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Wausau, Wisconsin
 Originally known as "Big Bull Falls",
(named either by Indians or early fur traders) it was the Wisconsin
River that first drew settlers to this area of Wisconsin. By the
mid-1800’s, sawmills began springing up along the riverbanks of central
Wisconsin and processing the area’s pine forests into lumber. Marathon
County was organized in 1850. About the same time, Big Bull Falls began
to be called Wausau and became the county seat. This was the area where
the Chippewa Indians went on their yearly hunts and called it "Wausau",
translated to mean "far away place". Another Indian language states the
word "Wausau" means a “noise like thunder” – probably because of the
noise the water made rushing over the falls. Whichever translation
is appropriate, Wausau is an exceptional place to live, work and visit.
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Stevens Point
& Nokomis
Returning from a trip north to visit a friend in Mercer, Wisconsin
two years ago, Heidi and I were detoured on the way back home due to
some road construction. The route took us through the small town of
Nokomis and past Lake Nokomis. The detour was an easy and painless one,
and it took us through some very scenic areas... (10/07)
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Wisconsin
Rapids Cranberry Harvest
There is much to learn about the berry that,
until 1930, when Ocean Spray introduced us to its Cranberry Juice
Cocktail, became little more than an extra sauce that was served at
Thanksgiving. My intention was to learn as much as possible
about “the little red fruit that could”. (first posted Dec '03) |
Wausau, Wisconsin
(cont.)
Today, Wausau is a unique combination of
"city living with the country close at hand" - where one can enjoy four
distinct seasons that offer beauty and recreation year ‘round. You may
prefer kayaking on the Wisconsin River, a walk through the Andrew Warren
Historic District, a visit to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, a
show at the historic Grand Theater, the Big Bull Falls Blues Festival,
strolling the noted shopping district located downtown or the Wausau
Center Mall and the nearby specialty stores, restaurants, and
attractions… Or perhaps you would rather indulge yourself in offerings
like biking, golfing, fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling or
cross-country skiing. Either way, you are always welcome in Wausau, no
matter what season you prefer.
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