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Newport State Park

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

 Directions

  45.226987, -86.989615

County: Door

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    Nature Hike On Sugarbush Trail

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    Head out with the park naturalist to explore the Sugarbush Trail.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a presentation on astronomy.

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    Nature Apps 101

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    Confused by all the nature apps out there? Whether it be about birds, trees, plants or insects, come learn about some of our tried and tested favorites.

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    Wings of the Night Bat Presentation

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    Learn all about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Bat ambassadors will talk about the bats in Wisconsin, their life cycle, habitat and threats challenging the bat population.

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    Great Wisconsin Bat Count

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    Help our state bats by participating in this Community Science program. Our hibernating bats are in great danger of being wiped out by white-nose syndrome (WNS). This statewide survey is an important tool for monitoring the number of bats affected…

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    Monarchs and Other Pollinators

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    Check out the pollinator gardens at Newport and see how volunteers are helping to collect data about monarch butterflies.

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    Herb Hike

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    Door County has a wealth of herbs that can be beneficial to your health and well-being. This walk will explore the herbs in our local environment.

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    Fern Trail Discovery Pen Drop-in Program

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    Learn about geology, history, ferns, trees and plants while enjoying the sights on the trail.

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    Trees & Shrubs Of Door County

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    Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs.

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    Geology Bingo Drop-In Program

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    Take part in this self-paced geology/fossil bingo game. Search for fossils in the rocks along the beach area, then bring your checklist back to the table in the picnic area for prizes.

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