Can't Believe THIS is Wisconsin! (Door County + 🧀 Wisconsin Cheese)

Door County Wisconsin is well known to Wisconsin locals, but this hidden gem is seriously underrated when it comes to out-of-state visitors. This rural and beautiful peninsula has so much to offer from charming towns, incredible farm-fresh food, cider and beer, beautiful state and county parks, breathtaking vistas, and the freshest squeakiest cheese curds. In this week's RV travel vlog we bring you with us as we explore the peninsula and share some of the top things to do in Door County!
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0:00 Intro to Door County Travel Vlog
0:41 Breakfast in Sister Bay at Al Johnson's
1:32 Scenic Highway 42
1:51 Island Orchard Cider
3:49 Waseda Farms (Door County Farm Stand)
5:04 Peninsula State Park (Svens Bluff Sunset Lookout)
5:52 Parks in Door County
6:36 Kayaking Cave Point County Park
10:10 Touring Renard's Cheese Factory (How Cheese Curds are Made)
12:57 Cheese Curd Blind Taste Test
15:38 Melt
17:54 Outtakes
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[@zakry6444]

Hello there! I’m actually the Land Information Officer for Door County! A few things I would also suggest in your return visit to our county is a trip up to peninsula state park to check out the brand new wooden tower that replaced the old one! It’s wheelchair accessible and spirals about 1/4 of a mile to allow all people to see Door County from the top. Also, Door county has 14 Land Trusts and 5 state parks! I would suggest the Bay Ship Canal land trust as it compares to the beautiful state parks we have here. It’s a place that only the “locals” know about and will knock your socks off in the amount of black, rasp, and strawberries you can find! It has sand dunes, swamp, and beach walking. It’s one of the most diverse walks in a 2.5 mile span. Have a safe travel and we look forward to see you all return!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for the recommendations,

[@louheindel8673]

Power of the 🧀 🧀

[@EatSeeRV]

🧀🧀

[@tinodelallave1111]

Yeaahh

[@anthonyrome7543]

Great video. But you missed the smoked fish near the ferry dock to Washington Island and a traditional Fish Boil! Must do activities in Door County!

[@bioliv1]

This is so awesome! I'm currently planning for a trip to Wisconsin, as I early this year found out my great-great-great-grandfather Ovren Mikkelson settled in Cambridge, Wisconsin, in 1871, together with four of his children with spouses and a ton of grandchildren, he left on May 26 from Oslo, Norway, with the steamer Hero, at the age of 73. His youngest son Augustinus Evensen Ovren became a main contractor in Stoughton, so I want to find his buildings there, to photograph them. "August E. Ovren holds precedence as one of the successful contractors and builders of Dane county, having his residence and business headquarters in the city of Stoughton. He was born in Norway April, 24, 1850, and is the son of Ovren Mikkelson and Marta (Tauberg) Mikkelson. The father came to America in 1871, and took up his residence in the village of Cambridge, Dane county, where he died in 1887. The subject of this sketch was reared to maturity in his native land, in whose common schools he secured his early educational training, and there also he partially learned the blacksmith’s trade under the direction of his father. In 1871, like many another of the sturdy sons of the fair Norseland, he set forth to seek his fortune in America. He made Dane county his destination, taking up his abode in Cambridge, where he began work at the carpenters trade. In 1873 located in Stoughton, where he has since maintained his home. For eleven years he was employed in the T. D. Mandt wagon works and since 1884 he has been independently and successfully engaged in business as a contractor and builder. He has erected many of the best business blocks in the city and more than one hundred private residences of superior type. Politically he advocates the cause of prohibition, and he served one term as representative of his ward on the city board of alderman. He and his wife are zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In 1876 was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Ovren to Miss Sarah Jenson, a native of Norway, and they have two children, - John, and Hilda, wife of Johan Jacobson (History of Dane County, Madison 1906 p.683)" Photography is my great passion, I now photograph the history of Ovren Mikkelson and his wife Marthe, who unfortunately died in 1867 at the age of 59 here in Norway, four years before her husband, children and grandchildren left for Wisconsin. I want to continue photographing our history in Wisconsin. From the beginning I felt I had to visit Washington Island, as it reminds me of Helgøya Island in Lake Mjøsa, and I want to see The Boynton Chapel, a true replica of Garmo Stave Church. And now, thanks to you, I know there is sooooo much to see on the way to Washington Island through Door County. Really can't wait to see more videos from you about Wisconsin!!!!! You are sent from heaven, to help me with my trip to Wisconsin. I hope to stay there for three months with my family, if it's possible with some homeschooling during our travel? I hope so! Just now I'm fine-tuning the camera gear I plan to bring with me. Thanks again!!!!!

