Zen-Like--Are you spiritual and contemplative and find that in nature you can connect with that side of yourself? Do you feel closer to God, Spirit, the Universe, or whatever name you have for that ineffable something, when you’re surrounded by nature? Does the shaman(esse) within you just want to touch your feet to the ground, stick your nose into the foliage, breathe in and say ahhh? If so, then you may really enjoy being a part of our community, make friends and enjoy the green and lush North …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Anyone who enjoys being outdoors should feel free to join our group. I often hike alone but have found that it is more enjoyable to have friends along. If you want to make some friends and hit the outdoors, here are a few things I like. Hiking, Peak bagging, snowshoeing, viewing wildlife, photography, sports fun and fun group events. There are many more things that a hike (although I find hiking a great relaxing time). If you have ever wanted to try something new I am sure there are many others …

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Hiking & Geocaching Group. If you enjoy hiking or hunting down the elusive geocache, then you will love this group! If you would like to post a meetup, go ahead! We suggest going to http://www.geocaching.com/map/ and choosing a trail or park where group members can hike to find a variety of geocaches. Organizers will review your post and make suggestions if necessary. If you would like to be listed as an organizer, please let us know. This is an open leadership g …

Welcome! Our group is large and diverse, with regular well attended hikes.  Some are quick, short hikes close to the city, while others are on less-traveled hiking trails a bit further off the beaten path. We also have regular dragon-boat practices on Lake Union with the Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club four times per week. Dragon-boating is a great way to get in shape, meet new people, and have fun outdoors year round no matter what the weather is like! For more info on dragon-boating, check ou …

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 …

Hello & Welcome! We are about fun and new adventures, and then some more fun and then some more adventure. We do hikes, backpack trips (local and international) bike trips, walking, and social events. If you're into moderate to strenuous hikes and good company, please join us. Or join us on a social event. If you have questions about a specific event, please be sure to contact the organizer associated with that event listed on the calendar as there are multiple organizers and multiple events. …

We are three women from different countries who enjoy beautiful hikes and getting outside. We would like to invite other adults who are interested in international affairs and multicultural activities to join us! We speak french and english on our hikes - but we don't want to limit the group to just those languages - all are welcome. We are planning on doing easy to moderate hikes of 4 to 8 miles along the I-90 corridor, or other close-in spots.

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 …

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.

Calling all walkers and hikers who would enjoy company and camaraderie. Our group has proven to be a good place for those who enjoy walking and moderate hiking with conversation and conviviality. Our group does not have a target as to age, relationship status, or fitness level. We typically schedule events during the work day so many of our members have flexible work schedules or do not have jobs. We will probably be scheduling more week-end events during the summer months. We are not a "single …

Come join us for a great family hike. We'll be meeting at the parking lot of Calvary Christian Assembly in the Roosevelt Neighborhood of Seattle at 9am and heading up to Barclay Lake, just off HWY 2. It's a great little hike, good for kids. Pack your own lunches and water bottles and come meet some new people. We'll also be stopping at the Sultan Bakery on the way back for some treats. We're looking forward to meeting you. Please RSVP to timw@ccassembly.org or call the office at 206.525.74 …

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 …

Take time to enjoy the surroundings of Pudget Sound and the Cascades. This group is designed for the casual hiker/enthusiast to meet and enjoy the company of other like minded souls while visiting natural and man made wonders in the Northwest. Most outings will be focused on casual day hiking in the Snoqualmie foothills/I-90 region but will also include other activities limited only by our imagination. A balance of making, and visiting with, friends while experiencing a morning, day, evening, or …

1)  We Hike ... 2)  We Identify wild Pacific North West plants and mushrooms, some edible, some not ... 3)  We Engage in activities to help us improve our ability to Promote and Receive ABUNDANCE in its many forms. Prosperity Consciousnesses: Prosperity Consciousnesses is a state of mind that results in EXCELLENCE in: (1) Money and Vocational Success (2) Excellent Health (3) Quality Relationships and Infinitely More ... We watch ( TED Talks ) during potlucks – Ted.com and practice the princi …

This group is for women who are highly sensitive (as coined by Elaine Aron), love to be outdoors, and want to meet some new people. All ages are welcome, except children. We may occasionally have a hike with children, but it'll be designated as so. Friendly dogs are welcome if the trail allows them. Most hikes will be during the weekday while my children are in school. We usually meet once a week. We will occasional have weekend hikes. If you want a hike on a certain day or time, please feel fre …

Welcome & thank you for checking out the Northwest Hikers 50 Plus Meetup group! As our name suggests, we enjoy hiking with fun, friendly folks who are part of the “Baby Boomer" generation. Remember… age is just a number!! The Pacific Northwest offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature. Our group’s primary objective is to experience this beauty while having fun hiking with like-minded friends. We focus on safety, courtesy/patience, and member involvement. Our hikes vary …

This group is a once a month camping trip to areas within a 3 hour drive from the Seattle Metro. Everyone welcome. The emphasis on solo campers who like to camp, hike, explore the local town, raft, or just hang around a campfire with a book with the option of joining others for loosely organized activities. Evening campfire as a group at the happy face flags. Place a happy face at your site to identify yourself as a meetup group member (optional). For anyone who wants company on an activity, may …

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 all the 20 and 30 something outdoor enthusiasts out there looking to get out and do some hiking, backpacking, camping and whatever else sounds like a good time in the woods with with some like minded people in our own age group. I love getting up to the mountains and exploring! You do to? Awesome! Let's go experience what Washington has to offer. I'd consider myself to be a intermediate hiker; with a typical day hike usually from 7-10 miles with the occasional backpacking tri …

If you are a practitioner of Vipassana Meditation but would love to integrate some movement into the your practice, this is the group for you. We will be planning "silent day hikes" where we meet, hike in silence and sit for about an hour at some point during the hike. If you are a seasoned hiker, come join us to help plan hikes. If you are a seasoned meditator, come join us to help share your positive energy. Talking is fine before the hike starts and after it ends (and of course if something g …

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 …

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 …

Please read this general information carefully to be sure this is a good fit for you as we are looking for active, committed members. This group's original aim is for experienced hikers, backpackers, and snowshoers who do moderate to strenuous rated trails and want to get out often and build lifelong friendships with similarly motivated people.  **See final message about the composition of the group.**  The founding group members met through NW Hikers.net.  However, we also do some shorter outin …

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 …