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- Email: Newport State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-920-854-2500
Newport State Park
Description
Newport State Park, northeast of Ellison Bay, is Wisconsin's only formally-designated wilderness park. With 2,373 acres and 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the park offers quiet alternatives to bustling Door County. Explore 30 miles of hiking trails with hike-in campsites. There are evergreen and hardwood forests, wetlands and upland meadows.
Location
County: Door
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475 Cty Hwy NP
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
United States
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Starting And Maintaining A Bluebird Trail
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Learn from Charlotte Lukes how to increase the bluebird population in your area with the proper nest box.
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Winter Tree ID And The Life Cycle Of Trees
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Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe and park staff to learn how to use a key to ID trees in winter.
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Candlelight Ski, Hike Or Snowshoe
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The tradition will carry on as the trails will come alive by candlelight, guiding skiers, hikers and snowshoers into a glowing, magical winter wonderland.
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First Day Hike
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A 1.2-mile guided hike along the Fern Trail with a campfire and refreshments to follow.
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Full Moon Hike
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Join Park staff on this night hike enjoying the full Harvest Moon. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of the night. If needed, bring a flashlight or head…
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Mushroom Foray with Charlotte Lukes
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Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi.
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Trees of Door County
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Horticulture expert and arborist Tom Wolfe will share his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs of Door County. There will be plenty to learn about and time for questions.
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Fall Colors Hike
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Join the park naturalist and get out and enjoy the brilliant colors of fall while hiking the Monarch Trail, an easy 1.75-mile loop.
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Hike With The Naturalist
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Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail and discussions will be determined based on conditions.