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12:00 pm

smokey bear and bianca

August 10 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash

Come and meet Smokey Bear and help park staff celebrate his 80th birthday! We will read the real story of Smokey Bear and how he became the ambassador of wildfire […]

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Newport State Park
475 County Road NP
Ellison Bay, WI 54210

Office Phone: (920) 854-2500

Newport Wilderness Society

1 week ago

Are you a good dark sky neighbor? Check your outdoor lighting—are you preserving the night sky or adding to light pollution? Small adjustments can improve both your well-being and the environment. Learn how by visiting bit.ly/3U0zrNy#DiscoverTheNight #DarkSky #DarkSkyInternational #SaveTheNight #NightMatters #LightPollution #TakeAction #ROLAN #ALAN #ProtectTheNight ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 weeks ago

Check out this online event, encouraging the preservation and protection of our dark skies. Newport State Park's naturalist Beth Bartoli will be participating in this event! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 weeks ago

Office hours are starting to wind down at Newport. There’s still time to get some awesome park merchandise for Christmas presents. Or for yourself!Office Hours will be 10-3 on the following days:Wed, Oct. 23Sat, Oct. 26Sun, Oct. 27Wed, Oct. 30Sat, Nov. 23Be sure to come to our Holiday Open House days! 2025 WI State Park stickers will be available, along with all the great merchandise. Join us and enjoy cookies and hot cider while you shop. Hours will be 10-3 on:Sat, Dec. 7Sat, Dec. 14(Sorry, this is in person sales only. We are not able to ship merchandise. ) ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

4 weeks ago

Looks like it’s going to be a beautiful night for our full moon hike tonight. We’ll meet at Lot 1 by the office, hike starts at 7:00.Tonight, October 17th, marks our third supermoon of the year, known as the Hunter’s Moon. A supermoon occurs when the moon's orbit brings it closest to Earth while it's in its full phase, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky. Regardless of your location, you can expect to see a large and more luminous moon gracing the night sky, offering spectacular natural lighting to step outside and connect with nature. 🌝#DarkSky #ProtectTheNight #DiscoverTheNight #ROLAN #DarkSkyInternational #SaveTheNight #NightMatters #LightPollution #FullMoon #HuntersMoon ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 month ago

So who goes out after 10 pm to help park naturalist Beth Bartoli take Sky Quality Meter Readings? Micky and Gerry Swanson, the ultimate park groupies, that’s who! This is one of the many activities that goes on behind the scenes to maintain Newport’s international dark sky Park designation. These readings must be done at least twice a year in six different areas of the park and be reported to IDA. If you read the previous post, you see how quickly the effects of light pollution and sky glow from neighboring towns can affect places that are trying to maintain areas with minimal to no light trespass. In our critical area, every single light affects the night. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

A second dark sky park in Wisconsin was within reach. Then light pollution increased.

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

Did you know that NWS fully funds the salary of the naturalist at Newport? We are especially grateful for a grant received from Friends of Wisconsin State Parks (FWSP) which helped us with that salary funding this year. Our park would not be what it is without the hundreds of programs and events that Beth Bartoli coordinates and leads. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Let’s all do our part!Interested in learning what you can do to help prevent light pollution in your neighborhood?DarkSky and the Illuminating Engineering Society jointly published the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting at Night (ROLAN) to prevent and reduce light pollution through the proper application of quality outdoor electric lighting. Do your lights follow the ROLAN principles?Learn how you can help minimize light pollution by visiting bit.ly/3U0zrNy #DiscoverTheNight #DarkSky #DarkSkyInternational #SaveTheNight #NightMatters #LightPollution #TakeAction #ROLAN #ALAN #ProtectTheNight #BackToBasics ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

A good reminder. Every light alters the night.Are you a good dark sky neighbor? Take a moment to assess your outdoor lighting—are you helping to preserve the night sky or contributing to light pollution? Do your lights spill into your neighbor's home? Small changes can make a big difference for our wellness and the environment! Visit bit.ly/3U0zrNy to learn how to help protect the night.#DiscoverTheNight #DarkSky #DarkSkyInternational #SaveTheNight #NightMatters #LightPollution #DarkSkyHomeLighting #TakeAction #ROLAN #ALAN ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Out on the Poetry Trail today. Join us! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 months ago

Remember to join us for Wilderness Days this Saturday and Sunday. There are great programs each day and the park's 60th Anniversary potluck on Sunday at 4:00! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society
P.O. Box 187
Ellison Bay, WI 54210

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