People flock to Europe and other continents because things are old there, and they are full of history. But that doesn’t mean the rest of the world, even Wisconsin, doesn’t have old features. You might not know that there is a 1.5 billion year old hill in Wisconsin. It’s at Rib Mountain. And you have to hike it so you can say you climbed something 1.5 billion years old.

Rib Mountain State Park is a 1,528-acre park.
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The hill on which it sits was made some 1.5 billion years ago.
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It is composed of quartzite covered with a syenite sheath.
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Local legend claims that this is the burial site of Paul Bunyan.
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A lift to the top gives you stunning views of down below.
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There are over 15 miles of trails to explore this area.
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The overlook views are stunning, but the forest itself is pretty amazing.
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On the north side of the mountain, there is an area for downhill skiing and snowboarding during the winter.
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For even more spectacular views, check out this observation tower, and see the Wausau area and Wisconsin River like never before.
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Looking for more epic elevation in Wisconsin? Check out this list.

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