What drives our need to “check the box”?
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Psychologists call it completionism — a trait closely linked to a desire for mastery, order, and a sense of control. It’s often associated with something called the Zeigarnik Effect, which suggests that people remember uncompleted tasks more than completed ones. That lingering feeling of “not yet done” creates a subtle itch that can only be scratched by… one more visit, one more picture, one more X on the map.
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And you know what? That’s not a bad thing. It's a way to bring purpose to your travels ... the personal challenge, joy in the moment and satisfaction of seeing it through.
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We offer you three ways to 'check the box': Door County Heritage Trail Pass, US Lighthouse Society Passports, and the US Fish & Wildlife Blue Goose Passport. The lighthouse and blue goose passports can be purchased through our store, by clicking here.
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Enjoy your visit!
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Mobile-based way to explore 32 historic and cultural sites throughout the county and discover the stories that helped shape Door County's unique heritage
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Users check in at each location using the pass on their phone to earn points toward prizes such as a custom pin (eight stops) or an illustrated poster (16 stops)
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Plum Island is #26 on the Heritage Trail
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An opportunity for you to help preserve the lighthouses on Plum, Pilot, and across the country.
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Sixty different entries (photos or stamps) in a passport qualify for the Passport Achievement Award.
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If you've forgotten your passport book, no problem! Email us (friendsofplumandpilot@gmail.com) and we'll send you a stamp!
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Like the lighthouse passport, US Fish & Wildlife Service also has a passport for you to bring along when you visit any of the 500+ refuges.
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There is at least one wildlife refuge in each state and within 100 miles of a major city.
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Each refuge was established for its importance to wildlife.
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Refuges also play a vital role in the survival of endangered plants and animals.
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If you've forgotten to bring your passport along, just send us an email (friendsofplumandpilot@gmail.com) and we'll send a stamp to you for visiting the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge.