What is more fun than a hike with your pup? Not much! We are looking for other dog owners (and dogs) who share an affinity for nature and hiking. The rest we will figure out as we go.

Are you looking for an opportunity to take your Golden or Labrador (or other retriever) hiking and swimming, while burning off energy and hanging out with other Retrievers owners? This is the group for you! We will have occasional hikes that provide an opportunity for the dogs to swim, run through the woods and roll around in smelly things! If there's sufficient interest, maybe we'll meet at a dog park or find other dog-related activities.

This is a hiking group for men to get away from the daily grind and out into nature at least once a month. Our hikes take place on Fridays, mostly in the afternoon, last for about 3 hours and always end at a suitable hydration spot, often the Griffen Tavern in Flint Hill, VA. By around 7 pm everyone is back with their families, happy and content. You can familiarize yourself with the spirit of our hiking group by checking out our 2012 Yearbook of The Warrenton Hiking Club at http://www.blurb.com …

Group to Organize Day and Weekend Hikes combined with Yoga and Meditation

This is a group for any one interested in recreational walking and hiking. All skill levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other moms who are interested in walking at the same time enjoying the out door experience.Looking forward to exploring the parks walking and hiking trails in Virginia.

This is a GIRLS ONLY group; NO BOYS ALLOWED. Sorry boys. ALL EVENTS ARE HELD IN STERLING, RESTON, HERNDON, ASHBURN, and LEESBURG AREAS with very few held outside those areas. I work from home so making friends and having some girl friends to hang out with used to be difficult until I discovered meetup. I'm a very active & happily married 40+ year old but like to always say that I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. While we do not have age requirements, this group is in the age range …

Julie organized this group to start getting out and meeting active, fun people who want to stay young and adventurous.  And look where we are now!! We are an active group (of "Over 40" individuals) that loves being in the great outdoors whether it is hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, biking, horseback riding, camping, whatever-without being extreme about any one type of activity.  We can also just sip a nice glass of vino and watch the sunset.  This group is also about exploring venues o …

Looking for other singles in your area to hang out with and have a good time? Then you've come to the right place. As you can see from the many testimonials that are scattered throughout our site, we are warm, welcoming, and best of all FRIENDLY. This isn't a dating service; it's an opportunity for singles in Loudoun to get to know other singles in the area and hopefully make some new friends. We enjoy getting together for all sorts of activities ... biking, hiking, dancing, golfing, happy hours …

Too many friends who are married with kids?  Do you find yourself sometimes in/sometimes out of a relationship and not sure exactly where you fit in at any given time?  Hoping to meet someone of a like mind in terms of interests, activities, humor, etc.?  Do you just want to get out and enjoy life and meet some great people and enhance your quality of life?  If this sounds like you, then you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the Fabulous Great Friends Meetup Group (FGF).  FGF is for primari …

This group was created for people who have recently relocated to the Northern Virginia Area. I know transitioning can be tough, and my hopes for this group is to create a fun and non-judgmental environment to build long lasting friendships in. If you are new to the area and ready to make some friends please join us. Activities will include but are not limited to hiking, camping, happy hours, movies, pot lucks, BBQ's, karaoke, volunteering, and concerts.

If you enjoy meeting new people and getting to know them while your hiking, biking, walking or some other activity where you instantly share common interests, this is the group for you. My approach is basically to bring people together while being active and enjoying the great outdoors. This is a great group to make new friends, activity partners, meet local singles and most importantly, stay active in all four seasons.  You do not have to be single to join.  We welcome all couples looking to ma …

This group is for those of us who may have "junk in the trunk" or may be considered "stocky" (or any other adjective for fat) and would like to get more active without any judgements. This group is for those of us who may take more time climbing stairs or hiking a beginner trail but who have the heart and motivation to get out there and try! No judgements!

Let's bring together the adults around Northern Virginia, (from Winchester to Fairfax, from Leesburg to Culpeper, using Gainesville as the base center), that enjoy being active in all types of outdoor activity, and primarily SKIING. During the ski season, I hope we can get some folks out for some weekday day trips to Snowshoe or other mountains and perhaps a couple of trips going north to VT. If we grow in size, I hope we can look to trips west to CO, NV, UT... But, skiing is only roughly a 4 mo …

Do you like to walk?  Do you like to meet new people?  Do you like to visit different places?  Join us! AVA is a noncompetitive sports organization with a national grassroots network of some 300 clubs conducting about 3,000 Volkssport events annually in 50 states. These walks are at your own pace and take anywhere from 2 - 3 hours. They are guided walks, some are part of a traditional event or a year round event. A start card is carried for keeping track of the walkers. The walks are free if yo …

READY FOR WEEKNIGHT HAPPY HOURS & WEEKEND ADVENTURES?!!! - Happy Hours are hosted in the Reston vicinity (Centreville, Chantilly, Ashburn, Leesburg, Fairfax, Herndon and Reston) w/ occasional jaunts to Arlington, Alexandria, & D.C. - Our Adventures include: White Water Rafting, Tubing, Sailing, Skiing, SCUBA Diving, Horseback Riding, and Hikes & Bikes! - Events include billiards, Karaoke/open mic night, trivia, poker, going to see local bands/concerts, local festivals, dancing (such as Sal …

This DC Metro group meets regularly to discuss our successes, our struggles, answer any questions people may have and participate in a community of like-minded friends. We will also hold ad-hoc potluck meet-ups, picnics in the park, local farm visits and who knows what else. The group is led by Matthew & Stacy of http://PaleoParents.com but we welcome all members to suggest events and participate fully!

