Meet other local hiking, biking and outdoor enthusiasts. All those who are dedicated to hiking and biking excursions near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands! We are also a dog friendly group and have many hikes where friendly canine companions are encouraged to attend! We hope you will join us on our adventures!  Let us know what you would like to see and do; we encourage you to share your ideas and/or suggestions!  Let's get out there and have fun!

Hi Everyone! Welcome to our group. After attending several events and meeting some wonderful people thru meetup Liz, Sheila and I formed this group in March of 2008. Little did we know that this group would turn out to be the most popular in the western suburbs and with that form many new friendships along the way. Without the initial help & suggestions and input of the original members this group would not be what it is today. Many thanks should go to them and to Liz & Sheila who stayed focus o …

Welcome to Southwest Suburbs Sports, Outdoors, & Social Meetup(SWBurbsSOS) The purpose of this group is to individuals/couples the opportunity to meet and connect with others with the same interests. We will be focusing on 3 areas: Sports will include: 1) Setup Teams for Park District Leagues 2) Road Races: 5K, etc 3) Golf Outings 4) Etc. Outdoors will include: 1) Hiking 2) Camping 3) Canoeing 4) Cycling 5) Etc. Socials will include: 1) Dining 2) Festivals 3) Picnics 4) Comedy Clubs 5) Concerts …

Helpers of Mother Earth wishes to create Environmental Awareness - Love and Respect for Mother Earth and Nature plus Community Pride by getting people involved. Bringing people together with the Common Goal of shared responsibility for Mother Earth and Nature. A Volunteer organization that starts with activities people can participate in while building a respect for Mother Earth and eventually awareness and involvement with major Environmental issues. Having fun; not taking ourselves too serious …

Welcome to the Peoria Backpackers Meetup Group. If you like the outdoors as much as we do, and love sitting around the camp fire telling tall stories, this group is for you.  Come join us as we trek out into the Wilderness. We will learn the basics of backpacking, including gear, clothing, and meals.  WE have a fun group of people that will keep you laughing and having a good time. Before joining this group, keep in mind that we are mainly a Backpacking Group. Our Events are tailored to backpac …

Chicago Suburban Backpackers is an organization for those interested in getting out and enjoying nature. Backpacking involves hiking on trails with survival gear to sustain you for a few days to a few weeks. Leaders are experienced in safely navigating with a compass and map to destinations averaging from 6 to 15 miles per day. Backpacing is a sport for those who are physically fit and have the necessary equipment to sustain themselves in good and bad weather. Members can attend begining trips w …

Welcome the the Lemont Outdoors meetup. We're hoping this group helps you to see all that the Lemont area has to offer for mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, snow shoeing, x/c skiing, geocaching and general outdoors experiences… enjoy ! As our meetup evolves I'd like to have a variety of activities that range from Hard core Single track to Kayak lessons to Family Geocaching- if you have an idea, please feel free to post it. Here's a link to my Garmin Connect account : KeithMTB for …

Welcome! Our PURPOSE is to provide a central cyber location for women to come together and enjoy day trips, lunch, dinner, festivals, flea markets, movies, hiking, bike riding, theatre, spa days, shopping, coffee, conversation, potlucks, cooking classes, wineries, and more. Members are welcome to attend all of the planned Meetups or pick and choose. Whether you are new to the region, found yourself to be an empty nester, or just need to give to yourself and make some friends—we are here for you. …

If you would like to join the group and someone referred you please mention their name to speed up your approval.  This is a closed group to protect the privacy of our members and their families, if you become a member we're sure you will appreciate that privacy.  There is a $5 annual membership fee to be a member, the fee covers the meetup.com and group administration costs. It will be more difficult to get into this group if you are a member of multiple groups because we want people in this gr …

Grab your shoes, a bottle of water, and let's get a move on! This group is for 30 somethings in the Naperville area who are on the lookout for fun and active things to do in the area. While going out for dinner, drinks, and movies is fun (and likely to show up on the group calendar every now and then), the main purpose of this group is to get people off the couch and outside doing something active! Meetups include walking/jogging on the riverwalk, bike riding, hiking, kayaking, tennis, etc in …

Looking for other adventurous soles that are interested in getting outdoors and finding new and exciting adventures.

Looking for like minded individuals to come together for hikes and other outdoor activities to promote fitness and well-being. While I would like to hike locally, often, I am hoping to keep it interesting and to add other locations...like Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Park, etc.

