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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

    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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    National Get Outdoors Day

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    Join Park staff and volunteers and participate in fun, outdoor activities for all ages. Try your hand at an Eco Scavenger Hunt or Geology Bingo. Pick up trash along the trails and beaches and let’s see how much we can collect. Refreshments and…

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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. This walk will explore the herbs in our local environment. Learn how the plants that flourish in this climate can help you flourish as well.

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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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    Great Wisconsin Bat Count

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

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    Wings of the Night Bat Program

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    Join the park naturalist for this program about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Learn about the bats in Wisconsin, their lifecycle and threats challenging the bat population.

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    Let’s Go See: Dwarf Lake Iris

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    First in a series of summer learning adventures. We will explore the dwarf lake iris, a state and federally threatened plant. Learn about its habitat and why it calls Door County home

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    The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes

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    As part of the OutWiGo statewide initiative to get outside with healthy activities, we’re taking to the trails, and not going to stop until we do them all. Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike.

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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. There will be plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we will spend some time in the woods.

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    Wildflower Hike

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    Join the park naturalist on this moderately easy, 1.5-mile hike along the Sugar Bush Trail. We’ll be on the lookout for signs of spring and early summer.

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