We are an informal group of freethinkers who come together to exchange thoughts and ideas about philosophy, belief, religion, history, science, culture, the arts, and personal relationships. In addition, we participate in activities together such as hiking, movie night, local events, parties and other civic activities. Freethinkers are those that have the courage to question commonly held beliefs. Whether you call yourself a believer, non-believer, atheist, agnostic, philosopher, scientist, arti …

I started this group because we hike a lot with our kids and we wanted to share the experience with other families in the area.  We pick a different spot to hike once or twice a week and we all meet-up for the hike.   And now that the group has been up and running for several years, I have to say that it is one of the days a week that I look forward to the most.  SInce many of us started out with Preschoolers, the group used to be called hiking with preschoolers, however, now those kids are ente …

We are a "lets get in the outdoors and have fun" type of group. We plan many events for all skill levels including Hiking, Mountain Biking, Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Fishing, Caving, White Water Rafting, Camping, etc. We also plan events where our members get together and go grab a cold one. We are a laid back group and we are doing this because we like to have fun and meet new friends. If this sounds interesting to you, then come and join us and hang on for the ride! cause we are a …

Welcome to the NSO! Hiking, Climbing, Rappelling, Kayaking, Backpacking, Diving, and MUCH MORE...! Join the Tri-Cities largest and most active outdoor organization! Have you ever wanted to learn how to rappel?  How about rock climb?  Or ever want to go backpacking but just didn't know how to get started?  We are the group for you. The Five Things You Need To Know About NSO: 1) Signing up and participating in your first adventure is ABSOLUTELY FREE! We do charge dues... but more about that in …

WENOCA is a part of the Western North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club. We seek to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth. We invite you to join us if you are someone who cares about the world we live in - the Sierra Club needs you. We are now on meetup.com as a way for more members of the community to learn about our activities which range from the social hikes and picnics to political actions and educational presentations.

This meet-up group is geared for people who are looking to get some exercise by walking and hiking at a more moderate and easier pace than what the usual hiking club in the greater Asheville area offers. We will seek out more level hiking trails with no more than 1,000 foot elevations and range anywhere from 3 - 7 miles in length with a social element of either starting or ending the walks and hikes with an optional shared meal at a restaurant near the hiking/walking destination. Just because th …

Trail Dames is hiking club for women of a curvy nature! However, all women are welcome! The Dames are a group of women who are looking for a chance to get out and see the beauty that this world has to offer. We hike slowly, enjoying every second, because we know that it is not the destination that is important, but the journey. And when we reach the top of every mountain, you will find us doing the "Dance of the Real Woman" and celebrating the life that is in us all! For more info and a compl …

This group is for women who like to get out and enjoy life to the fullest! Formerly “Greenville Hiker Chicks (20s and 30s)," this group now has a new name that incorporates all aspects of what this group has become. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” is a group of ladies who enjoy being active and having a good time. From hiking to mud runs to going out to eat, we just enjoy getting out and about! While this group schedules many events that are fitness- or health-oriented, we also plan many social even …

Although our mainstay is hiking we've also  been  biking, camping, kayaking, walking and eating with cameras.  Just about anything outdoorsy with camera included.   The trails we choose range from easy to moderately strenuous and almost all include rocks, roots, and elevation changes. On hikes we do the buddy system which allows more opportunities to take pictures as photographers are of a very curious nature and tend to wander off. Cameras are not required but highly recommended. From our exper …

OUTDOOR CLUB SOUTH is the largest, most active & fun outdoor club in the South!  Our members love to hike, bike and paddle throughout the beautiful South and beyond. Our members are fun, friendly and active!  We have a wide variety of events for all ages and experience levels. Are you ready to explore the beautiful South and make new friends?  Join Us on an outdoor adventure soon!

This purpose of this group is to promote and share the ancient practice and philosophy of yoga and meditation. One of the ways we do this in Asheville is through Hiking Meditation. We are surrounded by such beautiful mountains! Please visit our main website to learn more: www.meditateasheville.org  or www.mipsm.org

Founded in 1968, our club is a non-profit volunteer-run group which welcomes newcomers to join us on all hikes. We specialize in hikes that challenge all skill levels and fullfill the varied interests of our hikers. Our membership includes families, married couples and singles of all ages. Our club has approximately 400 members.  We have decided to use this site as a means to bring our activities to the attention of the Meetup world. Please view our "Calendar" to see a detailed description of th …

We are looking for women that want to have fun, and willing to try new things without drama, new to the area or just want to connect with other women to build new friendships. We meet monthly for happy hour/dinner. We love to try new things, if we can think it, we can do it: hiking, rafting, walking, dancing, biking, local events, museums, theatre, wineries. Married, divorced, single, straight, lesbian, or whatever this group is mindful and respectful of all. This group is private, to protect th …

NORTHEAST TENNESSEE TAKE A HIKE (TTAH) is a friendly, non-formal group based out of the Tri-Cities. It's geared for people interested in hiking at a moderate and easy pace. Our focus will be hiking maily in the Northeast TN area on a monthly basis. TTAH was founded February 2, 2012 by Pat Cable.  It is our goal to realize her vision for this group by providing a venue for people of all walks of life at any level of physical fitness to engage in healthy outdoor activities. We are a subset of, and …

I want to introduce my 16 month old to the outdoors and looking for others who enjoy the outdoors and teaching the love of the outdoors to there kids.

