This is a group for single Christians living in the Bay Area who like to enjoy the plentiful outdoor activities available in this area and like to meet other single Christians with the same passion for the outdoors. Our activities primarily consist of hiking, biking, kayaking, and special events, e.g. Yosemite/Half Dome, Bay to Breakers, free concerts, ethnic festivals, charity events, etc. with an occasional diner and trip to Carmel, Big Sur, or even the City! Of course, suggestions will be wel …

MEN: get your soul back in the great outdoors. Get away from the office, the city lights - even the family. Then come back to them even stronger, and more alive than you were before. Breathe the free air, let the sun shine on you and begin a new day. Activities/Adventures will reflect the make up of the group as will budget, location, duration, difficulty, frequency, etc.  Horseback, coastal cycling, kayaking.  Mountain-biking, rock-climbing, white-water rafting.  Deep-sea fishing, bow & arrow, …

Founded in 2002, Velo Girls is the premier women's cycling club in the San Francisco bay area. We offer rides, clinics, and events for women (and men) throughout the year. Our members include recreational and competitive road cyclists, mountain bikers, and cyclocrossers, ranging in age from teens to 60s, spanning from Morgan Hill to Mendocino, Half Moon Bay to the east bay. Velo Girls has been recognized by USA Cycling as Club of the Year in 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2008. We've also been voted Best …

What is Sporty Girls? Sporty Girls started as a group of friends getting together to play informal, pick-up-type outdoor sports and games. It's an opportunity for women of any age or skill level to come try a new (or old) sport and "just play," without an emphasis on being "good" or winning. When we play team sports, we don't do schoolyard picks, so nobody is ever "last." We are an inclusive, LBT-friendly group. If you identify as a woman, you are welcome! What do we play? Sand volleyball, Frisb …

Welcome Tent Campers & Travelers. This group is for those that want to tent camp in California and the West in small groups and also want to drive or fly to Western destinations for lodge or hotel stays and /or camping. The trips will be 20 people or less, and for adults only unless otherwise noted.  Sorry, but no pets are allowed on any of the trips, no matter what size. The trips will mostly be on the weekends, and 2 nights typically.  There will be either a camping trip or a lodge trip every …

Join us to experience all levels of indoor and outdoor archery from lessons to practicing at outdoor archery ranges to taking the trails.  We welcome those totally new to the sport as wekk s those experienced with longbow, recurve, and compound bows.  Check us out as we are a friendly, outgoing group whose members are open to share pointers as we improve our archery skills together at archery ranges available throughout the Bay Area.

Hike with Your Dog South Bay and Peninsula is a fun and social group of people and their dogs who love to hike, be outdoors and meet new friends. All friendly dogs and people are welcome! Group hikes are generally between 2 - 5 miles and vary from easy to moderate strenuous levels. We try to provide as many opportunities for dog to dog socialization as possible, including hiking in areas that allow for off leash play. Suggestions for hiking locations, times and opportunities are encouraged! As p …

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, advocates for policies that protect our natural environment, supports environmental candidates for public office, and provides opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. We serve San Benito, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, California.

We organize fun and adventurous outings for dogs and their owners in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently most of our hikes are in the South Bay Area. We occasionally offer walks in the afternoon and/or evenings and training sessions with a dog trainer. Our sponsors are businesses that offer their free time to organize hikes, walks and other fun outings for you and your dog. We are solely run by volunteers. We will also post other dog related events as a courtesy. Happy Hiking!

Have you ever wondered what dragon boating is all about? Now's your chance to find out. The Oakland Renegades Dragon Boat Team invites all Meetup folks to come and try it out. No experience is necessary, all age groups and fitness levels are welcome and we provide all the gear.  It's an outdoor, physical activity with occasional splashing so dress accordingly. The Renegades Dragon Boat Team is a partnership with the Oakland Recreation and Parks Department to provide an opportunity for the co …

Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Originating in China some 2,000 years ago, it is popular throughout Asia, the Pacific Islands, Europe and the United States. Crews consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steerer. The Alameda Dragon Flyers Dragon Boat Racing Club runs practices and boot camps 3 times a week. We participate in local and West Coast races from April through October each year, and have an active social calendar for paddlers and their non-paddlin …

To enjoy and to improve the game of tennis and keep fit. What better way of benefiting from the great outdoor weather we have here in the Bay Area almost the whole year around!

