This group is about 'beings with friends' in or near Tri State area including Southern PA, Mid Maryland  Northwestern  VA and W Virginia . We are about getting out there and having a lot of fun, as well as stimulating our minds, bodies, and spirits . If you don't RSVP, show up anyway, the more, the merrier. If you RSVP 'YES' we will wait an additional 5 minutes for you before starting out. Please either change your RSVP or contact the hike organizer if you are unable to attend last minute. Dogs …

A DC area Urban Exploration group to connect local explorers and to discover what the DC area has to offer. If you love decay and abandoned buildings then this group is for you. We are an active group that travels near and far to find the hidden treasures that are left behind. We have a variety of events focusing on certain areas and their abandonments and enjoy camping, hiking and even kayaking to find these places. We also encourage sharing of photos and seeking out new locations with scou …

This group is for everyone, but it is especially good for those who want to enjoy the outdoors, but may not have much experience. This is a great group for learning new outdoor skills, or brushing up on those you may already have. We are a fun, supportive group who aim to have a variety of outdoor activities and experiences.

Our goal: ...get out, meet people, and have a blast in the process! Do you like to get outside and enjoy the world? Are you looking for friends that share similar interest? Are you new to the area and want to make some new friends? This meetup is an opportunity to met new people and enjoy outdoor activities, some a few hours, some weekend trips. If its outdoors and fun, we will give it a shot - snowboarding/skiing, hiking, biking, camping, paintball, kayaking, white water rafting, river tubing, …

You love the thrill of the outdoors. You're still young and in the prime of your life and want to meet others who are into the adventure, travel, and outdoor scene then this is for you! You are young, adventurous, and just need the company. Welcome- this is your group :) ------------- Activities we've done include skydiving, hang gliding, camping, whitewater rafting, hiking, snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, sailing

We are a group of people who enjoy the outdoors, hiking with others and exploring new places. While many of us are from Harford and Cecil Counties, all are encouraged to join. We will hike anywhere that group members express a desire to go; and we are always open to new outdoor experiences and ideas.  Although our primary focus is hiking throughout the year, we also enjoy biking, kayaking and other outdoor adventures.  We also strive to provide a diverse level of activities for all levels of hik …

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Hikers Climbers & Campers Group. We welcome all, young and old, newbie and experienced, for hiking, climbing, backpacking, kayaking, camping, happy hours, festivals, sporting events and occasional trips. We don't charge fees for hiking (why pay for something free?), we don't have frustrating waiting lists, nor we don't micromanage our members. Our activities are for fun, stress relief and exercise, not a sporting competition. (Some events incur event admission fees th …

The Fresco Adventure Group is a group of people in the Washington, DC/Baltimore Metropolitan area that are looking for outdoor fun. Primarily African American adults from the age of 30 and up that enjoy nature and exploring the world. Our activities include monthly programs to keep you fit, active, and healthy: - Hiking - Kayaking - Canoeing - White Water Rafting - Camping - Skiing - Skydiving - Spa Excursions - Retreats - Diving programs - Wellness programs - World traveling to e …

Potomac River Gauge (Little Falls) Unlike other kayak groups that have members from Leesberg to Baltimore, the purpose of this group is to bring together whitewater kayakers that live in or very near District of Columbia proper, so every member is accessible and potentially a great person to buddy up with. The goal isn't to get a lot of members, just the right ones. See a map that plots where our members live The mailing list (dckayakers-list@meetup.com) and message board can be used by any m …

“Families Outdoors” is a group for parents -both moms and dads- of babies and young children who enjoy the outdoors and want to share that with their children. Have fun, exercise, get out of your house, and meet other parents who also love the outdoors. We are a group of patient and easy going parents. Every fitness level is welcome! No need to worry about stopping the group to change or feed your baby along the trail - we'll all have to do it sometime! The majority of Meetups will be hikes/wa …

Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. Our founder, John Muir, appears on the back of the California quarter. The Greater Baltimore Group of the Sierra Club has established this Meetup Group as another way to inform people of our outings.  Members and non-members are welcome.  The Sierra Club is dedicated to explore, enjoy, and prot …

