This is a group for Mamas in the Portland area who want to explore some of the beauty in and around Portland via gorgeous hikes and walks and good company. I have an 18-month old girl who loves nature and I love to take her there. Look forward to sharing in our explorations!

Welcome to The Wanderers hiking group in the Portland area! We are about the journey as well as the destination. We are striving to meet the hikers that fall into the middle zone...enjoy moderate mileage with moderate altitude gain with a challenge thrown in occasionally at a moderate pace! A group that wants to explore and constantly include new hikes while doing our favorites on a regular basis. If you are training for a triathlon and work to achieve a "personal best" with each outing then thi …

We are a group of Moms, Dads and kiddos (birth-6 years)who love the outdoors and enjoy allowing our little hikers to lead the way! We enjoy hikes, park lunches, u-picks, outdoor concerts, and any other activities that allow our families the opportunity to get outside! Hikes vary in length and are dependent on the kiddos, weather, etc.  We try to choose hikes that are easy for toddlers to manage on their own and we offer some stroller friendly hikes too! Families hike at their own pace and are en …

This group is intended to bring together long distance hikers from Portland, Oregon and the surrounding areas for social gatherings, day hikes, backpacking, and other outdoor activities. If you are no stranger to hiking more than 20 miles a day, thru-hiking the long trails, or generally find that you hike farther or faster than average, this group is designed for you.

Do you love to hike but hate the price of gas to the trailhead? This meetup specializes in hikes in and around the Portland metro urban area. Portland has lots of forest, history, hills and canyons to explore. Most hikes will be dog friendly. Starting points will nearly always be accessible by bus. Join us in exploring bits and pieces of the Portland metro area you may not have known existed. Come join us and explore. We'd love to see you.

This is a group organized by the North Coast State Forest Coalition, which advocates for balanced management of Oregon's State Forests. Part of our goal is to get people into the forests! So, if you like hiking, fishing, photography, wildlife, science, conservation, and fun, this group might be for you!

The Portland Nordic Club is a Chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club, and was founded in 1968 to promote the values of outdoor recreation and cross country skiing. Since then we've grown into a group who cross country skis, telemarks, hikes, camps, paddles and bikes on regular outings. The Portland Nordic Club appeals to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts, with day trips for skiers at three experience levels: novice, intermediate and advanced. Some trips are designed specifically for families. In …

Looking for kids and parents that like to play in the outdoors in a respectful manner. Encouraging learning and reflection in an outdoor setting while just hanging outside in a beautiful place, paddling a river or lake, backpacking/skiing in the wilderness, or learning about wild foods and survival. Ideally when this group is large and varied enough, I'd like to have some events organized and led by families in age groups ie toddlers 3-6 yo, 7-10 yo, 11-14 yo, 15-19 yo. Please give me suggestion …

Why Join: We are a group just for women on the Eastside! (East of the river) Our group is private but open to all women, this keeps our meeting times and locations private and only seen by members. To Join our group click on the "Join Us" button in the upper right section of this page under the banner.   ***Please finish reading this page first*** Our goal is to provide you with a variety of activities to help you round out your fitness and health, get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet …

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Those certainly are words to live by. Welcome to the Wild Mind Outdoor Community! We've been around since January 2011 and have evolved from a hiking group interested in mindfulness to a community that seeks to experience nature in a variety of mindful ways. We are open to folks from all walks of life, beginners and experts alike. Our leaders do not necessarily know any more about a given topic than our members; we're just pe …

This group is formed to offer and organize outings lead by the Sierra clubs of the Portland and Vancouver areas. Members and non members alike are welcome. Participants do not have to be Sierra Club members to go on our hikes

The Vancouver Walking Group is a recreational walking and hiking group which combines walking and hiking with conversation. The group welcomes all fitness levels and most walks are easy to moderate. We encourage people to make suggestions and lead an event. You can also become an event leader and post events.

A group of people that enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, back packing, mountain climbing, rock climbing, kayaking, skiing.

