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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
Parks_Topic Contact_Newport
475 Cty Hwy NP
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
United States
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Summer Fields Guided Hike
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Join local naturalists as they get out and enjoy a hike in the meadow. Learn about how it has evolved and how it is changing. Meet at Lot 1.
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Tree ID at Newport
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Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about the trees that make Newport State Park such a special place. Join Dr. Bill Scheckler, past president of Newport Wilderness Society, as he shares his knowledge of 30 plus years hiking Newport’s 26 miles of…
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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 for a presentation on astronomy. We’ll start with a PowerPoint presentation at the shelter building then look to the heavens through a high powered telescope and experience stars, planets and galaxies. No…
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Wisconsin Bat Monitoring Statewide Bat Count
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Help our state bats by participating in this Citizen Science program.
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Open Door Bird Sanctuary Meet and Greet
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You won’t want to miss this opportunity to find out about Door County’s only bird sanctuary. ODBS staff will be on hand with some of their resident birds for you to see, up close and personal. Find out about the important work they are doing at the…
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Wings Of The Night Bat Program
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Join the park naturalist for this program about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Learn about the bats in Wisconsin, their lifecycle and threats challenging the bat population.
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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. Learn how the plants that flourish in this climate can help you flourish as well.
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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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Meet the Monarchs!
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Join the park naturalist as she explains all about the monarchs' amazing life cycle.