[@elizabethpeterson1644]

I do lived in Sister Bay, Wisconsin almost 26 years. I have been coming up towards Door County when I was little by camping with my family. When I was 9 year old that my parents built a year round vacation home in the fall of 1979. I remembered what Sister Bay was liked in the early 1980’s. The first time that I was in Door County that I was 4 years old. We stayed in a cottage in Sister Bay which I don’t remembered where it was. I did remembered eating at Al Johnson’s that little vacation. Even saw my first Fall Festival parade. Sister Bay has changed a lot when I was a kid. I remembered a beauty salon that I heard a lot of talking inside when I was 9 or 10 years old.

[@jimsherry7050]

Thanks for showing off our state. 75 year resident and spent time sailing, golfing, kayaking, diving in "the door". Hope you get to experience more of our amazing state.

[@EatSeeRV]

Ohh yeah, I would love to go diving/snorkeling next time! Glad to hear you enjoyed the Door County vlog! - Dennis

[@bradspicks]

No problem JS 7050' ))

[@tinodelallave1111]

We need more people in Wisconsin

[@karenstankiewicz9394]

If you go further south try Carr Valley Cheese. Their curds are to die for! Enjoy our beautiful state of Wisconsin ☺️

[@browncty]

You guys need to check out Eagle River, Three Lakes, and Rhinelander Wisconsin all areas in Northern Wisconsin that are an awesome place to visit. Check out Three Lakes Winery they make Cranberry and other Fruit Wines. Lots and Lots of trails and lakes in this area. You are close to Green Bay, Wisconsin and if you have not been there yet you must. I also recommend visiting Milwaulkee since you guys like breweries. I recommend Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee for their awesome Fish Fry, must order the Beer Cheese Soup also in Milwaukee visit MKE Brewing and the place not to miss is Sprecker Brewery. In October you need to go to New Glarus, Wisconsin not only for the Brewery but also their awesome October Fest, it's a swiss heritage community. There are many trails in the area and you are not far from the Wisconsin Dells and Madison which you need to visit the state capital which is an exact copy of the US Capital and while you are there eat and drink at The Old Fashion to have the signature drink of Wisconsin and some great food. Have fun in the Badger State.

[@EatSeeRV]

Love this, thank you so much for all the great tips! - Dennis 🤜💥🤛

[@MeanLaQueefa]

My favorite places, I spend most of the summer in Eagle River at da cabin. I would add Minoqua and St. Germain all in the Northwoods triangle

[@501764727]

Glad you all got to enjoy our state. I've been meaning to make my way up to Door County next summer for our vacation that is only 3 hours north of where I live. I will def have to make a visit to Renards.

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes to both! You'll love it, I'm sure! - Liz

[@jerryphillips7330]

Door County is where we learned to put Basil leaves on our grilled cheese. So good!

[@EatSeeRV]

That sounds AWESOME

[@bradowens8649]

Door County is absolutely beautiful! Especially in the fall with all the great colors!

[@EatSeeRV]

I'm sure its EPIC in the fall.

[@MichaelLochowitz]

I live in Green Bay and love Door County but it has gotten so busy even on weekdays over the last few years that avoid it now.

[@badguy1481]

I have found that the last week of October has always been STUNNING.

[@sharonsteele8915]

That is on my bucket list for someday.. I've heard door county is amazing..that cave looked cool too..

[@billdoty6438]

Live in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, just 90 minutes from Door Co. It is great place to visit. My wife is there right now helping her parents who live there. Thanks for promoting our great state🧀

[@travelingcatphotos]

Door County is definitely on our list of somewhere to spend at least a couple of weeks and now, Renards is a definite visit too!

[@EatSeeRV]

Wohoo! Enjoy it's a great area. Tag us in any pics while you're there!

[@64maruca]

That sea cave was amazing! Thanks for bringing us with you. I’ve been wanting to visit Door County for years

[@EatSeeRV]

You gotta get there. It's a super cool area!

[@naenaew.7442]

Enjoyed So Much!!♥️♥️♥️ Much Love From Wisconsin

[@horizon42q]

Beautiful place to visit, the best in Wisconsin

[@dennisblank1451]

Love it there! Wading back from Cana Island lighthouse is fun!

