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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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!

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 Lady Adventurers that want to discover Turkey in a relaxed social setting where anything can happen any moment. As the group guide I will be organizing travel to Turkey and share this amazing group experience with the group. Each travel outing will be a group of 10 people. The type of travel is a semi back packing trip with me. These group trips will be composed of anything that the locals do. No tourist stuff other than seeing a couple of sites the rest will be based on grea …