Join park staff and try your hand at nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided, or bring your own. Come with an open mind, an adventurous heart and a willingness to connect with nature! Meets at the picnic area, Lot 3. What nature journaling is: A way […]
Universe In The Park
Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison as they present Badger Talks, a PowerPoint presentation about astronomy and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope. Newport State Park in Ellison Bay is the best place to view this spectacular meteor shower as it is Wisconsin’s only designated International Dark Sky Park. No seating is available, […]
Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash
Help celebrate Smokey’s 79th birthday! Learn the real story of Smokey Bear and how he became the ambassador of wildfire prevention. Park staff will be on hand to read the true story of Smokey Bear. There will be Smokey Bear games, prizes and cupcakes. Retired firefighter/Fire Inspector Ken Foszcz will be on hand for the following […]
OutWIGo! The Trails of Newport Challenge Hikes
Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome to participate, enjoying the health benefits of hiking. You’re encouraged to hike at your own pace. This week’s hike will be Newport Trail, an easy 4.5 mile loop. Meet at Lot 2.
Monarch Madness
Join the park naturalist as she explains all about monarchs amazing life cycle. See the active nursery and help release any monarchs that may be ready to go. In the Nature Center, Lot 1.
Newport State Park’s 32nd Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe Event
Ellison Bay, Wis. (January 17, 2022) – Newport State Park will hold its 32nd Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe event on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thirty-two years ago, Newport State Park began the candlelight ski tradition in Door County. The tradition will carry on again this year as a portion of trail will […]
Newport State Park July Programs
Friday, July 2nd – Trees and Shrubs of Door County – 11:00 am Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. There will plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we may spend some time in the woods. Meet in the Nature Center, parking lot 1. Wednesday, […]
The Emissary Movie at Newport State Park on Aug. 31
Enjoy a movie about the stars above while under the stars on August 31st at Newport State Park, north of Ellison Bay. The Emissary Movie will be shown at the park pavilion, near Parking Lot 3, at 7 pm. Click here to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edKzc420htI The Emissary is a truly family friendly, sci-fi epic adventure film […]
