Special Event
Events
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Newport Wilderness Days
***This event is cancelled.*** Due to the many lingering concerns with the Covid-19 outbreak, we regretfully must cancel our annual Wilderness Days event. Wilderness Days at Newport State Park was started in 1992 as a way for the members of Newport Wilderness Society, the park’s official friends group, to showcase their beautiful wilderness park. Volunteers […]
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Remembering Phil Hansotia
Write On, Door County is hosting a walk and reading along the Poetry Trail in remembrance of the late Phil Hansotia. From the Write On, Door County website: The current exhibit on the Newport State Park Poetry Trail honors Phil Hansotia, who passed away in June of 2020. Phil was instrumental in establishing the Poetry […]
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NWS Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Newport Wilderness Society will be held outdoors at the park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, July 31st at 9:00am. Coffee and baked treats will be provided by Kick Ash. Along with reports from members of NWS Board Executive Committee and park staff, new board members will be voted onto the board […]
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Universe in the Park & Perseid Meteor Shower
*****Update 8/10/2021: This event has been cancelled.***** Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a PowerPoint presentation and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope. Stay and watch the Perseid meteor shower. Newport State Park in Ellison Bay is the best place to view the spectacular Perseid meteor shower as it is Wisconsin’s […]
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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 coffee on the beach at beautiful Newport State Park. Meet at the picnic area, Lot 3. In case of rain, this will be held at the shelter building, Lot 3. Sponsored by Kick Ash Coffee, Ellison Bay. Covid-19 […]
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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. Learn about the history of Newport from […]
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Signs of Autumn: A Naturalist-led Hike
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Hit the trails with park naturalist Beth Bartoli on this easy, 1.5 mile hike. We’ll be hiking the Sugarbush Trail. Meet at Lot 4. Covid-19 Guidelines: Group sizes vary and may be limited to promote social distancing. Participants are encouraged to practice social distancing, frequent hand washing and to wear […]
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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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First Day Hike
Newport Wilderness Society is hosting a First Day Hike at Newport. We'll hike the Upland Trail, which is approximately 2 miles. The hike itself should take a little over 1 hour and there will be a campfire afterwards near the shelter at parking lot #3. We will provide coffee and beverages, but don't feel bashful about […]