We live in an area built on a great deal of history.  The goal of this group is to find those areas, explore them, and experience them.  There are many areas in the Seven Cities where we can Meetup and hike/walk and immerse ourselves in the past and revisit that from which we have come.  The goal is to Meetup, learn the history of the area, and enjoy the company of others seeking the same. Because many of these places are often overlooked, we will focus on them and hunt out the hidden gems and h …

Meet with local adventurers to plan trips and talk about camping, adventures, gear, trails, destinations and trips. This group is for people who want to get out there, have some fun, and meet others with similar interests. We are first and foremost a group of people who enjoy outdoor adventures and exploration. We have both regularly scheduled activities like hikes, bike rides and happy hours as well as a variety of exciting outdoor adventures that vary by time of year. Some possibilities: hikin …

This is the time to get out there and enjoy life. Being healthy and managing your weight or other medical issues can be a fun and social.  We will be doing hikes, leisure sports(croquet, horseshoes, disc golf) and a few more intense activities like kick ball and ultimate frisbee. The partners are always open to new suggestions, we have a tab near the top of our home page to suggest meet ups.

The Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club's (TATC) purpose is maintaining a section of the Appalachian Trail as assigned by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and providing organized hiking, backpacking, camping, educational and other activities for its members.  This is our Meetup Group.

Locals who want to: Explore new places, Go Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Fishing, and learn new outdoor skills.

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?

Enjoy the eclectic, amazingly rich cultural offerings of our extended Williamsburg community. Dig jazz? Bliss out on R&B or groove on rock 'n roll? How about European blue grass, swing band or classical music? Is ethnic music your thing? Perhaps you're a movie fan who'd like to join others for a French film, documentary or an indie film? Curious about the latest Oscar nominee? Enjoy open air concerts in the spring or summer or just hanging out at Aroma's and soaking up Stephanie Nakasian's class …

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 …

We are a lively group of singles who love being active and having fun. This a great group for meeting new friends and for discovering all the opportunities for outdoor (and indoor) activities in the area. I took a short break from leading this group, but am now ready for some more fun. We had 99 events in the past year, which included: kayaking, sea kayaking, ropes courses, treetop adventures, road biking, hiking, concerts, holiday programs, laser tag, dancing, and much more. Join us for fun and …

This group is to promote fun, interesting and challenging  events (biking/hiking/running/orienteering/adventure racing/travel/backpacking/kayaking/rock climbing ect.) "Exercise will feel better if you do it with some good pals, according to a new study just published in the Royal Society’s Biology Letters."  It doesn't matter at what level you are!   LET'S GET IT STARTED!!!!

Obsessive Compulsive Backpackers exists to provide its members with opportunities for recreation, education, and preservation while pursuing the wilderness experience. Before joining this group please take a moment to read the "About us" page to determine whether or not this group is for you. Please answer all profile questions when joining, otherwise you will be removed from the group.

If you like meeting new people, sharing your interests and making some great friends, this is your group. We are members from all walks of life, all ages, men, women, cultures and backgrounds. It's great for people who are new in town or just want to make new friends or would like to simply network to promote their business. Check out these youtube videos of some our past group events: I am a videographer/photographer and I did all of these videos myself. http://youtu.be/nAdlPpu6l2o http://youtu …

Welcome to the Richmond Social Boomers Meetup! This group is open to Richmond area singles, couples, men, and women who want to meet and socialize with others of the Baby Boom generation. Baby Boomers are defined as those born between 1946 - 1964, but we won't check your ID:-). If you are in (or near) this age group or just like hanging around with baby boomers - come join us!  Our meetup events include happy hours, dining out, bowling, dancing, parties, karaoke, hiking, and other fun activities …

This group is active. We do wine festivals, bar crawls, hiking trips, beach days, concerts, dancing nights, brunch, dinner out. This is group is young. We are men and women aged 25 to 45.  We are highly energetic and savor life to it's fullest. We are social; sharing friendships. We connect and network professionally.

I noticed there are a lot of groups in Virginia beach and Norfolk but not so many for here on the peninsula for Hampton and Newport News. This meetup group is for ladies here on the Peninsula who want to get out of the house and meet other women who want to have fun. There are a lot of things to do in the area from various festivals, happy hours, nights out, lunches, shopping trips, movies, hikes, bbq's, and whatever else anyone can think of. If anyone wants to help organize meetups, feel to sch …

This is an active, meet-in-person group that does about as much as we can with the kids in tow. We are a group that is trying to do a variety activities like play, beach it, visit local parks, walk, some of us run marathons, hike, and try to get involved in bettering our community and environment, as much as possible. When it's cold outside, we may even get into some "culturally enriching" stuff like the library or a museum. Essentially, you'll find we are the kid-friendliest "Moms-That-Play" gr …

