Helping you spend more quality time at Peninsula State Park is the goal of two variances being discussed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The variances would impact two of the park’s more visited attractions: Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and Eagle Tower. At the lighthouse, the variance would allow additional features to the site to expand its historical interpretation areas and other amenities for visitors. At the tower, the goal is to add more parking and reconfigure some nearby roads to make the attraction more accessible to those looking to get a bird’s eye view of the area. Peninsula State Park Superintendent Eric Hyde says the changes would be welcomed as Eagle Tower and Eagle Bluff Lighthouse garners a lot of attention from visitors during the tourism season.
The public can review the draft variances by visiting the DNR’s Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan webpage. They can submit their comments to the information below by February 8th. This is the second time variances have been explored at a Door County state park recently. Newport State Park was targeted to expand its equestrian amenities, including more trails, but the DNR opted to add parking.
Comments may be submitted to Yoyi Steele, Property Planner, via email, phone or U.S. Mail.
Email: Yoyi.Steele@wisconsin.gov
Phone: 608-590-6027
U.S. Mail: Wisconsin DNR
Attn: Yoyi Steele LF/6
PO Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
