Plover River Woods is a spectacular locale for observing a wide array of spring ephemeral wildflowers. Comprised of northern mesic and northern wet-mesic forests, this is a wonderful location to visit anytime of year, but particularly late April into mid-May. Found within the Plover River Fishery Area, Plover River Woods is easily accessible from a…
Tag: Marathon County
Mead Conifer Bogs (295/686)
Mead Conifer Bogs includes northern wet forest, shrub-carr, and bog habitats spanning the intersection of 3 counties in central Wisconsin: Wood, Portage, and Marathon. The larger eastern parcel spans the northwest corner of Portage County and crosses into south-central Marathon County while the smaller western parcel rests in the northeast corner of Wood County. It is part…
Rib Mountain Talus Forest, SNA #532 (138/675)
Rib Mountain Talus Forest encompasses a second-growth northern mesic forest within Rib Mountain State Park, just southwest of Wausau. Enter the state park and follow the park road to its terminus in a large parking area. Numerous trails loop through the site, with some passing in and out of the natural area. A GPS is…
State Natural Areas of Wisconsin 