Parks_Topic Contact_Newport
- 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
Parks_Topic Contact_Newport
475 Cty Hwy NP
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
United States
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Let’s Go See; Plants on the Edge
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Join the park naturalist and explore the old shorelines in Newport.
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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 star gazing. There will be a telescope and other equipment set up with some of Door County’s best amateur astronomers on hand to point out some highlights of the night sky.
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Open Door Bird Sanctuary Meet and Greet
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You won’t miss this opportunity to learn about Door County’s only bird sanctuary.
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Wonderful Forests of Newport
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Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about what makes Newport State Park special.
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OutWiGo! The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes
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Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome to participate, enjoying the health benefits of hiking and you’re encouraged to hike at your own pace.
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Universe In The Park
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Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison as they present Badger Talks, a PowerPoint presentation about astronomy and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope.
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OutWiGo! The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes
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Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome to participate, enjoying the health benefits of hiking and you’re encouraged to hike at your own pace.