Coolest Coast® Snapshots
Snapshots offer quick peeks into great things on the #coolestcoast®.
Carferry 2020 Welcome Back Badger
She’s back! Lake Michigan Carferry S.S. Badger was enthusiastically welcomed back to the Port of Manitowoc for the start (albeit delayed) of the 2020 season. Check out the playful Great Lakes Salutes exchanged between the Badger Carferry and Shore. And an overhead peek at the Official Greeting in the COVID-19 era. And a cameo by
Porta Potty Races on Coolest Coast
Porta Potty Races benefiting The Lakeshore Foster Families & Friends was a blast! Just goes to show what can happen when folks come together for a great cause on the Coolest Coast!!! #coolestcoast Lakeshore Foster Families and Friends The Smiling Moose
Snoga at the Dunes
Snoga! Snowshoe Yoga at Woodland Dunes Nature Preserve. Read that sentence one more time. Does it get any cooler than winter on the Coolest Coast? Thank you to yogi Jennifer Jelenic for leading a snowshoe hike through the trails at beautiful Woodland Dunes with yoga stops along the way. Tree pose in the forest is
SNAPSHOT Chinese Lunar New Year snack
nom. nom. nom. It’s Chinese Lunar New Year and we’re exploring the delicious tastes of eggrolls, Hmong sausages, pork sticks and sticky rice prepared by Thai Lao Market. Just one more tasty good eats option here on the #coolestcoast
SNAPSHOT History with Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter portrayed by Christine D. Kornely shares fascinating #coolestcoast history during the World War II era. Submarines, Passion Pits, Mirro Aluminum and CusterDale. Did you know all of this? We can do it in Manitowoc!
Boat Parade
Look at where we live! Beautiful lighted boat parade on a summer’s eve up the Manitowoc River. Decorated sailboats reflecting beautifully in the water. As seen from the prow of the USS Cobia submarine across from The Wharf.
Sailing the Coolest Coast
Sailing the Coolest Coast! A whole new perspective of the coast and lighthouse when viewed from the water. Sailboats, fishing boats and even the S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Traveling about 7 knots on the open waves. Thanks to our hosts for making this video possible.
Salmon Run
The salmon are running on the #coolestcoast.Fishermen line the banks and wade just below the Mishicot dam ready to reel ‘em in.
Coolest Coast Snapshot: Balloon Glow 2019
Wow! Summer nights on the #coolestcoast are exciting! This one was replete with live music (Dr. Bombay), fire breathers, bounce houses, food truck rally and hot air balloon baskets. Even a rainbow!
Snapshot: Food Truck Day
Nom. Nom. Nom. It was a food truck day enjoyed by many out on Alverno Road organized by Americollect. You can satisfy your appetite again this Wednesday, July 24 starting at 11:30am. Americollect is donating $1 from every order to charity. #coolestcoast
Snapshot Beach Bash 2019
A river side carnival with live music along downtown Manitowoc Riverfront and Burger Boat Park on a glorious summer day and evening. Tilt-o-Whirl, Zipper, and a thrilling water jet pack LED performance. We’re having fun this summer on the #coolestcoast
Lake Michigan Carferry Returns for 2019 Sailing Season
Thar she blows! And with great fanfare and celebration, the Lake Michigan Carferry S.S. Badger #carferry (an historic US Landmark) has resumed sailing for the 2019 season. Welcomed by children, Lincoln High School Ships Marching Band, The Red Hat Society and many community members and leaders.
Snapshot: Devil’s River
Beautiful falls of Devil’s River in Manitowoc County and surrounding historic Rock Mill. The 2019 water level is high!
Snapshot: First Day of Spring at the Lighthouse
It’s a beautiful spring day on the #coolestcoast and people are enjoying the Manitowoc Lighthouse area at Lake Michigan. Would you be brave enough to go around to the back of the lighthouse?
Snapshot: Historic District Architecture
Looking up! In an around the Downtown 8th Street Historic District to enjoy beautiful elements of architecture.
Snapshot: Winter Perspective – Hanging Around Chillin’ Icicles
The temps may be subzero, but there is beauty all around. This Snapshot on the Coast is a brief look at some of the beautiful (and huge!) icicles hanging around. Just don’t stand underneath them!