We are a group of amateur artists who love hiking and sketching in all seasons and in all types of weather. We will meed at various locations for a short hike and then sketch. All mediums welcome: graphite, watercolor, marker, pen, charcoal...and a sketchbook of course! The group can split up if they want, or beginning artists can stay with me as I show a step-by-step demonstration. Dress for the weather and bring a sack lunch, we can eat when finished and share our artwork.

N2BD Outdoor - Multi-Sport Adventure Group aka "MAG" is a group of adults mostly in their mid 20's, 30's, early 40's who share an enthusiasm and interest for intermediate to advance adventure activities. Sound like fun? Join other adventurers who think the same! We welcome singles and couples who like getting thrills through activities like Rock Climbing, Canyoneering, Hiking, Kayaking, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Skydiving, Hot Air Ballooning, Camping, Backpacking, Mountaineering, ATVi …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is a group for women interested in walking, hiking and biking around our beautiful village. All skills levels are welcome. But I'd like to meet some power walkers too! I started this group to meet other outdoor walking/fitness enthusiasts. I'm looking forward to exploring the forest preserves and walking paths of our area.

We are an adult ski/snowboarding/social club with year round activities like: biking, camping, hiking, boating, racing and skiing. We also gather for picnics, pub crawls, happy hours, charity events and banquets. Check us out on the Internet at www.piccadillyskiclub.com or email us at comeskiwithus@piccadillyskiclub.com

This group exists to encourage people to get into the outdoors for physical and mental health and have a blast doing it! We intend to exploit as many opportunities in the area as possible to never be without something to do... kayaking, biking, camping, backpacking, hiking, shooting, fishing, skiing ..... We would like to introduce you to new and interesting activities you've always wanted to try. We also like to hold social events from time to time just to give people a chance to meet, chat, an …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 (anyone up for Dr Who?) in homes, weekend tent camping, wine tastings, shared meals/cooking in small groups, Cruise Night in Plainfield, etc. I am open to more suggestions. This is not a dating group but a meetup that is open to anyone who can claim to feeling lon …

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 …

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. …

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 …

This group is for women 40+ (or close to becoming of age:)) interested in building long-lasting friendships, that include running/walking, 5Ks, outdoor activities such as camping, kayaking/canoeing, cookouts, etc. I started this group because I feel there are plenty of women out there who want to become/stay fit, are in need of a friend, a new beginning or a non-judgmental shoulder to lean on...an uplifting person who will be there as a friend all while having a good time and easying up on the d …

If your looking to meet some local girls that are in their mid to late 20’s and 30’s that live near the Northwest suburbs (Aurora, Naperville, Oakbrook, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Addison, Lombard etc.) area to do some adventurous type of activities such as Indoor/Outdoor rock climbing, biking, hiking, bowling, indoor racing etc or just want to meet up after work for happy hour, catch a good movie, or comedy show or get together at someone’s place for wine and cheese and game night then this is the gr …

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST TRAVEL MEETUP for INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, we REALLY deliver on the cool trips!  Some things we've done? Hot Air Balloon over the Great Migration, Hike Machu Picchu, Ride camels through the Sahara desert, fly over Mt. Everest & Annapurna in Nepal, Ride Elephants thru the jungles of Thailand, take cooking classes in India, visit stud farms in Ireland, cruise Galapagos Islands on a Yacht, Sail the Nile River on a felucca, fish for Piranha in the Amazon Jungle, wine tastings in …

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 …

LIVE CHATROOM too! Let me start by saying WE ARE SOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE WHO ATTEND MEETUP EVENTS!!!  Yes, you will feel included, yes you will be encouraged to join into the conversations... Yes, you will be introduced around... (now here are some specifics as to what this group is about) Not only about DIVORCE, it's for people restarting their lives... Come meet people in similar situations, and those who are now past it... there is hope! While aimed mostly toward people getting togethe …

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

Are you tired of living with a secret? Tired of not comfortably fitting into social groups for women because you want to be free to express yourself. Come join like-minded women who want to let their hair down and have fun together. Let's get together to make new friends, go shopping at a mall, take in a movie, grab a bite to eat before taking an excursion, enjoying a hike, visiting a museum or share your ideas for some ladies fun. This group is being set up for women who are 40 - 65 years young …