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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 Hike

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    Join the park naturalist on this moderately easy, 1.5-mile hike along the Sugar Bush Trail. We’ll be on the lookout for signs of spring and early summer.

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    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 going to stop until we do them all. Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike.

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    Wildflower Hike

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    What is more inviting than the forest floor filled with wildflowers? Join local Master Naturalists searching for spring wildflowers on this easy 1 mile hike.

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    Bluebird Presentation By Charlotte Lukes

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    Sharing the photos of Roy and Charlotte Lukes, this program will show the amazing success story of the Eastern Bluebird in Wisconsin.

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    Signs Of Spring Guided Hike

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    Is spring finally here? Join the park naturalist on this easy 1 mile hike to look for signs of spring.

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    Arbor Day Tree Talk

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    Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs.

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    The Big Plant

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    Join our community plantings at Newport State Park!

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    Newport State Park Candlelight Ski

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    Experience winter beauty at Newport State Park, an International Dark Sky Park.

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    Newport State Park First Day Hike

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    If spending more time outdoors is one of your 2023 resolutions, join Newport State Park volunteers on New Year’s Day for a family-friendly hike.

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    Halloween Nature Hike

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    Join the park naturalist to search for nature's Halloween treats.

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