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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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    Ecology Hike

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    Learn about the late summer environment on the top of Rib Mountain with a gentle hike by observing the rocky forests of the park and what’s in them, such as fungi, trees, and animals. Meet at the trailhead near the concession stand.

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    Concert in the Clouds

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    The Station (FKA Thompson Station) Central Wisconsin working-class champions playing newgrass style on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and sweet vocals.

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    History Hike

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    Friends of Rib Mountain board member, Wes Ebert, will lead a hike from the Grouse Ln entrance at Rib Mountain State Park to the old homestead location. Join us as we walk and talk about the early settlement history in this area of the park.

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    Snake Discovery

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    Come learn about reptiles with Snake Discovery! The educational program and optional hands-on interaction with the reptiles will be unforgettable.

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    Bat Presentation

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    Come out and learn about bats with a WI DNR Cave & Mine specialist for the WI Bat Program. This hour-long program will take place at the Amphitheater. If we’re lucky, maybe we’ll have some visitors join us from above at dusk!

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    Concert in the Clouds

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    Randy Sabien with Yazim Bowers & Ed Willet A Rib Mountain favorite returns with his Big Top Chautauqua strings trio featuring Yazmin Bowers and Ed Willet playing fiddle tunes, Yazmin on accordion, and Ed on guitar diving into blues, folk, jazz,…

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    Shakespeare in the Park with The Summit Players Theatre, “Much Ado About Nothing” — Free Theatre and Workshop

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    Shakespeare in the State Parks is traveling across Wisconsin for a unique outdoor workshop and performance! Summit Players Theatre is performing a stripped-down, fast-paced version of Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Prior to each…

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    Birding Hike

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    Members of the Wausau Bird Club will be leading this hike.

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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 glory of Rib Mountain State Park, and enjoy the park’s many Spring wildflowers and the 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 glory of Rib Mountain State Park, and enjoy the park’s many Spring wildflowers and the birds that live and nest there.

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