First, the 20's and 30's tag is a mindset not an age requirement to join this group. We are a diverse group and ALL are welcome here !! However, we use the 20's and 30's because that's what the majority of our group and the events that we do around the area. The DC, MD & VA Hiking Group is all about meeting life long friends, getting to know new people, keeping in touch with old friends, having fun, and engaging in new activities while learning about ourselves. We are genuine and we hope people …

Welcome to the online home of NoVa Outdoors & Paddle Club. More than anything Meetup is about "meeting people." We require potential members submit a clear photo of *themselves* with their application, because we'd like to be able to recognize them! Please keep reading if this does not offend your sensibilities. We are a club for the active and experienced out-doors people. On some trips we welcome the inexperienced. However, we are not a club for inactive members. We ask that members attend a c …

Chesapeake Kayak Adventures November 7, 2012 marked Chespeake Kayak Adventures First Anniversary on Meetup.com.  Over the course of those 12 months we've grown to over 630 members and held over 110 Meetups.  We've been featured in The Baltimore Sun, Howard Magazine and Maryland Public Television's Outdoors Maryland.  Meetup.com has rated CKA as one of the Best Outdoor Recreation Meetups" in the world.  If you're looking to get out and paddle, we are and intend to remain one of the most active p …

Second Half Rally is a FUN meetup group for experienced life veterans who like active recreation and sharing good times together. We enjoy activities such as biking on rail trails, kayaking in natural environments, hiking in state and national parks, attending festivals and concerts, exploring interesting city neighborhoods, discovering cool restaurants, and going car camping to celebrate being outdoors around a campfire. We also like to eat, drink, and HAVE FUN, especially outdoors where everyt …

Let's explore the outdoors, close by and far away, while speaking Russian. Hiking, backpacking, climbing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, and more "civilized" trips (stay in a hotel, travel by motorized transport :-)), outdoor photography - let's do it all! To be a member, you need to: live in DMV area; love outdoors; be in good enough shape to actually enjoy outdoor adventures; and be able to converse in, or at least understand, Russian. Owners of tents, sleeping bags, kayaks/canoes, skis …

DC's best Meetup for global adventure! This group is for people who enjoy events in the Washington DC area such as: international travel, embassy events, hiking, museums, festivals, kayaking, meditation, adventure travel, outdoor recreation, sports, spa visits, concerts, films, trips to the beach, ice skating, hot air balloon rides, and/or making friends while doing all of these things. YOU ARE: Single, married or in-between...young, old or in-between....students, professionals or in-between.... …

Welcome to the Meetup group for the activities of the C&O Canal Association.  We sponsor hikes, canoe trips and bike rides along the 184-mile-long towpath between Georgetown and Cumberland. Our events are open to the public. C&O Canal Association is an all-volunteer citizens organization established in 1954 to help conserve of the natural and historical environment of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin.  The association works with the National Park Service in its efforts to preserve and p …

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, running, camping, horseback riding, kayaking, bike riding, walking your dog or a shelter dog, and exploring new outdoor areas by finding outdoor treasures with Goecaching, etc. All skills levels are welcome and suggestions for future events are encouraged. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts that enjoy and appreciate the outdoors, nature, and to have an environment to exercise and socialize not only our own dogs but dogs that ar …

This is a group for anyone interested in walking, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, jogging, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to build a healthier AMERICA. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.” LET'S GET ON THE MOVE AND BUILD A HEALTHIER AMERICA!

Are you an active, adventurous 'Over-the-Hill' (Top of the hill?) person who wants to live life to the fullest? Do you want to get out of the house and have fun with other socially active people doing a variety of things? Do you want to go on weekend and week-long get-a-ways to the beach, mountains, and towns and cities of interest? Meet new people, make new friends, and maybe even find your soul mate? Do you want to do a variety of outdoor activities; hike, bike, kayak/canoe, camp out, dine out …

This group blends “bucket,” “I’m bored and just want to hang out,” “let’s learn something new,” and “things you should know” lists. We all have things we want to do or try, but nobody wants to do these things alone. Join this group and create your list. Many of our events are in the Annapolis area but we will explore further out, especially as the weather gets warmer. Please suggest meetups for things you want to do/try. Please RSVP to existing events you want to do/try. If you have ideas or sug …