Rib Mountain State Park Location:
Four miles southwest off of Highway 51, Exit 188 to Rib Mountain Drive (follow
signs) Contact: Department of Natural Resources. 715-842-2522. Services: 30
Sites (primitive) Children's, Playground, Picnic Area, Hiking Trails. Open mid
April - late October. Open daily, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. No reservations. State Park
Fees apply Special hourly sticker available at park entrance from mid-May
through August
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Covering
over 860 acres, Rib Mountain State Park boasts a well-maintained network of
hiking and nature trails that allows visitors to enjoy many wildflowers and
other plants growing throughout the park. On rare occasions, the quiet hiker may
even come across deer grazing along the pathways. Campsites, picnic areas, an
interpretive center, scenic overlooks, and a 60 foot observation tower provide a
spectacular view of the Wausau Area and surrounding countryside. During the
summer you may enjoy one of the “Concerts in the Clouds” at the amphitheater.