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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

  • Event

    Open Door Bird Sanctuary Meet and Greet

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    You won’t miss this opportunity to learn about Door County’s only bird sanctuary.

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    Wonderful Forests of Newport

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    Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about what makes Newport State Park special.

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    OutWiGo! The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes

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

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    Nature Journaling

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    Join park staff and try your hand at nature journaling.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison as they present Badger Talks, a PowerPoint presentation about astronomy and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope.

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    Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash

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    Help celebrate Smokey’s 79th birthday!

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    Herb Hike

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    This walk will explore the herbs in our local environment.

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    OutWiGo! The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes

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

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    Monarch Madness

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

  • Event

    OutWiGo! The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes

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

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