Hello and welcome! We are a group of friendly South Sounders who are looking to expand our circle of friends while going to new places and exploring events in our/other areas of the Puget Sound. If you are new in town and would like to meet some of your new neighbors for the first time, or your life is too much work and no play, even if you have lived here your whole life and would like to meet more people, then why not give us a try. Our group is for everyone who like to get outside and play, w …

GUGOOS are a laid back fun bunch of folks who like to spend time enjoying the outdoors! Join us on our adventures - hiking, kayaking, surfing, backpacking, bungee jumping, food, skydiving, sailing, white water rafting, urban hikes etc. We do encourage networking and going on side trips and spur of the moment trips. Feel free to post a trip and/or a RFI on the message board. The organizers are great people who want to explore the environment outdoors. Please respect them and their decisions. Ke …

Looking to meet fun and interesting women who have a sense of adventure? Want to get a good workout while enjoying the outdoors? I'm looking for women that welcome great conversation and reflective "quiet time", while possibly developing new female friendships. Important details about this group: - Rain (unless it's just spitting) will cancel hikes. A hike may be cancelled the morning of due to rain. - Requesting a contribution of $3/person per hike to help pay for meetup fees and electr …

Welcome! Come meet other local photographers who also have a love of nature. We plan to schedule a mix of day trip hikes and overnight backpacking to more remote locations. Hikes are generally tough, but will be at a photographer's pace to allow time to compose those great shots along the trail. Once we reach our destination we usually stay on location in order to make the most of golden light and sunset, hiking back under cover of dark with headlamps. Landscape and nature photography is the …

Meet other local people with dogs, to get out and hike (or just do local walks to keep in shape for the upcoming hikes). Focus is on fun and exercise for both humans and canines. Great for beginning walkers or experienced hikers. A $1 to $5 annual contribution is requested to cover the $144 annual fee to keep the group alive. Payment is not required to join, but if you plan on being active in the group, I ask that you help cover the costs. Any excess funds will be placed in a "meetup" fund acco …

Meet other out-of-shape local hiking enthusiasts in this dog-and-family-friendly group. We'll set a slower pace, and start with easier, shorter hikes. Please note: I mean HIKES not walks down nature paths. :) There may be some walks down nature paths, but please be prepared to do real-life hiking. I'm unabashedly completely and totally overweight and out of shape, and I want to do something about it. If you do too, then let's start slow! If you aren't interested in pushing yourself just that lit …

Sunshine Grove is an rare community of amazing women and men who love to share and learn about Herbalism, Herbs, Permaculture Design, Gardening, Sustainable Living, Wild Edible Foods, Chickens, Growing and Harvesting Vegetables - Herbs and Plants, Canning, Making Infusions - Salves and Tinctures, Crafts, Day Hikes, Hiking, Nature Walks, Herb Walks, Taking Adventures & Tour, Field Trips, Mushrooms, Ethnobotany, Herbal Medicines, the LOVE of the outdoors, facilitating Womens Groups , Hand Drumming …

The focus of this group is being outdoors with your dogs! Primarily the meetups will be for walks and hikes.  Some dog-centric events like Dog-a-thon will be scheduled, too.  And a few dog-park meetups. I try to post "notes" for other local events that might be of interest:  bring-your-dog events, outdoor safety  classes, outdoor gear sales (like at REI), etc. If anyone is interested in leading an event, let me know!  I am happy to share the group with everyone. See you on the trail! Diana (and …

This is a Landscape Photography meetup group. We are after more than just snap shots and find the best time for getting that great shot and being away from the crowds is to go mid-week. We plan on day hikes, over-nighters, car camping and the occasional camping trip along the West coast and the Southwest. We are all about chasing the light... All levels and abilities of photographers are welcome. Learning landscape photography, exploring great locations, getting that great shot and good company …

Backcountry Betties & Babies is a network of women in Western Washington who love to hike, ski, bike, backpack, climb, and more. BB&B is all about: Moms who love getting outside and want to share it with their kids...and also sometimes get out 'solo' too. Women with a passion for outdoor adventure: rock climbing, hiking, biking, skiing/boarding, ski touring, snowshoeing, kayaking... Moms connecting with other women who also love to play outside. This group is for you if you love the o …

P assion for mountains E nthusiasm for 5000 ft A dventurous scrambling K omradery for camping S nacks to share "PEAKS" guides this group to have fun, be safe and become friends. We enjoy gourmet potlucks, and anywhere in the outdoors, be it in the mountains, on the water or in the air. We mostly hike and snowshoe, scramble and ski, occasionally sail and kayak, fly, and perhaps travel together to exotic adventurous places around the world. Please remember, our organizers are not guides. We a …

Greetings! We facilitate outdoor activities with a sensitivity for people of varied abilities. Our organizational strength is built on the camaraderie that develops from enjoying nature together. We are a non-competitive group that encourages community and quality friendships, all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors of the Northwest! With plenty of hiking options around, you are sure to find a trail you'll enjoy!  Other activities we'll embark on from time to time include backpacking, camping, …

Are you searching for a place to exercise your dogs? Tired of being the only one at the dog park in the morning? Looking for more hiking trails to discover with your canine friend? Yes? Awesome! you will love Pack Adventures Pack Adventures was created to reach out to the huge dog community we have here in the Pacific Northwest and more specifically the South Sound area. We have great dog walking and hiking areas in Washington and what’s more fun than enjoying them with new friends? All B …

