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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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    Viewing at the Dark Sky Park; Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

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    Witness these two celestial bodies as they share the same ascension.

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    Meet the Monarchs!

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    Join the park naturalist as she explains all about the monarchs' amazing life cycle.

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    OutWiGo! The Trails of Newport Challenge Hike #11

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    Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike.

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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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    Herb Hike

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    Dave LaLuzerne will help educate people about the numerous and wondrous ways to use herbs for our health and well-being.

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    Universe in the Park and Perseid Meteor Shower

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    Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a PowerPoint presentation and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope.

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    OutWiGo! The Trails of Newport Challenge Hike #10

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    Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike.

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    Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park

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    Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of stargazing.

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    Trees of Newport Hike

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    Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about the trees that make Newport State Park what it is. 

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    Monarch Madness

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    Join the park naturalist and visit the monarch nursery, seeing them at their various stages of growth.

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