Newport State Park

Join the park naturalist to observe and learn about monitoring bluebird nesting boxes. Meet at the Nature Center, lot 1. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. We’ll log hours and miles for 13 weeks. When we are done, we’ll have hiked every trail in Newport State Park. Starting with the shortest loop and ending with the longest loop. Hiking Europe Bay Trail, 3.75-mile loop. Meet at Lot 3. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Enjoy WI’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. There will be a telescope and other equipment set up with some amateur astronomers on hand to point out some highlights of the night sky. Bring telescopes, binoculars, chairs and blankets if you want. Flashlights or headlamps with red lens cover recommended. Cancelled if viewing conditions are poor. Meet at Lot 3 and follow the marked path. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. We’ll log hours and miles for 13 weeks. When we are done, we’ll have hiked every trail in Newport State Park. Starting with the shortest loop and ending with the longest loop. Hiking Newport(west)/Ridge Trail, 4-mile loop. Meet at Lot 3. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Join the park naturalist as she explains all about monarchs amazing life cycle. See the active nursery and help release any monarchs that may be ready to go. Held in the Nature Center. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. We’ll log hours and miles for 13 weeks. When we are done, we’ll have hiked every trail in Newport State Park. Starting with the shortest loop and ending with the longest loop. Hiking Rowleys Bay Trail, 4-mile loop. Meet at Lot 1. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Door County has a wealth of herbs that can be beneficial to your health and well-being. This walk will explore the herbs in our local environment. Led by Dave LaLuzerne. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a PowerPoint presentation and a chance to view the night skies through a high powered telescope. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket, flash lights or headlamps with a red lens (protects night vision). Meet at Lot 3, follow path to shelter building. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. We’ll log hours and miles for 13 weeks. When we are done, we’ll have hiked every trail in Newport State Park. Starting with the shortest loop and ending with the longest loop. Hiking Newport Trail, 4.5-mile loop. Meet at Lot 3. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. We’ll log hours and miles for 13 weeks. When we are done, we’ll have hiked every trail in Newport State Park. Starting with the shortest loop and ending with the longest loop. Hiking Europe Bay Trail, 7-mile loop. Meet at Lot 3. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Volunteers lead hikes and programs Labor Day weekend, covering many areas of interest, including, geology, flora and fauna, trees or mushrooms. It kicks off on Saturday morning with Coffee on the Beach. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.

Volunteers lead hikes and programs Labor Day weekend, covering many areas of interest, including, geology, flora and fauna, trees or mushrooms. It kicks off on Saturday morning with Coffee on the Beach. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.