Welcome to Peninsula Rec & Leisure! By joining this up-and-coming group YOU get to decide how this group will mold into a fantastically fun experience for all! For now, the group will focus on hidden Happy Hours tucked in and around the peninsula. I’m a huge advocate for finding new uncharted locations for food and drink! Why? Because some of the best (and worst) places I’ve ever been to, have been off the beaten path…..and each one provides a memorable story! Why settle for what you know when y …

Walking innovators - new meetup for Bay area innovators with unique format: combine exercise/ daily workout with intellectually stimulating and useful conversations, presentations, Q/A, etc. Meet other innovators, get advice, bounce ideas, learn something new, make friends, find help and support from your peers - professionals in the same or similar industries - all while exercising. You won't even notice, as you get more fit, improve your posture and get some good workout in the most natural wa …

The California Wilderness Coalition protects the natural landscapes that make California unique, providing clean air and water, a home to wildlife, and a place for recreation and spiritual renewal. CWC is the only organization dedicated to protecting and restoring California's wild places and native biodiversity on a statewide level. Since 1976, we have empowered local communities and conservationists to be the voice for wild California.

This is a group for anyone interested in Hiking, Rock climbing, Camping, Skiing, Snowboarding,Photography etc. While the list is not exhaustive , the objective is to meet up offline and create wonderful outdoor experiences as long as they are fun and bit of adventurous All skills levels are welcome. It is to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and build a community that prides for its existence . Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody... **** Disclaimer: By joining this group you …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt0_oP... “Come to the woods, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods. Here grow the wallflower and the violet. The squirrel will come and sit upon your knee, the logcock will wake you in the morning. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ill.” ~John Muir THE WILD WEST is a meet-up group for hikers, explorers, riders & adventurers inspired by the history of the Wild West. Events include: Hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, shooting guns, …

If you love food and the outdoors, this group is for you!  The weather in the East Bay is gorgeous most of the year, so why not take advantage of it! East Bay Picnic Group organizes monthly (or more) picnics for as much of the year as possible. This group is open to anyone who enjoys being outdoors while eating their favorite foods, talking and anything else you can do at a picnic. Just bring your own picnic goodies to enjoy and share the company of like-minded folks . . . and of course, the gre …

While we love our men and our guy friends, experiencing the outdoors with a group of women is a different game. When it comes to the outdoors, we believe in equity, not necessarily equality. (Don't understand what we mean by that statement? Come check us out and you'll discover the true meaning!) We believe in physical strength, but also the inner strength of great women. We believe in a caring and nurturing community, where all women are free to be themselves - safe to admit their weaknesses, s …

The 45+ Bay Area Savvy Singles Group is for fun-loving Singles in a certain age range (45+ - 65ish) to come together for fun and develop nice connections with others.  Perhaps a spark will ignite and a closer relationship develop.  If so, great.  If not, at least you've met another great friend...without feeling pressure to do anything you don't want to do. We are all here to enjoy each other's company at fun events......single we are today.....single we may not be forever.  Still, we can enjoy. …

Share a ride to hiking trails, kayaking coves, rivers and other scenic locations. This group is for people who want to use non-profit, for-profit and peer-to-peer car sharing to carpool to the great outdoors. Expect to pay $15-$20 per person for a local day trip and $40-$60 for a weekend trip,  and be cool and responsible about sharing the ride. See the Pages section for more information about car sharing. http://www.meetup.com/Car-Share-to-Wilderness-Collective/about/ Members are welcome and en …

We are a winter ski and snowboard club composed of singles over 21. Our club was founded in 1974. While our primary focus is on winter skiing we do participate in a number of other activities, including hiking, biking and other outdoor activities. Additionally we also have social activities including theatre and dining out. There are club meetings held at Dish Dash on 190 South Murphy Ave in Sunnyvale on every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30. If you are intersted in joining the club, come to …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Peninsula/San Mateo girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Oakland/East Bay girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make a di …

A group designed for young adults (ages 21-39) who love the outdoors and camping with other fun people. Camping is done at campgrounds if there is any present. If not, it's not going to stop us. If you love to camp in rain, shine or snow, cook great food and drink around the campfire with other interesting people in the middle of nowhere ... To have application accepted you either need to know organizers or be referred by existing member of the group. You can find them at "Bay Area Hikers (20s & …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Palo Alto, San Francisco, Bay Area girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are wi …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Bay Area girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make a difference …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Peninsula/Redwood City girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to mak …