Where the Ice Age ends and your adventure begins.........

 

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Ice Age Committee Activities
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Wind Chill Index Info.

Maps To Find Rib Lake

Rib Lake Area Tourist Attractions

Accommodations and Rentals

Calendar of Events

Lakeview Park & Campground

The Origin of Ice Man Ugh

History of Rib Lake Area

Important Rib Lake Phone Numbers

Bob's Home Page

Rib Lake Library

Lifestyle in Rib Lake Area

Area Events
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  High School Athletic Schedules

Churches in the Rib Lake Area

Rib Lake Community Development Foundation
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Rib Lake High School

Rib Lake Elementary

Rib Lake Middle School

History of Rib Lake - All Pages are PDF's

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Rib Lake Fireworks Donations - - Every penny helps!!

 

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This is the Page from when the UW-Eau Claire students and Instructors came over and did the scanning of Rib Lake for Logs. Here you will find some very interesting information and pictures that came from this survey. This was made possible by the Rib Lake Community Development Foundation. The Community Development Foundation, Inc. constructed a mission statement to establish the direction and broad goals of the project, "WE WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF RIB LAKE’S WATER, FISHERY AND AESTHETIC BEAUTY AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES."
Rib Lake's Timber Treasures: The Search for Lost Logs

No Call Info for Wisconsin Residents

 


Rib Lake Partners Sponsors Dot Com Directory
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History of the Rib Lake Area

The early history of Rib Lake involves the industries of milling and tanning. The first mill, named the Rib Lake Lumber Company, was built in 1882 by J. J. Kennedy and within a year was destroyed by fire. In 1883 the mill was rebuilt and a railroad was built to serve its needs. The mill burned a second time in 1914 and was rebuilt once more. When the mill reopened it was one of the largest in the state and remained in operation until the summer of 1948.

The tannery was founded by Fayette Shaw in 1891. The industry thrived until 1923, then ceased for reasons unknown. Many speculate that a less expensive synthetic compound was created, making natural tanning obsolete.

The two industries survived adversities because they were intertwined. Scrap lumber from the mill was ground and transported by railroad to the tannery and burned to generate steam. The workers from both industries lived in Rib Lake. Both Kennedy and Shaw purchased hotels for their employees. The southern part of town was called Kennedy Town and the northeast corner Shaw Town.

The town of Rib Lake included parts of Westboro and Chelsea, and the village of Rib Lake was incorporated in 1902. The name Rib Lake is said by some to have originated from the findings of a pile of rib bones by the lake. Others say the lake is shaped like a rib, still others say the name derives from the Chippewa Indians who named it "Opicwana" after Rib Mountain and Rib River. However you choose to believe, how our name was derived is unimportant. What is important is that our community is derived from people who overcame adversity through working together.

Lifestyle in Rib Lake Area

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The Rib Lake Area is a year-round recreational wonderland with spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, and thousands of acres of public lands. Many people enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, swimming, ice fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling. Many types of fish are caught in the lake such as Northern, Walleye, Muskie and various pan fish.

Many other lakes are within 10 miles of Rib Lake for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Playground

Playground at Lakeview Park.

 

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The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is used for hiking in the summer and has groomed, tracked cross country ski trails in the winter. The Rib Lake Nordic Ski Club maintains a 15 mile double tracked cross country ski trail that starts in the village limits. Ice skating and hockey are popular outdoor sports in the winter time for all the people of the Rib Lake area. A newly lighted ballpark is home to many little league, softball, and baseball teams in the area. Pool, bowling, dart ball and basketball are sports enjoyed by many. Snowmobile and ATV trails are also available.



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