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We love the outdoors and being in nature. We enjoy hiking/backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, camping, snowboarding & rollerblading. If you love the outdoors and friendly people, this is the group for you. Come join us - you are welcome here !!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: http://www.naturalist-for-you.org/donate.htm Your fun source for interpretive nature tours, including hiking, walking, wet 'n' wild, waterfalls, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, birding, photography, national forest access, boulder scrambling, exploring, backpacking, living history, outdoor music jams, & fitness.  Programs range from easy family-friendly through extremely challenging adult adventures. Day hikes through overnighters. Specializing in the 4 nation …

This group is intended to be an expansion of a hiking/outdoors ministry that originally started at NewSong Church in Irvine, CA in 2001. This is an expansion from our yahoogroups and facebook group page. Just search under either for "NewSong Hiking/Outdoors". However, this group has expanded beyond this church and we have members and participants from different places. The purpose of the group is to gather people who love God and who love the beautiful outdoors for hiking and other outdoors act …

We are a local San Diego group dedicated to helping families connect their children to nature. Inspired by Richard Louv's book, Last Child in the Woods, this "family nature club" helps families get nature back on their calendars with a variety of opportunities each month in and around the San Diego region. We typically offer 2-3 outdoor adventures per month on the weekends plus a variety of weekday outings. We encourage adults to follow their children's lead in nature, fostering their natural se …

There are so many great hiking clubs and groups around us (OC, LA, SGV, IE, Puente Hills, Sierra Club, etc.) and I recommend that you do try them out.  They are really great! However, if below seems to be good for you, then join us: Everyone ONE is Welcome Here! Hiking has become a hobby and a passion! I have been hiking around OC, LA, and other areas; however, I wanted to hike near my work and home due to busy and demanding schedule from work and personal life. I thought, hummm, it would be nic …

If you don't have the attitude then you won't make the altitude! A group of people who love the outdoors - particularly large hills that some call mountains. We love to spend time exploring the wilderness because we know freedom lies within the moment. Call us individuals who like to take the trail less traveled... Actually, that's a bit cliche... but whatever you get the drift. SOME QUICK INFO ABOUT SOCAL MOUNTAINEERS Some of the treks are going to be tough. This group is not for someone who …

Wildlife Conservation Action Team or "WildCAT" is a group for wildlife and nature lovers to convene, get outside and contribute to the conservation of wildlife and habitat in San Diego County. We will have monthly "Sunday Funday" outings and go on various hikes throughout San Diego's diverse natural habitats. Those interested will also have the opportunity to attend monthly WildCAT workshops to learn more about conservation and volunteer for current conservation projects through the San Diego Au …

Ancient Pathways is for people who realize that our gatherer-hunter past is still alive within us. For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors lived directly with the land, and our ancient instincts are still present, though covered by a thin veneer of modern sophistication. Re-learning our connection with the land and the fascinating skills necessary to meet our needs: Teaches us how to satisfy our needs and builds confidence. Teaches the value of cooperation. Teaches an indigenous perspe …

Most of us work during the weekend! This is a group for those of you whom love the outdoors and love to hike and camp but only have the weekends to do so. Well, although some day hikes will be posted most will consist of overnight to multi day trips ranging from the northern sierras to Joshua tree through all four seasons. Majority will be posted in the San Gabriel’s and San Gorgonio/San Jacinto mountains but there will be scattered adventures elsewhere. Packing in your food and gear is a requir …

I am starting this group for people who want to get out and backpack.  We will be doing some over night trips, weekend trips and a few long distance multi-day through trips.   I encourage people of all levels to join.  We will be planning trips for the newbie and those who have not been backpacking in a long time. If you are just getting started most of the equipment can be rented so don't be afraid that is will be a costly investment. Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. Ji …

We are having our initial meeting on August 12 at REI in Tustin from 11-1 to plan our trip to Africa to hike the highest mountain on the continent. We are organizing training hikes for the months leading up to it. Check out more details at http://c2ckenya.org/ai1ec_event/kilimanjaro-klimbers/?instance_id=43

A group for Big Bearians who are passionate about hiking, exploring, camping, and wildlife. Meet others who are also happiest in the wilderness and exploring the vast and beautiful San Bernardino mountain areas we live in. Make friends with others who share your passion, share trail and exploration stories, build a community, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Hike Everywhere is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit reconnecting people with nature!

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, backpacking, shooting, biking, etc. All skills levels are welcome. We started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.