[@dangomez1137]

Amazing video! The photos and audio are on point!! Love the new gear.

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you Dan!

[@mariebrumer3440]

Yes I can definitely tell the difference of the new equipment. The picture is very clear and crisp. I'm glad you got to do the sea cave kayak tour. I loved the goats. 🐐 Keep sharing your awesome adventures!💖🙏✌

[@daltoncurtis1481]

A couple places I'd highly recommend is Port Washington, a beautiful town right on the water with tons of little shops and cafés, and definitely over here in Oshkosh, specifically around the end of July when EAA is around, that is an experience to die for, and the Waupaca and Wild Rose area, beautiful little towns with tons do to.

[@ratdog33]

Love the new camera!! Keep up the great work..

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you! We're loving it!

[@louheindel8673]

Love you guys and your videos. This is my ol high school stumping grounds. Love to see it again. Lots of 70s memories on a fast motorcycle….😱😱. Margaritas on us if you swing through Fl again!!! 🙏🏻😍

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha 😆 would love to hear stories of that! Thanks for the offer 🥂

[@vickiewalker184]

There are soooo many things to do in Door County, you've barely scratched the surface! If you love cherries, Door County is the place. You should also take the ferry to visit Washington Island. I have family in Sister Bay, so we visit a few times a year and still haven't seen it all in the past 10 years.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Wow - all so fun, but now I want cheese. Awesome job!

[@TommyTravels]

Ohhh wow! Those grilled cheese sandwiches looked delicious! 😊

[@tarac5137]

All those years in IL and so many trips to WI, I can’t believe I’ve never made it to Door Co! 🧀

[@EatSeeRV]

Right it's not far! Next trip

[@hecsonbecher1611]

Amazing place for sure!!

[@casandramiedema9849]

Your such a sweetheart. What a fun episode can't wait to explore more of your adventures here on KZbin. God bless you both 💕

[@moore_2_explore]

Really great video and yep the quality is fantastic with the new equipment. So interesting about the muscles in the lake and the cheese making tour was way cool! Dave and Lorrie

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always, keep them coming 😁🙏🤗

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for watching Miguel!

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

So awesome Travel Wisconsin sponsored you! Congrats! Door County is amazing! Chasing RV Sunshine ☀️ Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Absolutely love the new camera! We can tell a huge difference. And cheese. What could be better?

[@patrickmolzahn9380]

Nice job. We spend 2-3 weeks in Door Co every year and you visited many of our favorite places.

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you enjoyed it Patrick! Thanks for traveling with us! - Dennis

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

When I was growing up in Wisconsin , there were cherry orchards everywhere in Door County, from Sturgeon Bay to Gills Rock. Maybe they now have apples too. Beautiful area!

[@EatSeeRV]

There are cherry orchards everywhere too! But lots of apples as well.

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

@@EatSeeRV I haven’t been back there for years but I have such fond memories of my mom’s cousins and their cherry orchard on Sturgeon Bay, going up there to pick cherries every year. So many years ago💕 Thanks for sharing this! It brought back many memories!

[@pamelag2223]

Cheese is life........! Video quality is top notch!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you Pamela!

[@Fockerizer]

Great video. I have been going to Door County since 1980. I continued going after I got married with my wife in 1993. It's an awesome place ! We used to stay at Rawley's Bay Resort (Still recommend). But the last 10 years, we pull our camper up and stay at a tiny but awesome little campground in Ellison Bay called Hy-Land Court RV Park

[@EatSeeRV]

It's a beautiful area!

[@jeffl8246]

Found your channel through the Newstate Nomads Mexico trip and subscribed. This Door County video was excellent...easy to understand why Travel Wisconsin sponsored you. Great work and thanks for the amazing content.

[@averyhebert335]

Great video. We just visited Memorial weekend and weather was perfect! Loved Door County! Would have loved to kayak at Cave Point but wind speed was high. Guess end of summer or fall is better with calmer water!

[@EatSeeRV]

Makes sense! Hopefully you get to do it next time!

[@trudybauman7045]

I really enjoy the historical and geological details you provide for each area you visit. I followed you through Mexico and now the US. Your vlogs are great!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you Trudy! We're glad you're here with us!

[@gomogo2000]

I'm glad you finally found Door County and all of its charm. I've been going my entire life (and that's a long time!!) If you haven't been to the Wisconsin Dells yet, it's also a must-do. But make sure to see past just the waterparks to see all the natural beauty along Wisconsin River and Lake Delton. 🤙

[@ResQmomKim]

You need to check out Potawatomi State Park! Great hiking trails, beautiful park, you can do canoe, kayak and paddle board rentals. And there is also a campground! We actually bought a place/cottage on the water about 5 min/miles away on Idlewild peninsula.