This Meet up group is all about getting you and your dog(s) out into the city! We will be getting together in the local dog parks as well as for hikes in the surrounding areas and around the downtown area. We will also be hosting special events like our "Canines and Cocktails Hour" and will also host training classes for your puppy or adult dogs! Hope to "Meet Up" soon!!!

Looking to start a walking or hiking group for stay at home moms or stay at home dads with babies or young children. We could take turns meeting up in member's neighborhoods for stroller walks or meet at a local park for short hikes. I'm a new mom who just stopped working to stay at home with my now 4 month old. He and I have been going for walks and short hikes but would love company for interesting adult conversation! Hoping this could be a once a week activity.

Do you enjoy outdoor activities in the beautiful hills of Habersham? Are you tired of always doing them alone? Are you tired of traveling miles away from home to find interesting activities and groups of people? This may be your group. All skill levels welcome. If you enjoy hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, golf, tennis, etc. and enjoy meeting new people this is your group!

Welcome to the Tri-County Adventure group!  We want to provide an exciting experience for everyone as we venture out and explore all that the western/northwestern part of the Upstate has to offer.  This group is ideal for those who live in Anderson, Pickens or Oconee County, as all of the events will be in one of those three counties.  The main activities are hiking, kayaking (flat water), and meet and greet events.  Please read the tab labeled "Pages" for more information.

The Mission of the Carolina Mountain Club is • to explore the mountains of Western North Carolina and adjacent regions through its hiking trails and rivers, • to carry out the responsibilities we have been given by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to develop and maintain our assigned section of the Appalachian Trail and to act as its stewards, • to develop and maintain other hiking trails in Western North Carolina as approved by the Club Council, • to encourage the conservation of our natural s …

This is a group for energetic 40-60 yr olds to get outdoors, explore parks, hunt for caches, or just hand out around a campfire. Bicycles, botanical gardens, or museums can be fun too, or finding a unique restaurant with winetasting. Whatever suits our fancy! Come join and get together with other fun lake people. :)

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, camping, backpacking, traveling, dancing and practice Korean language. I started this group to make new friends and share the good thoughts. Looking forward to explore the outdoors with everyone. 이 그룹은 등산, 캠핑, 여행, 건전한 댄싱 등에 관심이 있는 분들이 한국어와 영어를 함께 사용할 수 있는 건전한 모임입니다. 긍정적이며 좋은 생각을 나누고 정신과 육체 건강에 모두 좋은 등산을 하며 친구들도 사귈 수 있습니다. 맑은 공기를 마시며 아름다운 경치를 즐기고 새로운 곳을 찾아가 보는 작은 모험도 함께 할 수 있기를 바랍니다.

Join us for twice weekly hikes that alternate among four fairly standard routes. Typically, we take the same hike twice weekly, three of which are along the mountains-to-sea trail, running alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville. Once a month, we go on a hike among the 25 miles of hiking trails within the campus of Warren Wilson College. We focus on weekday hikes, with occasional weekend jaunts. Because we do the same hike twice each week and then repeat it every fifth week, the emphasis …

The Cherokee Hiking Club is located in Southeast Tennessee with most members coming from the Cleveland area. The club focuses on hikes primarily in the southern part of the Cherokee National Forest, but some hikes also take members to the mountains of Southwest North Carolina and North Georgia as well as trails on the Cumberland Plateau. The club also sponsors bike and canoe trips and many members volunteer hundreds of hours each year maintaining local trails. The club meets usually the second T …

ling all those who desire to find a deeper inspiration from God, our creator, by hiking to inspirational views, waterfalls and habitats. Photographic instructional assistance will be offered, along with great camaraderie, encouragement and new friendships with others of diverse backgrounds, and opinions. As with any challenging activity, you'll learn how to adapt, achieve and overcome the challenges of "the climb" in order to experience new vistas in your life. Beginners are very much encouraged …

I thought it would be great to create meet up where people with similar interest can share information about trails in WNC area and plan group ride/hike. I want all members to enjoy the ride without feeling pressure to catch up. I remembered riding with guys that I felt like throwing up. If you're a guy but don't have instinct to chase other bunnies/racing/compete, or go way ahead of us, you're more than welcome to join our ride. No matter how skilled/experienced rider you are, I hope we can alw …

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, bouldering, etc. to get that photgraph that moves people to understand the power and beauty of nature. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to get togther various groups and indivdivuals that can assist each other in reaching deep into the wondrous workings of this great natural set of geoforms, flora, fauna and atmosphere displays which take place all around us. So, if you are ready to strap on wh …

This is an easy hiking and outdoor activity/nature group for families. Families all all types are welcome - single moms, toddlers, middle-aged schoold kids, high-schoolers, two-parent families, gay, straight, grandparents, tall, short, young & old... I've been watching meetup for a hiking/outdoors fun group for parents & kids and haven't found one that includes older kids. I have a middle-school aged daughter and we enjoy short hikes, waterfalls and the like and would like to try some other fun …