Wisconsin Outside is the monthly newsletter from the Office of Outdoor Recreation. Delivered via email at the beginning of each month,
Wisconsin Outside highlights stories about Wisconsin's outdoor recreation and provides industry news, events and resources. View past issues below. To receive future newsletters,
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April 2025
Giddy up! Learn about the equine industry and the first Wisconsin Governor's Outdoor Industry Awards.
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March 2025
Women in outdoor rec businesses, WIGCOT, ITS, strategic planning... oh my March!
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February 2025
Outdoor recreation events bring economics and engagement to the finish line.
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December 2024 / January 2025
November 2024Honoring Wisconsin's Native American Culture and Contributions to the Outdoors.
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October 2024
September 2024
Bikepacking as a growing trend and several grants and resources now available.
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August 2024
Read more about the untapped potential of a special demographic.
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July 2024
Get to the water for the mind, body and soul; Expedition Guidebook 2024; and more!
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June 2024
May 2024
Scaling up Fishing and more in bloom from the Office of Outdoor Recreation.
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April 2024
Spring into new opportunities with the Wisconsin Outdoor Recreation Inventory and the Healthy Communities Summit. Plus, so much more.
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March 2024
Register for the Healthy Communities Summit, low snow relief, outdoor rec jobs and resources for you.
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February 2024
Milwaukee partnerships advance mountain biking, big news from the Office and more.
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December 2023/January 2024
July 2023
May 2023
Recreation, tourism and businesses ride the currents of healthy rivers, plus funding opportunities updates.
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December 2022/January 2023
October 2022
Where to find more resources; plus don't miss the release of the new workforce attraction tool!
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July 2022
May 2022
Busy season ahead: See fishing's impacts in Wisconsin, plus resources for summer.
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March 2022
A winter showcase of Wisconsin as a springboard, plus news, events and resources.
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February 2022
December 2021/ January 2022
November 2021
October 2021
August 2021
Stewarding the natural places that provide more than recreation opportunities.
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July 2021
Inspiration and resources to explore Wisconsin's great outdoors and uncover its thriving outdoor industry.
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June 2021
Kicking off summer with Great Outdoors Month and showcasing a strong outdoor industry.
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May 2021
Leading in cycling and positioned for more impact, plus new resources from the Office. Read this issue.
March 2021
Reviewing the past year and celebrating national designations, plus news and resources.
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February 2021
The power and potential of an industry, plus news and resources.
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December 2020/January 2021
November 2020
Report details outdoor recreation is a top driver of Wisconsin's economy.
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October 2020
From hunting to comfort food, experiencing fall is all about the outdoors.
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September 2020
Accessible, inclusive outdoors and the work addressing these needs. Plus, news, events and resources.
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August 2020
Investing in outdoor recreation - funding, projects and returns.
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July 2020
The water calls. How to jump in, #GetOnBoard and keep it clean.
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June 2020
A look at innovative trail partnerships and programs, plus industry news and resources.
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April 2020
Getting outside has never felt so important to so many people. Why outside matters.
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