[@bethlef5168]

Wow so pretty there! Love your videos

[@SlowTransitTimes]

You inspire! I love how you review food and give a bit of history, and nature. Perfect! Thank you so much!! How long would you say I need up there for a relaxing stay?

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you! So glad you like the video. That's all up to you. We stayed two weeks and could have stayed much longer

[@cruzsalvador6590]

is a beautiful place

[@EatSeeRV]

It's gorgeous!

[@lisamurawske4168]

Great place to visit. I want a grilled cheese sandwich sooo bad right now. Thanks for another great video! You guys are getting so good at this. Do you hear me Travel Channel???

[@EatSeeRV]

🤩 Thank you!

[@RickRackTravels]

Omg 😳 is it wrong that my favourite part of this vlog was the grilled cheese sandwiches LOL 😂 they looked divine !!

[@EatSeeRV]

Absolutely not! Those grilled cheeses were ❤️‍🔥Renards definitely set a new cheese standard for us! - Dennis

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

Cheese, oh that melted cheese on that cheese sandwich. I am drooling. Loved being able to watch the cheese making process with you. I've just visited Gouda. Unfortunately due to corona now cheese market or demos. As it's only a short distance I'm sure once the restrictions are lifted, I'll make my way back there. Those caves and the kayaking experience looked amazing too- only you'll not find me in any cave. I even get the jitters watching people entre. Have no idea why I get the claustrophobic feeling from but it's there. Have a great week. 🙏 👍 🇳🇱 🙋‍♀️ 🇳🇿

[@RedroomStudios]

so I was watching the first few minutes of this video, thinking - wow these guys are getting really good at making videos - and then you mentioned that you were using a new camera! so yes, definitely noticed the quality... congrats on that. great to hear you mention the Niagara Escarpment. I'm from Niagara Falls myself and that area is a very big apple and soft fruit producing region as well as a significant wine making region. omg, watching Liz eat that grilled cheese sandwich was making me drool. whenever somebody asks me what my fave food is a lot of times I say anything with melted cheese in it!

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha it's a solid favorite food choice. Great sourdough and incredible cheese melted. I mean come on! Haha glad you felt the quality was better! Thanks for tuning in 😁

[@ericvaneck4296]

They do have a bunch of different cheeses, we even found chocolate cheese. Surprised us it was really was good too.

[@EatSeeRV]

Wow! A chocolate cheese. That sounds fun!

[@hideawayhomesllc5103]

Gotta love the drone shot of Liz waving from the scooter! Happy to support you. :)

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha 👋 thank you!

[@carriegreen3561]

Love you so much from traverse City Michigan 💕😍💕🌷

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks Carrie! :)

[@n1uno1965]

Incredible! Always wanted to know hoe cheese curds we’re made 🖖🏻😘👍🏻🙏🏻

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you finally got to find out! It's a pretty cool process.

[@scottphillips7108]

Al Johnsons Restaurant a staple of the area... [Door County] Lovely region of the State...

[@climatehero]

Nice visit!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you it's a fun place

[@badguy1481]

I've stayed at Waseda Farms (as a Harvest Host member). Very nice stay and they have a farm store with various meat selections. Highly recommended. NOTE: It's the ONLY Harvest Host on Door County. Also the Wisconsin State Park at the North eastern tip of Door Country is a MUST to visit on a moonless, cloudless night. It features an AMAZING view of the Milky Way which most of us, who live in highly lit urban areas, have never seen. Also....don't miss the Peninsula Players theater presentations, just south of Fish Creek, right on the waters of Green Bay.

[@searlearnold2867]

So, recently I saw a Prevost motorhome for sale that you may want to upgrade to. I only mention it because it has a 4 seat fondue/ bbq station built into one of the lower compartments. Perfect for cheeseheads !!

[@EatSeeRV]

🤣

[@WanderedOff]

Laying in bed at 11pm watching this… we had to get up and make ourselves a grilled cheese 😊

[@EatSeeRV]

🤣🪤

[@ipr439]

Great Video

[@dennisblank1451]

Renards long aged cheddar with cherry bomb jam on a wheat thin is amazing!!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

😯 that's sounds amazing!

[@MrSTOUT73]

Been there many times, most beautiful part of the state.

