Go backpacking with like-minded individuals, find great places, and shoot them (the places, that is.) I hunt the remarkable unseen landscape, the rarely or never-before-photographed, and I love a challenge. I love backpacking in the wilderness, the mountains, or in the desert with two purposes: to enjoy my time in nature and, to bring back her magical moments in a box for others to enjoy. If you prefer to hike solo but want to hike with a compatible hiking companion, this group may be for you. T …

Are you between 28-43 and enjoy things like craft beer, homebrewing, being outside, hiking, camping, running, and (of course) socializing with good people? Well then join us for some fun events! Our organizers are based out of Maryland, but of course you're welcome to join us if you're in DC or NoVa! :) This group will travel to do awesome things - there are a ton of great breweries and hiking spots in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia. Q: Do I have to like BOTH hiking and cra …

Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of MD is a Jewish hiking/social club for the Washington Metropolitan Area; MD, Washington DC, VA and also PA. Our parent organization is Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America. You can join our meetup group here and pay a $5 nonmember fee for each event or become an annual member for a small fee. To become a member, click on  http://www.mosaicmd.org/join-the-club. If you're under 18, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian).

Meet usually once or twice per week to walk/hike Rock Creek Park in DC. Beginner to Intermediate pace, mostly flat gentle trails but mix in intermediate hiking. Mostly 45 minutes to an hour. After may meet somewhere for food or drink depending on interest.  International and U.S. Visitors to DC welcome - a chance to see a local outdoor treasure and meet people in and near DC.

This is a way for members of Falkland Chase to share resources and talk about upcoming hiking events. Meetup is a great way to build a schedule as well. We'll decide if this is a good fit going forward. One are I'd like to explore would be getting together with some humans and canines that would be down for some more intense hikes and potentially backpacking. Also, I am putting everyone that joins from Falkland Chase as an organizer, so you can do everything except ask for money for events. Post …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! Hosted by a group of fun-loving professionals, our mission is to explore new places and activities while meeting like-minded individuals. All skill levels are welcome from beginners to experts- and anyone in between! Come check out what the Greater Baltimore area has to offer for outdoor recreation. This group will host the following activities: kayaking, hiking, biking, environmental clean-ups, trail running and snowshoeing. Join L.L.Bean of Columbia for w …

Are you an active, adventurous 'Over-the-Hill' (Top of the hill?) person who wants to live life to the fullest? Do you want to get out of the house and have fun with other socially active people doing a variety of things? Do you want to go on weekend and week-long get-a-ways to the beach, mountains, and towns and cities of interest? Meet new people, make new friends, and maybe even find your soul mate? Do you want to do a variety of outdoor activities; hike, bike, kayak/canoe, camp out, dine out …

Are you over 'getting wasted' at parties every weekend? But haven't quite resigned yourself to a life of crocheting toilet paper covers & talking to your plants? Then come be social and fun with us! We're a group of mostly single, mostly child-free women in our 30s, living around Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis & Baltimore. Things we do: Happy Hours Winery and Brewery Tours Local Festivals Dinners Out Concerts Movies Book clubs Day trips to beaches, gardens, and parks …

Columbia Dogs on the Go is a community of dog lovers in and near Columbia, Maryland! We like to get out and about with our dogs—meeting other dog lovers and their dogs! Our Meetups are usually easy leashed group walks of about 2 miles round-trip--typically along the Columbia pathways, around local lakes, and in county parks. We welcome all friendly dogs—small, medium and large! Visit our website too! www.cdogsgo.com Dog-friendly places to eat Great places to walk your dog Dog parks Dog events …

THE FREESTATE HAPPY WANDERERS IS AN ACTIVE VOLKSMARCH CLUB IN MARYLAND WHICH SPONSORS NON-COMPETITIVE WALKING EVENTS (VOLKSMARCHES) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. For information on all walks in Maryland and the metro area checkout www.ava.org and go to Find Walking Events, then click on Maryland or state you are looking for a walk. Just a note to remind everyone that we post these walks for everyone to decide if they would like to attend.  We are unable to attend all of the walks but other walkers at the …

Explore Columbia inspires and motivates people of all ages to explore the Columbia paths and Howard County trails by bike and on foot. We are two social recreational clubs: a biking club for families and a walking club for adults. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the extensive network of paths within our community is welcome to join us. We are a diverse group for all paces and ability levels. All walks and bike rides are guided. Our emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and f …