Left Coast Wanderers The focus of this meetup will be exploration & fun with others with hiking, backpacking, paddling, cycling, other experience and who share our vision of adventurous, challenging trips with low maintenance, fun, drama-free people who assume full responsibility for their own safety & well being and treat others with consideration & respect. Don't have to have experience in all others, yet need to be able to take care of yourself and not become high maintenance for the event h …

The Sierra Club Orange County has over 5000 members which shared interests in the outdoors and the environment. We have countless outings for hikers and walkers, and special groups for those interested in the environment, politics, conservation, travel, and global warming. All our hikes and trips are organized and led by trained and experienced individuals who adhere to proven safety practices to make sure everybody has an enjoyable experience! Please visit the related Sierra Club websites to vi …

This is an intermediate and above hiking group with hikes primarily longer than 10 miles and 2000+ elevation gain they may include cross country travel, boulder hopping, scrambling and other strenuous or risky behavior. You should be a currently active fit experienced hiker  and know how to take care of yourself in the wilderness. If not please do not sign up. for safety reasons a recognizable photo of yourself is required to be maintained in your profile. Members will be required to read and ag …

I shall not update this! (Beyond this update). Many magical secrets lay before you should you choose to go on an adventure with us. Traveler, Beware! For this group may not be what it appears! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Our original manifesto: Hello there.. I know it's cold out but I want to start getting together a group of people that are interested in hiking (with a twist). When I visited my friend in Amsterdam we went on shrooming hikes. I really enjo …

Looking to Explore!! I’m starting this group because I want to hike, backpack, rock climb, camp, kayak, or any other adventure with a group of people my age(18-25). The main focus is to explore and have fun without the need to get faded, drunk, toasted, plastered, wasted, smashed, bombed, blazed, twisted, wrecked, red-eye Jedi, etc.…. Interested… join my Meetup!!!

Looking for other fun social parents to share toddler adventures with? This is a gathering group for social outdoor enthusiast 2 parent families in the 35+ phase of life with only one child. We are building a community that offers enjoyable social time for the parents as well as the toddlers. If bonding over hikes and outings instead of plastic toys and the latest app sounds good then you’ll be right at home. We have at least 2 family outings a month to adventure into nature or explore some of t …

This is a group for anyone who is active in anything. We are here on this earth for a short time. We should learn everything we can about everything. We will hike to see something new, we can challenge each other in sport shooting, Have dinner parties, go to art shows, camp (in the wilderness, there will be no campsite camping with showers, sorry), lets crochet, boulder and learn to rapel, There's no excuse to stop learning how to do new things. Build confidence in yourself, and help others buil …

This is a group designed specifically for experienced hikers of age 18 & up who go at a slower than average pace and who are looking for a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere in which to enjoy the outdoors. I generally prefer lesser-traveled, more obscure "off the beaten path" type of areas, so some trips will be off-trail and exploratory, with the potential for some non-technical rock scrambling. Because of the slow pace of hiking, some trips will extend beyond sunset & return to the trailhead …

The Wrightwood Outdoors Club is a group of hikers, climbers, backpackers, skiers and snowboarders who enjoy participating in outdoor activities, both in the Wrightwood area and outside of the town. This group takes trips to other local mountainous regions including other mountains in Southern California and the Sierra Nevada. This group is also for those who like to go camping, fishing, hunting, or just other outdoor enthusiasts who want to meet other people who enjoy the same activities. There …

New to the area or just want to meet some cool people who surf? Join us and share some waves, sun, and good vibes. We will venture to beaches around Orange County to hang out and get some waves. Let us know your location/favorite place(s) to surf and general skill level. Through this group, you can hopefully find a few buddies to catch waves with when the surf is good.

Welcome to Singles Latin American Lovers Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel to different parts of Latin America. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Los Angeles area to bring people together to talk about places in Latin America. We see movies and pictures from others who have been there so we can dream together and plan trips. As much as we are looking to find other adventurous people to travel with, we look for typical restaurants in our community so …

This is a group for intermediate hikers who enjoy hiking, but can not always meet during the day. Setting off before sunset and watching the sun fall below the horizon from high places can make a hike an event. Navigating back down by headlamp allows other senses to sharpen. I hope to see new faces by lamplight. The hikes will be intermediate level with occasional happy hour after. I will also post random weekend adventures like white water rafting, Night zip-lining, Yosemite, mountain biking, o …

This is a group for anyone that enjoys getting outside. Hiking, walking, playing volleyball, rock climbing, and meeting others along the way. I am passionate about bringing people together in person rather than through all the social networking that consumes our lives. (Even though one of these outlets are bringing us together now) ;) I started this group because working in restaurants has left me odd hours of free time (out of the 9-5) so if you're like me and you wish you had others to hang wi …

This group is perfect for people interested in expanding their knowledge and improving their health and well being... We will organize trips for learning things such as Urban and Container Gardening, Medicinal and Culinary Herbs and how to prepare them, Organic gardening, Recycled Art classes, Landscaping and design, Landscaping with edible plants, Nature Hikes, Edible Native plants, Ethnic cooking classes, Wilderness and non wilderness camping trips, Outdoor Adventure activities and anything el …