Selected Community Events
Dells of the Eau Claire Park Walk
Jun 2, 2013 8am
Registration is at the enclosed shelter in the park.Join the Dairyland Walkers on a 5K or 10K walk along the Eau Claire River featuring a spectacular rock gorge with waterfalls and rapids. Walkers may register and start walking anytime between 8 a.m. and noon, must finish by 3 p.m. Cost is free or $3 for volkssport credit. Visit www.dairylandwalkers.com for more info.
Elaine Olsen
715-432-8265
ejo456@yahoo.com
7th Annual Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day
Jun 1, 2013 9am - 3pm
Lake Wazeecha South Park, Red Sands Beach, South Park Road, Wisconsin RapidsAn opportunity for all to experience the outdoors through fun filled activities. Including rock climbing, archery, fishing, fly tying, canoeing, waterskiing, hunting, 5 shoot disciplines, kite flying, disc golf, fur trapping, dog trials, compass reading, animal calling and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Meet Roscoe of the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters baseball team.. You could win a FREE ticket to a game. Race your parents to the top of a 25-foot rockwall.
For registration forms and more information, please visit our website at www.wrkiwanis.org
Josh Schoenick
715-421-5328 evenings
715-424-3767 x4219 daytime
josh.schoenick@gmail.com
Fall Colors Hike on the Ice Age Trail
Oct 12, 2013 10am - Noon
Dells of the Eau Claire County Park, Aniwa, WIFall colors at the Dells of the Eau Claire County Park are impressive. Add the waterfalls, rock cliffs, and stone bridges and you've found a perfect place to enjoy a crisp autumn day. Join us as we walk along the Ice Age Trail in this exceptional setting.
10:00 a.m., Sat. Oct. 12.
Dells of the Eau Claire County Park
Driving Directions:
From Wausau: Take Franklin Street (becomes CTH Z) east to CTH Y (14-15 miles). Go north on Y to the main park entrance (1 3/4 miles). It's after the bridge, on the left (west) side of the road.
From Antigo: Go south on US 45/WI 52 until WI 52 branches to the west (about 9 miles). Go west on 52 to CTH Y, heading south (7-8 miles), then 1 1/4 miles south on Y to the park's main entrance. It's before the bridge, on the right (west) side of the road.
From WI 29 east of Wausau: Take the Hatley (CTH Y) exit. Travel north on Y to the park's main entrance (9-10 miles). It's after the bridge, on the left (west) side of the road.
Watch for the black & yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.
Gail Piotrowski bobgail@charter.net 715-370-2958
Geology Hike on the Ice Age Trail
Aug 17, 2013 10AM - Noon
Meet at the Ice Age Trail Parking Lot on Highway 52, near Aniwa WIThe newest section of the Plover River Segment of the Ice Age Trail highlights glacial features including a boulder train (river of rocks), stone hole, and crosses the terminal moraine itself! Learn more about these unique features as we explore this new "gem" of the Ice Age Trail.
Plover River Segment – Hwy 52 parking lot
Driving Directions:
From Wausau: Go east on State Highway 52 (east Wausau Avenue) until you reach Highland & Hatchery Roads (20-21 miles). Hatchery Road, (to the left) provides access to the trail parking lot.
From Antigo: Go south on US 45/WI 52 until WI 52 branches to the west (about 9 miles). Go west on 52 until you reach Highland & Hatchery Roads (about 2 mi),The trailhead is on Hatchery Road, which is on the right (north) side of the road.
From WI 29 east of Wausau: You can follow CTH X, J, Q, or Y north (8- 12 miles) to Wisconsin 52. Once you're on 52, go east to Highland & Hatchery Roads (about 2 miles east of Hogarty). Hatchery Road (to the left) provides access to the trail parking lot.
Watch for the black & yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.
Gene Musolf: gene.musolf@uwc.edu; 715-842-8119
Outdoor Broadhead League
Jun 10, 2013 - Aug 19, 2013 4:30pm Mondays
2385 Julip Drive, Wausau 54401Rib Mountain Bowmen is hosting a 10 week Outdoor Broadhead League. It is open to anyone and any equipment is allowed. Refreshments are available.
Doug Curler, 715-623-2253, dougcurler@gmail.com
3D Outdoor Shoot - Traditional Equipment ONLY
Aug 10, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013 8am - 4pm Both Days
2385 Julip Drive, Wausau 54401Rib Mountain Bowmen is hosting a 3D Outdoor Shoot for Traditional Equipment ONLY. Camping is available. Steak dinner on Saturday night. FREE pancake breakfast on Sunday. Lunch and refreshments are available.
Tom Stieber, 715-581-5573 & Joe Huber 715-842-9501 (dougcurler@gmail.com)
3D Outdoor Shoot - 2nd Leg of Triple Crown
Jul 27, 2013 - Jul 28, 2013 8am - 4pm Each Day
2385 Julip Drive, Wausau 54401Rib Mountain Bowmen is hosting an open 3D Outdoor Shoot as part of the 2nd Leg of Triple Crown. All equipment welcome. Lunch and refreshments are available.
Lindsay Kalenske, 715-693-2263 (dougcurler@gmail.com)