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NWS Annual Reports

2020 NWS Annual 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

6 days ago

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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Newport Wilderness Society

1 week ago

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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Newport Wilderness Society

1 week ago

Drive up open!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 week ago

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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Newport Wilderness Society

1 week ago

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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Newport Wilderness Society

1 week ago

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 weeks ago

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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Newport Wilderness Society

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

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

3 weeks ago

Learn about the history of the Europe Bay, Newport State Park, and the land preservation legacy of the descendants of Ferdinand Hotz in this excellent article by the Peninsula Pulse Newspaper. doorcountypulse.com/what-if-europe-bay-had-been-parceled-off/ ... See MoreSee Less

Curiousities: What If Europe Bay Had Been Parceled Off? - Door County Pulse

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The picturesque shoreline of Europe Bay beach and dark skies of Newport State Park are cherished by those living on the remote northern tip of the peninsula, but the area was almost lost to private development during the 1970s. The Hotz Gate on Europe Bay Road marks the spot where Ferdinand Hotz ....

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 weeks ago

Newport State Park masks are here, showing off Denny Moutray’s photo of the Milky Way at our dark sky park! Get them at Kick Ash Products anytime, or at the park office drive up window on Saturdays from 10-2. Ranger Chad has one! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 weeks ago

Kudos to all the people who went out to enjoy a First Day Hike today. What a great way to ring in the New Year and enjoy winter at Newport State Park. This group of fine folks hiked the Fern Trail then enjoyed some time around a bonfire. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 weeks ago

Thanks for the shout out for the state parks in Door County. Start the New Year out right with a self-guided First Day Hike. Send us your pictures! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society updated their cover photo.

1 month ago

Newport's dark skies. Photo by Denny Moutray. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society updated their cover photo.

1 month ago

Looking like winter. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 month ago

www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/planets/great-conjunctionHoping for clear skies. ... See MoreSee Less

Great Conjunction 2020

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In December 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will meet in the sky in a rare Great Conjunction.

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 month ago

Drive up window is open from 10-2 today. Come say hi and get your 2021 park stickers! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 month ago

Timeline PhotosCelebrate the new year by stepping into nature with a First Day Hike.Each year thousands of people across the nation kick off the new year by hiking at state parks, forests or trails on New Year’s Day. These hikes provide a way for individuals and families to welcome the coming year in the outdoors, exercising and connecting with nature. For many, it has become a tradition.With over 14 million visitors, Wisconsin state parks, forests and trails feature some of the Midwest's best scenery. The change in seasons doesn’t mean an end to exploring the outdoors. Wisconsin’s beautiful state parks, forests and trails offer opportunities to get outdoors – even in winter.Due to COVID-19, First Day hikes will be a self-guided experience to help keep guides and park visitors healthy and safe. To help slow the spread of COVID-19, people are encouraged to hike at properties within their communities with people from their household and practice social distancing.Get your 2021 Wisconsin state parks admission sticker today and get ready to find your adventure in the new year! yourpassnow.com/ParkPass/wi ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society is at Newport State Park.

1 month ago

If you have enjoyed a visit to Newport State Park and would like to help support the work of the NWS (the official park friends’ group), it is easy and secure to make a donation on our website. friendsofnewport.org/donate/As Newport Naturalist Beth Bartoli mentions in this video, 2020 has been an atypical year at the park. We have had a record number of visitors, but we have been unable to offer our free, always-popular public events and programs. The work of the Newport Wilderness Society continues quietly behind the scenes, however.Thanks so much in advance, and all of us at NWS wish you a happy, healthy, outdoors-y holiday season! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

Ready to sell you your 2021 park stickers! I’m at the drive up window 10:00-2:00 today. ... See MoreSee Less

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

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