Hike
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Wildflower Walk
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Hike the Quarry Lake Trail with Master Naturalist Karen Merlau. This 1.5 mile walk travels through the park’s wooded area where we will observe wildflowers and forest plants.
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Take A Hike!
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Enjoy the views from the Summit Rock and Echo Canyon Trails. The naturalist will be roaming the two trails for questions or conversations about Interstate and its biology and history.
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Evening Walk
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Take a guided hike through the forests and prairies in the early evening. Dress for the weather. This hike will cover about one mile.
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Animal Adventure
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Learn how we take care of the animals in addition to seeing what they eat for lunch. Animal Adventure includes an in-depth look at one of the animals and a fun hike to learn more about their natural habitat.
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Hike & Bonfire Storytime
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There will be a ranger-led hike to the tower, a bonfire, storytelling, skits, and smores
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Summer Naturalist Class
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In June we’ll focus on plant and animal ID hikes on various trails throughout the park!
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OutWiGo! The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes
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Challenge hikes are back! As part of the OutWiGo statewide initiative to get outside with healthy activities, we’re taking to the trails and not stopping until we hike them all! Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome and…
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In search of Wildflowers Hike
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Things can change in the woods so quickly this time of year. Join local master naturalists searching for wildflowers on this easy, 1-mile hike.
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Hike The Ice Age Trail
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Join our naturalist at the ski hill overlook to hike a section of the Ice Age Trail.
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Ecological Scavenger Hunt
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Meet at the nature center and join our naturalist on a ½ mile walk and ecological scavenger hunt through the ancient shorelines trail.