OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 7
This Week's Hike Newport/Ridge Trail (east)3.0 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and active in the outdoors. […]
NWS Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Newport Wilderness Society will be held outdoors at the park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, July 30th at 9:00am. Coffee and baked treats will be provided. Along with reports from members of NWS Board Executive Committee and park staff, new board members will be voted onto the board by a majority […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 8
This Week's Hike Hotz/Europe Bay Trail 3.2 milesMeet at Europe Bay Road parking area at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and […]
Trees of Newport Hike
Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about the trees that make Newport State Park what it is. Join Dr. Bill Scheckler, past president of Newport Wilderness Society, as he shares his knowledge of 30 plus years hiking Newport’s 26 miles of trails. Meet at Lot 3.
Meet the Monarchs!
Join Newport Naturalist Beth Bartoli as she explains all about the Monarch Butterfly's amazing life cycle. See the active nursery and help release any Monarchs that may be ready to go. Meets in the Nature Center (Park in Lot 1). All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. […]
Nature Scavenger Hunt
This is a drop-in interpretive program. This family-friendly scavenger hunt will get you out looking for treasures in the woods and along the beach. Complete the check off list and bring it back to park staff to talk about your finds and get a prize. No need to bring anything but your sense of adventure! […]
Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash
Help celebrate Smokey’s 78th birthday. Learn the real story of Smokey Bear and how he became the ambassador of wildfire prevention. Park staff will be on hand to read the story of Smokey Bear and talk about fire safety. Enjoy some birthday cake and Smokey Bear give-aways. Held in the Visitors Center, Lot 1. All programs […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 9
This Week's Hike Europe Bay Trail (south section)3.4 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and active in […]
Universe in the Park & Perseid Meteor Shower
Join astronomy students 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 on peak viewing night. Newport State Park in Ellison Bay is the best place to view the spectacular Perseid meteor shower as it is Wisconsin’s only designated International […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 10
This Week's Hike Newport/Ridge Trail (west)3.6 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and active in the outdoors. […]
Herb Hike
Dave LaLuzerne was born with a green spark in his heart. (Interestingly, his last name is the French word for alfalfa.) Nurtured through pharmacy school and many years as an herbal pharmacist in his own herb shop, he now finds his passion is educating people about the numerous and wondrous ways to use herbs for […]
Nature Journaling
This is a drop-in program. Join park staff and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided. Come with an open mind, an adventurous heart and a willingness to connect with nature! What nature journaling is: A way to connect (or reconnect) with natureA […]