From Dark Sky to the Celestial River: Newport’s Unique View of the Night Sky

This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event

We all know that Newport State Park is Wisconsin’s only designated Dark Sky Park, but do we know what that really means? Join Wisconsin Master Naturalist Ivy Worm-Summers as she takes us through the unique designation, and the incredible opportunities we have at Newport to see parts of the night sky that many people may never see anywhere else. We will take a dive into some of the recognizable constellations we see from the Northern Hemisphere, learn how to find true Celestial North, and explore some of the origins of the universe’s Celestial River, the Milky Way. 

Held in the Nature 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 park if you have any questions.

Newport State Park, 475 County Road NP, Ellison Bay, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500