First, the 20's and 30's tag is a mindset not an age requirement to join this group. We are a diverse group and ALL are welcome here !! However, we use the 20's and 30's because that's what the majority of our group and the events that we do around the area. The DC, MD & VA Hiking Group is all about meeting life long friends, getting to know new people, keeping in touch with old friends, having fun, and engaging in new activities while learning about ourselves. We are genuine and we hope people …

This group's main focus is to enjoy hikes, dog park play dates and special events with our canine companions in a fun & welcoming environment. We are dog lovers who like hiking and spending time with our dogs. We welcome and enjoy having other dog-loving people join us. To help with the cost meetup charges for this site our group has decided to ask each member to contribute at least $5.00 a year (due upon signing up and then again yearly each June.)  Every member contributes towards our site fee …

This group merged with another group, The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group. There is usually about 6 hikes every Sat. AND Sun. along with several weekday and afterwork hikes throughought the region offerd in all four seasons. We are not a "for profit" group and volunteer run as any money received is not kept by me as the organizer and either donated to where we hike or put towards training and certifiying new members of our leadership team. The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group is a big group with over almost …

A group for adventurous dogs and their people. The plan is to set up meetups for some of our favorite things to do with our dogs: off-leash hiking, walking, group playdates, training field trips, on-leash socialization walks etc. We'll try out new things when we find them...we're open to all suggestions! We don't discriminate based on breed or type, but we do ask that dogs are non-dog-aggressive to attend certain events, such as group playdates or off-leash hikes.

This group is about 'beings with friends' in or near Tri State area including Southern PA, Mid Maryland  Northwestern  VA and W Virginia . We are about getting out there and having a lot of fun, as well as stimulating our minds, bodies, and spirits . If you don't RSVP, show up anyway, the more, the merrier. If you RSVP 'YES' we will wait an additional 5 minutes for you before starting out. Please either change your RSVP or contact the hike organizer if you are unable to attend last minute. Dogs …

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 …

This group is about 'beings with friends' in or near Tri State area including Southern PA, Mid Maryland Northwestern  VA and W Virgina. We are about getting out there and having a lot of fun, as well as stimulating our minds, bodies, and spirits . If you don't RSVP, show up anyway, the more, the merrier. If you RSVP 'YES' we will wait an additional 5 minutes for you before starting out. Please either change your RSVP or contact the hike organizer if you are unable to attend last minute. Dogs are …

Do you love being outdoors? Need a break from the gym? Weekday Outdoor Women connects active women on weekdays during the school year for outdoor fitness. Try a new activity or find new friends to share in your favorite sport, be it hiking, tennis, walking your dog, or whatever! This group offers a true "smorgasbord" of activities for any woman who craves the outdoors: hiking, walking (with or without dogs), running/jogging, biking, tennis, and even skiing (yes, it's possible to ski at Whitetail …

Hello dog lovers! For the safety of everyone, all events will be ON LEASH with the exception of dog parks. Most events will be held in the Catonsville, Columbia, Ellicott City and other areas nearby. This group is for hiking, walking, dog events, yappy hours, dog parks, and anything else that is dog related. We do not breed discriminate, however only non-aggressive dogs are allowed. You can also find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MLDogs - where I post dog articles, dog information, b …

There are a whole bunch of meetups in the Baltimore and DC areas. However, there doesn't seem to be anything out there for fun-loving folks in the Ellicott City & Columbia, MD area.  It would be fun to meet some new friends and get to know the area through a new meetup as there seems to be plenty of things to do around here without having to go to the major cities. The goal of this group is to get some fun people together to go out on the weekends (in Ellicott City or Columbia or possibly Baltim …

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 …

Welcome to your fifties! Kids are (mostly) raised, career's going well, and now it's your time. Get fit, have fun, meet other active people. Let's hike, bike, walk, kayak, explore, laugh, converse, and live well. This group is for you if you like to keep fit through fun activities, and enjoy stimulating conversation with new friends. Let's get started with all that Carroll and surrounding Maryland counties have to offer.  Not quite fifty?  You're more than welcome.

We are an outdoors group primarily intended for a) enjoyment of the outdoors, although our activities are not limited to the outdoors; and b) a way for men to socialize, as an alternative to the bars and the internet. We offer hiking, biking, camping, rafting, canoeing, tubing, inline skating, and skiing trips. We encourage our members to become trip leaders. We hope to offer events that are relaxing to challenging. Please suggest trips. We will accommodate your interests. We also will be offeri …

The Chesapeake Audubon Society works in the Maryland region to promote the stewardship of natural ecosystems through conservation, restoration, education, and advocacy. We schedule hikes, canoe trips, and educational events throughout the year to help members and guests learn about birds, plants, and the natural world around them. Beginners are welcome!

