Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. Make a new friend or three. Burn a few calories. Enjoy nature in our beautiful Westchester County, the Hudson Valley and beyond!! G.M.Trevelyan once said: "We are literally children of the earth, and removed from her our spirits wither or run to various forms of insanity. Unless we can refresh ourselves at least by intermittant contact with nature, we grow awry." This is a hiking group with intermediate to difficult hikes, that will include rock scambles. Yo …

NEWS: April 28 2012 New rules: Please make sure you do attend the meetings which you responded to "YES". Two meeting ignored - you will be removed from our group. ========================================================= NEWS: April 28 2012 We got that new idea to visit the other places as well as some of the preserves, parks, etc - places not cemetery related. We will still keep it on the nature side, hiking, views, etc.To give you better idea - we are thinking about such places as TURKEY MO …

This group enjoys keeping fit while having fun walking and hiking in the great outdoors. We explore trails, parks, and beaches on weekends throughout the year. All events are intended to be easy to moderate in difficulty so that even those who are new to hiking can feel happy participating. However, reasonable physical fitness is necessary due to the nature of the activity, and this group is recommended for those who can walk comfortably for at least 2 hours. We don't go at a fast pace but also …

Join us if you like to be outside and hike and/or bike on the weekends and then socialize afterwards. The hikes are generally between 7 and 10 miles and are usually intermediate in difficulty.   We hike mostly in NY and CT but plan to do hikes in other areas, including the White Mountains in NH.   Our bike outings are mainly for hybrid or mountain bikes.

A hiking group for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families and friends. We engage in monthly hikes during the Spring, Summer and Fall months.

Norwalk, Connecticut based Bredeson Outdoor Adventures (www.bredeson.com), under the direction of its founder Deborah Lewis, specializes in active cultural adventures in Connecticut, New England, the western U.S., Europe and beyond. Our tours include hiking and walking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing for all abilities. We pride ourselves in facilitating authentic and fun experiences with a large dose of creature comforts and great attention to detail. Our love of local history and culture, …

Exercise and staying physically fit are contributing factors in maintaining our mental well being. An active heart helps create a healthy mind. The Westchester Chapter of the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP) invites you to participate in our inaugural Hike For Hope, schedule for Saturday, May 4th at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights. We wanted to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and the Westchester Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). An …

We are families who get together to experience the great outdoors hiking, biking, camping, and so much more. We favor simplicity, sustainability or better thrivability, and model to our children a healthy reverence for life.

We are a group devoted to dogs and their human companions who love to hike off-leash. Meeting monthly to start, we aim to provide an enjoyable experience for all participants, regardless of skill, in varied locations thorughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. All while respecting the indigenous New York environment and following a strict carry-in/carry-out policy. Do you and your dog not feel qualified to hike off-leash? We'll provide lots of guidance and training -- or we can match y …

"Don't do mornings", come join us!   Meet new friends to share afternoon 1-4 hour, easy to moderate, with some more challenging, local nature walks and hikes, plus other arts and entertainment activities. Don't forget to check the day of an event for any changes. Please give yourself plenty of time to find us, since we only wait an extra 10 minutes before starting an event to be fair to everyone. We will occasionally post a "Dog Friendly" event, which is the ONLY TIME  when friendly, well behave …

Fun/Unique Adventures/Activities w/Club Getaway Twist for Compatible Friends- 6/9-Free Beg&Inter.Canoe on Lake/Hike&More,6/23-Swim w/Sharks or View from Inside Cage(w/o Scuba Tank or cert. only Snorkel Gear, Historic Hikes & Walks, 6/1-6/8 - 50' Sailing Adventure to Aeolian Islands off Coast of Sicily w/Capt. Michael Miller-All Levels Welcome!, 7/16-Block Island Trip-7-Days of Fun, Sun, Laughter & New Friendships, Hike, Zoo, Picnic, Photo Shoot & More @ Bear Mt., Skirmish Co-Ed w/Indoor Paintbal …

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." - John Muir We are a group of hiking friends who enjoy exploring the mountains. We hike and backpack the many beautiful trails in the Northeast - the Harriman, Hudson, Kittanies, Gunks, Taconics, Catskills, Adirondacks and beyond. We also have the passion for …

Hi, I'm Paula, the organizer for this Hikers Group. My group was the first Hiking Meetup group in the area and has grown from 73 members when I became the organizer in March 2005 to over 1,100 in March 2011!! All are welcome to join, but know that the hikes will be moderate in pace, distance & terrain and unless specifically stated - these are not strolls or walks - they can be a challenge! *Keep in mind - it's all relative to your level of fitness and experience... for some my hikes and PDT m …

The Hudson Valley has an endless amount of fitness and social events to engage in.  As an avid hiker and biker, I will schedule many day, evening and weekend events.  We will stop to 'smell the roses' while still challenging ourselves physically to go to the next level.  Beginner, intermediate and advanced hikers/bikers who want to advance their skills are encouraged to join the group.  No one will be left behind.  We'll also attend other sports activities and social events. See our video of Mou …