We are a tough and motivated group of women with a passion for hiking, mountaineering, backpacking, kayaking, mountain-biking and rock climbing. We have experience and a good deal of athletic ability; we seek bigger challenges and are not afraid of the rain. We never miss an opportunity to bask in the splendor of the mountains that surround us or to enjoy the company of the friends we meet along the trail. We are a community of venturesome pioneers, where every member has the power to plan a Mee …

The PDX 30s + SCENE is a social networking group for folks who want to Socialize, Carouse, Explore, Nosh, Enjoy Portland in the company of like-minded folks. Perhaps in common we are educated professionals; entrepreneurs; childless or proud parents; well-traveled; maybe new to town or simply looking to expand our professional and social circles.  We love adventures of the culinary and outdoor varieties.  Some of our activities include: dining at the latest & greatest new eatery; wine or beer-tas …

Welcome to the Portland International Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Portland area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other adventurou …

This is a group for anyone who is single who needs the extra support to get fit. If you feel like getting fit may be easier within a group - this may be for you. Join us - If you're single (On your own in your quest to get fit) this may be the motivation you've been looking for. We'll have a range of activities: Walking, Running, Biking, Dancing, Volley Ball, Golf, hikes and other athlectic activities.

Want to be Active and Outdoors but affected by digestive or Intestinal Issues (Ulcerative Colitis Crohn's IBS IBD, Ilesotomy, Colostumy, intestinal revisions to name a few) This group is about supporting and inspiring everyone to get out of the bathroom and back active in life especially outdoors (beyond the comfort of your toilet) in a group environment of people that can relate from experience, what you have to overcome and deal with. Tired of being resigned or embarrased about having to plan …

Hills! We have endless hills in Portland that offer low impact aerobic workouts for all ability levels, great for obese kids & teens! We meet at the base of hills in NW & SW and then we start walking at our own individual pace. We encourage both silent walking and those who like to talk can talk together. $4 to attend payable before we start walking or there is bulk pre-payment options available. I personally have lost 20 lbs. by walking these hills in the last few months, and I didnt change my …

Fun group for dog-lovers!  Dog hikes, urban walks, dog park hang-outs, BBQs, dog-friendly happy hours or dinners, and more!  Single event too!  You may find more then just some cute dogs to hang out with!

This is a companion Meetup group to Portland Metro Urban Hikers. PMU Hikers centers on hikes in the Portland Oregon Metro Urban area. Weekend Ventures will focus on trips that are perhaps longer, more strenuous, further away or require a greater commitment of time. In the Weekend Ventures Meetup group we move beyond the boundaries of the Portland Metro area and into the hills, valleys and beaches surrounding us. Most events will leave from a central carpool rendezvous point and, for some, sched …

Plant Identification is very important for food, medicine & healing. We happen to live in a part of the country that is flowing with many types of plants that we can identify. My goal is to learn more about plant identification. There has been a great interest among my co-workers and friends to start this group. We are have a little knowledge but want more! Here is how I see this group evolving: Everyone that is involved can have the option to lead a walk and share their knowledge. (This is high …

For more information on our group visit us at www.hoplitesports.com This is a group dedicated to those who are interested in action and adventure sports. Our main focus is on Mt Biking, skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, climbing, snow shoeing, hiking, mountaineering and other action adventure sports that can be enjoyed here in the Pacific Northwest. We are looking for members who are experienced in these sports and also those looking to try these sports for the first time. We are a home for the …

We Shall Build Interesting Bikes and Devices for New Applications on Bikes. Some Art Forms can Be Employed to Create Unususal appearence to Bikes and Inspire Art Creations from the Memebers. We are a New and Simple group. Non-Complicated and Directed at Creative thinking!

This group is primarily intended for people who are new in town and those not so new who want to get to know their city better. If you are interested in exploring the Portland area and making new friends, then this Meetup is for you!  We strive to have a diverse and active calender of events. Join us if you just moved to Portland or even if you grew up in the area as everyone is welcome.  If you have any ideas or suggestions for events, please let me know. If you would be interested in becoming …

This Group meets several times per month for either brunch, dinner or happy hour. I hope to expand to include other outings to include hiking, movies etcetera... This group is for anyone who enjoys eating healthy and spending time around other friends that are like minded and share same interests. Hopefully we can also do hiking trips and expand our horizons together. The focus is to be who you are in a nonjudgmental setting. We do not care about your age or physical traits. We care more about w …

Get out of your house, apt, condo, whatever... Are you in Portland? Come be social. Been here a while? New in town? 20's or 30's? Here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows/bars in the Portland area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hours, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, professional sports games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that sounds fun. Be social. Come hang out. I'm also looking for people to help organize events so let me know if …

Meet other young (22-35) women in your community for friendship! Explore a variety of activities, food, shopping, coffee/tea, reading, arts, hiking, movies, wherever our interests take us! The goal is to help us young women find and develop real friendships with others in our wonderful community. To try new things, and to meet new people in a open, honest, and fun environment. So what are you waiting for??? Join and let's have some fun!