>> When you request to join our group, please write a few lines about yourself and why you want to join us. A paltry request "I like hiking" will not be approved. You are joining a community, so please introduce yourself properly. Thank you!<< We are a group of nature enthusiasts that enjoys all the great outdoors that Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area have to offer. Hiking is our primary activity, but we also enjoy camping, backpacking, kayaking, dog walks and social gatherings. Most o …

Backpacking - An outdoor activity wherein a backpacker packs all of his or her gear into a backpack. This gear must include food, water, and shelter, or the means to obtain them, but very little else, and often in a more compact and simpler form than one would use for stationary camping. A backpacking trip must include at least one overnight stay in the wilderness (otherwise it is a day hike). Many backpacking trips last just a weekend (one or two nights), but long-distance expeditions may last …

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 …

The Richmond Ski Club Partners with the Ski Center, Peter ?Glenn, and other local businesses to offer members a discount Runs week long trips out West, to Canada and to Europe at group rates Runs discounted day or weekend trips locally to Wintergreen, Snowshoe, Massanutten, 7 Springs, and other local resorts Holds monthly social meetings October thru April, and a Ski Season Kick-off and a Casino Night, as well as Happy Hours each month Sponsors year round activities like hiking, biking, camping …

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 …

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.

Join your dog for adventures on local trails and around some of the coolest, most unique places our beautiful city has to offer! Marshall, Cisco, Weston, Janice, Garth, Rebecca, and myself will be your guides. Bring your dogs out to join the pack! They'll meet other dogs and you'll meet other involved, loving, like-minded dog owners in a positive, healthy, and productive environment. In addition to the walk, we'll be available to discuss basic dog training, behavioral issues, and work with parti …

This group is for Christian singles and couples in their 20s who are looking for people with whom to do activities.  This group is perfect for those who are new to the area and are looking for a way to get connected, get to know the area, and meet new friends.  The group is very welcoming to new members and we'd love to have you join us! Activities will mostly be held on the weekend but we will hold some weekday activities as well.  We usually do 1-2 activites per week. We are interested in do …

Welcome to the Alexandria-Fairfax Social Club! We are one big area with plenty to do! This area alone has many festivals, tons of tennis courts, shows and cheap eat restaurants. All are welcome. All events are only in public venues which means NO PRIVATE HOMES and NO CAMPING. All participants are responsible for staying within their own physical limits especially during our tennis matches, hikes and bowling face offs. And, as always, remember to practice good sportsmanship to each other. It is a …

James River Hikers: Want to explore some of Richmond's most little known beautiful nature and history, get exercise with challenging hikes and meet a diverse group of locals that may become your new friends? If so, then James River Hikers is the group you want to be part of. We will walk the trails by James River and occasionally in other areas of Richmond. Our objective is for every hiker to have a good experience on every hike. How about join us?

Central Virginia Trailblazers is an outdoor adventure group that plans hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, and biking events throughout the year ranging from easy to strenuous, local to regional. The aim of the group is to explore the natural beauty of Virginia and beyond and to develop a social network for people with like interests.

Outgoing group of women who want to take advantage of every new and exciting aspect of life! We love wining and dining, theater, theme parks, hiking, traveling, spas, shopping, lounges, volunteer opportunities, networking, cooking and anything in between. We range in age, ethnic origin, personalities and walks of life, but we share on commonality and that's HAVING FUN! Join us.

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

The Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club is an organization of individuals who meet to enjoy the outdoors and act as stewards of a 19.1 mile portion of the Appalachian Trail from Rockfish Gap on I-64 (near Waynesboro) to Reed's Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Club members can be found maintaining our AT section, hiking, backpacking, paddling or visting cultural and historic places. We also have club meetings and social events on a regular basis. Welcome to out Meetup group.

Let's explore the outdoors, close by and far away, while speaking Russian. Hiking, backpacking, climbing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, and more "civilized" trips (stay in a hotel, travel by motorized transport :-)), outdoor photography - let's do it all! To be a member, you need to: live in DMV area; love outdoors; be in good enough shape to actually enjoy outdoor adventures; and be able to converse in, or at least understand, Russian. Owners of tents, sleeping bags, kayaks/canoes, skis …

“Two roads diverged in the forest, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost Take the new road to a place helping you to make a difference in your day. Get Out Today in RVA. Get Out Today RVA (got RVA) was created as an avenue to help you Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active. It doesn’t matter if you are married or single, young or old, fit or out of shape, you are welcomed here. Each one of us Organizers has experienced great adventures, great so …

I'm a first responder in DC at night and I have monday and tuesday nights off, and most of these groups do things on the weekends or at night when it's too late for me to go out before work. So this group is for people in the same situation who are interested in going out on weekdays or nights. Activities I'd like to do are hiking, museums, movies, mini golf, historical walks, amusement parks.

The Trail Dames is a hiking club for women of a curvy nature.  All women are invited to join us, however, even if you're not curvy.  We are a non-competitive group and are  focused on the journey, not the goal.  We believe in every woman’s right to enjoy Nature. We believe in the amazing power of Nature to help shed all of those layers of stress, and we believe that YOU deserve to treat yourself to some fun in a supportive environment.   This group is for adults 18+ only (no kids/babies please). …

Being a Friend of Virginia's Largest State Park isn't just about working, it's also about getting together and having fun on our trails, waterways and camps. We'll be posting info on group rides and hikes, training opportunities, environmental education, races, and shows. We'll also post trail work and maintenance days. Pocahontas has so much to offer, it's hard to keep track! See us also on Facebook:   http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/139663529087/

Group of laid back pedalers that are into having fun touring the countryside. Hiking will be part of the itenarary when we have enough participants. Serious bikers that are into Tour de France competition type stuff need to look elsewhere.

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 …

Welcome to Fredericksburg Water and Trails! This club is for those who love the local trails and water sports for running, walking and hiking, boating, snorkeling, marine biology and/or bicycling. Fredericksburg has plenty of them! All are welcome. All events are only in public venues which means NO PRIVATE HOMES and NO CAMPING. All boating and fishing events require you bring a buddy and can swim! Life vests are strongly advised. All participants are responsible for staying within their own phy …

Welcome! This is a new group that aims to bring young people together socially in the Charlottesville area. The goal is to help bring together those in their 20's and 30's (or those who are young at heart) for activities like happy hour, dinner, live music, and movies. It would also be great to get together some outdoor activities like hikes and camping trips! This group is for those who may be new to town or for those looking for new friends.

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 …

My goal is to lead all age groups of up to 15 people on hiking tours that explore the wonderful National and State parks beyond the D.C. metro area. I have many years of leading groups on outdoor adventures all over North America, and want to share my enthusiasm and expertise with others, as well as help create an atmosphere for making some new friends! Each hike will be an adventure!

Imagine how exciting it would be if you knew there was an iPad hidden somewhere across the street? How about a 42" color TV? What if you knew within walking distance a new car was waiting to be found? Or even a Caribbean cruise. That’s what Geocaching for Treasure is all about; adding a modern twist to the adventure and excitement of a real, old-fashioned treasure hunt and bringing it to our neighborhood! We are starting a group in Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas to do just that! There …

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.

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.