Door County with Kids 7-12: What’s Actually Doable (From the Shop)
If you’re planning a Door County trip with kids ages 7 to 12, you’re in the sweet spot for what this peninsula does best. We’ve been running tours for 23 years, and that age range is the single biggest segment of family bookings we see. They’re old enough to handle a 2-hour kayak trip, young enough to still find a sea cave genuinely magical, and they bring an energy to the boat that the parents end up matching. Here’s what’s actually doable with kids in that age range, what isn’t, and how to plan a 3-day visit that none of you will forget. The honest age rules at every Door County paddle operator This varies by outfitter. Our rules: Kids 7 and up ride tandem with a parent on guided kayak tours Kids 13 and up can sometimes handle a…