It is a real treat to be on Washington Island for the 4th of July. The island comes alive with so much to do. We always hit the pancake breakfast at the Fire House. The sausages are homemade, the maple syrup is tapped right from the trees on the island, and the coffee is good and strong.
We like to climb on the firetrucks which the fire fighters are kind enough to let everyone do. It's a great way to kick off the day.
By evening we lay out our blanket on main street and wait for the parade to begin. You usually see some horses and the firetrucks but it's mainly a whole of kids with fabulously decked out bikes and a few handfuls of candy tossed into the crowd. It's never too crowded and the parade is perfectly short and simple. If you can wait until dark, you'll see the fireworks set off over the ball field. We usually head back to our house and catch glimpses of fireworks going off on the mainland.
The rest of the week you might spend on School House beach. The orange swim dock will be out.
Bedtime stories for kids are usually in full swing by now at the Red Barn. Every Thursday night stories are read to kids who usually come dressed in their pajamas. Cookies and juice usually follow.
And across from the Red Barn you might get this scene as the sun sets.
Then you'll head back home and dream about the next day.
The reason why I'm posting about the 4th of July on the island because it appears that our house is open that week. So, if you don't have plans yet, book now. This opening won't last long!
Call Mike Kickbush at 920-847-2870. Or visit his website at doorcountyvacationrental.com
We're #116 Judy.
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