"Mutts are different from other dogs. Truth be told, they are more like people than they are animals. Mutts look at the world through squinted eyes, eyes that have seen it all, too many times. They are impressed by little; canine Bogarts, a sneer on their lips, they have their own sense of flair, play, of dignity. The heart of a mutt is the heart of a lion, showing the hubrid vigor that makes him stronger than the sum of his component parts!!!" (pg. 7, Just Mutts by Steve Smith & Gene Hill) Let' …

Trail Dames is hiking club for women of a curvy nature! However, all women are welcome! The Dames are a group of women who are looking for a chance to get out and see the beauty that this world has to offer. We hike slowly, enjoying every second, because we know that it is not the destination that is important, but the journey. And when we reach the top of every mountain, you will find us doing the "Dance of the Real Woman" and celebrating the life that is in us all! Trail Dames Membership Inf …

Welcome to the Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 adventurous …

The Atlanta Trail Running group is for runners throughout the Metro Atlanta area who like to run trails. Come Trail run with us! We run on the dirt and in the trees. Why? Trail running is...FUN, less impact on the body than running on pavement, utilizes more muscles groups so you get stronger, balance and agility improves, mentally stimulating, a great way to connect with nature, and you're having so much fun you want to keep running! Running is also a lot easier to run when running with others! …

The next Step to Balance Walking is to meet with others whom are just getting started with the use of Poles incorporated in to their walk, jog or run... In fact all ages, health ( with a Doctors advice of course if you have any risk factors to beginning a fitness program ) and fitness levels are welcomed... We will give instruction, provide poles as loaners, and group everyone in to the appropriate health - fitness - or sports experience group. Oh, I will be looking for Coaches and Walk Leaders …

Welcome to the Atlanta Birdwatchers Meetup Group. Whether you're a novice, an ornithologist, or someone who birds infrequently, everyone is welcome to join and make some new friends. You'll need binoculars, walking shoes, and enthusiasm to enjoy Atlanta's birds. We will meet on a monthly basis but, if it's peak migration, may schedule events on a weekly basis. Come join us as we explore the woodlands, lakes, and rivers around Atlanta to partake in a wonderful, relaxing, and fulfilling hobby.

This meetup is for women who are looking for some girlfriends to spend time with. The older you get the harder it seems to meet people with similar interest who can be your "girlfriends". This group is for women looking to build friendships and connections with other women. It has been formed to help create long-lasting friendships and memories. We want to be a fun group that creates a safe environment for building friendships through sharing activities together such as: brunches, lunches, dinne …

Welcome the Urban Atlanta Get Up and Get Out group.  Our mission is to create exciting events, trips and activities for African American's in the Atlanta area.

INFPs represent approximately 1% of the population, a rare group indeed! That means we are spread out all over the city, making it challenging for us to meet without some travel and inconvenience. Previous meet-ups have primarily been held at coffee shops and restaurants where we talk about a broad range of topics from the perspective of the highly-sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, introvert. Future meet-ups for 2012 will continue in these venues as well as new ones. Day hikes and nature walks m …

Atlanta Urban Adventures is the premier provider of exciting activities for urban professionals in the Metro-Atlanta area who are looking for an occasional escape from the same old clubs, bars, movies, etc. We pride ourselves in offering a variety of activities throughout the year that prove to be FUN, ADVENTUROUS, EXCITING, and EASY ON THE POCKETS! You can also walk away feeling good that a portion of the proceeds from our events are donated to assist students in the Metro-Atlanta area. We love …

This is a group for those who want to explore and appreciate nature trails in or near the Rockdale/Newton area. Our name is an acronym for the group’s goal: When writing we use tabs or spaces to add structure. In order to improve our personal/internal structure, both physical and mental, we strive to: TABS “take a brisk stroll” or SPACES “study plants and critical ecological systems.” Walks will generally be about 3 miles, but may be longer if a nice day calls for more exercise.  In general, if …

ATL Women Connect is a professional and social group that seeks to support and create a community for lesbian and bisexual women in the Metro Atlanta area   Our members include women who identify as lesbians as well as bi-sexual and transgendered women that are single, dating, married, committed, widowed and otherwise. This group is intended to be a safe place to meet other women with similar interests to network and connect intellectually and socially without fear of boundaries being crossed.  …

Mary is training to walk 57 miles in Scotland and wants company! Regina knows where and how and wants to share that with others. Join us for moderate walks within an hour of Kennesaw, GA and for monthly overnights within a few hours. For women, men, couples, families wanting easy to moderate walks in beautiful Nature spots around Atlanta. Walks are all about Mary getting ready for her hike in Scotland. Regina brings along her knowledge of interesting trails, love of Nature's beauty and bringing …

Hi. My name is Reginald and I LOVVVEEEEE TO HIKE! I designed this site because I wanted to find like minded individuals that love to hike, nature and life overall. I wanted to find other explorers that desired to travel the world with our backpacks and hike. I love hiking so much, I often do it alone, but I enjoy company too. This site is a community space for other lovers of the outdoors to meet, play and of course HIKE!

