Newport Wilderness Days
Events
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Bug Walk
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Join entomologist Dick Smythe as he explores the world of insects. Spend an hour learning about whatever "little critters" we find at Newport: spiders, butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, and whatever else is out there. Bring a butterfly net if you have one. Meet at the Nature Center with a hike to follow. […]
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Story in the Rocks Geology Hike
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Join geologist Jack Travis and learn about the fascinating and rich geologic history of the Door Peninsula and Newport State Park. This hike will start at Lot 2, with a ½ mile hike to the Ridge Trail to view an ancient shoreline. There will be a visit to an ancient […]
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Trees and Shrubs of Door County
A Newport Wilderness Days Event 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. Meet in the Nature Center, parking Lot 1. Covid-19 Guidelines: Group sizes vary and may be […]
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History of Days Gone By: Newport’s Founder, Peter Knudsen
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Picture Newport State Park as it was in the past, a small farming and timber community, founded in the 1880’s. Hear of the Knudsen family history from Pete Oleson, great-grandson of Peter Knudsen, original founder of Newport. Meet at the Picnic area, Lot 3. Covid-19 Guidelines: Group sizes vary and […]
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Coffee on the Beach
A Newport Wilderness Days Event What a great way to start your day with a hot cup of locally roasted, thoughtfully sourced coffee on the beach at beautiful Newport State Park. Coffee donated by Kick Ash Coffee, Ellison Bay. Meet at the picnic area, Lot 3. In case of rain, this will be held at the […]
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Embraced by Nature: Forest Therapy Walk
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Join Sherry Seubert of Energy Flow Health and Wellness LLC for this chance to be immersed in nature, absorbing all the forest of Newport has to offer you. Rejuvenating yet calming for mind, body, and soul. This mindful, slow-paced walk through the forest is guided by Sherry, a certified nature […]
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Forest Past and Present: Upland Trail Hike
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Master Naturalist volunteer Mary O’Grady will lead you along the Upland Trail loop. She will introduce you to our new Upland Trail guide booklet. You’ll be led through an open meadow, beech/maple hardwood forest, and areas of thick cedar. The stations along the trail will help you identify trees, flowers and […]
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Trees and Shrubs of Door County
A Newport Wilderness Days Event 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 will spend some time in the woods. Meet in the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker […]
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Story in the Rocks: Let’s Talk Fossils
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Take on the role of paleontologist and answer these and other questions: What are fossils and what do they look like at Newport? How are fossils formed? Take part in a self-paced fossil scavenger hunt. Look for the table set up in the picnic area, Lot 3. All programs are […]
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Campfire Building Workshop
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Test your skills at this informative fire building program led by expert Ken Foszcz. Ken is a retired fire chief, fire investigator, search and rescue volunteer and all around outdoor enthusiast. He’ll talk about fire safety, prepping for camp fire building and demonstrate many ways to start a fire, both […]
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Mushrooms of Newport
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Come enjoy a PowerPoint presentation about mushrooms, the wondrous world beneath our feet, given by Charlotte Lukes, Door County’s leading fungi expert. To date, she has identified 179 different species at the park. Her presentation will feature 118 of those species. Meets in the Nature Center, parking Lot 1. All […]
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History of Newport: Out of Wilderness-Into Wilderness
A Newport Wilderness Days Event It’s hard to picture quiet Newport State Park as a small bustling town, but that’s exactly what it was. Founded in the 1880’s, the town of Newport had farms, a post office and general store, a saw mill and housed the lighthouse keeper. Bill Scheckler, past president of the Newport […]