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, …

Do you love to run, hike, walk, jog? Are you tired of doing these things alone? Lets get together, make new friends, and help each other reach new goals. We will be running/hiking/walking/jogging the trails mainly in Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord, Fremont, Martinez, and San Ramon. All levels welcome, We will get to know each others strengths and pace so you will always have someone to do these activities with. Feel free to join us...Best, John Vukovojac

If you love walking, BBQ, hiking, running, throwing catch, and conversing at the Lafayette Reservoir this is the completely awesome group for you. We are the friendliest group on meetup.com because we hang out in the coolest and most relaxing place. We also have a fun social network site at LaRezz.ning.com so be sure to join the fun there. Follow us on twitter @larezz

From SF to Oakland to Walnut Creek to San Mateo, Welcome Bay Area Women Runners, Fitness Walkers and Run Walkers Starting September 1, 2011 all WOW Workouts will be listed on our Go WOW Team website calendar and also on our main meetup site. Please join our main meetup and peruse our calendar for a listing of all workouts and detailed descriptions of each one. If possible, RSVP on the main site. You will not receive additional information or reminders from this site. By following the link bel …

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 …

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 …

Are you looking for people to ski with, race with or just hang out with in the East Bay? Whether you’re a skier/snowboarder, or you simply want to meet fun active singles, you have found the right group, the Rusty Bindings Ski Club. We ski regularly in Tahoe. The East Bay Ski & Snowboard Meetup Group is your link to the Rusty Bindings Ski Club, based in Walnut Creek, CA. Meetup members get notifications of Club social events and meetings, which include TGIF’s and other year-round social events, …

We created this group as a fun outlet for single parents to enjoy spending time with like-minded, quality people who are positive and energetic, and are looking to enhance the social and educational experiences of their children. Additionally, the group is for our children to get out and have fun, socialize, and enjoy interesting events. We also hope that new friendships are formed along the way. Ours is an active group, with many of the events involving outdoor recreation, camping, hiking, chil …

To meet other local dirt biking enthusiasts in the Bay Area that want to ride, share ideas, good places to ride, tips on mechanics/fixing bikes, meeting at local State OHV Parks. All levels of skill, young and old. People who like taking half day, full day and even a weekend to ride and have a vested interest are welcome to join! Meetup.com has a limit for the number of assistant organizers so unfortunately, I can't make everyone an assistant organizer. However, if you want to host a meet up si …

This is a group for unschooling or homeschooling families to plan and host events, exchange ideas, and to connect with other parents and children. Every member is invited and encouraged to get involved. We are mainly outdoor and nature oriented and like to utilize the diverse talents and knowledge of our group members for providing great real-world exposure for our children. Currently the children in the group are younger (1-6) but all ages are welcome as diversity is greatly valued. Many childr …

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 …

Hey everyone! The goal of this group is to bring single folks in the Bay Area together to enjoy tennis, exercise and the outdoors.  Who knows?...if you cannot qualify for the ATP World Tour at the very least, you may meet your everlasting doubles partner! We meet regularly in the Walnut Creek/Alamo/Danville area. Players of all levels are welcome to join and play– We are into tennis but not too serious--hopefully you are able to return most balls to keep the rhythm of play. We typically pair off …

This is a FREE camp for everyone!!!! We believe fitness should be FUN, effective and accessible for EVERYONE!!! That is why it is FREE - come and meet crazy and fun people of all ages. We meet in Pleasant Hill at Pleasant Hill Park on Gregory Lane at 9am Sunday morning. All levels are welcome! We offer nutritious recovery smoothies after your workout - the first smoothie is free too!!! How can you resist????

Hi Mudders, Are you looking for a group to do fun Mud Run events with? Are you looking to be challenged? Are you looking for a group of people that don't take it serious or are you looking to take it serious and compete? Are you looking to meet new fun people that have participated in all these events before? Look no further, we are all of the above. We are a group of Crossfiters, Runners, Gym Rats and just people that want to have fun. We are affiliated with some local Crossfit Gyms and Traditi …

A group for people in the east bay Contra Costa, Alameda and more counties who just like to live healthy. We get outside and play. Potlucks, kick ball, hikes, climbing, beach days and much more.

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 …

We are looking for a group to play pickup in and around Oakland -- usually on the weekend. All ages and skills welcome! Come ready to play, socialize, and have a ball (har har)!

I want to meet anyone interested in walking on some of the beautiful trails in Moraga, such as those near the Valle Vista Staging Area and Rancho Laguna, so that I don't have to do it alone. Anyone interested in walking in nature is welcome.

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 …

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.

Come paddle an outrigger canoe! O Kalani Outrigger Canoe Center welcomes beginners at our Sunday, 9:00 am practice along the Oakland estuary (Jack London Aquatic Center). No experience necessary. We'll provide you with a paddle and some basic instruction. Wear non-cotton, loose-fitting clothing (shorts/pants and top), shoes that can get wet, sunscreen and sunglasses. Consider a hat with a brim and a light jacket. (No jeans, cotton t-shirts or sneakers.)  Don't forget WATER.

Let's get away for two or three days of (mostly) weekend skiing. This group is for all levels of experience. We can share expenses of cabin rental and food (cooking in). If you don't have skis, you can rent them locally. I especially like Lake Tahoe's Paige Meadows [http://www.examiner.com/article/snow-hiking-and-cross-country-skiing-paige-meadows], near Sunnyside, thee miles south of Tahoe City. Paige Meadows offers options for all levels. Want to skate ski or like the grooves? Groomed trails a …

We are the Oakland Ping Pong Party! Our local events, held at various wonderful Oakland venues, are all about community, contentment and play. In the middle of each of our parties is a ping-pong table and a game of Berlin-style ping-pong* — a communal game where dozens can play at once and skill is optional. Surrounding the pong action: good food, tasty drinks, euphoric music, great people. We love ping-pong, we love Oakland (and the wider Bay Area), we love partnering with great community gathe …

Calling all LAMORINDA parents who love hiking and want to share this passion with thier children! This is a LAMORINDA group for parents interested in hiking and exploring nature with their children (6-12). All skills levels are welcome. We'll meet once a month for an inspiring day hike. Looking forward to exploring local, beautiful trails with our kids!

This group is for anyone interested joining a sailing club. We have a 35' Cal ketch. We have monthly general meetings, sailing instruction and information classes, social events, local cruises and exotic international cruises.