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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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The History of Rock Island
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Rock Island’s rich history started long ago, many years before it became a state park. Join Brian Grube, Park manager of both Newport and Rock Island state parks, as he shares Rock Island’s amazing story including indigenous peoples, European…
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The Secret Life of Ferns
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Beautiful, diverse and ancient, ferns reproduce in a mysterious alteration of life forms. Join Master Naturalist and horticulturist Holly Smith as she delves into fern evolution, life cycle, reproduction, diversity and identification. This program…
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Nature Hike On Sugarbush Trail
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Head out with the park naturalist to explore the Sugarbush Trail.
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Universe In The Park
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Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a presentation on astronomy.
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Nature Apps 101
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Confused by all the nature apps out there? Whether it be about birds, trees, plants or insects, come learn about some of our tried and tested favorites.
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Wings of the Night Bat Presentation
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Learn all about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Bat ambassadors will talk about the bats in Wisconsin, their life cycle, habitat and threats challenging the bat population.
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Great Wisconsin Bat Count
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Help our state bats by participating in this Community Science program. Our hibernating bats are in great danger of being wiped out by white-nose syndrome (WNS). This statewide survey is an important tool for monitoring the number of bats affected…
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Monarchs and Other Pollinators
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Check out the pollinator gardens at Newport and see how volunteers are helping to collect data about monarch butterflies.
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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.