OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 13
This Week's Hike Europe Bay Trail7.0 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am Pot-luck Picnic following this final hike in the series!Bring a dish or dessert to shareAt the Picnic Area at Lot 3 As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every […]
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. All programs are free, but a state park […]
Mushroom Foray with Charlotte Lukes
Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi. Charlotte has been studying wild mushrooms for over 40 years and she loves to share her knowledge through classes and programs throughout Door County. Meet at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all […]
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 […]
Fern Trail Work Day
Materials for the first 600 feet of the Fern Trail's new elevated boardwalk have been delivered, and we are getting started on construction! There is something for everyone, regardless of experience. Please contact Gene Kenny or Mark Glasser if you would like to participate. They can provide details about where to meet and what to […]
Fern Trail Work Day
Materials for the first 600 feet of the Fern Trail's new elevated boardwalk have been delivered, and we are getting started on construction! There is something for everyone, regardless of experience. Please contact Gene Kenny or Mark Glasser if you would like to participate. They can provide details about where to meet and what to […]
Mushroom Hike with Charlotte Lukes
Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi. Charlotte has been studying wild mushrooms for over 40 years and she loves to share her knowledge through classes and programs throughout Door County. Meet at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all […]
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 of the night. If needed, bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red lens. Meet at Lot 1. In case of rain, program will be cancelled. […]
Fern Trail Work Day
Materials for the first 600 feet of the Fern Trail's new elevated boardwalk have been delivered, and we are getting started on construction! There is something for everyone, regardless of experience. Please contact Gene Kenny or Mark Glasser if you would like to participate. They can provide details about where to meet and what to […]
Campfire with the Full Moon Rising
Come sit around the campfire with the park naturalist and watch the Hunter’s Moon rise over Lake Michigan. Feel free to share a favorite poem, song or reading about fall, October, the moon, Native American stories or anything else of interest. Makings for S’Mores will be provided. Bring a chair, as seating is very limited. […]
Fall Colors Hike
Join Park Naturalist Beth Bartoli and get out and enjoy the brilliant colors of fall while hiking the Monarch Trail, and easy 1.75-mile loop. Meet at the Visitor Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the […]
Fern Trail Work Day
Work continues on the construction of the first 600 feet of the Fern Trail's new elevated boardwalk. There is something for everyone to work on, regardless of experience. Please contact Gene Kenny or Mark Glasser if you would like to participate. They can provide details about where to meet and what to bring. Lunch will […]