“ Hi, my name is Margarita. I'm a teacher and I'm looking for fun activities I could do with other people :) ”

“ I just don't get out enough! I'm looking for non-smoking events. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because climbing and outdoor stuff is more fun with others. ”

“ I try to spend as much time as I can on the water and in the great outdoors. ”

“ Am a Part-time Photographer (People & Wildlife) working on Fort & Nature Conservation in India.Will be in chicago from 1st-16th Nov for vacation.Would love to explore and click the landscpaes,culture & forests around.Pls mail me details...Cheers ”

“ An artist and lover of the outdoors, I enjoy any chance I get to meet new, interesting people, swap ideas, have a beer or two and partake in some outdoor activities. I'm a big fan of live music - anything with strings, great lyrics and harmonies! ”

“ Looking forward to meeting everyone. Love films! ”

“ An attorney and have lived in Chicago for 11 + years now. Am a native of Florida, and still cannot get used to winters here. I just found out about this web site and am hoping to meet people with my same interests. Just rode a century in the ACC! ”

“ Looking forward to being a member of this group. Have had previous experience in backcountry backpacking/mountaineering and looking to rekindle that interest, as well as to meet others who share a passion for the outdoors. ”

“ Hello everyone, I am muslim fellow who just moved to Chicago. I lived in NY for the past 8 years. I am trying to meet new folks here to share activities and adjust to the system here. ”

“ Hi, my name is Leslie. I am fairly new to Chicago and am trying to meet friends with similar interests. I love to travel, hike, ride bikes, swim, garden, and basically anything outside. I also love making pottery and I adore animals. ”

“ Rob and I met 9 years ago on line! He is a wonderful photographer www.photobyrj.com. That is his second job. I work in West Chicago for a company that sells millions of flowers. We are always looking for others to do things with. ”

“ Love to play hard to burn off a little bit of stress. Looking to play the classics or try something new. ”

“ Looking for other upbeat and positive women that want to get out there and do daytime activities. Let's go for a ride or take a walk and do lunch!!! ”

“ My partner and I are interested in meeting other people that have common interests. We would like to start a scooter group that would meet once a month. We have 3 dogs and would be interested in any outdoor dog activities. ”

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“ Formerly a successful Recruitment Professional & Relationship Coach, Personal Matchmaker Leah Young has innovated a matchmaking process called RelationshipMatch™. I'd like to meet singles interested in long-term relationships. ”

“ I am a mid twenties young professional new to Chicago. I need sweet people to go climb at the Red w/ and people to go mountain biking w/ ”

“ I just moved to Chitown from Buffalo. Looking to get out and explore what this city has to offer. ”

“ I RECENTLY MOVED TO THE CHICAGO AREA, AND WOULD LIKE TO GET INVOLVED IN SOME OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.. ”

“ Hi there! I just moved to the Chicago area and would love to meet up with people of Belgian heritage (I am 1/2 Belgian) to speak Flemish and/or eat Belgian food. I would also like to find the same sort of thing for Thai/Thailand. ”

“ I just moved to the area and am a 24 year old female looking for some people around my age to connect with. I am still adjusting to the area and would love to meet people to help the process! I am always up for anything once :) ”

“ I'm new to Chicago so I'd love to learn more about the city and meet new people. I love being outdoors - but I've heard the winters are brutal (even though I'm from upstate NY!). ”

“ I want local Bicycling Meetups because I'm looking to meet new poeple with similar interests and my fiance and I are looking to go biking more often. ”

“ wants to paddle on the Fox River and nearby lakes but have safety in numbers! ”

“ I'll work on that. Reed~<>< ”

“ Well, I am singel parent with my 9 years old son. We love to travel and arelooking for new advantures. ”

“ Camping, canoeing ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet people who are crazy about doing fun and adventurous things outdoors like me. ”

“ Hi, I am looking forward to meeting with you! AlexAndria ”

“ I want local Camping Meetups because , i love camping even though i havent done much of it . ”

“ Anyone interested in training for a triathlon? ”

“ Mainly looking for big lake or quiet river kayakers that want to paddle for some distance and keep improving their skills, potentially doing overnite camping too. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is a great way to meet other Austinites interested in hiking and being outdoors! ”

“ Am excited to get out and about... plan on purchasing a new bike this year, along with ski equip, and a kayak hopefully. Enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, walking, reading, movies, travel... ”

“ Bryan, 23, living in the south loop. I moved here from the Boston area about 3 months ago and am looking to meet new people, involve myself in some physical activities and have fun! ”