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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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    Wildflower Folklore Hike

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    Join the park naturalist on this 1-mile hike to look for signs of spring.

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    Earth Day/Arbor Day Tree Talk

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    Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. There will be plenty of time for questions. Meet at the Nature Center in the office building, Lot 1.

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    Solar Eclipse Viewing

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    Join us for this daytime celestial event as we enjoy a partial view of the solar eclipse.

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    Candlelight Hike, Ski and Snowshoe

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    Join us for a magical evening of free, candlelit recreation with cocoa and cookies afterward.

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    First Day Hike

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    Enjoy a 1.2-mile guided hike on the Fern Trail Loop.

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    – Full Moon Hike

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    Join park staff on this night hike. 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

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    Walk On The Wild Side Fall Hike

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    Search for wildflowers and mushrooms with the park naturalist.

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    Trees Of Door County

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    Learn more about the trees and shrubs of Door County.

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    Mushroom Hike 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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    Full Moon Hike

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    Join park staff on this night hike. 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 lamp with a red lens.

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