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I'm cheating a bit with this post. We spent a few days in Door County, Wisconsin, earlier this month, and it was colder than we'd expected. We still had a wonderful time (first post-vaccination vacation), but I didn't take out the camera much.
So this post includes photos of one specific park from our recent visit, and a collection of colorful annuals and perennials photos from our last visit. I figure the floral displays are often similar from year to year, and Door County always shares amazing creativity in all ways, including with art, gardens, and other displays.
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So, let's start out in Egg Harbor, a quaint bayside town, with a beautiful little waterfront park displaying many recreational boats and lovely maritime views.
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Harbor View Park is a sweet spot to spend some time, no matter what the weather.
The large boulders along the walkway blend well with the sky and waterway scenes.
This is a fun place for boaters, walkers, and wanderers.
The 'Seafarer' statue sets the mood for the historical significance of this town, as a port on the bayside, with access to the larger Lake Michigan and the chain of Great Lakes.
There's a lovely little garden in the park, too. Some beautiful metalwork sculptures, courtesy David Reimer and Angela Lensch Gallery, were on display--incorporated so beautifully into the landscaping.
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I really enjoyed the moose sculpture.
And the rooster, I believe on permanent display, by artist William Jauquet.
We visited the park several times during our recent visit, and one of the evenings featured a free, live band. The weather that evening was more comfortable, and it was lovely to see people enjoying the beautiful evening and the music.
![IMG_5510](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51317896143_5bcdf0596d.jpg)
Harbor View Park is a sweet spot to spend some time, no matter what the weather.
![IMG_5494](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51317896263_af58370232_z.jpg)
The large boulders along the walkway blend well with the sky and waterway scenes.
![IMG_5496](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51318695535_366c926b86.jpg)
This is a fun place for boaters, walkers, and wanderers.
![IMG_5498](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51318412799_873b585b97_z.jpg)
The 'Seafarer' statue sets the mood for the historical significance of this town, as a port on the bayside, with access to the larger Lake Michigan and the chain of Great Lakes.
![IMG_5512](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51318695380_7f71439759_z.jpg)
There's a lovely little garden in the park, too. Some beautiful metalwork sculptures, courtesy David Reimer and Angela Lensch Gallery, were on display--incorporated so beautifully into the landscaping.
![IMG_5513](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51316953172_0b46a21d16_z.jpg)
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I really enjoyed the moose sculpture.
![IMG_5519](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51317895963_cbd5dcb9b9_z.jpg)
And the rooster, I believe on permanent display, by artist William Jauquet.
![IMG_5524](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51317688721_61cccacc35.jpg)
We visited the park several times during our recent visit, and one of the evenings featured a free, live band. The weather that evening was more comfortable, and it was lovely to see people enjoying the beautiful evening and the music.
We did a lot of hiking, too, but with the rain and cold weather, I didn't snap any photos. No matter what the weather, however, Door County, Wisconsin, is one of my favorite summertime destinations. It's a little piece of heaven on earth.