The fastest-growing paddle sport, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has hit the shores of Reston! Last night a handful of “surfers” showed up at the Lake Audubon boat ramp for the first informal Thursday night paddle of the season. Although SUP is an individual sport, these sessions will enable like-minded Restonians to connect and help each other progress. In addition, they are a great way for individuals interested in learning more about SUP to make connections and get some guidance. As the weathe …

We're people who recently moved to the area and consider ourselves Outlanders! This is a great group for foreigners, or just plain anyone who wants to have a good time and meet others! Sports bars, Movies, Dining, Hiking, Swimming, Photography... anything goes! Suggest a Meetup, and we'll go! We frown upon party poopers! Don't be a square! Be a tetrahedron!

This group is open to all interested in getting together for some outdoor fun or connecting with nature whether it's a simple walk, a hike, a game of frisbee or basketball. All outdoor activity will be followed by an experience of inner peace through simple, effective meditation at no cost. No skill set required at all...just a sprinkle of enthusiasm, fun-loving spirit and desire for inner peace.

This group is for gays and lesbians in their 20's and 30's who live in Northern Virginia. Just because you live in NOVA doesn't mean you can't have a solid social network OUTside the Beltway. We know you're OUT there. We are a gathering of singles and couples with varying tastes, but one thing we all have in common is we like to have fun. Come and join us for activities like happy hour, dining out, trivia, barbecues, camping, hiking, bowling, day trips, bar crawls, and other local activities.

This group is for new moms who want to meet other new moms in Loudoun County. Affordable activities will be planned for kids ages 4 months - 2 years (my hope is our kids will be able to group up together and form friendships past 2 years old). Activities will include things like trips to the library, park, swimming pool, petting farm, pumpkin patch, hiking trails, play dates at members houses and so much more. All members are invited and encouraged to help plan and suggest events.

Meet other singles near you! Come to a Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! While we don't limit the age of those who join or attend our functions the typical age range of our members is between 26 and 49. We also have a 50 and over group that meets monthly for dinner, goes to movies, dancing and comes to some of our special events too.

This group was created to bring together Veterans in Northern Virginia. While there are several organizations out there for Vets, this group is aimed at bringing together the younger crowd to socialize, have fun, and hopefully make a few new friends along the way. With so much to do in NOVA, we should be able to keep a steady flow of activities going, and of course, suggestions are always welcome from other members! Some of the activities we’ll plan: - Happy hours (bars, restaurants, clubs) - S …

Meet other singles near you! Come to a Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! While we don't limit the age of those who join or attend our functions the typical age range of our members is between 30 and 49. We also have a 50 and over group that meets for dinner from time to time, and comes to some of our special events too.

My fiance and I have lived in the area for about 2 years and are looking to make some new friends. This group is for singles and couples. We would like to aim for the 20s and early 30s age range. Please feel free to recommend Meetups and we will post as many as possible. We are pretty much looking to do anything entertaining in the area. Bowling, Kyaking, hiking, carnivals, festivals, fairs, DC Events, sporting events, dinners, game nights, day trips. Make some recommendations. Everyone, Meetup …

Imagine ... a group of people meeting in a bar, coffee shop or wherever else it is convenient to engage in meaningful conversations about life. Imagine ... communities where everyone, regardless of anything, is seen and honored as sacred. Imagine ... spirituality without religious trappings. Check out the different meetups below. If you can't find one you like, you can suggest a new one and we will see about getting it started!

If you live in the area or new to the area and searching for Christian fellowship, we would enjoy meeting you at one of our fun singles activities. We are a diverse group of Christian singles that enjoy spending time together and meeting other Christians with similar faith and values. We welcome all individuals from all Christian backgrounds and denominations, to meet and enjoy camaraderie, fellowship and relationship building. Our goal is to build friendships, relationships and support through …

Greetings! MOD stands for Modern, Older and Dynamic, and our group is comprised of moms from all across Northern Virginia. We have office moms, SAHMs, and work-at-home moms; we are a diverse bunch. What we have in common is that we've had a child at what OBs charmingly call an "Advanced maternal Age." (i.e. mid 30's to 40's.) AND we want to be active with our kids. We know friends come in all varieties,but let's be honest . . . it's not  always fun to be the lone "mature mom" in the playgroup. T …