All are welcome to join us. Organizers will try to mention when 4 legged hikers are allowed, but if not please ask. Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. This group is for all those who are dedicated to hiking  in and around Baltimore whether in the natural areas or urban streetscapes. I would like to encourage all the members to make suggestions or plan and lead events. With lots of members taking an active part we can meet the preferences and schedules of most of the membership, and provide a r …

DC UL Backpacking Guiding Philosophy: To backpack the Mid-Atlantic, with the idea of waking early, walking far, traveling light, and having a fulfilling backcountry experience. “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”—Antoine de Saint-Exupery This meet up group specializes in high-mileage, light-weight, overnight backpacking adventures throughout the Mid-Atlantic, especially Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.  …

DC Bocce is a Washington, DC based sports and social league dedicated to promoting bocce as recreation for area residents. We engage our players and members in social and charity activities, events, and promotions. Games are hosted year-round in locations across the DC area during our outdoor and indoor leagues, with group happy hours and fun events throughout. Experience the outdoors and your local bar in a relaxing new way and help spread the bocce love!  Join today:  www.dcbocce.com

We are an outdoors group primarily intended for a) enjoyment of the outdoors, although our activities are not limited to the outdoors; and b) a way for men to socialize, as an alternative to the bars and the internet. We offer hiking, biking, camping, rafting, canoeing, tubing, inline skating, and skiing trips. We encourage our members to become trip leaders. We hope to offer events that are relaxing to challenging. Please suggest trips. We will accommodate your interests. We also will be offeri …

Welcome to DC Dragon Boat Club! The DC Dragon Boat Club is a local non-profit organization that promotes individual and community participation in the sport of Dragon Boating to encourage awareness and stewardship of the area's waterways through recreational and competitive programs that foster physical fitness, camaraderie, and leadership skills. We are a diverse group of paddlers who enjoy the sport of dragon boat racing and the camaraderie. We welcome all individuals who want to learn more ab …

Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of MD is a Jewish hiking/social club for the Washington Metropolitan Area; MD, Washington DC, VA and also PA. Our parent organization is Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America. You can join our meetup group here and pay a $5 nonmember fee for each event or become an annual member for a small fee. To become a member, click on  http://www.mosaicmd.org/join-the-club. If you're under 18, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian).

Welcome to Fulton Tennis! We are open to women, men and youth -- anyone who is interested in playing and any skill level. Our main purpose is to provide a forum for tennis enthusiasts to be active and social and to enjoy the outdoors. This is a very informal, unorganized organization ...  :-) Our group has a mix of skill levels and different interests.  Some like to simply hit, while others are more interested in matches.  We usually do whatever seems to be majority preference of those who sh …

I'm setting this up initially for those of us who are experienced hikers and looking to do longer hikes with other like-minded LGBT folks. There are some great regular hiking groups, but none for gays and lesbians to do 10+ mile hikes and backpacking trips in a social setting. I'd love other people to lead hikes. Here are some great resources to find local hikes. http://midatlantichikes.com/ http://www.hikingupward.com www.Localhikes.com Check other meetup.com groups. If you're new to hiking, I …

Chesapeake Kayak Adventures November 7, 2012 marked Chespeake Kayak Adventures First Anniversary on Meetup.com.  Over the course of those 12 months we've grown to over 630 members and held over 110 Meetups.  We've been featured in The Baltimore Sun, Howard Magazine and Maryland Public Television's Outdoors Maryland.  Meetup.com has rated CKA as one of the Best Outdoor Recreation Meetups" in the world.  If you're looking to get out and paddle, we are and intend to remain one of the most active p …

Come ride the Capital Hiking Club's bus for day hike adventures to area hiking areas!  Experience the outdoors 52 weeks a year with the Capital Hiking Club, a non-profit hiking group who welcomes the public to join us on all hikes. We specialize in hiking options that challenge all skill levels and fulfilling the varied interests of our hikers. Saturday weekly hikes: Long hikes of 9-12 miles and shorter hikes of 5-9 miles and social time with post hike refreshments.  The club's bus picks up all  …

Second Half Rally is a FUN 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, discovering 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 everyt …

Our group is for fun loving, intelligent, and outgoing professionals, 25 - 35, who are looking for a good group of friends in the Baltimore / Howard County area. We host a wide variety of events from Happy Hours, Wine Tastings, local festivals, BBQ’s, Game Nights, Team Sports, Outdoor activities, and much, much, more. We are looking for Men and Women in the area who are easy going, like to try new things, have a good sense of humor, and are a little silly at times…if that sounds like you, then w …

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 Greater Baltimore area has to offer for outdoor recreation. This group will host the following activities: kayaking, hiking, biking, environmental clean-ups, trail running and snowshoeing. Join L.L.Bean of Columbia for w …

Welcome to the #1 Washington DC, MD, and VA Kick A.S.S. Group where we host activities for men and women of All Shapes, Sizes (A.S.S.)! This group is for women and men mainly in their 20's-40's who want to have fun exploring everything the DMV area has to offer. This group is for single people, married people, new-in-town or for people who have been in the area for a while; and most of all for anyone who wants to meet new friends and socialize. Our main goal is to have fun through outdoor activi …

The Baltimore Road Runners Club was founded to promote running for both the recreational and the competitive runner. Our current membership come from various running backgrounds and ages. Some members are competitive marathoners and ultramarathoners while others compete on the track and in cross-country. We offer programs and opportunities for all types of runners, from newcomers to experienced. Whether your goal is to run a marathon or just to get into shape, you'll find other club members who …

This group is dedicated to organizing regular unique and fun activities, all taking place outdoors. Perhaps we'll go White Water Rafting, or a Scavenger Hunt, or Kickball, or taking a saiing excursion. We;ll even come up with some late night evening activities.

