Newport State Park

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.

Contact

Website: Newport State Park

Location

 Directions

  45.226987, -86.989615

County: Door

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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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    Fall Colors Hike

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    Enjoy the fall colors surrounding Monarch Trail.

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    Campfire With The Full Moon Rising

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    Watch the Hunter's Moon rise over Lake Michigan.

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    Full Moon Hike

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    Walk under the stars with the park manager.

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    Mushroom Hike With Charlotte Lukes

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    Take a fun hike while learning more about fungi.

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    Herb Hike

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    This walk will explore the herbs in our local environment.

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    Mushroom Foray 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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    OutWiGo! The Trails of Newport Challenge

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    Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome to participate, enjoying the health benefits of hiking. You’re encouraged to hike at your own pace.

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    Newport Wilderness Days (Day 2 of 2)

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    This event at Newport State Park was started in 1992 as a way for the members of Newport Wilderness Society, the park’s official friends group, to showcase their beautiful wilderness park. Volunteers lead hikes and programs on Labor Day weekend,…

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