Nine Mile has trails for all ability levels - starting with the Cookie Trail. Here I share my experience skiing the Cookie Trail with my five year old daughter for the very first time.
The Far Side of the River - Discovering Grandfather Falls
Gaska Park Labyrinth
Despite its size of just 50 acres, Gaska Park is worth a stop. Its labyrinth of trails will bridges and wildlife is a perfect weekday outing or weekend picnic!
Family winter skating adventures
Bittersweet Lakes Family Paddle
A new chapter - first adventure race
Northwoods Pipe Dream Family Paddle
Unplanned adventures - a memorable bike commute
Kettle Moraine 100 scouting
Featured ski - Leo's Loop and the John Howard Memorial Trail
Although many skiers consider the Birkie the end of the ski season, I find the door wide open for many ski adventures. I venture with my daughter for her first big adventure on the trails beyond the Cookie Trail at Nine Mile County Forest.
Hike to the Rib Mountain Quarry - Wausau Mama
Parks, Trails and Picnics
Training for the Ultra Trail 15k
Disc golf at Liberty Park
The area’s newest disc golf course located at Liberty Park offers newcomers and families a great opportunity to give the sport a try. With the park’s other amenities, this is a perfect family outing or destination bike ride.
The Wausau Allure
Adventuring to the park
With a playground equipment upgrade at Flax Tot Lot, our family was motivated to bike to a “new” park. And it was a hit with several milestones along the way.
Realignment in COVID-19 - Part II
Adventuring to Rib Mountain State Park
With no plans on a gorgeous day, I convinced my children to take part in a major adventure - departing from our house and summitting to the top of Rib Mountain State Park, once considered the highest point in Wisconsin, and back.
