To Get to the View

September 2, 2026

As you can see by the look on my face in the photo above, I suffer from acrophobia (fear of heights).

So why on Day 15 of this trip did I climb the 60-foot tower at the top of Rib Mountain in Wisconsin? I thought the view would be worth it. The jury is still out on that one.

This tower is nine years older than me and didn’t seem nearly as stable as Eagle Tower in Peninsula State Park which was built just five years ago. That tower was built solid. And that view of Green Bay was stunning!

Rib Mountain is impressive as it is one of the oldest geological formations on earth. At almost 2,000 feet above sea level, it is the third highest point in Wisconsin. But those stairs and minimal railings going up the tower? I’m glad I made it up there and back down. . . once. And once is enough for me.

We did have an enjoyable lunch on the way back down the mountain. We pulled off the road at a ski lift that was closed for the season and had chicken salad sandwiches in the van.

We then made our way to Eau Claire for the night, stopping at a sporting goods store to upgrade our camping chairs. More on that in another post.

The next day I got my passport stamped! Keep following to find out which passport!