The ORIGINAL, LARGEST and MOST ACTIVE outdoors group in the Carolinas! Often imitated but never duplicated! Triangle Hiking and Outdoors Group (aka THOG) is the premier outdoor adventure group in central North Carolina. With over 3000+ members and 300+ events a year, we offer a comprehensive array of exciting adventures in the Carolinas and beyond! We are the ORIGINAL Meetup hiking group and #1 in the Carolinas. Membership is FREE and open to any adults over the age of 21 years old. Our members …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

For safety and security reasons, and so that we know who we are hiking with, we require that you use your real first 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 ev …

Meet other local fans of Disc Golf, a combination of Frisbee and golf. Make new friends while learning to play the game. NEW September 27, 2012:  This text is from the PDGA's website on disc golf etiquette.  Please follow these ... suggestions to be considerate to everyone on the course. 801.01 Courtesy A. Players should not throw until they are certain that the thrown disc will not distract another player or potentially injure anyone present. Players should watch the other members of their gr …

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!

We are a co-ed group of freehikers (clothes free/nude hikers).  This group is for anyone (well almost) 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 into swinging and sexually open relationships, …

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 …

Let's get together and play dodgeball in Durham.

This group is for women tennis players of all levels--either just beginning or frequent players--who want to enjoy learning the game and strategy, have a day of fun with their tennis-playing friends and meeting new friends. In addition to tennis, there are other demos and vendors at events. In the off-season, we'll have other activites. Each event will also feature a way to give back to the community.

Draft (verb) : 1. To follow another cyclist (or motor vehicle) so closely that the leading vehicle takes the brunt of the wind resistance, and acts as a windbreak for the drafting cyclist. 2. The process of dispensing beer from a bright tank, cask or, keg, by hand pump, pressure from an air pump or, injected carbon dioxide inserted into the beer container prior to sealing. Based in the Triangle Region of North Carolina - we ride for fun, camaraderie, and to raise money to combat Multiple Sclero …

Want to get some exercise after work? Looking to try a new trail but do not want to hike alone? Want to visit the mountains and do some camping and hiking?  Then, this is the hiking group for you. Also, please feel free to suggest your own hikes on this meetup. I will announce to the group. Think of it as a bulletin board where people post hikes they are going to do and want others to join them. If this is what you are looking for, then join me as I explore the Triangle and beyond!

This Meetup group was formed to promote adult and youth water polo in the Triangle. Adults and older youth are encouraged to join the Triangle Water Polo Club. Youth of all ages are encouraged to attend Introduction to Water Polo Clinics. Both are described below and both are coed: NOTE: IF YOU SEE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED UP FOR A MEETUP EVENT, DON'T BE ALARMED! WE ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS TO INDICATE WHEN THEY WILL SHOW UP, HOWEVER, NOT ALL MEMBERS OF TRIANGLE WATER POLO CLUB SIGN UP FOR EAC …

This meetup group is for all local moms who have an interest in jogging-- whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner.  As moms we know how tough it is to fit running into your life, so let's do it together and make sure it happens. We'll post local races and group runs, and all members can post 'meetups' and recruit other moms to jog with in the area.  We'll also offer training programs for 5k, 10k, and Half-Marathon (with training plans for beginners and experienced runners) in the Sou …

FUN, FITNESS AND FRIENDS. PICKLEBALL IS A COMBINATION OF TENNIS, BADMINTON AND PING PONG. WE CURRENTLY PLAY IN CARY AND RALEIGH. "AMERICAS FASTEST GROWING SPORT"

Mountain biking!  Fast or slow, technical or flowy, beginner or experienced.  Weekday, weekends, overnighters...it's all here: Triangle Off Road Cyclists' (TORC) Meetup group is paid for and maintained by TORC.  Membership is free and open to anyone interested in joining us for a ride, event or trail workday.  Membership in TORC's Meetup does not mean you are a TORC IMBA club member.  If interested in becoming a TORC IMBA member, contact the organizer. Triangle Off Road Cyclists (TORC) is a volu …

Now that it is completely official that I am apart of the CG family, enjoy a few free workouts before we start April 22nd. If you have grown to love this group the only way to continue is to join us once CG starts. For those of you who are new Camp Gladiator is the most fun you will ever have in a workout. We never do the same workout twice.  We play workout games and have fun. We have social events. Plus, your trainer is awesome. What could be better? CG WUT WUT!!

Looking to spread the joy of (Hula) HOOPING! This group meets weekly,Tuesday evenings , in the last hour before sunset at North Cary Park.  Let's hoop together for fitness and fun! All levels and all ages welcome. (Seriously, come give it a try! No Hoop? No problem! I've got a few used hoops to lend (newcomers get first dibs), and several brand-new for sale. Check out my Facebook page "Holly's Hoops" to see my latest hoop creations. https://www.facebook.com/HollysHoops7 Feel free to reserve one …

We are a group of ladies who want to challenge ourselves physically and reach the next level! All fitness levels welcomed & accommodated. Come work with two trainers to build muscular and cardiovascular endurance. No charge, but donations are encouraged and appreciated. Let's work hard! #BOMBSHELL

**I decided to do another 6 months of this group.  I am going to keep it free, but greatly appreciate donations to help with the cost of running a meetup.  I would also love to have some assistant organizers, preferably someone who is free to plan weekday activities.** If you don't want to drive all the way to stinkin' Durham or Raleigh to hang out, come join us! We've got play grounds, and walking tracks, and that one bowling alley. We are open to anything....mostly. Hiking, board games, bowlin …

Raleigh Dragon Boat Club is a non-profit organization that is actively cultivating an arena for dragon boat paddling and seeks to share the benefits of the sport with the city of Raleigh and its surrounding communities. We are a membership driven organization and are continuously open to those who would like to participate in and experience the benefits of the sport, regardless of experience or fitness level. RDBC is currently in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) status.

Thank you for joining "Life Is An Adventure, Let's Go!" I strongly believe that you can find adventure in even the most mundane of days.    We will host a range of activities from adventure trips, weekend getaways, fitness activities, social gatherings, philanthropic initiatives, dining escapades, birthday bashes and unforgetable karaoke shindigs. A large part of our events will be hosted in the Durham and Chapel Hill areas, however, we do have an organizer or two in the Raleigh and Clayton area …

Our group is made up of a bunch of young(21-35z) geeky peeps in the Raleigh area who enjoy hanging out for two purposes: 1. Have fun! We do lots of fun and random stuff like game nights, trivia nights, pot lucks, movies, bonfires, bowling, Nerf wars, shag dancing, art museums, putt-putt, go-karts, laser-tag, knitting, paintball, brewing, and the like. 2. Make a difference! We feed the homeless, mentor students, build things for people in need, gathering supplies and money for kids in poor coun …

A Meetup where golfers of all skill level get together to enjoy around.  If you are looking to enjoy a relaxing round of golf and meet new people then check out our meetup.

Triangle Fly Fishers (TFF) is a Trout Unlimited (TU) chapter serving North Carolina, from the Research Triangle area east to the coast. Triangle Fly Fishers is also a Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) affiliate club. We're dedicated to conservation and fly fishing, and from the mountains to the sea, we catch and release every species! Anyone interested in fly fishing is welcome to join.  Web site:  http://triangleflyfishers.org

Meet others who enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding or just hanging out on the lake