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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.

Location

 Directions

  44.920922, -89.689094

County: Marathon

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    Spring Birding Hike

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    The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to hike and explore the park's glory and enjoy the many spring birds that live and nest there.

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    Spring Wildflower Hike

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    The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to hike and explore the park's glory and enjoy the many spring wildflowers.

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    REGI Raptor Live Release and Program

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    The REGI Raptor Program will release a previously injured turkey vulture back into the wild. Come to witness it happen.

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    Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

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    The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to explore Rib Mountain State Park on snowshoes! We will have hot chocolate, hot cider and special goodies, as well as marshmallows to roast around the campfire. Headlamps are suggested.…

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    Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

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    The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to explore Rib Mountain State Park on snowshoes! We will have hot chocolate, hot cider and special goodies, as well as marshmallows to roast around the campfire. Headlamps are suggested.…

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    First Day Hike

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    Ring in the New Year with a self-guided or guided hike at Rib Mountain State Park!

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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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    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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    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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