Latest Past Events
2026 First Day Hike
Please join us for this annual Wisconsin State Park tradition. Where: We will set off from Parking Lot 3 at 1:00pm. (Please plan to arrive a little before then.) The Hike: The 1.2-mile Fern Trail loop (and the recently completed boardwalk) is the focus...with an option to include Lynd Point Trail. Post-hike: We will warm up by […]
Halloween Nature Hike
Where can you find Witches Caps, Dead Man's Fingers, Earth Tongues and Witches Butter? In the woods, of course! Join park naturalist Beth Bartoli and fungi expert Charlotte Lukes on a search for nature's Halloween treats. Meet at Lot 2. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. […]
Celebrating Bat Week
Join Newport State Park to help us celebrate bats during Bat Week! Participate in hands-on activities and learn how bats help us in our own backyards by eating insects, pollinating plants, and spreading seeds. Bat Week is an annual international celebration of the role of bats in nature, and is designed to raise awareness about […]