Frank Juarez Photography

Featured image: Glass artists Chelseal Littman and Jeremy Popelka at Popelka Trenchard Studio, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

As I write this last blog post for the summer of 2024, I reflect on the places I visited, the people I met, and the things I saw. This truly was one of my best summers. There is a lot of beauty out there. Beauty for anyone to experience. But you do not have to go far to find it or ‘break the bank.’ We connected with friends, stayed at our usual spot, strolled through downtown, and saw how fast these cities and villages have grown since our last visit.

In the three days we spent ‘up nort’, we packed as much as we could into our days. Being surrounded by nature, especially at the Peninsula State Park and Whitefish Dunes State Park, felt peaceful. A reminder that there is so much out there that needs to be explored and experienced.

Place(s) to Eat

Sunrise Food & Drinks, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Thyme Restaurant, Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Place(s) to Drink

5J Coffeehouse, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

Twelve Eleven Wine Bar & Provisions, Sister Bay Wisconsin

Stabbur Beer Garden, Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Blue Horse Beach Cafe, Fish Creek, Wisconsin

Place(s) to Stay

Holiday Motel, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Parkwood Lodge, Fish Creek, Wisconsin

Place(s) to Visit

Popelka Trenchard Glass , Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Marc Anderson Studio, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Shan Bryan-Hanson Studio, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Whitefish Dunes State Park, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Island Lavender Company, Ephraim, Wisconsin

Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek, Wisconsin

Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, Wisconsin

About Frank Juárez’s The Joy of Traveling

Since 2021, I have been publishing posts about my travels. As an art educator, I find it difficult to travel for long periods during the school year. However, when I see small opportunities to get in the car or hop on a plane, even if it is for a couple of days, I’ll pack my bag. Photography has been my way of seeing the world, trying new experiences, making photos that hopefully encourage others to travel, and, frankly, putting myself in a different mindset to continue to be inspired by the places I visit and the people I meet along the way. Each post includes recommendations of places to eat, drink, stay, and visit.

Photos: © 2024 Frank Juárez