From flower festivals to lush colorful country sides, you'll discover there are plenty of opportunities to view wildflowers. To welcome in the season our friend, Melanie, is sharing destinations in Door County, Wisconsin that offer spectacular wildflower blooms. When searching for rare wildflowers that are found almost nowhere else, Door County, Wisconsin is the place to visit. This region is a narrow finger of land sticking into Lake Michigan, and is like one giant nature preserve.
A trip to Bailey’s Harbor is a must to view the 25 varieties of orchids that grow along its shoreline in a lacy network of sandy islands known as swales layered between marshy wetlands. Among the variations of wildflowers you'll discover native lady’s slipper and rams head orchids, Arctic primrose, trailing arbutus, marsh marigold, bog buckbeans, and the threatened dwarf lake iris.
Extra Tip For Your Trip:
While in the area take time to hop on the Door County Trolley, which offers a spring blossom tour that takes you to hidden peninsulas blanketed with flowers. And, lunch and wine tasting at local wineries is included. And, in Bailey’s Harbor, the best views are from lakeside Blacksmith Inn on the Shore, which also has kayaks and bikes on offer to make forays to local bloom hot spots easy and eco-friendly.
Explore Door County, Wisconsin
To discover things to do in area, along with attractions, events, and more to experience visit the Door County Visitor Bureau website.
Plan a visit to Baileys Harbor Boreal Forest And Wetlands by visiting their website.
By Melanie Haiken
Photo Credits: © Donna & Tom Krischan - Learn more about Wisconsin's native orchids.
Explore Door County, Wisconsin
To discover things to do in area, along with attractions, events, and more to experience visit the Door County Visitor Bureau website.
Plan a visit to Baileys Harbor Boreal Forest And Wetlands by visiting their website.
By Melanie Haiken
Photo Credits: © Donna & Tom Krischan - Learn more about Wisconsin's native orchids.