[@EatSeeRV]

It is indeed

[@Botoburst]

The driftless region is a close second just lacking big water but it has plenty of rivers and world class trout streams.

[@n1njazx7]

Yes your videos look great, as do you guys.

[@garretlewis4103]

This week’s video was so cheesy! 😀😀😀. At least we didn’t see anybody cutting the cheese. 😂💩😂. Looks like you guys are having a good time in Wisconsin.

[@EatSeeRV]

HAHAHA! Yeah Wisconsin is kind of a sleeper state in terms of travel destinations. We've been having a blast! - Dennis

[@vacationmode6286]

Yummy!

[@toddvolpe6396]

This is the first one of yours that I have ever seen in the audio and video seem very nice

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you! Hope you stick around.

[@toddvolpe6396]

@@EatSeeRV you have become so good that I didn't realize I've been watching you for a very long time. I haven't gotten notified for a very long time but I've watched probably 10 or 15 if you're previous videos I didn't realize who you guys were until I saw you and your scooter. Looks like you got a new RV. I'm hooked to you guys are cool.

[@toddvolpe6396]

That was a great video by the way great film work too

[@toddvolpe6396]

And good camera work by the way

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you Todd!

[@jenniferlim2250]

Please visit Schoolhouse Beach on Washington Island!!

[@sherriweber7105]

This was a great video! Have you both become cheese heads? 😂 lol! Beautiful scenery with canoeing in the water. The cheese looked soo good. You made me hungry for cheese. Lol! We go shopping and some different types of cheese. I would love try that chicken soup one. That’s different. I love string cheese. I’m a cheese fan for sure. That Harvest Hist farm you went to with the goats there the fruits and veggies looked good! Thank you for this video. Can’t wait to learn more about Wisconsin. Have a great week and safe travels.

[@stratos175escape7]

Are you selling the older video equipment? Enjoy the road and stay safe!

[@EatSeeRV]

No, we will be hanging into for now. Thanks for traveling with us!

[@timothy199662002]

Sister bay one of the most developed city in Door co... CHRIS!!!!!!

[@tomvana4270]

Don’t have a vehicle break down there in late summer because it will take weeks to get your vehicle back. It’s pretty much a ghost town in fall and winter. Ask me how I know.

[@sheldongreene194]

Constipated with ghost pepper in the mix! Brave souls with fire in the hole!

[@EatSeeRV]

🤣

[@Adam-sr3vb]

🌻🧀

[@ronbabcock340]

Dennis is so handsome. The cheese isn’t bad either.

[@EatSeeRV]

Aww shucks, thanks Ron! - Dennis 🤩

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Only problem with Door County/ Egg Harbor is all the F.I.B.S people from Illinois. I do like Washington Island and Rock Island. My favorite place is Vilas and Oneida counties, The Northwoods. Hope you enjoyed the night sky at Peninsula State park

[@johncromwell9536]

Curds are great without adding chicken soup flavor.

[@EatSeeRV]

I agree.

[@ericwilson8199]

You want to compare this video quality with your earlier posts. You must have a settings issue as the quality is not anywhere as good

[@EatSeeRV]

Interesting. We noticed a significant improvement in crispness and depth of field. What did you feel was inferior?

[@ericwilson8199]

@@EatSeeRV , I weekly view your content on a 4K 55” Oled tv and I find that the sharpness on this most recent video is a step down from any of your most recent previous posts. Compare this post to your recent Michigan pictured rocks lakeshore video

[@juanalba4698]

Did I just discover Heaven

[@buzoncarpeta2914]

=D

[@cindybernd263]

just what was to dislike??

[@EatSeeRV]

🤷‍♂️

[@lancemiller1608]

If you had to pick just one state to visit.... Michigan or Wisconsin???

[@anthonyrome7543]

Why don’t’cha visit da U.P.? (Upper Peninsula)? It’s da best of bot ‘ worlds, dont’cha know

[@markkrawczyk5738]

If you didn't know you need to CALL SOME BODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@truckcampinglife]

The ghost pepper is not the hottest pepper. The Carolina Reaper is no# 1 at 2,009,231 SHU. The ghost pepper is rated no# 7 at 1,041,427 SHU of the top ten.

[@EatSeeRV]

WOW Really!? Holy moly I can't even imagine!

[@DavidJames-uv7yc]

Ghost peppers are not even in the top ten hottest peppers in the world.

[@EatSeeRV]

Dang! My taste buds feel other wise haha