Enjoy kayaking, biking, happy hours, and other events with like minded individuals in the DC Metro area. Members are only invited if they are easy going, no drama, no mean people. I also manage some charitable benefits and include them in the calendar if you like to 'party with a purpose'. Typically, these events are international, young professional happy hour types of events. I have always been an environmentalist and will add 'green' events into the mix. We are a fun, interesting group …

We are all about whitewater. Whether that be kayaking, rafting, canoeing, stand up paddling or surfing. This is the place to get lessons as well as find people to paddle/play with. We will have various levels of instruction, plus social paddles, events and trips. During the winter months we will be doing indoor pool practice through our sponsor Valley Mill Kayak School. Look for beginner lessons to start in the spring, once conditions on the river permit us to get out there, usually in May. For …

Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like camping, caving, climbing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, skydiving, whitewater rafting, just to name a few. We plan most of our events for fun as well as adventure. We camp on many of our events and trust me you will make some cool friends. We strive on adventure, fun & friendships. So come check us out you won't regret it! Don't forget to join our Facebook page!!

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, …

Have you ever wanted to have a "life" experience but didn't know where to start - and you didn't want to try it alone? Things like skydiving, hang-gliding, and international travel, or simpler things like hiking, kayaking, and wine-tasting. Sonya Lowery's World Next Door is fast becoming a brand associated with Action & Adventure. You’d only need to thumb through our photo journals and videos to witness how much we promote movement, fun and thrill-seeking with friends. We are not athletes. We ar …

Learn to Sail and explore the world! If you already know how to sail, we will be offering opportunities to expand your skills on larger boats both here on the Potomac as well as on the Chesapeake. Stay tuned as the weather warms we will be updating this site to offer both sailing as well canoeing & kayaking adventures. Our school is owned and operated by sailors.

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!

This group is for anyone in the Alexandria (or anywhere if you dont mind traversing a bit) area. Singles, married couples, single moms, those with or without kids, etc. that enjoy being active and want to make friends. I am a recent transplant to the Old Town Alexandria area and a single mom, so friends and adult companionship is a luxury! Mini me and I can be found traversing the Mt. Vernon trail, kayaking on the Potomac, hiking at any of the parks, or just getting an ice cream on King street b …

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.... …

Let's end the week right with a relaxing paddle on the Potomac. The group will meet at 6pm at the Columbia Island Marina right off of the George Washington Parkway near the Pentagon. We'll aim to be on the water by 6:15pm sharp. All paddlers welcome to join! The only rule is that everyone must wear their PFD while on the water. $2 donation per event is requested in order to pay for the meet up group site.

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 …

Some people drift through their entire life. They do it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time. It happens so gradually they are unaware of how their lives are slipping away until it's too late. The time to be happy is now, regardless of any circumstances or beliefs, it is your birth right to be free and happy in every moment. Here we maximize every moment of our existence and live our life to the fullest. This group is here to remind us of all the things we want to achieve i …

You love the thrill of the outdoors. You're young at heart and in the prime of your life.  If you want to meet others who are into the adventure, travel, and outdoor scene, then this is for you! Welcome- this is your group :) ------------- Activities we've done include skydiving, hang gliding, camping, backpacking, overseas trekking, whitewater rafting, hiking, snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, tubing, sailing among many others.

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 …

Hey! Go no further and join one of the fastest growing groups in the Washington DC Metro area! I am organizing this group to bring together all the socialites in the area, who have a sense of adventure and want to meet others that share their interests. The group will spend its time braking out of the DC area for activities like watersports, hiking, movies, flying, wine tastings. During the week, after work, can't get out of the city, no problem, we will have local adventures, meet ups for happ …

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 …

Lets bring recess back and have playdates for grown-ups!We are an eclectic group of working professionals from the West Coast living in Northern Virginia and Washington DC who love anything outdoors. We hike, bike, kayak rain or shine and love to find brunch spots and group adventures (baseball, sailing). When we are big enough we hope to have kickball and softball teams forming and we want to include both singles and married couples of all ages (brand new group as of May 18 2013) but many of us …

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.

This meetup is for people in the Silver Spring, MD area who enjoy being outdoors and want to participate in a variety of activities. Focus is on outdoor activities of short duration (1-5 hours) and within an hour trip (car or metro) from Silver Spring. Examples would be biking in Rock Creek, a walk around the arboretum, a paddle (kayak) on the Potomac or a potluck picnic in a park.

Welcome fellow adventure enthusiasts to The #1 Kick A$$ Adventure Group. We will do lots of fun and exciting activities to include, but not limited to hiking, biking, kayaking, white water rafting. You don’t have to be an experienced adventurer; you only need to have a desire to get out, try something new, and meet some new and exciting people. So, come on out and enjoy the great outdoors with The #1 Kick A$$ Adventure Group, a group designed just for us. I look forward to meeting and seeing you …

Meet other outdoor enthusiasts by participating on different activities: hiking, biking, camping, rafting, kayaking, yoga, swimming, post your own events! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Curious about the name of this group?: "OutdoorfiendS" = Outdoor + Fiends ~Definition for Outdoor: in the open air. ~Definition (informal) for Fiend: one who is addicted to something, can't get enough. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This Meetup is for fellow backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts to meet and greet while engaging in day hikes, backpacking trips and outdoor adventures with other people in your town. Talk about locations, equipment, recipes, etc., and find people to take trips with. Trips will range from beginner to advanced to accommodate all levels of backpackers/hikers/adventurers and to encourage those who wish to grow with the sport. There is always new gear to discuss, dream about and oogle over so come on …

Celebrate 2013 with new Friendships ~ Have you recently relocated leaving close friends behind? Perhaps your friendships drifted over time.  Studies reveal women of all ages change friends about every five years.  You may have childhood or life-long friends in your life, but as life changes, so do friendships.  Creating new friend connections is beneficial and critical to our health and well being. Our group encourages members to suggest or host events. We are an upbeat community of fun women in …

Asian Sunday Movie group is a group for whom like to hang out on Sunday. We will hunt the new movie , light dinner , hiking, kayaking or Sunday Music concern  ...

Are you looking to meet other young but mature people in the area and expand your social circle? This may be the Meetup for you!

This is group is for young outgoing people of all backgrounds who are looking to make new friends while participating in a variety of fun and exciting events. The aim of this group is for new DC residents in their 20's, however, anyone who is open minded and up for making the most of what DC has to offer is welcome to join. Meetups will go beyond just the typical happy hours and bar crawls (though those will be included too!). Future meetups may include professional sporting events, comedy shows …