For safety and security reasons, and so that we know who we are hiking with, we require that you use your real name and post a real picture of yourself that clearly shows your face in order to join our group. Otherwise we will have to decline your membership. Please don't submit a membership request if you cannot meet these requirements. Thanks for your cooperation. This is a women-only hiking group suitable for novice and beginning hikers as well as those with more experience. We offer events f …

ABOUT US If you are a fun and active person in your "Second Half" of life, come and spend time with "Fabulous Friends" who enjoy a variety of diverse social activities that could include: Outdoor recreation, walking and hiking, wine tastings, cooking and entertaining, picnics, gardening, art and cultural events, classical music, symphonies, jazz music, movies, dining out, attending special events and a variety of in-home events (with limited numbers). This group is for adults only. Singles and c …

WE WELCOME FIRST TIME PLAYERS, AS WELL AS VETERAN KICKBALL MEMBERS! WE ARE A COMPETITIVE GROUP THAT INCORPORATES NEW MEMBERS WITH THE REGULARS, TO INSURE A FRIENDLY, YET COMPETITIVE TIME FOR ALL! DON'T LET THE WORD COMPETITIVE KEEP YOU FROM COMING OUT IF YOU HAVE NEVER PLAYED!  WE CONSISTENTLY SET THE TEAM ENVIRONMENT TO WHERE THERE ARE NEW AND OLD MEMBERS ON BOTH SIDES! :) All those who are 18+ & love Kickball are welcome to join & make friends! This group is great for those that want to get so …

We're a kayaking group who has only two hard and fast rules..... you need to be safe, and you absolutely HAVE to have FUN! We're principally flatwater (lakes, streams, rivers, etc) paddlers, but this group is really about whatever floats your boat....really! Whitewater? Sure thing... Canoes? Can do... Rubber dhingys? Uhhh.OK! Sculling.... BYOC .... A 2 X 4 from Home Depot? Just float it safely ! This group is about RECREATION, and ranges from the basic beginner to the most advanced skill level …

This is a group for LGBT individuals who enjoy the outdoors. People who like to Bike, hike, backpack, camp, rock climb, etc. In other words, people who just enjoy being in nature. Feel free to get involved and movin! =)

Fayetteville Area Outdoor Club is a group for adults who would like to participate in outdoor outings near Fayetteville and beyond. Outings may be hikes, backpacking trips, camping trips, canoeing, kayaking, etc. The mission of FAOC is as follows: -To get people outside and moving-that includes people of all ability and experience levels, political backgrounds, races, orientations and degrees of "environmentalism." -We believe the shortest distance between two people is a hiking trail, and hope …

The Chapel Hill - Durham Hiking Meetup is designed to provide local hiking and outdoor opportunities for the western triangle. We are a very active (3-5 events per week on average) and social group (with some fantastic nature photographers) and plan hikes in the Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough and Chatham county areas. The hikes with our experienced organizers vary in intensity from beginner to brisk and are generally anywhere from 3 to 7 miles in length (see hike posting for specific details …

We are Fayetteville, NC 's premier women's tackle football team. We belong to the Women's Spring Football League (WSFL). We are the WSFL 2011 8's Division National Champions!!  This is full contact, full tackle football!! We have just concluded our 2012 season.  We will begin weekly conditioning after Labor Day.  Please check the calendar for meet-ups in September. Whether you're new in town, interested in weight loss, or looking for a new fitness plan, the Thunder could be just what you are l …

This is a group for young adults (20's and 30's) who enjoy hiking, and want to meet for some fun outdoor adventures. The group primarily focuses on local hikes at places like Umstead, Eno, Occoneechee, Little River, etc. There are also weekend camping trips to other places within driving distance such as Hanging Rock State Park and Linville Gorge National Wilderness. Occasionally we do other outdoor activities too for special interest groups such as swimming, backpacking, birding, etc. The group …

Camping is a fabulous way to meet new people, strengthen relationships and make great memories! This group will promote positive family values and enhance the enjoyment of outdoor experiences by featuring overnight/weekend camping opportunities. We will plan the date and location of camping events, including helpful details on the campground; you show up with your tent, park your pop-up or drive in your RV and get set up. We will sometimes plan some combined activities but remember everyone has …

The Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation started this meetup to open up opportunities for communicating, networking, volunteering, and having fun on and off the water in the Neuse River Basin. The Neuse extends from the Triangle down through New Bern NC and out to the Pamlico Sound. You should join if you care about safe, clean water for your community or if you just want to do more outdoor activities socially. Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation protects, restores and preserves the Neuse River basin through …

Some groups are too fast, some are too slow, and others are just too far away! The Johnston County Hiking and Outdoors Group (or JoCoHOG) is a hiking and outing group in Johnston County, North Carolina. Membership is FREE and open to any adults over the age of 21. Our focus will be to offer activities, both indoor and outdoor, convenient and central to Johnston County. Our regular activities include walking, local hiking, day trips, camping, and similar. Other activities will include go-cart rac …

Bushcraft is about learning, sharing and practicing both traditional and modern outdoor and survival skills.  It borrows equipment and skills from a number of native cultures from around the world as well as from historical explorers, pioneers and woodsmen. This traditional approach can be updated with appropriate modern technology, resulting in a kit and a skill set that includes the best of all worlds.

