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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 29th at 9:00am. Coffee and baked treats will be provided. […]

  • Full Moon Hike

    Join the Park Manager 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 […]

  • Monarch Madness

    Join Beth Bartoli, Newport's park naturalist, on a visit to the monarch nursery, seeing them at their various stages of growth. You will learn about their amazing life cycle and […]

  • 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 […]

  • Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash

    Come and meet Smokey Bear and help park staff celebrate his 79th birthday! We will read the real story of Smokey Bear and how he became the ambassador of wildfire […]

  • Universe in the Park & Perseid Meteor Shower

    Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison as they present Badger Talks, a PowerPoint presentation about astronomy, and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope. Newport State Park […]

  • Nature Journaling

    Join Park staff and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided, or bring your own. What nature […]

  • Wonderful Forests of Newport

    Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about what makes Newport State Park special. Join Dr. Bill Scheckler, past president of Newport Wilderness Society, as he shares his knowledge of […]

  • Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park

    **IMPORTANT: This event will be held on August 17 OR August 18 OR August 19, depending on weather/viewing conditions.** Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a […]