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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
Parks_Topic Contact_Newport
475 Cty Hwy NP
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
United States
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Beetles, Aphids, and Flies - Oh, My!
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Insects are an underappreciated, yet a very important part of our ecosystem. Retired arborist and educator Donna Danielson will help you learn more about the importance of insects, their life cycles, anatomy and more. We'll use microscopes and…
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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.