Promoting safe, responsible canine hiking in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and the District of Columbia! For anyone who enjoys hiking with dogs! The DC metro area is a great place to explore, we'll hike trails in VA, MD, WV & DC. There's something here for every activity and fitness level. Most of our events are day hikes, but we'll have some overnighters thrown in there too for the dog and owner who enjoy camping or backpacking. We'll also have both on leash and off leash hikes to satisfy d …

Inspired by Tony of ZenHiking. We are starting a new Washington DC meetup that combines several spiritual disciplines such as Meditation, Yoga, TUMMO Reiki, Chi Gong(Qigong) and Tai Chi with all other fun outdoor activities like Hiking, Cycling, Canoeing, Wine Tasting, Camping, Golf and Tennis. Why? The answer is simple. Meditation is best combined with outdoor activities. What could be more fun and more spiritual than doing meditation before or after a day of exciting activities such as Yoga, T …

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 …

THE WHY: With the ever increasing number of "Women's Groups" in the area. I have decided to create a Gentleman's Meet Up group. THE PURPOSE: The purpose of this group will be to have a great time as a fraternal order and to arrange mixers and meet ups with the area's many women's groups. The group will also attempt to get involved with the surrounding communities and conduct some volunteer work. We will also be doing men's things like: Hiking, Camping, Billiards, Happy Hours, Shows, Concerts, Sp …

Meet other outdoors enthusiasts who are environmentally conscious and spiritually inclined. Of course you don't have to be all three! Our main purpose is to enjoy nature, whether it is hiking, biking, camping, backpacking or bird-watching. We'll also try to do our part to protect the environment by joining clean-ups, trail maintenance, etc., Being with nature is also great for the spirit, but when we are not outdoors we'll do meditation, book-reading, etc., We'll do our own events or join the a …

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 …

If you're into overnight backpacking (not day hiking), or think you would like to be, and looking for an active group, this is the place for you! Trips are scheduled every month throughout the year. Member participation is what makes this work, both as organizers and participants. This is not backpack traveling, we aim to get out of urban environments with a focus on natural rather than cultural attractions. You'll do well here if you have a sense for adventure and seeing new places. Expect hiki …

… Some of our past or future events include: Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Skiing, Whitewater Rafting, and Happy Hours. We want you to join if you have a good sense of humor, want to be active in the group, and make great friends.  

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!

Meet other outdoor enthusiasts by participating on different activities: hiking, biking, camping, rafting, kayaking, etc! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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

… "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away" - Antoine de Saint-Exupery   While other hiking/backpacking meetup groups include varied dayhike programs, this group specializes in high-mileage, lightweight overnight backpacking trips in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The program can vary from "light" twenty mile overnight hikes to heavier thirty to fifty mile or more extended overnight options based on the progra …

… Adventure trips such as Bridge Day (whitewater rafting and hiking on 2 of the finest river gorges in the country), or Darwin's Via Ferrata Rock Climbing trip, or our Cross Country Ski trips just to name a few you may have seen. So why not join the group that blazes its own trail rather than copies others?  From Dave and Darwin's toughest day hike series across the Catskills, Adirondacks, and Shenadoah or our Presi Traverse the hard way, easy adventure hikes such as Rickett's Glen (best waterfall …

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, …

Second Half Rally is a meetup group for experienced life veterans who like active recreation and sharing good times together. We enjoy activities such as biking on rail trails, kayaking in natural environments, hiking in state and national parks, attending festivals and concerts, exploring interesting city neighborhoods to discover cool restaurants, and going car camping to celebrate being outdoors around a campfire. We also like to eat, drink, and HAVE FUN, especially outdoors where everything …

… All events are only in public venues which means no private homes, no over night trips and no camping. All events will be affordable, reasonable or free! All you need to do is RSVP to attend. Keep in mind that all participants are responsible for staying within their own physical limits especially during our hikes, tennis meetups and bowling face offs. And as always, remember to practice good sportsmanship to each other. It is a small town after all! Please feel free to send our Leadership Team …