If you love getting outdoors, or are looking for a place to start then this group is for you! Whether you're a beginner, seasoned expert, or anyone in between, all participants are welcome! We will be exploring all types of outdoor activities and meeting like-minded individuals! Westchester county isn't only an incredibly beautiful place, it's also a wonderful resource for outdoor recreation. Our mission is to introduce outdoor activities in a safe atmosphere to anyone who wants to try something …

This group encourages those who work on their own (self-employed, freelancers, entrepreneurs, employees working remotely from home, etc.) to get out and take a fitness break during the day with others who also work independently. One hour to 90 minute walks and hikes at various Westchester parks and trails will be scheduled on a regular weekly, and sometimes semiweekly, basis.  The walks and hikes will be at a moderate to brisk pace (usually with some stops and scenery breaks along the way depen …

this group is for hiking and outdoor activities with dogs on and north of bear mountain.

"Why get families outdoors? Quite simply, nature is good for us. Evidence shows that it is important, healthy and fun for children to have frequent and varied opportunities for play outdoors -- and especially outdoors with natural vegetation -- as part of their everyday lives." -Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder Tarrytown and the Hudson Valley area is rich with natural beauty. We are surrounded by parks, farmland, and forest just w …

Meetup with Hikers and just down to earth people.  Join us to hit the trail, concert, movie, or any other type of event we can think up.  If you'd like to lead a hike or host an event, then please let me know. Please wear approriate hiking shoes and ALWAYS bring plenty of water and at least one snack!!

Geared towards people who like to be outdoors and enjoy diverse activities - such as sailing, hiking, wine tours, art events and just generally meeting some nice, fun people!

Hello everyone! We've decided to broaden the activities of this group to include hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.  Since we have multiple leaders, each will focus on areas of personal interest.  Activities will range from beginner level to moderate. Hikes will be 2-6 miles in length with various terrains, while bike outings will range from 10-20 miles. When dogs are allowed to participate in various activities, we'll make it known. For all activities, please wear appropriate gear an …

Girls want Fun, Friends & Stay Fit w/Activites & Adventures w-Zumba w/Maria-M-W-T weekly,5/30 Girls Night Out w/Networking,Fashion,Jazz,Make-Up&More, 6/9-Free Beg&Inter.Canoe on Lake/Hike/Opt.Fish Catch & Release, Bike Riding, Rumble, Ramble & Roll along Bronx River Pkwy to Kenisco Dam & More, Seal/Watch/Walk/Photo Shoot  along Beach w/Mini Rock Scramble & More, Bruce's Museum Craft Fairs, Bocce, Beer Tasting, Brewery Tour, Bikes/Blades/Hikes around Lake, Happy Hours & Appetizers, Karaoke, Beer, …

THIS RECRUITMENT MEETUP IS ONLY FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS. IF YOU RESIDE IN A DIFFERENT STATE PLEASE VISIT THE MAIN TEAM IN TRAINING WEBSITE AT WWW.TEAMINTRAINING.ORG     TO LOCATE THE CHAPTER NEAREST YOU! We are the Nation's #1 endurance sports training program and the largest fundraising campaign of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We train you for run, walk, cycle, hike & triathlon events in exchange for fundraising efforts. Visit our website for more information: www.teamintraining.org/ct …

This is a Meetup dedicated to improving and mapping Connecticut using OpenStreetMap. We educate new users in how to edit and hope to provide a social environment and meetups such as MappyHours. Feel free to show up and join, all are welcomed as long as you are friendly and want to learn / contribute to OpenStreetMap. Mapping hiking trails, bike lanes and other outdoor features in mapping parties are possible.  Most of all we encourage others to have fun, while mapping their communities.

We are a group designed to keep life exciting and adventurous. Activities will be seasonal and member driven. Examples of possible activities may be: Earth - mountain biking, deep-woods camping, caving, zip-lining, snow-skiing, snow-shoeing, hiking, rock climbing Water - Sailing, white-water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, water skiing Air - Kite flying, repelling, hang-gliding, zip-lining, hot-air ballooning, ski-diving Fire - Fire Pit Parties and smores (-: When possible I will try …

Welcome to Social Healthy Life.  A new social group for Fun, Friendly, Healthy, Positive and Active young professionals throughout CT/NY area or anyone looking to gain some influence. If you are looking for things to do or have things you want to do, but don't want to go it alone then post it all here! Lets face it, with all that happens fitting fitness into a busy work and social life can be harder to do than the workout itself. Health and Fitness is a lifestyle not just an activity.  Make frie …

I am looking for like minded people who like to get outside for their exercise on the weekends!!! bootcamp classes, hiking, jogging, biking, kayaking and more

Welcome to On the Move! This group embraces anyone who want to get out there and do something! We'd love for you to join us! Discussions, movie nights, wine, hikes, dinning out, etc. we want to do it all.