Rib Mountain State Park

Rib Mountain State Park

Rib Mountain State Park

Description

This billion-year-old hill is one of the oldest geological formations on earth. Rib Mountain State Park is a premier day-use facility with picnicking, hiking trails and a reservable amphitheater. The top of the 60-foot observation tower offers spectacular views of the Wausau area and Wisconsin River. Granite Peak Ski Area is on the north face of the mountain and offers downhill skiing and snowboarding during winter.

Contact

Website: Rib Mountain State Park

Location

 Directions

  44.920922, -89.689094

County: Marathon

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    Raptors Nature Education Program

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    Come learn from Raptor Education Group Inc. about the fascinating qualities of raptors.

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    Amazing World Of The Bat

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    Join naturalist Lucia Kuckkahn Johnson (a.k.a. “the bat lady”), as she discusses the incredible world of bats.

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    Dollar A Day Boys - A Musical Tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps

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    Upper Peninsula-based singer/storyteller Bill Jamerson will present a 90-minute music and storytelling program about the Civilian Conservation Corps.

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    Concert in the Clouds Featuring Andy Z and the Swinging Monkees

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    Concert at Rib Mountain State Park hosted by the Friends of Rib Mountain featuring Andy Z and the Swinging Monkees.

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    Concert in the Clouds Featuring Sam and the Strays

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    Concert at Rib Mountain State Park hosted by the Friends of Rib Mountain featuring Sam and the Strays.

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    Shakespeare in the State Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream

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    Kings, queens, fairies, lovers and sprites all collide in an enchanted forest one midsummer night, proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies takes us on a beguiling odyssey full of…

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    Concert in the Clouds Featuring the Billy Bronsted Trio

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    Concert at Rib Mountain State Park hosted by the Friends of Rib Mountain featuring the Billy Bronsted Trio.

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    Birding Hike

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    Explore the glory of Rib Mountain State Park and the many spring wildflowers that bloom there.

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    Wildflower Hike

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    Explore the glory of Rib Mountain State Park and the many spring wildflowers that bloom there.

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    Wildflower Hike

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    Explore the glory of Rib Mountain State Park and the many spring wildflowers that bloom there.

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