With an elevation of 1,941 feet, Rib Mountain juts out of the surrounding countryside to provide an awe-inspiring view. There are hiking trails and picnic facilities throughout the park, as well as overnight camping. Rib Mountain State Park is the 3rd highest point in Wisconsin. In Marathon County, the Rietbrock Geographical Marker locates the exact center of the northern half of the Western Hemisphere. It is here that the 90th Meridian of Longitude bisects the 45th Parallel of Latitude, meaning it is exactly halfway between the North Pole and the Equator, and is a quarter of the way around the earth from Greenwich, England.
Marathon County is recognized as having one of the finest park systems in the state.
18 County Parks, totaling 4,050 acres provide recreational, historical, scenic and wildlife attractions for all. The Park system includes many miles of lake and stream frontage as well as swimming beaches, boat landings, picnic areas, hiking trails, playgrounds, shelters and camping areas, a 600 yard shooting range and two indoor ice arenas. The 83 mile trail running from the Village of Weston to Howard near Green Bay is open to hiking and biking in the summer and snowmobiles and ATV s during the winter. In addition to the excellent recreational facilities within the boundaries of Marathon County, the county is known as the gateway to the playgrounds of the North. Many lake and resort areas are within easy driving distance from Marathon County.