Newport State Park

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.

Contact

Website: Newport State Park

Location

 Directions

  45.226987, -86.989615

County: Door

  • Event

    Halloween Nature Hike

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    Join the park naturalist to search for nature's Halloween treats.

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    Full Moon Hike

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    Join Park staff on this night hike enjoying the full Harvest Moon. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of the night. If needed, bring a flashlight or head…

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    Mushroom Foray with Charlotte Lukes

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    Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi.

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    Trees of Door County

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    Horticulture expert and arborist Tom Wolfe will share his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs of Door County. There will be plenty to learn about and time for questions.

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    Fall Colors Hike

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    Join the park naturalist and get out and enjoy the brilliant colors of fall while hiking the Monarch Trail, an easy 1.75-mile loop.

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    Hike With The Naturalist

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    Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail and discussions will be determined based on conditions.

  • Event

    Mushroom Foray with Charlotte Lukes

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    Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi.

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    Birds & Astronomy

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    Immerse yourself in a night of discovery and awe at Newport State Park, an acclaimed dark sky park in Door County.

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    Fall Equinox; Tales around the Campfire

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    As summer officially passes the torch to autumn, gather around the autumnal fire to celebrate hard work, to honor mother nature and to acknowledge the passage of time. If you feel comfortable, bring something along that reminds you of the end of…

  • Event

    Full Moon Hike

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    Join Park staff on this night hike enjoying the full Harvest Moon. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of the night. If needed, bring a flashlight or head…

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