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The Eau Claire River is a river in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is a tributary of the Wisconsin River. The Eau Claire River originates in western Langlade County and flows into Marathon County. The Eau Claire River flows through "Dells of the Eau Claire" then to Wausau before it converges into the Wisconsin River just north of Schofield.
Wausau's favorable location on the Wisconsin River was partly responsible for its survival. The economy was diversified in the early 20th century, led by Employers Insurance of Wausau, now a part of Liberty Mutual. Its logo, first introduced in 1954, was the downtown Milwaukee Road railroad depot set against the backdrop of the community's skyline.
Dells of the Eau Claire County Park is in the north-central Wisconsin Town of Plover, [1] east of the city of Wausau.It is divided in two by the Eau Claire River. [1] The river flows through a rocky gorge to form cascades and waterfalls as it passes over and around weathered boulders, outcrops, and other formations.
The Wisconsin River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.At approximately 430 miles (692 km) long, it is the state's longest river. The river's name was first recorded in 1673 by Jacques Marquette as "Meskousing" from his Indian guides - most likely Miami for "river running through a red place."
Big Rib River in winter, near Goodrich. Big Rib River Bridge crossing the river, near Marathon City. The Big Rib River is a river in central Wisconsin. [1] [2] It originates in northeastern Taylor County at Rib Lake, and flows into Marathon County where it joins the Wisconsin River. "Rib River" is a translation of the Native American name. [3]
Rib Mountain State Park is a 1,528-acre (618 ha) Wisconsin state park near the city of Wausau. The park includes a ski resort, Granite Peak Ski Area, concession stand, picnic areas, a reservable amphitheater, a former quarry, observation tower, and 15.1 miles of trails. The park is ten miles (16 km) north-northwest of Central Wisconsin Airport.
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The Kinnickinnic River as it passes through downtown River Falls showing the effect of the upper dam with the stagnant flow of the river. The Kinnickinnic River, called the Kinni for short, is a 22-mile-long (35 km) [2] river in northwestern Wisconsin in the United States. The Kinni is a cold water fishery supporting a population of native ...