Hello and Welcome!  I started this group in 2011 to provide opportunities for dogs and their owners to enjoy some outdoorsy activities and socializing in the greater Sacramento/Norcal area.   I like to emphasize off leash hiking and events, but any events or event suggestions are welcome. ** All dogs (any breed or mix!) are welcome on or off leash, as long as they are well-socialized and friendly. All people are welcome (with or without dogs), as long as they are dog lovers! *** Please read the …

Welcome to Hikers and Company! We're glad you found us! If you enjoy hiking with friends and exploring scenic places, this is the group for you. Every week, we visit some of the most awesome places near Sacramento and Northern California. While hiking is our main focus, we also enjoy camping, kayaking, walking, skating, bicycling, and other outdoor and indoor activities. We are a friendly group that welcomes adventurers and explorers of all ages and abilities. Follow us on Twitter @hikers_and_c …

The motto of this meet-up group is to bring Indian Adventurers of Sacramento and neighborhood, at one common uniform platform. This group is to have all kinds of adventurous activities, explore nature and enjoy its beauty, stay fit and have fun with friends and families. You can help us to make this group a great place to meet new people and make new friends while having fun and great discussions/debate. We organize all kind of activities at various locations. Our events include scuba diving, s …

Group of friends keeping fit physically and spiritually. Physically training for: Summit Shasta June 6th 2013 Tough Mudder Tahoe July 14th 2013 Jim Geiger summiting Everest May 2014 (at age 67, he will be be the oldest American to summit!) We enjoy frequent hiking trips to the Auburn area and Pyramid Peak. All fitness levels are welcome and we indicate which hikes are "more advanced." We also take kids on many of our non-advanced trips. Also, because fitness levels vary, we also try to plan al …

Welcome to the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans (GLS) section of the Mother Lode Chapter of the Sierra Club. GLS is a friendly, relaxed group of lesbians and gay men who enjoy outdoor adventures and camaraderie. Our local group, since 1996, has offered a variety of outdoor activities such as day hikes of varying intensity, bike rides, camp trips and other social activities… something practically every weekend! We hope to encourage your participation in, and appreciation of, the outdoors and help you mak …

This group meets for outdoor activities along The American River. Activities include bicycling, hiking, drumming, picnics, volleyball, and pretty much anything else we'd like to do. We welcome people of different levels of physical ability and invite members to take the initiative to lead a gathering, tailoring it to their particular interests and needs.

The Mother Lode Chapter of the Sierra Club is a long established environmentally-minded group offering a large variety of activities. Hiking, kayaking, skiing, biking, camping, potlucks, slideshows, service trips and other events are lead by Sierra Club trained leaders. All adults are welcome, including those who are not members of Sierra Club. We generally meet at a designated local parking area and then carpool to the event site which can be located nearby or several hours away. Most events ta …

TO JOIN SMG OFFICIALLY PLEASE VISIT OUR HOMEPAGE: www.sierramountaineeringgroup.org THE SIERRA MOUNTAINEERING GROUP is a modern, active network of climbers organizing events, training and social networking in the pursuit of mountain adventure. See what our members say about SMG! The Mission of SMG is to support and empower recreational climbers by organizing diverse year-round climbing events, on-site and online classes and training, rich and interactive social networking, and the pooling of inf …

The influence of fine scenery, the presence of mountains, appeases our irritations and elevates our friendships. –RALPH WALDO EMERSON, Culture, The Conduct of Life, 1860 He who would travel happily must travel light. –ANTOINE-MARIE-ROGER de SAINT-EXUPERY, Wind, Sand, and Stars, 1939 Then came the gadgeteer, otherwise known as the sporting-goods dealer. He has draped the American outdoorsman with an infinity of contraptions, all offered as aids to self-reliance, hardihood, woodcraft, or marksmans …

This group is for everyone looking for positive energy, and opportunities to explore local hotspots, grab a bite at new restaurants over a variety of discussion topics, and seasonally, take roadtrips to go snowboarding at all the Tahoe resorts, discover local hiking and bike trails, plan coastal biking trips to Santa Cruz, San Francisco, in addition to Sacramento Metro. The objective here is to convene with similarly active, open-minded and progressive people to share in positive outlooks. Oh, a …

Definition of Crazy Town: Living in a state of craziness or strangeness. Mission Statement: To create a meet-up experience that is alternative to many of the existing groups today. This will be a safe environment to let your hair down that is inclusive of all ages and lifestyles. Do you find your life is surreal? Do you wanna get away but can’t afford Southwest? Do you want a ticket on the train leaving from Crazy Town? Well, we are your people. We are composed of individualistic people who just …

Sac Social invites you to Raise Your Glass and celebrate who and what you are with us.  Like the lyrics to Pink’s song, “we are wrong in all the right ways" and aren't we all?  Come find out how much fun we can be. This is an open group for both men and women.  Although we will meet up at various bars in town occasionally, this group intends to do more than Happy Hours.  Our group will be planning many events throughout the year: Concerts, dancing, picnics, wine tasting, paint balling, taking va …

