Get out of your house, apt, condo, whatever... Are you in Portland? Come be social. Been here a while? New in town? 20's or 30's? Here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows/bars in the Portland area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hours, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, professional sports games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that sounds fun. Be social. Come hang out. I'm also looking for people to help organize events so let me know if …

We're an easy going group of co-ed cyclists, beginning to intermediate level, riding in the Willamette Valley, South Portland and surrounding rural areas.  We average 12-15 MPH during our rides. No one gets left behind! Rides are 20+ miles in distance, and We are open to doing other activities including short hikes and kayaking. If you have an idea for ride tour or activity, we want to hear it (especially if it involves a bottle of wine and good food at the end!) Wine, but no whining!

Outdoor and adventure enthusiasts who enjoy skiing, mountaineering, backpacking, camping, climbing, and anything awesome outside. A place to meet like minded friends of varying skill levels, we are enthusiasts not elitists - you're welcome to join and get started on you new expeditionary life!

Central Oregon New Friends Connection (Newbies) welcomes newcomers, as well as "vintage" Bendites, who are interested in developing new friendships and in exploring the area's vast opportunities for recreation, education, and merrymaking. Our gatherings are as diverse as the group itself.  Please join us on our journey! NEW TO TOWN HAPPY HOURS! plus: BEER/WINE TASTING DINING OUT (locals' favorites) MUSIC VENUES HIKING/NATURE WALKS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES MOVIE NIGHTS GAMES NIGHTS ART WALKS AND anyth …

Due to a busy summer school schedule, games won't be help until August 2012. So you like the outdoors? You say you like adrenaline? How about meeting great people ? Then stretch your legs, put on your running shoes and steady your aim! Because now there's laser tag...outdoors! Outdoor laser tag is a slightly different type of game than indoor. Scratch the day-glo paint and the dry ice, insert mountain sides, boulders, streams and blue skies. It's essentially the same game as paintball, but wit …

The Portland Nordic Club is a Chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club, and was founded in 1968 to promote the values of outdoor recreation and cross country skiing. Since then we've grown into a group who cross country skis, telemarks, hikes, camps, paddles and bikes on regular outings. The Portland Nordic Club appeals to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts, with day trips for skiers at three experience levels: novice, intermediate and advanced. Some trips are designed specifically for families. In …

We are a group of Moms, Dads and kiddos (birth-6 years)who love the outdoors and enjoy allowing our little hikers to lead the way! We enjoy hikes, park lunches, u-picks, outdoor concerts, and any other activities that allow our families the opportunity to get outside! Hikes vary in length and are dependent on the kiddos, weather, etc.  We try to choose hikes that are easy for toddlers to manage on their own and we offer some stroller friendly hikes too! Families hike at their own pace and are en …

Join MOAB to connect with other fun and outdoor loving 50+ year old Mountain Bikers, DH and XC Skiers, and Hikers, Canoers and Kayakers. We will meet on weekends (and during the week sometimes) to revel in the great northwest outdoors. If you want to have fun with Boomers in the Portland area who love outdoor activities, give MOAB a shot! This group is run totally by the members.   Eachindividual  event organizer and those attending make the determination of how things will function.

New to Oregon? Want to meet some new people and make new friends? Have you lived in Oregon and just never seemed to do all those awesome outdoor things that everyone is talking about? Then this is the group for you! This group is for people who want to have group activities (Adventures!) within a few hours of Corvallis/Salem/Eugene, Oregon. Backpacking, hiking, camping, kayaking, snowshoeing, coast trips, biking, anything!! Some adventures could even be indoors, with our seasonal rains being a c …

"I come down to the water to cool my eyes. But everywhere I look I see fire; that which isn't flint is tinder, and the whole world sparks and flames." --Annie Dillard Welcome to the Portland WHWC! This group hopes to encompass a diverse array of interests and experience levels, whether you are new to hiking or an experienced backcountry traveler. We also aim to give back to the Wilderness community whenever possible via myriad stewardship opportunities and such. Please suggest any ideas you may …

Have you been seeking a group in your area that enjoys the outdoors as much as you do? Maybe you found a group that does hiking trips, but you would like to also go mountain biking or snowboarding? I created this group with that in mind. Willamette Valley Outdoors was created to connect those that enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, right here in the Willamette Valley. I hope to plan out hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, snowboarding, snowshoeing trips and more. The events w …

This group is just for women who love the outdoors and love to camp on this side of the beautiful mountains (sorry, husbands and kids not allowed). No more packing up the whole family and working your tail off before you even get to your destination. This is a get away group with the idea of a relaxing time and making new girlfriends. Bring your tent, trailer or motor home or other R.V.. Don't forget to throw in your fishing pole. Everyone must bring some firewood for the big "gather-round-the-c …

Welcome to the Portland Rock Climbers Group! Provided courtesy of The Edge Climbing based in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon, PRC is a group dedicated to the recreation of rock climbing in the Oregon and Washington areas. Rock climbing is no longer considered an extreme sport for the nutty elite, but a safe, fun, and rewarding experience for everyone of all ages with fitness benefits that are beyond compare. If you are a beginner or are new to the sport this is a great place for for you t …

Outdoor playtime is a must for my toddler! This group will connect families with babies through preschoolers in and near OC, enable us to plan play-dates, and encourage us to take advantage of beautiful days in various Oregon City parks.

