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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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    Candlelight Ski (Hike/Snowshoe)

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    Carrying on the tradition, Newport State Park will hold its 36th Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe event.

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    First Day Hike at Newport State Park

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    If spending more time outdoors is one of your 2026 resolutions, start the year off right by joining Newport Wilderness Society volunteers this New Year’s Day for a family friendly hike.

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    Halloween Nature Hike

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    Where can you find witch's hat, dead man's fingers, earth tongues and witch's butter? In the woods, of course!

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    Wings Of The Night: Celebrating Bat Week

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    Bat Week is an international celebration shedding light on how bats are vital to the health of our natural world and economy.

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    Celebrating National Fossil Day

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    We’ll be exploring for fossil evidence in the rocks found at Newport.

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    Full Moon Hike

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    Join the park manager on this night hike.

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    Forests And Windstorms

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    Learn how windstorms are a major factor influencing the structure and composition of forests.

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    Stargazing At The Dark Sky Park

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    Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of stargazing.

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    Gratitude Leaf Garland

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    he park naturalist will talk about the stories and legends of the equinox.

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    Autumn Solstice Celebration With Marjasana Kay – Honoring The Season’s Change And The Gifts Of The Harvest

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    Join Marjasana Kay for a special gathering to celebrate the transition from summer to autumn

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