Polar Vortex Leaves Motels in Door County in the Deep Freeze

Winter Offers Its Own Brand of Beauty

The surge of frigid air that swept through the eastern half of the country in early January made it colder at Ephraim Shores and other motels in Door County than the North Pole. Really, it did.

Local residents stayed bundled up inside as temperatures plunged to 15 to 20 degrees below zero, and brisk winds made it feel like closer to 45 below zero. That’s cold even by our standards!

For those bold enough to brave the elements, the bright white of sun-splashed ice and snow provides a clean canvas for nature to create some beautiful scenery. If you’re able to make the drive up here, you’ll see a version of Door County that is very different from that of the busy season.

It’s gorgeous, and we wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Online Reservations Now Open

Book your room at Ephraim Shores early for the Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K runs, scheduled for May 4. Our online reservation system is now open for the 2014 season at https://ephraimshores.com/.

We expect a full house for this popular weekend, and we would be honored to have you stay with us. Ephraim Shores offers one of the most convenient and comfortable places to enjoy one of the first big races of the season of any resort or motel in Door County.