If you love spending time in the outdoors and taking new adventures, then Wausau is definitely the place for you to be this summer. Wausau, truly one of Wisconsin’s best kept secrets, is an incredible place to spend a few days. Wausau is located on the picturesque Wisconsin River, which lends itself to an unbelievable […]
Category: Wausau Outdoors
Spring Bird Watching in Wausau
Those of us who live here or have experienced the rugged charm of Wausau, Wisconsin know that it should rank as one of the top outdoors destinations in the midwest. There are so many incredible outdoor spaces and options for recreation here. Wausau is also home to the incredible Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, home […]
Cross Country Skiing in Wausau
Are you in search of a fun weekend in the snow? If so, Wausau is the place to be. Cross country skiing is very popular in Wisconsin during the winter, as it’s a great way to get a little exercise while enjoying the incredible beauty that awaits outside our doors. Though there is no reason […]
See Unspoiled Fall Foliage in Wausau
Now that Labor Day Weekend has passed, we can officially, though reluctantly, say goodbye to summer, and welcome the fast-approaching fall. The hillsides surrounding Wausau are already showing hints of their colorful autumnal hues, which means now is the perfect time to plan a getaway to this incredible destination. As the air begins to cool, we’ll […]
Picnic on the Dells of the Eau Claire River
There are plenty of scenic wonders across the state of Wisconsin. One of the most beautiful reminders of our ancient and glacial past happens to be right here in the Wausau area. The historic Ice Age Trail is the only state trail designated as a “State Scenic Trail,” and segments of it happen to run […]
Splash into Summer with Wausau Whitewater
Many times on this blog, we’ve mentioned how much of a great destination for outdoor lovers Wausau is, and have gone so far as to call it Wisconsin’s true hidden gem of a destination. We stand by that assertion. Wausau is located on the picturesque Wisconsin River, which lends itself to an unbelievable variety of […]
A Summer Day at Rib Mountain State Park
If you haven’t yet discovered Wausau, Wisconsin, you need to move it to the top of your travel list for the summer. It’s a true gem of a city, offering something for just about everyone. There’s plenty of shopping, art museums, and historic attractions, and it’s a nature lovers paradise. There are plenty of hiking […]
10 Reasons to Visit Wausau This Summer
We’re finally coming up on our first official summer in Wausau, and we can hardly wait to start exploring this incredible gem of a town with our guests. To put it in it’s simplest terms, the town is incredible. Wausau has a classic Northwoods Wisconsin feel to it; vast forested lands, plentiful lakes and hills, and fortunately […]
Explore Big Eau Pleine County Park
There’s so much to see and do in Wausau, especially if you love spending time in the great outdoors, that every now and then we’d like to highlight one specific place that stands out in our minds as being exemplary of Wausau. This month, we’d like to introduce our guests to Big Eau Pleine County […]
Final Chance for Spring Skiing
Spring has clearly arrived in Wausau. It’s warming up, and we’re beginning to thaw out up here. However, there’s still plenty of time to get up here for one last skiing adventure for the year. Granite Peak and a few of the local cross country ski trails are still open for some late winter/early spring […]