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The Friends Group of Newport State Park
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Archived Newsletters

Newport Wilderness Society publishes a (usually) monthly email newsletter, the North Star News. To receive it in your inbox, subscribe here.


  • Jan/Feb 2021 North Star News
  • Oct/Nov 2020 North Star News
  • September 2020 North Star News
  • July 2020 North Star News
  • June 2020 North Star News
  • May 2020 North Star News
  • April 2020 North Star News
  • Feb/March 2020 North Star News
  • Dec 2019/Jan 2020 North Star News
  • November 2019 North Star News
  • September 2019 North Star News
  • August 2019 North Star News
  • July 2019 North Star News
  • June 2019 North Star News
  • May 2019 North Star News
  • April 2019 North Star News
  • Summer 2018 Trillium
  • Spring 2018 Trillium
  • Winter 2018 Trillium
  • Fall 2017 Trillium
  • Summer 2017 Trillium
  • Spring 2017 Trillium
  • Winter 2017 Trillium

Contact the Park

Newport State Park
475 County Road NP
Ellison Bay, WI 54210

Office Phone: (920) 854-2500

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3 days ago

Newport Wilderness Society
The March North Star News, the NWS newsletter, is available. Stories about our upcoming April workday, information for volunteers, a history of the Fern Trail boardwalk project, and a poem from the Poetry Trail are included. If you'd like to receive it directly, subscribe here: friendsofnewport.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ ... See MoreSee Less

North Star News - March 2021

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On Saturday, April 24th, we are planning a Spring "work day" at Newport State Park. There will be a lot of different things to do including cleaning, trail work, campsite work, gardening, or anything else you might think of that can be done.  
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2 weeks ago

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Another beautiful day of skiing in the park, brought to you by volunteer trail groomer Maury Brancamp. Thanks Maury! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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Join Beth as she visits the Poetry Trail today. It’s a beautiful winters day! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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Dale says the conditions are great. The Oracle knows! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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Beautiful day for skiing at Newport. The trails are waiting! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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Sharing a fun fact, and a reminder that summer will come.Monarch caterpillars "see" the world primarily by touch and smell--pretty amazing! #FunFactFriday#MLMP #Monarch ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

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What a cold and glorious morning at Newport! Need your park sticker? Drive up window open 10-2 today. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

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More great info from WGLBBO!Despite the very cold temperatures today, who has started making gardening plans? Here is a list of plants that will not only add beauty to your garden, but will also bring multiple benefits to butterflies and other pollinators! They are all native to Wisconsin and they are easy to grow. Many of these will be available at our upcoming native plant sale! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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Snow!! Yes, we finally have some snow in northern Door County. Thanks to faithful volunteer Maury Brancamp, trails have been groomed. Carolyn Hitzeman, at 80 years young, was out there enjoying them today! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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Feeling shut in these days and yearning for some outdoor learning? The Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory has some FREE webinars coming up. All you have to do is sign up. Check it out! ... See MoreSee Less

WGLBBO Free Webinar Series: Help Birds, Pollinators and Your Community

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Join us to learn about birds, pollinators and water quality and how to protect them in your own backyard!
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1 month ago

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For all of our moon loving friends. Get out there!It's the first full moon of the lunar year, let's share in a collective sound that rises from within. Howl for peace, for love, for life or for the sheer release of it. Whatever your reasons go out together, look up and let your voice join the chorus! 🐺🌝 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Newport Naturalist Beth Bartoli worked with Brett Kosmider Photography of Peninsula Filmworks to narrate this beautiful video which showcases the magic of the dark sky that we are fortunate to enjoy at the park. The video was a project of Destination Door County, and part of a wider-ranging article about stargazing in Door County published in their January 2021 newsletter.youtu.be/VIS1l4fpOe4 ... See MoreSee Less

Lesser Known Door County - Dark Sky

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Here in Door County you'll be awed and inspired by the dark sky and star gazing opportunities throughout the area.

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2 months ago

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With all the negative things we are bombarded with on a daily basis, I’m here to tell you about the little things that never make the news. This morning, a man stopped at the window and asked to purchase an annual sticker. I noticed he already had one on his car so I asked if he needed an additional one. He told me it wasn’t for him, it was for the next person in line. His message is in the card. There is hope for this world. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Drive up open!! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Drive up window is open, 10-2. Come say hi, get your vehicle stickers and grab one of our beautiful masks. Thanks to Denny Moutray for the use of his gorgeous photo, taken right here at Newport. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Check it out! Makes sure to watch the video at the end! ... See MoreSee Less

Stargazing: 300 Billion Reasons to Visit | Destination Door County

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Newport State Park is one of the best places to go stargazing in Wisconsin, thanks to its famously dark and light pollution-free skies. But it's not the only place to explore the skies.
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2 months ago

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Need a 2021 vehicle sticker? Here's your weekly reminder that the drive-up window will be open on Saturdays from 10:00-2:00. And pick up one of these great looking masks while you are at it! Cost is $15.00.If you don't live here and would like one, give the office a call at 920-854-2500 and we'll ship it to you ($3.80 S & H).If you're looking for vehicle admission stickers or one of our cool new masks, the drive up window at Newport is open every Saturday from 10:00-2:00! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society added 5 new photos.

2 months ago

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After 30 plus years with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Michelle Hefty has retired as manager of Newport State Park. It sure will be different not having her around, but we wish her the very best in her retirement. Here's to many new adventures Michelle! We thank you for your many years of service at Newport and Rock Island. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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If you're looking for vehicle admission stickers or one of our cool new masks, the drive up window at Newport is open every Saturday from 10:00-2:00! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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NWS is interested in publishing the occasional 'Visitor View' post on our website, social media pages, and newsletter. Send us your words, images, artwork, poems, etc. about something that inspires you when you visit Newport State Park. Our first submission comes from Mari-Jo Young who took some lovely photos of the frost-scape at Newport earlier this week. friendsofnewport.org/visitor-view-frost-scape/Submissions should be seasonal. All content should be original. Images should be higher-resolution JPEG format. Any person who is recognizable in a photo should give you their express permission for the image to be uploaded to public platforms, including the NWS website, NWS social media, and NWS newsletter.Submissions may be messaged to us through this FB page or emailed to info@friendsofnewport.org. We can't promise that we'll publish all of what we receive, but we'll do our best to publish content that shows off the wonder that is Newport State Park. ... See MoreSee Less

Visitor View: Frost-scape | Newport Wilderness Society

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Spectacular, magical, wow! Mari-Jo Young Park visitor Mari-Jo Young sent us some stunning photos from her hike in Newport on Monday, January 4th. Fog and sub-freezing temperatures combined to create [...]
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Newport Wilderness Society
P.O. Box 187
Ellison Bay, WI 54210

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