Parks_Topic Contact_Rib Mountain
- Email: Rib Mountain State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-715-842-2522
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
County: Marathon
Parks_Topic Contact_Rib Mountain
149801 State Park Rd.
Wausau, WI 54401
United States
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Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth
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See the classic Shakespeare play, Macbeth, at Wisconsin State Parks!
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Wausau Wayfarers Hiking Meet-Up
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Enjoy a hike to take in the park’s spectacular views and explore its talus slopes and rare plants.
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Snake Discovery Program
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This educational reptile program offers a hands-on program, covering topics like diet, habitat, defense mechanisms and fun facts, using an assortment of props and live animals!
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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!