This group was created primarily for Christ-followers who are passionate about God and the outdoors, though non-Christians are certainly welcome as well! All skill levels are welcome, as one of the main missions of this group is to educate and bring city slickers into a better understanding and appreciation of the outdoors and all it has to offer. For information, training, and other online resources visit: http://www.facebook.com/ripleysventures and click "like" Generally, it is expected tha …

WTT is co-ed teams competing in a format that consists of 6 no-ad sets. One set each of men’s and women’s doubles followed by men’s and women’s singles, ending with 2 sets of mixed doubles. Total games won from all sets determines the winner. Substitutions and coaching are allowed during the match.

We love group fitness, but sometimes classes can get expensive and crowded. To solve this problem we are taking fitness outside! Fit Fans: The District Outdoor Fitness Meetup is a place to find group fitness classes in the DC metro area that fit your budget and schedule. Sign up for an upcoming class and come meetup. Fit Instructors: This group is also about connecting great fitness instructors with people who are interested in getting a great workout. If you are a fitness instructor looking to …

“This is a group for anyone interested in fun, cultural dining, meeting new people, books, traveling, outdoor activities, movies, live music and entertainment, plus more. Everyone is welcome regardless of race, creed, religion or sexual orientation. We are a group about living life to the fullest and having fun while doing it. We started this group because life is meant to be lived with a smile on your face every moment you take a breath. Looking forward to connecting, living and laughing with e …

As far we are concerned, excise is a dirty word. The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping responsibility, and pushing their luck. We DON'T exercise, we play! Why? Just, think about it, an hour of basketball feels like 15 minutes. An hour on a treadmill feels like a weekend in traffic school. Which one would you rather do? Clear your mind of can'ts; Join us and play!

Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club http://www.potomacmountainclub.org Our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups=#!forum/patc-ms Welcome We are the Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. The premier rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering club serving the D.C. Metro area since 1944. We climb daily and have weekly events such as climbing at Carderock on Wednesdays in the climbing season. We also plan annual trips a …

Are you between 28-43 and enjoy things like craft beer, homebrewing, being outside, hiking, camping, running, and (of course) socializing with good people? Well then join us for some fun events! Our organizers are based out of Maryland, but of course you're welcome to join us if you're in DC or NoVa! :) This group will travel to do awesome things - there are a ton of great breweries and hiking spots in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia. Q: Do I have to like BOTH hiking and cra …

Do you love being outdoors? Need a break from the gym? Weekday Outdoor Women connects active women on weekdays during the school year for outdoor fitness. Try a new activity or find new friends to share in your favorite sport, be it hiking, tennis, walking your dog, or whatever! This group offers a true "smorgasbord" of activities for any woman who craves the outdoors: hiking, walking (with or without dogs), running/jogging, biking, tennis, and even skiing (yes, it's possible to ski at Whitetail …

Explore Columbia inspires and motivates people of all ages to explore the Columbia paths and Howard County trails by bike and on foot. We are two social recreational clubs: a biking club for families and a walking club for adults. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the extensive network of paths within our community is welcome to join us. We are a diverse group for all paces and ability levels. All walks and bike rides are guided. Our emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and f …

This High Performance Training Boot Camp is located in the King Farm area of Rockville Maryland, outdoors in Mattie Stepanik Park. It is a hardcore extreme fitness regimen that will not only enhance your body and mind, but will also provide you with the most unique, exciting and motivating experience. We are creative with our workout approach, taking full advantage of the energy and diversity of that our communities have to offer. Our clients are like-minded individuals who have similar desires …

Get Out The Helicopter... Send Out The Search Party... We've Been Looking Everywhere For You! This is a group for anyone interested in adventures, outdoors activities, social gathering and traveling. I started this group to meet other people who enjoy having a GREAT time, meeting new people and doing fun things. If you have the spirit to participate then you have found a group to call home. Right now, though, I just want to do what I can to help you get settled in your new home. Obviously, I wou …

This is a group of African American Skiers, Hikers, Campers, Kayakers, Cyclist, Runners, Indoor Rock Climbers, and overall adventure seekers, who are welcoming to all who have a desire to participate in our events and help to develop and grow our love for outdoor activities. Most importantly, we seek members who are interested in traveling to local mountains, internationally resorts, and throughout the USA to seek the best available outdoor terrain for our activities.