| Waterfall Trivia: Q: How many waterfalls in Wisconsin? A: 62+ (as listed in Guide To Wisconsin's Waterfalls. See Note in Resource Pages). Q: Wisconsin's Highest Waterfall? A: 165-foot high Big Manitou Falls in Pattison State Park in northwestern Wisconsin. Q: What northern Wisconsin Community calls itself "Wisconsin's Waterfall Capital?" A: The Village of Niagara, or is it Niagra? named for America's great eastern waterfall, appropriately represents Marinette County in northeastern Wisconsin; which has more than a dozen falls, and calls itself "Wisconsin's Waterfall Capital." General Wisconsin Information: Can you name your state bird, flower, and tree? It's less widely known that many states have also designated other natural resources to honor. Some states have animals (some list both a wild and domestic animal), insects, fish, minerals, gems, grass, fruit, nuts, mushrooms, and even soil and fossils. Here are some of Wisconsin's selections: State Bird: Robin State Wildlife Animal: White-tailed deer State Tree: Sugar Maple State Flower: Wood Violet State Fish: Muskellunge State Animal: Badger State Insect: Honey Bee State Rock: Granite State Mineral: Galena State Domesticated Animal: Cow (what else, right?) State Beverage: Milk (what else, right?) |