What time is the clock tower stuck on in "Back to the Future"? Who was the English Prime Minister between Tony Blair and current PM David Cameron? What do these names have in common: Wallace Falls, Tiger Mountain, Boulder River and Rattlesnake Ledge?When was the last time you saw a live show at The Crocodile, The Moore or Neumo's? If you answered 10:04pm, Gordon Brown, these are all hikes near the greater Seattle area or not soon enough, then this is the group for you. We will be meeting each w …

Welcome to the Midweek Hiking Meetup Group. As the name implies, hikes will be offered only on weekdays, never on Saturdays or Sundays.  If you are retired (like me), have some weekdays off, or just get sick a lot on sunny work days, then this is the group for you. I will concentrate on day-hikes in the Cascade Mountains along the I-90 corridor and also Mt. Rainier.  These areas are way too crowded on weekends and are best enjoyed in the relative peace and quiet of a weekday. Most hikes will be …

The purpose of this group is to create a safe-space where people of all orientations can get outside, make friends, and have fun exploring the beautiful outdoors in Washington. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, questioning, allied, or anything in between, please join us! We welcome singles, couples, triples, and friends! People of all skill levels are encouraged to join, but most hikes will be of moderate difficulty (8+ miles round-trip and between 0 and 3000 feet of elevation g …

We are an active group (ages 35-55) looking for fun ways to meet other people with similar interests.  Our goal is to offer a wide variety of activities such as hiking, camping, biking, golfing, live theater, cultural events, movies, dinning out, BBQs, game and card nights, holiday celebrations, weekend getaways, and more. Don’t stay home tonight……come join in the fun, meet new friends, and most of all have a great time. Donations Because of the generosity of our organizers of both their time a …

I decided to create a Seattle hiking group for people who love hiking and photography. This group is about being outdoors, breathing fresh air, and getting a break from the mundane, but also stopping to take pictures, because nature is breathtaking. Join Seattle Tenderfeet Hiking group if you enjoy long hikes and taking pictures of the beautiful Northwest. Hiking, no matter how easy you go, can be strenuous sometimes, so bring a backpack with water and trail mix or what have you. Oh, yeah, and a …

Get out and explore the Pacific Northwest with other adventurous people. Expand your group of friends... Join us! This is a social group, and the main demographic is single's, or couples in their 30's - 40's. For adventures in hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, climbing, camping, and anything else that allows us to enjoy the great outdoors at our door step. Let's also socialize with concerts, wine tasting, happy hour, or any other events around town. Have an idea? Share it! (Previously Jackson Hole Ou …

Are you interested in adding a little more adventure to your life? Join us, and look forward to fun opportunities like Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, canoeing, sailing, biking, and more! This group is for women of all ages and skill level. I am a mom of three children under age 6, and now that the kids are a bit older I'm ready for ADVENTURE. Some events will be for women only, others will be designed for evening date nights, and some may even include children. J …

Calling all Shiloh Shepherds and their humans! My teenage Shiloh "Tuli" and I are working to establish a Seattle-area-based community of adventurous, like-minded canine companions for weekly park meets, organized hikes, snow activities, and other adventures. We are looking forward to playing/hiking/exploring with all of you soon!

This group features great hikes in the Seattle area that take advantage of our wonderful transit system to access the trails. Our meetups begin at transit stops that are easily accessible from most neighborhoods in Seattle and we will walk or ride the bus together to the trailhead from there. In most hikes, we will end at a different point from where we start and take a different bus back. This group will feature a wide variety of hikes from east to difficult, urban to rural, and flat sidewalk t …

This is a group for couples interested in hiking, camping, kayaking, backpacking,etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts who love the Pacific NW and all it has to offer. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.

This group is for everyone who walks, strolls, hikes, ambles, hoofs it, wanders, treks, and meanders to discover new trails, experience other places on foot, and meet people. We believe that walking together is a healthy, sustainable, and fun form of transportation that provides a better understanding of our built environment and the opportunity to share knowledge. Feet First is a local nonprofit working to ensure all communities in Washington are walkable, and we organize many fun walking event …

We all walk down a path, whether it be with our career, or personal development, or our spirituality. But, along the way, it can be easy to get lost. That's ok! It's happens. The purpose of this group is to help people find their way as a group, and to connect not only with nature but also to open the door to spirituality as well. Zen Hikes will take you to the tops of mountains, and down lush trails, not only in reality but also figuratively, inside oneself. We are a community of hikers, spirit …

Welcome to Fit Fun and Friendly Olympians. This Meetup group is for people that enjoy exploring the Pacific Northwest through hiking, walking, and other outdoor-related fitness activities. Our Meetup events are usually scheduled in or near the Olympia area, typically last 2-4 hours, and are usually held on Saturday or Sunday mornings, rain or shine. In addition to hikes and walks that vary in difficulty, our group may post events such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, trail running, and a va …

This group is for people who enjoy hiking and nature in South King County.  Everyone is welcome. Occasionally we also do volunteer activities to make the world a little more green.  Our hikes always include knowledgeable leaders who can help you learn about the natural world, making the experience richer and more interesting.  You can develop friendships and relationships over time through our hikes as well as get in the loop on chances to be involved in other Sierra Club events or activism. We …

This is a group for anyone interested in outdoor recreation, meeting new people, hiking, biking, walking, swimming, boating, photography, camping, concerts, snowshoeing, dining out, christian fellowship, etc. All skills levels are welcome to join this group and enjoy activities with other outdoor enthusiasts. We look forward to experiencing the outdoors with everyone.