Definition: Welcome to the active person’s community, this is where we hit the trails, swim the oceans or bike the roads where ever they may take us@ We want you accomplish that one thing which can only be done with people like you, so let’s make it happen. History: We are roots in a new state. Yes, that's right. We are a slice of society coming from one place and sprinkled all over the country (transplants). All persons, near and far are encouraged to join. We are focused on group based functio …

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 …

Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. Our founder, John Muir, appears on the back of the California quarter. The Greater Baltimore Group of the Sierra Club has established this Meetup Group as another way to inform people of our outings.  Members and non-members are welcome.  The Sierra Club is dedicated to explore, enjoy, and prot …

Chesapeake Kayak Adventures November 7, 2012 marked Chespeake Kayak Adventures First Anniversary on Meetup.com.  Over the course of those 12 months we've grown to over 630 members and held over 110 Meetups.  We've been featured in The Baltimore Sun, Howard Magazine and Maryland Public Television's Outdoors Maryland.  Meetup.com has rated CKA as one of the Best Outdoor Recreation Meetups" in the world.  If you're looking to get out and paddle, we are and intend to remain one of the most active p …

This is a group for people in the 20's and 30's in Ellicott City and surrounding areas to meet new people and make new friends. Are you new to the area and haven't met a lot of people yet? Are your friends getting married and having kids? Do you just need new friends? This is the group for you! We will meet up for dinner, drinks, movies, hiking or anything anyone wants to do.

This group is for meeting and socializing with other individuals and couples who are childfree by choice. Choosing to not have children is a valid lifestyle choice for many in today's world. Common themes for those who are childfree are things like: - Wanting the freedom to pursue careers or hobbies - Concerns of overpopulation - Wanting to concentrate on their relationship rather than a family - Economic benefits of not rearing children - "Insert your reason here" If this sounds like you, we kn …

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!

Geocaching is absolutely the best game ever created. It utilizes the latest technology, outdoor fun, creative thinking, good exercise, and is fairly cheap to do. What else could you ask for? This group is for those who are just starting (like me) or those who are advanced in the hobby. I want to meet others who love this hobby or those just curious about it. All you need is just a GPS unit, and most good cell phones already have that. Come learn and enjoy the coolest activity in the world!

Looking for people in their 30's-40's who are Christian and single like yourself? Tired of traveling to the likes of DC, Baltimore, Virginia, or to just about the end of kingdom come to meet said age group of faith based singles? The Frederick, eastern West Virginia, and Hagerstown areas all have thriving Christian Singles communities, yet there seems to be little to no outlet for us to gather, discuss ideas on faith, theology, relationships, love, marriage, hiking, the last movie we saw, favort …

If you are single, retired and active, then this group is for you. We can get together for any kind of daytime activity because we can. Movies, day trips (Atlantic City, Charlestown, New York, etc.), museums, golf, lunches, etc., etc., etc. Anything the group would like to do we can because: 1) We don’t have to ask anyone’s permission. 2) We have the time. 3) We would like to socialize with other single active retirees. Let’s get going!!

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission offers free tours, hikes and opportunities to help the watershed such as river cleanups and planting trees.

Welcome to Sisters & Brothers On The Move Baltimore 40+ Social & Travel Group "Where Life Begins at 40" We are a social and travel group of FABULOUS, Fun and Friendly Sisters & Brothers, 40 years of age and older. We are go-getters, movers & shakers and always on the move. We seek to develop friendships, a community network within the Baltimore Metropolitan area, while engaging in fun, interactive activities, cultural/community events, travel, networking and grown folk conversations. We partici …

Meet other locals who are interested in exploring many aspects of green living. The main topics we will cover are health, fitness, nature, organic gardening, green home, renewable energy, green transportation, and spirituality. Health includes potlucks, dining out, food preparation classes, discussions, etc. that explore the healthiest and tastiest diets available such as organic food, raw food, vegan, vegetarian, macrobiotic, and Japanese food. Our Fitness and Nature meetups will allow us oppor …

GOT WINE? We do! Our group is about the finer things in life: wine and festivities! When you join our group, expect to enjoy events from sophisticated wine tastings, to the not-so-sophisticated wine festivals; maybe a hike that ends with a celebration of wine and cheeses, or a simple get-together at a member's home to have our own wine-tasting from the hot tub! No matter what your idea of a good time is, we have something for everyone. You will learn about wines, the various venues in PA and MD …