The Madison Area Outdoor Group (MAOG) and Central Wisconsin Outdoor Group (CWOG) are two meetup groups centered around different parts of Wisconsin. MAOG, which is based in Madison, WI, was formed in 2006. Because Meetup makes finding groups more than 50 miles from one’s zip code difficult, CWOG was created as a sister group based in Wausau, WI, in 2018. MAOG events often take place in central and northern Wisconsin, so having a group centered around Wausau has increased participation in those events. The more, the merrier!
MAOG currently has over 900 members and has hosted over 2,300 events since 2006. CWOG currently has over 600 members and has hosted over 100 events since 2018. Many of our active regulars are now members of both groups, and the Wisconsin Outdoor Groups site will help foster this cross-pollination.
Both groups are a great way to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Anyone dedicated to outside excursions near and far with a focus on leaving no trace on our lands is welcome! We encourage our members to host any outside activity for which they have a passion. We also hold the occasional indoor event focused on outdoor topics or meeting fellow members. We don’t take stands on politics, and we don’t host charity runs. We regularly donate to local parks, conservation groups, and outdoor improvement projects. See you outside!