The main purpose of this group is to meet other paddlers and spend more time paddling. All those who enjoy kayaking in the ocean, flat water, and whitewater are welcome to attend! Discuss gear, destinations, and kayaking expeditions. Folks who prefer canoes, rafts, or stand up boards are all welcome to join and paddle with the entire group. The more time we spend on the water the better. All members can create, coordinate, and lead paddling trips. Monthly full moon paddle, weekly day trips, ann …

We are a group of outdoor enthusiasts that met in other Meetup groups and decided we would like to form our own group. If you enjoy car camping, kayak day trips, kayak camping, day hikes or primitive backpacking - this just might be the group for you.  We are planning to complete the Florida trail in section hikes, this year we are going to try and tackle the north and south ends. We will tailor trips from novice to expert.  As such, we do not put ourselves out there as experts.  we are just yo …

Florida Sea Paddlers is dedicated to the adventure, skills and traditions of kayaking upon the sea. Activities include sea paddling adventures in the waters of Florida and beyond, skills development trips and sessions, as well as explorations into the native origins of sea kayaking. Beginners through advanced kayakers with an interest in safely paddle at sea are welcome to join us on training sessions and trips appropriate for their skill level.

This is a group for anyone looking to socialize while enjoying the wonderful sport of stand up paddleboarding and/or kayaking. Family friendly, fun, no-pressure atmosphere. We just meetup, paddle, enjoy nature, get a little work out in, and relax...all at the same time.

Meet with people who like wilderness adventures - backpacking, canoeing, and kayaking for WEEKENDS or EXTENDED trips with ONLY primitive camping. First and foremost, only join this group if you can take what nature has to offer and deal with it, physically and mentally.  This group is for the EXPERIENCED adventurist with survival skills and equipment, for those who want to experience real thrills, not virtual ones. Our trips are geared towards enjoyment of the natural surroundings and not a race …

Florida Crackers Chapter of the Florida Trail Association The Florida Crackers Chapter of the Florida Trail Association has brought together North Central Florida’s hikers since it was chartered in 1980, when the first meetings were held in member’s living rooms. The chapter hosted the very first North Regional Fall Conference in 1983 at Suwannee River State Park and has participated in every state and North Regional conference since. A subchapter, the Cracker’s Kinfolk, became the Suwannee Cha …

Incorporated in 1964, the Florida Trail Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer organization that builds, maintains, protects, and promotes the 1,400 mile Florida Trail, one of only eight National Scenic Trails in the United States, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service. Our volunteers also build and maintain other trails on public lands, known as the Florida Trail System. One of 18 local chapters, the Central Florida Chapter of FTA provides educational opportunities for people to lea …

Welcome Outdoor & Indoor Activities Enthusiasts! Greetings and thank you for joining us to participate in Walking, Running, Canoeing, Kayaking, Skating, Sailing, Hiking activities and sports events. All events are for the enthusiasts who love the Outdoor and Indoor activities. This group is for all the people and individuals with specials needs that enjoy being active and having a great time. We invite all ages and skill levels to join and we hope you will share your knowledge and ideas with us …

Greetings and thank you for joining Outdoor Adventure and Recreation in Central Florida! This group is for those individuals that enjoy being active and having a great time. Our events will include hiking, kayaking, fishing, biking, shooting, hang gliding, skydiving, zip lining, caving, horseback riding, camping, and social events. All events are for the outdoor enthusiast who love the "Real Florida". We invite all age and skill levels to join and we hope you will share your knowledge and ideas …

Welcome to "The Great Outdoors". This group is for people who want to find others that enjoy Kayaking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Backpacking, and whatever else that gets you out of the house. Please take a look at the message board including reading the Disclaimer for the Great Outdoors. Also feel free to add for sale and wanted items to the list and do not forget to introduce yourself. Have Fun and enjoy the Great Outdoors!!! See you soon, Mike C.

This group is for people age 21-35 who love the outdoors and would use any excuse to spend time outside. Many of the similar groups on Meetup are for an older dynamic, and so I believe it is about time a group of this kind is started targeting our generation. Whether it be kayaking, hiking, camping, or just a simple cookout, we will most definitely make the best of what Orlando and its surrounding areas have to offer!

Our group organizes and participates in hikes and outdoor activities covering the Ocala National Forest, Cross Florida Greenway, Paynes Prairie and other venues as suggested by members. We are an open venue with suggestions for events. As the weather gets warmer, we do organize some kayaking, canoeing, and tubing events. This is a great way to exercise, appreciate nature and meet some new people. We are a lot of fun, so please join us! Everyone is required to submit their photo along with their …

This group is committed to experiencing all the wonders that the outdoors have to offer. It gives a chance for members to join like minded individuals on adventures throughout the area. Members are encouraged to share knowledge as well as learn new things. Activities will include hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, camping and various other activities. There will be mostly weekend events except in the summer (Mid june - Mid August) when events will also fall during the week. There will also be an occa …

SUP? Paddleboard Clermont is SUP! It's the best way to cruise the lakes, surf the coast, get in shape, and just have a good time. So come paddle with us on one of our friendly first timers or any of our awesome SUP adventures! See ya' on the water!