Are you between the ages of 30-45? Then this is the group for you! We are a group of young professionals from the area of Silver Spring, Rockville, and Bethesda with one goal and one goal only: to have a good time. We strive to create a diverse, accepting, easy going, and non-cliquish environment where people can meet others with similar interests. The group is open to both singles and couples and events include happy hours, social dancing, movies, hiking, dining, and any other events members ma …

"Are you trying to lose weight? If you are, one of the best activities you can do is walk. I know, I know, walking can be mundane and boring, but I have learned that walking in groups and outdoors makes it doable and even fun. We can meet new people in our community and get healthier in the process. On our walks, I will teach you other weight loss techniques. There are no strings attached. I just want to help people lose weight."

A group for childfree people who live in and around Howard County. We want to create a space where we can feel open and accepted in our "alternative" lifestyle. We don't judge those who have chosen to become parents, we've just chosen a different path - join us on it! We're up for all kinds of activities - dinners out, hiking, kayaking, game nights, movies…the possibilities are endless!

Join our mailing list! Sign up to receive our occasional eNewsletter, fun puzzles, & free gifts! http://circlesedge.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6ffa1f1dbb7e56cd571b3209e&id=2c5c9e946d In response to the complete LACK of any group, gathering, or social network activity that was welcoming to all; The Circles Edge decided to officially start one up. This particular meet up is for grad students, locals, & internationals who are here alone &/or new to this mid-Atlantic area. This meet up is ge …

This is a group for anyone interested in cycling the streets and trails in Takoma Park MD and the surrounding areas. I plan to do several rides per week with difficulty level ranging from beginner to intermediate, all skills levels are welcome. One of my goals for starting this meetup is to offer something that would be particularly beneficial to newer riders who may be intimidated by riding with others. The easy rides will occur once or twice a week and during these we will ride terrain that is …

This is a group for anyone interested in environmental education entrepreneurship. Whether you consult on environmental education outreach, curriculum or policy, own an eco-tourism business, or are just getting started and would like to learn from others about how to make a living as an entrepreneur in environmental education--let's meet up to share ideas and learn from one another's experiences -- and even take a hike or other outdoor activity together on occasion! We'd like to nurture a feelin …

Get together with others that are creating a healthy and active lifestyle. Enjoy the company of many while walking different areas in Columbia like Lake Elkhorn, Centennial Lake, Wild Lake as well as adventure through the miles of trails throughout the Howard County area. Develop relationships that may expand beyond just Saturday morning walks, begin your personal journey into a fitness routine, transform your life into something you may never have expected. You will not know until you Wake Up a …

See our message board for information accessible to nonmembers here. The Mycological Association of Washington's meetup group (the "MAWDC Meetup group") is a group for people interested in wild mushroom collecting in and around Washington DC. This group is operated by members of the Mycological Association of Washington (“MAW”), a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed and operated to support public education about mycological interests. See http://www.mawdc.org/.  In addition to wild …

Admit it...Who owns who in this relationship? I am Michelle and I am owned by two Scottish Terriers, Connor and Tess. My dogs are NOT spoiled....I am well trained. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This is meetup group of humans who are owned by their four-legged friends and proud of it. We value the relationships we have with our dogs and we enjoy getting out and being active with them. We are all dog lovers who will gather regularly in the Laurel, M …

OUTgirlz of Central Maryland is a social group for lesbian women aged 21 and over who are looking to network and foster new friendships. We are based in Howard County, Maryland, however, our events are not limited to the Howard County area. We host events throughout Maryland as well as in DC and Nothern Virginia. Our goals are to create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for our members and to build a community of diverse, positive, and supportive women. OUTgirlz is not intended to be a "dat …

Welcome! Our group scheduled indoor sporting and recreation events all season! Swimming, Yoga, Volleyball, Weights, Potlucks ... AND Camping and Outdoor events all summer!

Welcome All new Members! What are we about?!? This is a new group that at this moment has no particular purpose other than for people to come together and plan just about anything. We can have large discussions, cookouts, parties, meetings, get-together's, or anything you suggest! It does not cost anything to join and be a part of the group, and for now there will be no cost to come to any of the events. But in the near future if a plan is put together that costs money, then we will decides w …