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Rib Mountain State Park

This billion-year-old hill is one of the oldest geological formations on Earth. Rib Mountain State Park is a premier day-use property with picnicking, hiking trails, and reservable facilities that include a scenic amphitheater, indoor gathering space, and picnic shelters. The top of the park offers spectacular views of the Wausau area and the Wisconsin River.  

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Big Eau Pleine County Park

Big Eau Pleine Park lives alongside the Big Eau Pleine Flowage with two separate campgrounds, hiking and biking trails, boat portages, a beach, and more.

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Monk Botanical Gardens

Monk Botanical Gardens has been providing a peaceful, natural space open to the public for 20 years. Described as Wausau’s Happy Place, the gardens are perfect for aimlessly wandering among the diverse plant life, manicured by the caring volunteers...

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