This Week's Hike Newport Trail5.0 milesMeet at Lot 2 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. Hikes […]
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 […]
A Newport Wilderness Days Event What a great way to start your day with a hot cup of locally roasted, thoughtfully sourced coffee on the beach at beautiful Newport State Park. Coffee donated by Kick Ash Coffee, Ellison Bay. Meet at the picnic area, Lot 3. In case of rain, this will be held at the […]
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Join Sherry Seubert of Energy Flow Health and Wellness LLC for this chance to be immersed in nature, absorbing all the forest of Newport has to offer you. Rejuvenating yet calming for mind, body, and soul. This mindful, slow-paced walk through the forest is guided by Sherry, a certified nature […]
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Master Naturalist volunteer Mary O’Grady will lead you along the Upland Trail loop. She will introduce you to our new Upland Trail guide booklet. You’ll be led through an open meadow, beech/maple hardwood forest, and areas of thick cedar. The stations along the trail will help you identify trees, flowers and […]
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Test your skills at this informative fire building program led by expert Ken Foszcz. Ken is a retired fire chief, fire investigator, search and rescue volunteer and all around outdoor enthusiast. He’ll talk about fire safety, prepping for camp fire building and demonstrate many ways to start a fire, both […]
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Come enjoy a PowerPoint presentation about mushrooms, the wondrous world beneath our feet, given by Charlotte Lukes, Door County’s leading fungi expert. To date, she has identified 179 different species at the park. Her presentation will feature 118 of those species. Meets in the Nature Center, parking Lot 1. All […]
A Newport Wilderness Days Event It’s hard to picture quiet Newport State Park as a small bustling town, but that’s exactly what it was. Founded in the 1880’s, the town of Newport had farms, a post office and general store, a saw mill and housed the lighthouse keeper. Bill Scheckler, past president of the Newport […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]