What if you could experience life as a lighthouse keeper while sharing its history with visitors? The Ridges Sanctuary, located in Bailey’s Harbor, has made this possible with their Resident Docent Program — a program where lighthouse enthusiasts can apply to live in the upper range lighthouse for a week. For over 150 years, these historic range lights have guided ships across Door County waters, and these docents continue to tell the story. Discover how this unique opportunity began and what life as a resident docent looks like. 

Feature photo by Josie Cargill