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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

    Universe In The Park And Perseid Meteor Shower

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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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    Learn the real story of Smokey Bear and how he became the ambassador of wildfire prevention.

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    Hike With The Naturalist

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    Head to the woods to see what treasures await.

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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.

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    Outwigo! The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes

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    Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike.

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    OutWiGo 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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    Stargazing At The Dark Sky Park

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    The event takes place on Aug. 4 or 5, whichever night has the best viewing conditions.

  • Event

    Stargazing At The Dark Sky Park

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    The event takes place on Aug. 4 or 5, whichever night has the best viewing conditions.

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    Yoga By The Beach

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    Join instructor Sherry Seubert of Embraced by Nature for a slow hatha morning flow yoga mat class with guided meditation.

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    Fossil Finds: Geology Drop-In Program

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    Door County’s rich geologic history is written in the rocks, just waiting to be discovered.

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