in prime harvest season, so grab a bucket and celebrate cherries! Cherry picking is one of Door County’s most beloved traditions and an activity unique to the region since, unlike other areas of the Midwest, Door County has relatively cool summers and ideal soil conditions for growing this delicious and healthful fruit. Door County even has its own Cherry Queen, who will appear at many fairs and events around the state throughout the year as well as reveal her favorite cherry recipe. Cherries can be eaten fresh or dried, are delicious in pies, jams, juices and the popular homemade Cherry Bounce liqueurs. Cherries maintain their great flavor when frozen, which means that a day of cherry picking can be enjoyed months after the harvest. You can read about the cherry’s health benefits in the Cherry Marketing Institute booklet, “Cherries, The Healing Fruit,” avail36 The Official Door County Visitor Guide http://www.DoorCounty.com http://www.wisconsincherries.org
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