Fall Equinox: Tales Around the Campfire
As summer officially passes the torch to autumn, gather around the autumnal fire to celebrate hard work, to honor mother nature, and to acknowledge the passage of time. If you feel […]
Birds and Astronomy
Join the Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters for a special evening learning about migratory birds and stargazing at Newport State Park. Amanda Tokuyama, GIS & Field Data Manager with […]
Mushroom Hike with Charlotte Lukes
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi. Charlotte has been studying wild mushrooms for […]
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. […]