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 …

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

Uniting people and water! Northern Virginia Water Sports members are a diverse group of laid back individuals who just want to get on, in, or be near the water, relax, and enjoy a few hours of sunshine. The membership comprises of paddlers, boaters, skiers, SCUBA divers, and those who participate in other types of water sport activities. While the main theme of the group has focused on kayaking, a wildly popular activity in this area, new activities are being added such as beach volleyball and …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

NVCT, founded in 1994, is an award winning charity that saves nearby nature by helping local governments and private landowners voluntarily preserve natural areas, trails, streams and parks. NVCT is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) 3 organization preserving natural and historic resources. Contributions are tax deductible. Presently, we have preserved over 5,370 acres of natural areas and open space in Northern Virginia. NVCT also hosts Explore + Restore, a series of local outdoor educational and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Hello and welcome to the Lez Go Kayaking meetup group. This meetup group is a kayaking group exclusively for lesbians that was formed in October 2011. Lez Go Kayaking meetup group is for lesbian women who like to get out on flatwater; rivers, lakes and the Chesapeake Bay, and paddle at their leisure. We are a non-competitive social group with the goal of having fun on the water. After paddling, we often go to lunch together. Outings are scheduled by the organizer for a Saturday or Sunday launch. …

This group is fighting the mundane! Open to weekenders (men and women) in their 30's to mid 40's. A few examples of the activities this group will participate in: Wine tasting, gun ranges, trapeze lessons, rock climbing, visiting the monuments and museums, traveling to NY to see the holiday windows, snow & water tubing, attending plays on and off Broadway, drag queen brunches, bicycling, cooking class, visiting the various islands around the Washington, dc metro area; I'm Open to suggestions for …

Founded in 1988, the Potomac River Smallmouth Club (PRSC - www.prsc.org) is the Washington D.C. Capital Area's leading river fishing and conservation organization. With approximately 121 current members, we promote catch and release angling for smallmouth bass, support conservation organizations and agencies, publish a monthly newsletter, present monthly programs with guest speakers, and provide the contacts required members to connect with each other for fishing trips While we are principally f …

We are a women-only (sorry guys!) group that loves to hike, backpack, bike, kayak, and take on whatever other adventures that we'd like to try. Please, NO KIDS and NO DOGS/PETS. Our ages range from the 20's - 70's. We take it slow and easy on trails and enjoy the pleasure of being in the outdoors as much as possible. All skill levels are most welcome! No one is rushed or made to feel they can't keep up, and the fast people can go right ahead and charge on! We hike at least once a month, and as t …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! Hosted by a group of fun-loving professionals, our mission is to explore new places and activities while meeting like-minded individuals. All skill levels are welcome from beginners to experts- and anyone in between! Come check out what the Greater Baltimore area has to offer for outdoor recreation. This group will host the following activities: kayaking, hiking, biking, environmental clean-ups, trail running and snowshoeing. Join L.L.Bean of Columbia for w …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! Hosted by a group of fun-loving professionals, our mission is to explore new places and activities while meeting like-minded individuals. All skill levels are welcome from beginners to experts- and anyone in between! Come check out what the DC Metro area has to offer for outdoor recreation. This group will host the following activities: kayaking, hiking, biking, environmental clean-ups, fly fishing, and bird watching. Join L.L.Bean of Tysons Corner for week …

The Cobblestone Meet Up group is for anyone and everyone living at Cobbleston Square Apartments and Condos who would like to get out and enjoy all that Fredericksburg and the surrounding area has to offer! Kayaking, fishing, skiing, skydiving or just hitting happy hour? You're in the right place to meet your neighbors, make new friends and experience adventure!

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.... …

Washington Women Outdoors (WWO) is a non-profit organization founded in the Fall of 1977 that is run almost entirely by volunteers. We engage in outdoor activities in the Washington, DC area where women share skills, experience, strengths, and support to enhance and expand each woman's world. We welcome women of diverse ages, races, and lifestyles. WWO provides instruction by women for women. Activities are available for all skill levels to inspire the beginner and to challenge the more advanced …

Let's bring together the adults around Northern Virginia, (from Winchester to Fairfax, from Leesburg to Culpeper, using Gainesville as the base center), that enjoy being active in all types of outdoor activity, and primarily SKIING. During the ski season, I hope we can get some folks out for some weekday day trips to Snowshoe or other mountains and perhaps a couple of trips going north to VT. If we grow in size, I hope we can look to trips west to CO, NV, UT... But, skiing is only roughly a 4 mo …

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!

A group for childfree people who live in and around Howard County. We want to create a space where we can feel open and accepted in our "alternative" lifestyle. We don't judge those who have chosen to become parents, we've just chosen a different path - join us on it! We're up for all kinds of activities - dinners out, hiking, kayaking, game nights, movies…the possibilities are endless!

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 …