Island Adventure - A photo essay of Rock Island (continued)

Requiring two ferry rides across Death’s Door, I had long ago idealized the notion of leaving the hustle and bustle of summer in the county behind for a multi-day, mini-vacation to Rock Island. With only the items I could carry upon my back, I’d fill my days from sunrise to sunset with yoga on the beach, hikes through the woods, and naps in a hammock. These full yet simple days would be complemented by pleasant evenings beside a campfire and beneath the moon.

After planning my imaginary trip for years, I finally came to the realization last summer that the block of time I was hoping for was never going to clear itself. Rather than let another summer pass where I didn’t set foot in Door County’s fifth state park, I opted for a compromise – a day trip to Rock Island.