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Activities at Newport State Park
July 2, 2016
1pm. Primitive fire making workshop. Learn how to use a bow drill, flint and steel and magnifying glass to start a camp fire. Meet at the fire ring by the picnic shelter, parking lot 3. 8:30pm. Universe in the park. Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a presentation on astronomy. Start in the Nature Center then head to the beach area to look through a high powered telescope. Meet at the Visitor Center then continue to Lot 3. Bring blanket or chairs if you wish.