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NWS Annual Reports

2022 NWS Annual Report
2021 NWS Annual Report
2021 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report
2020 NWS Annual Report
2020 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report
2019 NWS Annual Report
2019 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report
2018 NWS Annual Report
2018 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report
2017 NWS Annual Report
2017 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report
2016 NWS Annual Report
2016 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report

NWS Publications

The Ferdinand Hotz Legacy
Newport: Out of Wilderness Into Wilderness
Geology of Newport State Park
Your Dark Sky Park

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

Office Phone: (920) 854-2500

Newport Wilderness Society

1 week ago

We are so excited that NWS Business Member Wickman House, just around the corner from us in Ellison Bay, has been nominated for a prestigious James Beard award. Congratulations! And thanks so much for your support of NWS and Newport State Park! ... See MoreSee Less

Wickman House Earns James Beard Nomination - Door County Pulse

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Mike Holmes woke from a crazy restaurant-service nightmare Wednesday, only to learn a few minutes later that his restaurant had achieved one of his dreams. “I was having this dream where it was th...

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1 week ago

Still need a park sticker? The park office will be open Saturdays, Jan. 28th, Feb. 4th and Feb. 11th, from 10-2. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

4 weeks ago

Though there wasn't much snow, it was a beautiful winter's day to enjoy our First Day Hike. Over 140 hikers joined us on Fern Trail, where the newly installed section of board walk was put to good use. Many stayed to enjoy a warm bonfire, hot cocoa, treats and games. Many thanks to the NWS volunteers who made it all possible. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Don’t forget about the First Day Hike at Newport tomorrow at 1:00. Meet at Lot 3. See more info under Events! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Check out this article in the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. Free copies available in the park office or at Kick Ash products! ... See MoreSee Less

Just Look Up - Issuu

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Star-filled nights have inspired the hearts of writers and the hands of artists and have helped steer people around the world. It’s almost human nature to look up to the sky for guidance.

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

Remember, there’s only one more day to get state park stickers at Newport this year. The office will be open Saturday, Dec. 17th from 10-3. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

Remember, you only have two more Saturday's to get your 2023 park sticker at Newport this month. The office will be open from 10-3, Dec. 10th and 17th. And don't forget to pick up one of our new Christmas ornaments! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

Timeline photosMars puts on a show! The red planet is at its brightest and best throughout December.* Mars reaches opposition—the point directly opposite the Sun in our sky—on December 8.* The Moon is also at opposition on December 8: it’s the Cold Full Moon.* This means the Full Moon and Mars are very close in the sky.* So close that, in parts of North America (on the evening of Dec 7) and Europe (early morning on Dec 8 ), there will be a lunar occultation of Mars...* ...where the Moon appears to pass directly in front of the red planet.Find the Moon and Mars on our Night Sky Map!www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/night/www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/planets/mars/Image: NASA/JPL/USGS#mars #moon #fullmoon #opposition #occultation ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

If you are looking for a great Christmas gift, what about a 2023 WI State Park Sticker? The park office will be open from 10-3 the next 3 Saturdays, December 3rd, 10th and 17th. While you are here, check out our great Newport merchandise too! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

Work on the first phase of the new elevated boardwalk on Fern Trail is finished! Maureen Treml Flatley places the last screw in the toe rail; Mark Glasser removes the 'Trail Closed' signage. Come and see what our amazing NWS volunteers have accomplished over the past 2 months! (The boardwalk will cover 1800' through a seasonally-flooded section of the trail; this phase is the first 600'. We'll finish the rest of it in 2023.) ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

Did you know? Write On, Door County curates and maintains the Poetry Trail at Newport State Park. Up to 16 poems are displayed on 10 permanent stanchions along the Rowleys Bay and Monarch trails. Available year-round, exhibits change quarterly. The works of local writers, Wisconsin poets, and others are displayed. Contributors include school children, published poets, and the poets laureate of Door County and Wisconsin. Head to writeondoorcounty.org/get-inspired-2/ to learn more. #doorcounty #writeondoorcounty ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 months ago

Election Eclipse — Last Total Lunar Eclipse till 2025

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Set the alarm and bring plenty of coffee. We've got a total lunar eclipse coming that you don't want to miss.

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 months ago

New merchandise is here! The long awaited Newport Christmas ornament has arrived. This ceramic star has the stunning image of the Milky Way on both sides and sells for $8.00. There are new silicone collapsible water bottles and easy to store ponchos in a pouch. New kids clothing is here too. The office is open 10-4 Friday, Saturday, Sunday this weekend. Starting in November, the office will be open Saturdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19, and Dec. 3, 10 and 17, from 11-3. Stop on in! ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

There’s an incredible amount of work happening on Fern Trail. Countless volunteer hours are going into this project, as well as NWS funding. It’s exciting to see it finally happening! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

4 months ago

With the help of a $3,500 matching grant from Friends of Wisconsin State Parks, NWS has funded the replacement of fire rings at 12 Newport campsites and the addition or replacement of Leopold benches at 13 campsites. The new fire rings are in the process of being installed. Lumber for the Leopold benches has been delivered; the new benches will be built over the winter and installed as weather permits. Enjoy! ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

Newport State Park is showing its colors. There’s still programs going on this month. Check out the events schedule and come join us. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

4 months ago

And we're off! NWS volunteers have started the construction of a new elevated, accessible boardwalk that will traverse a seasonally-flooded section of the Fern Trail at Newport. The boardwalk will be a total of 1,800' in length; we are working on the first 600' this fall.If you are interested in volunteering on this project, join the NWS volunteer email group: groups.io/g/NewportFriendsAndVolunteersIf you would like to help support the funding of this project, you can securely donate using this page on our website: friendsofnewport.org/donate-fern-trail-boardwalk-restoration/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

4 months ago

A big shoutout to newly-minted Master Naturalists Mary Carmichael O'Grady and @Lynn Reuter. For their capstone project, they revised the Upland Trail's interpretive booklet and refreshed the signposts along the trail. Mary led a recent hike along the trail, for Wilderness Days. More about the project (with photos) here: friendsofnewport.org/upland-trail-guide-update/ ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

Though we saw precious few monarchs this year, it’s nice to see some of the northern ones are migrating through. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

5 months ago

New merchandise has arrived! Toddler and kids t-shirts, kids glow in the dark sweatshirts, ball caps, rain ponchos and a new sticker. Stay tuned for more things to come! The park office is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10-4. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society
P.O. Box 187
Ellison Bay, WI 54210

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