Newport History Hike: Ghost Towns and a Rewilding Journey

Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Description

The pristine beaches and towering forests of Wisconsin’s only formally designated wilderness park looked very different just a hundred years ago. Join park naturalists on a tour of the site of a once-bustling logging town and discover what brought European settlers and indigenous peoples to Newport. Meet at the picnic area, Lot 3.

This event will be held rain or shine.

Group/Program Hosting: Newport State Park Naturalist program
Property & Event Location: Newport State Park, 475 County Road NP, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Event Contact: Beth Bartoli, beth.bartoli@wisconsin.gov, 920-854-2500