The view of Ellison Bay is breathtaking from the crest of Ellison Bluff in 174-acre Ellison Bluff Park. This 174-acre park offers one of the most breathtaking views in the county.

Nearby Newport State Park, a semi-wilderness area, has secluded hiking and cross-country ski trails. Located at the tip of the Door County Peninsula, this 2,370-acre wilderness area offers 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline as a quiet alternative to bustling Door County. There's camping at designated sites, an inland lake, and lots of beaches, coves, trails, and headlands to explore. Newport State Park is the closest hikers will come to a true Northwoods wilderness experience this close to a major Wisconsin city.