Welcome everyone! This is a cooperative-style group that brings together young professionals, ages 22-39, who share a passion for outdoor recreation. We organize a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, kayaking, outdoor sports, and more, as well as social events that may or may not involve the great outdoors. Please keep in mind that, in cooperative spirit, the robustness of our calendar depends upon YOU; the more people who help suggest and organize events, the more fun activit …

Do you feel your kids are too old for playgroups, but too young to go off with their friends on their own? We are parents who have children transitioning through the elementary school years (Kindergarten - 5th grade). Our members are looking to connect with families who are going through the same stage of parenting and who are looking for friendship and support - both for ourselves and our kids. We would like to gather after school, weekends, and during holiday breaks for crafts, outdoor adventu …

We built a recreation field that will support 5v5 now looking for some people to come play with us for some weekend fun.

Let's get together and play dodgeball in Durham.

Bring your board & paddle and join us! The Capital City SUP Club welcomes stand up paddlers of all levels who want to paddle with others for fun, recreation and fitness on our Triangle-area lakes. If you love SUP, then this is the group for you!

Why travel all the way down to Raleigh to play tennis when we have many unused courts in Wake Forest waiting for players? Wake Forest Tennis Meetup is an Active Meetup Group that allows local players to organize and play tennis. All Tennis Players are welcome to join, young or old, near or far.  Come out for some fun. We are open to suggestions on locations and what type of activities you want to be involved in - singles, doubles, rallying, rating levels, etc.  Let us know what you want.

The Ride Without Limits is a cycling group that partcipates in the Easter Seals UCP's Ride Without Limits (or RWL) events every year. Throughout the year, we have training rides both around the Triangle and at the beach to prepare for the event September 15 & 16 at Camp Royall in Pittsboro, NC (just south of Apex). RWL is a fully supported ride with SAG vehicles, rest stops, route markings, signs, cue sheets and much more. Riders can ride Saturday and/or Sunday with different routes each day fro …

Looking for a great way to meet new people, play sports, and have a lot of fun? Join the Durham-Chapel Hill Social Sports meetup. We'll have kickball, dodgeball, volleyball, cornhole, and many other sports available throughout the year. Feel free to suggest group outings to sporting events as well!

If you’re a Baby Boomer… and love Racquetball, then this group is for you. How many times have you said, I would love to play Racquetball, but can’t find a partner. When I first moved here, I was surprised how hard it was to even find a location where you can play Racquetball. I soon came to realize that the choices are few and far between. Let’s join together to help find racquetball partners and locations for each other to play. This is a private group… join today, to learn more.  FYI, a baby …

Outdoor Afro is a social community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

Welcome to the North Carolina Outdoors Meetup Group! NCO adventures are geared towards hikers and nature enthusiasts wanting to experience the full range and beauty of North Carolina and surrounding areas. NCO features a wide range of activities including hiking, camping, backpacking, skiing, and kayaking. Some of the events you can expect on our calendar include overnight camping trips in Great Smoky Mountain National Park, day hikes to some of North Carolina’s most spectacular waterfalls, and …

We are a group of people that are interested in getting to know others that  have met through social media. I usually plan 1-2 family events and 1-2 adult events every month. I have organized and planned many events on Google+ for the past year and am extending the invitations to other networks as well. If you are on Google+, please join the NC Locals Google+ HIRL community and join in the fun. We have done events such as dinner, movies, bowling, roller skating, Defy Gravity (trampoline arena), …

We are a co-ed group of freehikers (clothes free/nude hikers).  This group is for anyone interested in freehiking. All skill levels welcome. No sexual behavior or discussions will be tolerated. We will enforce the highest standards of morally chaste naturism. We will hike local trails where we are not likely to encounter other hikers.  And if the trail is in proximity to a lake, we have been known to skinny dip to cool down. If you are new to the philosophies of naturism, take some time to list …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in training for an obstacle mud run OR anyone who is just looking for a group to improve their fitness in bad-ass ways!  A number of us are training for the North Carolina Tough Mudder in November, and some of us are just looking for fun/different ways to improve their fitness.  We plan to offer a variety of workouts from runs, traditional strength training, outdoor bootcamp style workouts, combo running/strength training, and more!  We plan to meet r …

We are a group of active individuals with an appreciation for the outdoors. The goal of this group is to get people together that love SUP and other outdoor activities. One focus of the group is on stand up paddle boarding in and around the Carolinas, from the lakes to the beach. Other outdoor sports and social outings will also be a planned in this Meetup such as hiking, camping, trail runs, SUP Pilates, day trips and more! All levels of experience are welcome!