Wausau City Skyline from Rib Mountain - Wausau, WI
N 44° 55.249 W 089° 41.702
16T E 287297 N 4977687
This 60' observation tower has three decks and stands on the tallest hill in Wisconsin. It gives a tremendous view of the Wisconsin River Valley at Wausau and the surrounding countryside. But for the best view, come at night!
Waymark Code: WM5CRH
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2008
Views: 14
Wausau, WI straddles the Wisconsin River. It began because of the great pine forests and continued by making paper when the pine forests were logged out.
Although the city does not look like much during the daytime from this vantage point, it is very beautiful at night.
This tower is at the summit of Rib Mountain inside the Rib Mountain State Park. If you are willing to hike to the top of the mountain, then admission is free. If you wish to drive to the nearby parking lot, then your vehicle must have a state park sticker which basically costs $7 per day (more if you are not a Wisconsin resident).
Rib Mountain rises 800' above Wausau to the west and provides a tremendous view of the city, the Wisconsin River valley, and the surrounding countryside.
The tower is called the Van Douser Tower. The sign on the tower reads:
"Erected by the Wisconsin Conservation department in co-operation with Wausau Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. Dedicated June 7, 1959."
Parking or Trailhead: N 44° 55.246 W 089° 41.599
Feature Type: Artificial
Best Viewing Times: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please post a quality photo of the view. You can include yourself, and it's OK if your GPS is in the photo (example, wearing it around your neck).
Blurry, or grainy/noisy images will be rejected. You will probably need a tripod and we don't recommend the use of a camera phone