Natural Beauty at Crossroads At Big Creek, Sturgeon Bay

Dropped by the "arboretum" area and checked on the three oak sapplings we planted on July 29. Nick added a great protective cage so the deer can't eat the leaves and buds. Looking good. "Wandering Wednesdays" at Crossroads featured "Trees of Big Creek" with the assistance of Land Grounds Manager Nick Lutzke doing all the work, capably assisted by a young lady, planting three oak trees (two burr oaks and one swamp oak) out near the arboretum. Delightful time with Nick and Patsy and many other people. Cherry on the top of the hike was when Ben, a young man from the UK, asked me if I'd ever been to the Royal Botanical Garden in Kew. I said, of course. It's one of my favorite arboretums in all the world and my wife and I get a flat nearby and I spend as much time as I can admiring the collection. Turns out he and his parent live nearby. Visiting relatives in Door. We had a great time talking about Norway spruce plantation, white pines, oaks and quaking aspens. And those villains, the buckthorns and honeysuckles. The Brits They off to Ida Bay to see the BIG OAKS. Having a great time. Exploring Ida Bay area of Crossroads at Big Creek with Terrie Cooper and a group of avid hikers on August 28. We focused on time traveling back to the time of the Native Peoples and hiked the various trails but focused on the Loggers and Encompment trails particularly. Trekking with Terri focuses on a particular subject each week. Native Peoples have been visiting this area for thousands of years. Consider them as the first "tourists" of Door who came for the abundant fish, elk (not as many deer at all in those days), according to Terri, and beaver, rabbits plus the eventual move to hunter-gathers with crops and more permanent wood and branch housing. From an earlier review in 2023. Visit the Pollinator Garden these days and it's quite a treat. CROSSROADS' front yard is getting a makeover. On September 21, on the terraces in front of the Collins Learning Center, a bunch of us -Pollinator Pals - planted hundreds of native pollinator plants designed to attract some of the All Star heavy hitters of the world. Next year should be quite a feast.

I loved it...they have very well-marked trails, it's relaxing. Big Creek is dry...it must be beautiful with water, but we enjoyed it anyway. We couldn't visit the historic cabins due to lack of time, but I hope to return. They're $6 per adult.

Great destination! Enjoyed the open trail and peaceful outdoor atmosphere.

I was visiting the area and decided that I wanted to go for a run. Crossroads at Big Creek was just down the road so I decided to make it part of my adventure. I wasn't disappointed, the park is very well taken care of, no trash, and beautiful views. I do wish it had longer trails since I'm a runner, so I just ran a few different trails and had a great time.

This place was neat to see. It showed old historical house church school and other places. It was nice to walk around and see. It was free but they do have a donation jar. There was also walking trails. It was very peaceful and quiet.