This group is for women who share the same interest .. Like having fun, going to plays, concerts, take short weekend trips, find a work-out buddy,  hiking , shopping, having coffee, making new friends, bowling, movies, casual dining & fine dining, wine tasting, spa day, musuems, comedy shows.  And much more.... It's a place to make a friend and do things as a group.  I want the women in this group to feel comfortable and be who they are. Another aspect of this group will be to learn about other …

We are an enthusiastic group of health conscious, environmentally friendly folks who enjoy taking Wild Food Foraging field trips in the Northern California area. If you are interested in Permaculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Holistic Healing Arts, Herbology, Nutrient Dense Nutrition - you will be happy with joining our group. We invite Botanists, Naturalists and Herbalists who have extensive training to lead our group on nature walks and forage for food. Plant identification, taxonomy, botany - …

Welcome to the Sacramento chapter of Inner City Outings, a branch of the Sierra Club. We're glad you're interested in joining us in sharing the joy of the outdoors -- from sandhill cranes on the wing to a child's first snowball flight -- with under-served youth in the Sacramento area. Because we work with youth, new members must go through a few steps including a background check before they can join us on a trip. Please take a moment to fill out the forms found here: http://ico.sierraclub.org …

Wiggle Butts Unite! Meet with other local Australian Shepherd owners for dog walks/hikes and trips to the dog park! We also meet for dog related events around town, as well as exposing our dogs to agility, flyball, and herding. We like to meet Aussie's from all over Nor Cal! This is a fun group of dogs and people who love their dogs! We do everything from very active to low key meetups....there is something for everyone to enjoy. Since our meet ups are very social in nature, we do ask that your …

This is a book club for woman who love to read a wide range of books. Each month we will read a book selected by our members.  We we will be meeting the 2nd Wednesday of each month at a coffee shop in Midtown, but this can change as we get to know each other and grow more comfortable, possibly even sharing our homes with each other. I would like this group to develop into a group that meets to discuss the books we are reading while having fun and socializing. We don't have to have a super seriou …

The Sacramento Walking Sticks is the Nation's largest AVA affiliated walking club! We started in November 1984 and are a non-profit organization that is run 100% by volunteers. We are associated with: • California Volkssport Association • American Volkssport Association • International Federation of Popular Sports All of our events: • Are open to everyone - you don't have to be a member to participate. • Are non-competitive - go at your own pace. • Can be done for free! (A low-cost Incentive Pr …

There can be tremendous power in a name. I have found that the coolest, most interesting, nicest, and fun people are attracted to the name, "Awesomely Mediocre." Because of the positive experiences I've had with Basketball for the Awesomely Mediocre (BAM) and Awesomely Mediocre Psychotherapists (AMP), I found myself wanting to do other activities and sports with the great base of people we already have. This group is a way to connect all those people who would consider themselves Awesomely Medio …

A group for people in their 20s who are looking for things to do in the middle of the week. The mid-20s is mostly for the title's sake, all 20-somethings are welcome. The group was designed with people who don't work the standard 9 to 5 or who do but are looking for something fun to do after they get off work. Any member can create an event!

I started this group because I am a lesbian who enjoys being active in the community, and most of my friends didn't enjoy the same activities I enjoy: hiking, biking, rafting, jet skiing, throw together a flag football game in the park, etc. I also enjoy having a drink at an outside cafe, visiting, listening to music in the parks, and going to movies with friends. In addition, I am a mom who has a child 17 years old, too old for the mommy groups. I would love to have moms join as well to include …

A group for anyone interested in discussing Myers Briggs, Personality theory. I’ve created this group because INFPs and INFJs are very hard to come by. I feel Meet up groups are a great forum to learn, grow and interact with likeminded people. Please take the Jung Typology Test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp Some ideas for this group are: discussions, cooking, reading, hiking, game nights, movie nights...the ideas are limitless.

The Crohn's and Colitis Group is presented by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America's Northern California Chaper. It is designed for patients, families, and friends to join together with their local community to gain support and knowledge for digestive issues. Over 1.4 million Americans are affected by these diseases, with more than 30,000 newly diagnosed patients each year. This meetup serves as a reminder that you are not alone. Meet others, that are similarly affected by these diseas …

WE ARE OPEN AND WELCOME TO ALL DOG BREEDS - WE NEVER BREED DISCRIMINATE!!! Our meetup group will focus on fostering responsible dog ownership, dog owner rights, animal welfare, and creating safe communities through dog owner education. Most activities in our meetup group are open to ALL breeds.

River City Whitewater Club (RCWC) is a not for profit whitewater rafting club comprised of a close-knit group that enjoys rafting. RCWC was established in 1982, and is based in Sacramento, CA. We have 40-50 members in the Sacramento region, Sierra Foothills, and the Bay Area. RCWC members each own a share of the club’s high quality rafting equipment. Boat owners and non-boat owners are welcome. All trips and events are cooperative recreational activities in which participants share in work …