Coloring Outside the Lines Boozhoo / Bozho / P ō s ō h / Aho / Shekóli / Koonamansi Greetings in the languages of Ojibwe / Potawatomi / Menominee / Ho-Chunk / Oneida / Mohican – All the nations of Wisconsin!* Autumn brings greetings filled with anticipation of changes: weather, light and that splendid gi " of color. It’s all about the color. ! e Great Nearby Greater Wausau has the best vistas for color - The top of Rib Mountain State Park! Drive, hike, bike or Comet Sky Ride! We partner with Travel Wisconsin to give you the best times to visit. Rib Mountain stands taller above the local terrain than any place in Wisconsin. Hike the Quarry trail for another outstanding view. Art and culture aficionados will enjoy ArtRageous weekend featuring four separate events: Internationally renowned artists at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the juried Festival of the Arts on the 400 block, Center for Visual Arts and Art in the Park. Truly something for everyone. Family friendly activities are included so color inside or outside the lines! Don’t forget one of the top ranked theaters in the world, The Grand Theater. Featuring national touring broadway shows, musicians, dance, theater and seasonal events, the Grand’s commitment to quality and variety delight patrons all year long. Explore the colors and waterfalls at Dells of the Eau Claire along the Ice Age Trail, identify migratory birds in the waterways like great blue herons at Rookery Park in Rib Mountain. Last year, radar in Marathon County recorded 9.4 million birds in one night! ATVing, horseback riding, fishing and hunting are in full swing with access and trails maintained by the county and clubs. Competitions and races run all year long, however, the Wausau Marathon and Ironbull Ultra and Red Granite Grinder are even fun to watch! Agri-business is booming here. We are the Ginseng Capital of the World! Summer farmers markets go well into Fall. Farm to table experiences like Stoney Acres pizza night or Rock Ridge Orchard events go all the way into November! It’s not just about colorful food on the farm, many area restaurants rely on local farm to table o ff erings as well. With our cra " beverage, distilleries and wine o ff erings, we got you covered. *American Indian Student Center at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 8