Hike with the Naturalist
Join this afternoon hike on the trails of this wilderness park to see what nature reveals. Meet at Lot 4; Sugarbush Trail. All programs are free, but a state park […]
Fall Colors Hike
Join the park naturalist and get out and enjoy the brilliant colors of fall while hiking the Monarch Trail, an easy 1.75-mile loop. Starts at the Visitors Center; Lot 1. […]
Trees and Shrubs of Door County
Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs...everything from the anatomy of a tree, invasive species, to trees prevalent in our area. […]
Full Moon Hike
Join park staff on this night hike. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of […]
Q and A: NWS Proposed Improvements to Dark Sky Viewing Area
Newport Wilderness Society (NWS), the friends group of Newport State Park, is hosting a presentation/Q&A regarding NWS’s Dark Sky Viewing Area Improvement Plan for the park. Where: Newport Nature Center (inside the Visitors […]
2025 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 […]
Candlelight Ski-Snowshoe-Hike 2025
Thirty-five years ago, Newport Wilderness Society started the candlelight ski tradition in Door County. Our event is always held on the second Saturday in February. Whether you prefer to ski, […]
NFL Trail-gating at Newport
Door County’s State Parks are celebrating the National Football League (NFL) Draft, which takes place in Green Bay April 24-26. The parks have released a Trail-Gating Checklist with challenges to […]
Wildflowers and Wings Mother’s Celebration Hike
Celebrate Mom with a walk in the woods. We’ll hike the 1-mile Poetry Trail, looking for wildflowers and listening for birds. We’ll even read a few poems along the way. […]
Birding 101 with Bill and Sarah Krouse
Calling all birding enthusiasts! Join us as we take to the trails in search of migratory birds. Sarah and Bill, amateur ornithologists, will share their enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge […]
Children’s Wildflower Scavenger Hunt
It is time to get out in the woods and see what spring treasures are being revealed! WI Master Naturalist volunteers will take you along the 1-mile Poetry Trail for […]
Let’s Talk Trillium!
Carpets of trillium greet us at Newport each spring. We’ll take to the woods and talk about this native wildflower, its history, habitat, and life cycle. Meet at The Nature […]