Paddleboard Winter Haven welcomes you to the fastest growing watersport around.....anyone interested in the sport of paddle boarding, stand up paddle boarding, SUP, whatever you want to call it, should join our group! Our goal is to plan social events/paddles throughout Winter Haven's beautiful chain of lakes and beyond. SUP is my passion and I can't wait to share it with you! All ages welcome! Did I mention its a great workout?!

The Heartland Chapter is one of 18 chapters for the Florida Trail Association. The FTA is a volunteer group that maintains the Florida National Scenic Trail, a 1500 mile thru hiking trail from Big Cypress to the Panhandle. The Heartland Chapter is responsible for the maintenance of the trail in Polk, Highlands, Hardee and Desoto counties. We also maintain several loop trails throughout Polk County. Visit us at heartland.floridatrail.org for more information about our chapter. Or go to www.f …

Dragon Boating is the fastest growing water sport in the world, and is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get a tremendous workout and make new friends. This group is for anyone between the ages of 14-114 and all fitness levels are encouraged to join. This can be a regular part of your workout routine or you can become a serious Dragon Boater and join our racing team, ScORCh.

This is a group for people that like to paddle, trail run, backpack, camp and hike.

Calling all Veterans! This is a group for Veterans to meet other Veterans for developing new friendships, support, and fun, in a private theraputic atmosphere! We will have BBQ's, singles parties, bike runs, fishing events, river tours by boat or kayak, campouts, horseback riding, CLR parties, Holiday parties, and more! We are open to meet up ideas!

Outdoors & Active, Inc. is non-profit singles only group of Orlando area professional singles dedicated to providing a wide variety of activities that include outdoor, social and cultural events as well as community service projects and personal enrichment programs. Our calendar consist of daily activities such as: golf, tennis, hiking, kayaking, biking, bridge, bunko, movies, plays, book club, ballroom dancing, game night, camping, parties, trips and much more!

The Sierra Club is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization, with over 700,000 members nationwide. These individuals are using grassroots activism and community action to protect America's environment, for our families, for our future. We are part of the Florida Chapter of the National Sierra Club. Our group, the Central Florida Sierra Club, comprises over 2,100 members in Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola Counties. Our goal is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wil …

We are a group of active adults who are looking for others to join us in social outings, movies, game nights camping, hiking, bike riding, kayaking and anything recreational including playing softball, soccer, tennis, badminton, touch football, basketball, and go roller skating (rollerblading), as well as other indoor or outdoor ideas we come up with as a group. This is purely for non-competitive fun, and you'll get out of it what you're willing to put into it. You'll make new friends along the …

Aloha, Maui B’s is Orlandos original Stand Up Paddle Boarding company and we've been bringing the stoke of SUP to Orlando and the Central Florida coast since 2007, we started the SUP craze in Orlando and would LOVE to share it with YOU! We were the first to bring the true Hawaiian sport of Ku Hoe He’e nalu / Stand Up Paddle Boarding to Orlando with the spirit of Aloha. Stand Up Paddleboarding is for all ages and fitness levels, the only requirement is the ability to swim. We supply the the Board …

Are you new in town? Not new but looking to meet new people or just get out of the house more? Come to an event in Ocala to mingle with other new and not-so-new locals. Find fun things to do, cool places to go and a bunch of friends to come with you as part of The Ocala Social Network! We are a fun, friendly and active group with a wide variety of activities such as dining out, dancing, shooting pool/darts, comedy clubs, bowling, movies, pot luck dinners, beach trips, game nights, swimming, kaya …

We started this group to spread new ways to achieve & maintain a healthier lifestyle! This group speaks to those who don't want to be stuck in a gym and who want to experience fun new activities in beautiful locations around Orlando!  We strive to create fun and innovative wellness solutions for you!

We are a down to earth group that welcomes practicing Catholics that are single, divorced, widowed or annulled over the age of 21. This group is for you if you are looking to expand your circle of friends by getting out and meeting others with common interests and positive values. This group was started by a group of Catholic singles at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Celebration, FL and is open to all single, practicing Catholics from Orlando to Tampa. Some of Our Goals: • Grow in our Catholi …

Update 2010 TO ALL THAT HAVE POSTED MEETUP IDEAS FOR THIS GROUP. DUE TO THE MANY THINGS I HAVE GOING ON RIGHT NOW (in addition to my main Meetup group I organize; "South West Orlando Social Meetup", see link below) I DO NOT HAVE TIME TO ATTEND TO THIS MEETUP group, as I had in the past. (Meetup allows organizers to organize 3 Meetups groups for the price of one, so I keep this group "up", so that all of the photos from our past meetups are not lost) FOR ALL THOSE POSTING IDEAS FOR THIS GROUP …

The purpose of this meet-up group is to attract people who enjoy pushing their limits in ultra-marathon paddlesport events. Whether you are a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard enthusiast, if you have a driving desire to go faster, further and longer this group is for you. Training for long-distance events can be an extremely lonely enterprise. Let's get together for workouts on the area's waterways. Paddlesport competitions are taking place every weekend. Let's keep each other updated on the …