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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
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475 Cty Hwy NP
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
United States
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Story In The Rocks; Let’s Talk Fossils Drop-In Program
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Take on the role of paleontologist and answer questions: What are fossils and what do they look like at Newport? How are fossils formed? Take part in a self-paced Fossil Bingo game.
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Trees and Shrubs of Door County
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Join arborist and horticulturist, Tom Wolfe, as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. Topics will include everything from the anatomy of a tree and invasive species to trees prevalent in our area. There will be plenty of time for…
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Let’s Go See: Showy Lady Slipper Orchids
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As part of a series of summer learning adventures, we’ll explore the showy lady slipper orchid, a plant of special concern. Learn about its habitat and what makes it special
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OutWiGo! The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes
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Challenge hikes are back! As part of the OutWiGo statewide initiative to get outside with healthy activities, we’re taking to the trails and not stopping until we hike them all! Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome and…
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“Insects Bug Me:” A Presentation By Charlotte Lukes
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Join Door County naturalist, Charlotte Lukes, during Pollinator Week as she presents a PowerPoint presentation about many of our pollinator friends.
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Planting For And Protecting Pollinators
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It's a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Learn about the pollinator gardens at Newport, along with ideas for habitat at your own house. Construct an insect hotel to take home with you.
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OutWiGo! The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes
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Challenge hikes are back! As part of the OutWiGo statewide initiative to get outside with healthy activities, we’re taking to the trails and not stopping until we hike them all! Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome and…
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Monarch Monitoring Project
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Spend some time with the park naturalist as she explains all aspects of monitoring a monarch waystation for the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. This citizen science program can easily be done right in your own yard. Take home some milkweed seeds…
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Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park: Constellations
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Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated Dark Sky Park for a night of star gazing. We’ll start with a brief talk about some of the summer constellations, then move on to some deep sky viewing of star and globular clusters (if conditions allow). Local…
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Nature Journaling
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Head out with the park naturalist and explore the world of nature journaling. Everyone is welcome, no writing or drawing skills are necessary. This is a great way to connect with nature; to slow down and observe what is going on around you.