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

  • Event

    Great Wisconsin Bat Count

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    Help our state bats by participating in this Citizen Science program.

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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.

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    Spring Wildflower ID

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    Take to the woods with the park naturalist and learn all about spring wildflowers.

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    Bluebird Monitoring

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    After years of declining numbers, hear about the amazing success story of bluebirds.

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    Spring Wildflower Hike

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    Take to the woods with the park naturalist and learn all about spring wildflowers.

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    Birding 101 & Hike With Bill And Sarah Krouse

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    Join us as we take to the trails in search of migratory birds.

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    Candlelight Ski event

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    A portion of trail will come alive by candlelight, guiding skiers, hikers and snowshoers into a glowing, magical winter wonderland.

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    Newport First Day Hike

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    The Friends group of Newport State Park known as The Wilderness Society is hosting a "1st day Hike" of approximately 2 miles on the Upland Trail in the park. The hike itself should take a little over one hour and there will be a campfire afterward…

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    Halloween Nature Hike

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    Join Newport State Park naturalist along with Door County’s mushroom expert, Charlotte Lukes, for a 1-mile hike in search of nature’s Halloween treats.

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    Walk On The Wild Side Fall Hike

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    Join us for a 1.25-mile hike along the Sugarbush Trail in search of fall wildflowers, mushrooms and wild edibles.

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