I told the kindergartners that Clara might be a mama whale, which means she might have a... I let the sentence hang. Usually kids erupt immediately. This group was quiet. Then one small voice asked, very seriously: "A tummy ache?"

The Hebior Mammoth was Wisconsin’s Ice Age giant, and seeing a life-sized replica skull up close in Wausau amazed kids and adults alike. Standing nearly 10 feet off the ground, it brought prehistory to life — an unforgettable experience that still inspires awe today.

Heritage Hill is a fantastic place to learn about Wisconsin's early history. From the fur trade, to fabric making, it has a little bit of everything.