There are plenty of meetups for running, but what about those of us who just like to walk! I decided to start a group dedicated to meeting at a good location and walking together. Just that simple. We can power walk or walk briskly. This also might be good motivation for those who need encouragement and accountability. We will mostly be walking in the VA Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk areas. Walking will be done in the outdoors (parks, trails, the beach, boardwalk, etc.). So, wear warm clothes in …

Greater Richmond Outdoor Women This is for the women who are looking for a more leisurely, recreational outdoor adventure, all within a smaller group. Car Camping Weekends, easy Hikes, Walks, Flat Water Kayaking, Outdoor tours and more. Leave the kids, men, work and worries behind and come enjoy the outdoors! Adventure has no age limit -we welcome all adult women. Not sure if this is the group for you? It is if you can answer YES to the following: * Camping where there's flush toliets & sho …

Hello ladies! Are you the type of girl that likes to meet new people and enjoys going out? Then this is the group for you. It doesn't matter if you're single or in a relationship. This group is for women in their 20's and 30's who want to meet other likeminded women. If you've just moved to the area, just got out of a relationship, all of your friends are in a relationship or you just want to meet new people, this could be the group for you! The types of events in this group include: Happy hour …

Mountaineer 1. An inhabitant of a mountainous area. 2. One who climbs mountains for sport. (The American Heritage Dictionary) Seeing as Richmond features an average elevation of 166.45’ and a towering maximum elevation of 312’, Richmond-based alpinists use the second of the two definitions provided above. Interested in climbing big mountains, both domestic and international? Looking to tick off more state highpoints? Psyched about ice climbing (both here in Virginia and elsewhere)? Seeking to im …

We may not drink or smoke, but we do everything else!  We're a fun group of people that enjoy many activities outside of happy hours.  For some of the events, one may need a drink before attempting, but for us, we prefer to do them sober! If you enjoy flying, kayaking, caving, sailing, archery, rock climbing, hiking,  hang gliding, traveling, scuba diving, repelling, fundraising, volunteering, sky diving, jet skiing, horseback riding, pot lucks, game nights, antiquing and anything else we can co …

SEAL 360 is a fitness program for one-on-one and group fitness. SEAL team 4 member Brett Hess operates this program in the Virginia Beach area at multiple locations. This program is open to all fitness levels but promises to hold to SEAL standards. Come see why this programs holds to the SEAL motto "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday".

Welcome to the I made this painting with Kids Doodle on iPad :) http://bit.ly/ Social Boomers Meetup! This group is open to Peninsula area women who want to meet and socialize with others of the Baby Boom generation. Baby Boomers are defined as those born between 1946 - 1964, but we won't check your ID:-). If you are in (or near) this age group or just like hanging around with baby boomers - come join us! Our meetup events include happy hours, dining out, bowling, dancing, parties, karaoke, hiki …

This group is for all of those hippies, ravers, campers, and party people that pile into vehicles and drive for hours just to rough it in the mountains with music flowing through the trees and over the hills. For those who have had life changing experiences and have met others that have become like family in just a few short days. This group is a way of continuing those friendships beyond the tented neighborhoods and a way to plan or create our own camp-outs or experiences. The object of this g …

So, if you are a Stand Up'er and you live at the beach, there's a group for you. If you are a Stand Up'er in Richmond, there's a group for you. If you are a Stand Up'er on the Peninsula, and you're tired of driving on I-64 North or South, we have a new group just for you! We may not surf, or have white-water, but we have a ton of cool spots and we will have a good time de-virgin-SUP-ing the coves and flatwater in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, York County, and even possibly out towards Glouces …

Hello dog lovers! Finally there is a dog lover group south of Richmond! This group is dedicated to dog walking, socialization, and training. Activities can range from dog walking to training classes to lectures on doggie ways! Dogs can be any size or age but must be friendly with other pooches.

Cindy's Lou's Coffee Shop Community Ride is a C and D paced ride. It is for the average everyday cyclist that just loves to ride. Riding with a group makes it a lot of fun. Where We Meet We ride the Elizabeth River Trail to Waterside and back and also take different routes sometimes. We meet at East Coast Bikes on Colley Ave. in Ghent every Saturday morning at 8am as long as the weather permits. Plan on getting lot's of pictures along the way. Family Oriented Cycling Events I want this ride to b …

Well plain and simple we are just random people doing random things, like hiking trips, flag football in the park, museums, cookouts, dodgeball, kickball, movie theme nights, game nights, Skydiving...etc. We don't sit around talking about doing things we get out there and do. So if you want to get out, get active, and have some fun join us. We also take weekend trips out of state 2 to 3 times a year. Our goal is try to create friendships among members through several of exciting activities. Try …