This group has been created for the purpose of connecting SDA's in the Northwest that are interested in activities in the great outdoors. These activities include hiking, canoeing, backpacking, camping, trailriding, rock climbing, and pretty much whatever your outdoor pursuits include. You should join if you are a Seventh-Day Adventist in the Pacific Northwest that is interested in leading or joining a group to enjoy these activities.

This Group is trying to go Kitesurfing as often as possible. The aim is to make this site the place to go to find Kitespots and Kiters anywhere you go! Other Sports in case of NO WIND conditions are welcome, too. Especially Wakeboarding and Snowboarding are welcome alternatives in no wind conditions. In Winter we do Snowkiting, too!

This group is for beginning-to-advanced outdoor enthusiasts interested in continuing to build their wilderness chops. Through workshops and trips members learn and practice skills for treading effectively, safely, comfortably, and respectfully in the extraordinary beauty of the backcountry. There is no fee to join. Workshops are affordable, fee-based experiences. Trips--during which members can work on and ask questions about backcountry skills--are free. All members get free access to online in …

This group is intended to bring together long distance hikers from Portland, Oregon and the surrounding areas for social gatherings, day hikes, backpacking, and other outdoor activities. If you are no stranger to hiking more than 20 miles a day, thru-hiking the long trails, or generally find that you hike farther or faster than average, this group is designed for you.

Are you a woman interested in joining a network of support and social activities with other solo women in Central Oregon? SOLO does not mean SINGLE. It simply means you are attending a group that is for ladies only. There will be a wide variety of activities to participate in depending on the interest of the members. Here is how it works: the idea of a particular activity/event is conceived and planned by one of our members. She comes to this site and schedules the event. The more members partic …

This is a meetup group for any and all outdoor activities or extreme sports, and also a good ole fashion get together to chill! I want to bring together people with the same passion of adrenaline and adventure. A few of the activities myself and my friend do and want to get more into are: Surfing, White Water Kayaking, River Floating, Skydiving, Paragliding, Dirtbiking, Wakeboarding, Kneeboarding, Running, Camping, Hiking, Anything that has adrenaline or adventure... preferably both :) I want us …

Want to share your love of the outdoors? Volunteer and have fun at the same time? Join us! Our mission is to share outdoor experiences with young people to explore, enjoy, and protect the natural world. Come to our next meeting and learn more. Tues., 9/18 at 6:30. We meet every third Tues of the month at the Sierra Club office, 1821 SE Ankeney St.

A group for anyone interested in a fun outdoor game with a funny French name. Whether you are a veteran Pétanquer or a curious "Pé-what?"-er, we invite you to join our eclectic, open group for an afternoon of fun. We get together a few times a week. All ages, genders, backgrounds and physical abilities are welcome - Pétanque is an equal opportunity team sport, played in open public spaces around the world. Never played? Pétanque is a learn-by-doing activity - We'll teach you the basics in 5 minu …

This is a group for anyone who prefers to run around and play sports on their weekends. We'll start by meeting up on Saturday mornings to play two-hand-touch football.. I also know some good courts to play basketball throughout the week. Anyone is welcome. The goal is to have a good time and get a little exercise while hanging out with some good people. I'd love to see this expand to a variety of games all over the city throughout the week.

Portland Outdoor Indoor Nutrition & Training (POINT) brings PDXC, a weekly trail-running group, to Forest Park and Tryon Creek State Park.  These runs are meant to be a fun way to build a community of active individuals looking to get off the beaten (aka cement) path. Trail running is a great compliment to your current strength/anaerobic training practice.  Incorporating lateral movement and the recruitment of multiple stabilizer muscles, we consider it to be one of the best aerobic activities …

Welcome to The Wanderers hiking group in the Portland area! We are about the journey as well as the destination. We are striving to meet the hikers that fall into the middle zone...enjoy moderate mileage with moderate altitude gain with a challenge thrown in occasionally at a moderate pace! A group that wants to explore and constantly include new hikes while doing our favorites on a regular basis. If you are training for a triathlon and work to achieve a "personal best" with each outing then thi …

Outdoor Afro is a 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 uses social media to create interest communities, events, and to partner with regional and national organizations that support diverse participation in the Great Outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share your outdoor interests!

This is the Full Outdoor Activity Group you may set up your own Events REAL EASY..Just Ask Me + Give me a Basic Plan = You get your Own Meet Up Event. It could Be BBQ's at your favorite spot to Canoing at the Lake were you can schedule a camp-out or just a Day trip to the Gorge. It's all open to those who want it to happen...No Limit Meet Ups, not like were you try and try, but it's always full. You can pick as little or as many folks for your event. I enjoy Canoing and BBQ's by the Lake or just …

We are a group that is interested in getting out of the house. The events will most likely  be scheduled in an impromptu manner, outdoors, and fun. Oregon has a lot to offer, let's take advantage of it. Ideas on the table include: Hiking the mountains and coast, potluck dinners, bike rides, swimming, snorkeling, caving, rock climbing, fishing, paddling, xc skiing, dancing, Settlers of Catan, and your idea here.