Dirty Day Hikers The Dirty Day Hikers is a group for those who have enough time to step away for a few hours and take a hike, kayak a river, or just get outside. The purpose of this group is to celebrate the great outdoors, stay fit and active, while admiring the world around us and bringing a little adventure into our lives. History I started this group because I’ve been taking art and design students on hikes for a few years now. We take our cameras and sketch pads out on the trails looking …

Fresh air, beautiful streams, peace and quiet, my heart sings in the forest! Join me for selected hikes in the ATL / N ATL area. We'll do one or two hikes a month in various locations. Stay active...make new friends...what could be better? BTW, we won't be playing other teams; "league" refers to a unit of measurement, but still sounds cool! See you on the trails!

Wilderness Network of Georgia (WNG) is a non-competitive volunteer driven gay men’s outdoor recreational group. Membership is open to gay and bisexual men age 18 and older. All skill levels are welcome. We offer day and overnight trips throughout the southeast and occasional national and international offerings. Local trips in metro Atlanta are routinely offered. Sample trips include urban day hikes, rock climbing, hiking, biking, canoeing, parachuting, hot air balloon rides, caving and museum v …

This group is for mom's who want to enrich their own and their baby's lives. If you're a fun-mama, this group is for you! I organize weekday meet-ups for fun-mama's who want to: socialize hike with their babies enrich their babies with story-time, song, bubbles and free play swim with their babies enjoy the park with their babies We meet in the following locations depending on our activities: Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Norcross, Sandy Springs, Downtown Atlanta Regular activities include: hiking, …

This group is for people looking to hike on weekdays during the days. The goal of our hikes will be to hike at a steady pace. These hikes are meant to be more of a workout as opposed to a stroll in the woods.  We will try to explore as many new trails as possible. This is a great way to explore new areas!

The Travel Club is a social travel group for travel enthusiasts to explore some of the metropolitan areas and travel destinations that are within 5 to 6 hours of Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta's location is ideal for day or overnight trips to nearby cities such as Charlotte, Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, Mobile, Birmingham, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Asheville and resort towns like Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Destin, Panama City, Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head Island. The group is a spin-o …

GoTravelers are people who enjoy the many different venues in traveling. Whether you like to travel solo, with a small group of friends or mid-large size groups, GoTravelers enjoy the various adventures, dining, excursions, theatre performances, casinos and more. We will have meet and greets in various areas throughout Atlanta and Douglasville where will will chat, plan our day, overnight, weekend and vacationing events. We will also swap pictures and scrapbook our precious memories. Remember to …

We all have a few pounds we want to lose, and we all struggle with balancing our lives and living a healthy life. Let's get together and work on it as a group, while making new friends. This is a no pressure, relaxed group, where we support each other in our goals. We accept everyone as long as they are willing to provide a positive attitude and supportive atmosphere. We are not looking for personal trainers to kick our butt. Personal trainers are allowed, if they are not attempting to charge ou …

We are a group of people that want to use the outdoors to get more active. Mostly we have met at Silver Comet Trail Bike Depot off Floyd Rd and at East-West Connector. Want to expand to other areas as well like Saturdays at Kennesaw Mountain or Sweetwater Creek Park. We like to walk, run, and bike. Plan on having someone teach us Balance Walking with Nordic Poles as well as Power Walking to build up speeds. Don't be concerned about your fitness level. The point is to get out of the house and mov …

This is a group for moms interested in reaching fitness and health goals. Moms are conditioned to putting ourselves last; we will begin making ourselves a priority! We will get together to run, exercise, take hikes, and much more! We will motivate each other as we get stronger and closer to our goals. All skill levels are welcome. The only requirement is to have a goal that you are striving towards and a willingness to work hard to achieve those goals. All moms and women are welcome to be a part …

This is a group dedicated to keeping brain and body active and happy, and it's open to all, not just those on the south side. For example, I like to visit High Falls State Park. You rarely go south of the perimeter. You like to play Dungeons and Dragons. I've never played a role playing game. We both need this Meetup...so we can do (at least) 3 New Things! The world is wonderful, and Atlanta is a great area to live in or around. Why only do the things you are totally familiar with? Group members …

The Atlanta Yuppies (Young Professional) is geared towards professionals 21+ who are interested in Happy Hours, Outdoor Activities, Vacations and Networking in Metro Atlanta. The Atlanta Yuppies love to hang out on the weekend and meet new people. This group was started to connect professionals in the Metro Atlanta area. Welcome to our new Meetup Group and get ready to enjoy what Atlanta has to offer!

Looking to start a walking group.

This is a group for anyone interested in Fitness in general. We create awesome fitness related events for people living in or close to Norcross, GA. Everyone is welcome to join in!