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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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    Birding Hike

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    Members of the Wausau Bird Club will be leading this hike, and the Friends of Rib Mountain hope to see you there.

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    Spring Wildflower and Birding 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 and Birding 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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    Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

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    The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite you to explore Rib Mountain State Park on snowshoes! A candlelight hike is set for Saturday, Feb. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

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    Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

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    The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite you to explore Rib Mountain State Park on snowshoes! A candlelight hike is set for Saturday, January 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

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    Raptor Education

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    Raptor Education Group Inc (REGI) will be teaching us about raptors in the Friends Gathering Space across from the Ranger/Visitor Station. Come learn about these fascinating creatures and see them up close!

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    Snake Discovery

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    Join us for a program featuring a variety of astounding reptiles!

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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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