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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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    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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    Great Wisconsin Bat Count

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

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    Wildflower Hike

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    Learn about the wildflowers growing in Newport's rich woods from naturalist Holly Smith.

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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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    Hike with the Naturalist

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    Head to the woods to see what treasures await.

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    Newport Bird Hike

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    Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail.

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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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    Newport Bird Hike

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    Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail.

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    Birding 101 & Hike

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    Join us as we take to the trails in search of migratory birds. Sarah and Bill, amateur ornithologists, will share their enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge in this easy-paced hike.

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    Newport Bird Hike

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    Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail.

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