This is a group for people who would like to improve thier fitness through hiking. Well mannered dogs are welcome. I would like to do about 1-2 hikes on the weekends. I will need another co-organizer or two to help run the hikes if more hikes are needed.

Folks on Spokes in the South Suburban Chicago bicycle club.  More information about the club is available at  http://folksonspokes.com We hold many rides every week from fast training rides, overnights, theme rides, to casual. Hope to see you along! Note that many of the rides listed are repeated each week. I'll keep them updated with the latest details. Have an idea for a ride? Put up a suggestion and we'll see if we can get someone to lead it.

Exciting, active, energenic mature adults 40+ (tho we dont act our age) That want to STAY busy and can't sit still because life's to short and we got to do it all... Whether it's going to a movie, dinner, bowling, band, hiking, exploring, canoeing, fishing, traveling, or any other suggestion LET'S DO IT Getting together as a group for... FUN TIMES playing board/card games, watching DVDs, having picniks, going camping, because we are tired of sitting on the couch ALONE or with squabbling teens ne …

Looking to expand your social circle, have fun, and get off the couch? This is a group for adults in their 20's and 30's in the Plainfield area that mixes going out, volunteering, staying active, and meeting new friends. Meetups are open for physical activities, such as trampoline dodgeball, hiking, biking, and sporting events. As the weather warms up, we will also be doing activities like BBQ’s, festivals, and tubing down the Dupage River. Other meetups will include snow tubing, get-togethers a …

Are you serious about your health and want to join a group that has fun while making improvements? Looking for an extra push to get yourself on the right path with like minded individuals? Join our group and enjoy all kinds of different activities including hiking, running, biking, and yoga! We started this group because we are tired of connecting through Facebook and would like more face-to-face interaction. We want to share our commitment involving health with those who are just as passionate. …

Come on out for fresh air, exercise, socializing, and networking all at the same time! We walk neighborhoods, city parks, and the Rock Island Trail. This site allows you to find walking partners at the time, place, speed, and length of time that suits you. Or, you can just attend events that others schedule. My Golden Retriever, Casey, wants to come. So, feel free to bring your sweet pooch also, if you have one. Dogs must be well behaved and proof of immunization must be shown annually. Membersh …

Our Mission We are a fun group of singles and newly singles that get together to socialize. This group is about socializing, making friends, enjoying life and having FUN! So I'm inviting all singles, 45 and older, who are looking to make friends or want to do some social networking, to join! Our Plans We have plans for a wide range of social events for singles including dinner, movies, dancing, outdoor events, karaoke & social parties, comedy clubs, networking events, cocktail parties, holiday d …

This is the group for people who want to be physically active. We will hike, backpack, bike, kayak, wall climb - all while having fun and socializing! We will see movies, dine out, do service projects...come join the group you can feel good about joining! Together we can do ourselves and the world around us some good! I am not limiting members ability to list activities. I would really like a group of people who are all contributing to make this group great. If you have an idea for a meetup put …

This is a group interested in meeting people who share interests in matinees, meeting for breakfast and lunch, attending local fairs and events, enjoying music at local pubs, hiking local trails, dog walking, sharing small group movies and Dr Who in homes, weekend tent camping, wine tastings, shared meals/cooking in small groups, Cruise Night in Plainfield, and Hometown Fitness Club. I am open to more suggestions. I'm just tired of doing things alone and feel there must be people interested in p …

Let's get out walking 3 or 4 times weekly. Let's walk or hike different venues. This is a group for women only who are interested in walking for exercise to improve our health. Any recipes and/or health tips more than welcome.

This is a group for Christian believers who love to enjoy life and get away from the mundanities of life. From 1-4 hour festivities to mini-vacations, we can get away from the ordinary! Bible studies and church events are great, but this group focuses on exhibiting what we learn in Christ outside of a church setting understanding that a believer's life should demonstrate the Love of God in interactions with people and gatherings outside of the church. The Word of God tells us to: "Be wise in the …

This is a Meetup group that got created to help fulfill a need in the Peoria area. This group got formed to bring Christian singles together for various activities such as Bible study, game nights, a day hike, volleyball, or whatever interest you might have. This meetup group does not belong to any one person or group, but to anyone who has an interest in gathering Christian singles together for various activities and church functions.