Explore Columbia inspires and motivates people of all ages to explore the Columbia paths and Howard County trails by bike and on foot. We are two social recreational clubs: a biking club for families and a walking club for adults. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the extensive network of paths within our community is welcome to join us. We are a diverse group for all paces and ability levels.    All walks and bike rides are guided. Our emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and …

"Are you trying to lose weight? If you are, one of the best activities you can do is walk. I know, I know, walking can be mundane and boring, but I have learned that walking in groups and outdoors makes it doable and even fun. We can meet new people in our community and get healthier in the process. On our walks, I will teach you other weight loss techniques. There are no strings attached. I just want to help people lose weight."

Welcome to the Cultural Activity Group (created in 2003) for single professionals in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area who enjoy Culture and Social Events and are looking for mutual enrichment and other congenial ways to pass the time, enrich the soul, and make new friends in a friendly group environment. Military, Government and Law Enforcement welcomed!! This group falls into the category of: Social/Friendship Group/Cultural Interest Group *** EVENT EMAIL IS FREE *** WE ARE NOT A PRIVATE CL …

Get together with others that are creating a healthy and active lifestyle. Enjoy the company of many while walking different areas in Columbia like Lake Elkhorn, Centennial Lake, Wild Lake as well as adventure through the miles of trails throughout the Howard County area. Develop relationships that may expand beyond just Saturday morning walks, begin your personal journey into a fitness routine, transform your life into something you may never have expected. You will not know until you Wake Up a …

Active Excursions will  be doing free night hikes at Patapsco every other Wednesday night at 8:00PM.   Active Excursions, has paid all meetup.com fee's so we can keep these trips free! We will be doing these year round, every other Wednesday night in various locations in Patapsco. Please bring your own headlamp or flashlight and water. We may have a few extra headlamps floating around if you need one, please send us a message if you need one. This will be an easy, no drop night hike. The hike is …

This group's main focus is to enjoy hikes, dog park play dates and special events with our canine companions in a fun & welcoming environment. We are dog lovers who like hiking and spending time with our dogs. We welcome and enjoy having other dog-loving people join us. To help with the cost meetup charges for this site our group has decided to ask each member to contribute at least $5.00 a year (due upon signing up and then again yearly each June.)  Every member contributes towards our site fee …

We are hiking for a good cause! Come join us, won't you?! The Metro DC Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is proud to invite you to join us for the 1st Annual XTREME HIKE to Spruce Knob West Virginia. On September 21th we will summit the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic. The adventure includes a 2 night stay, pasta dinner, transportation to the trail head, hike lunch, post-hike bar-b-que, and celebration brunch. In addition to the 30 mile hike win September we will be planning a number o …

This is a way for members of Falkland Chase to share resources and talk about upcoming hiking events. Meetup is a great way to build a schedule as well. We'll decide if this is a good fit going forward. One are I'd like to explore would be getting together with some humans and canines that would be down for some more intense hikes and potentially backpacking. Also, I am putting everyone that joins from Falkland Chase as an organizer, so you can do everything except ask for money for events. Post …

THE FREESTATE HAPPY WANDERERS IS AN ACTIVE VOLKSMARCH CLUB IN MARYLAND WHICH SPONSORS NON-COMPETITIVE WALKING EVENTS (VOLKSMARCHES) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. For information on all walks in Maryland and the metro area checkout www.ava.org and go to Find Walking Events, then click on Maryland or state you are looking for a walk. Just a note to remind everyone that we post these walks for everyone to decide if they would like to attend.  We are unable to attend all of the walks but other walkers at the …

Meet usually once or twice per week to walk/hike Rock Creek Park in DC. Beginner to Intermediate pace, mostly flat gentle trails but mix in intermediate hiking. Mostly 45 minutes to an hour. After may meet somewhere for food or drink depending on interest.  International and U.S. Visitors to DC welcome - a chance to see a local outdoor treasure and meet people in and near DC.

This meetup is for various activities that we can do on week evenings and weekends. Things like walking, hiking, festivals, billiards, bowling, tennis, cooking...etc. If you prefer quieter, more laid back environments or the outdoors to loud bars/clubs/happy hours, this meetup is for you. Also for the work-evening meetups, I'd like to set up hours that are a little past regular happy hour/rush time, e.g. instead of 5-6, prefer 7-8-9, both to avoid traffic and to allow those of us who work later …

Let's get together for activities in Druid Hill Park, attending Ride Around the Reservoir, shopping at the Farmers Market, attending a Festival, visiting the Conservatory, having picnics in the park, taking a hike/walk along the Jones Falls Trail, volunteering at a workday in the park, meeting at the Druid Hill Park Pool, a walk around the reservoir and anything else that looks like fun!

The Chesapeake Audubon Society works in the Maryland region to promote the stewardship of natural ecosystems through conservation, restoration, education, and advocacy. We schedule hikes, canoe trips, and educational events throughout the year to help members and guests learn about birds, plants, and the natural world around them. Beginners are welcome!

Welcome to your fifties! Kids are (mostly) raised, career's going well, and now it's your time. Get fit, have fun, meet other active people. Let's hike, bike, walk, kayak, explore, laugh, converse, and live well. This group is for you if you like to keep fit through fun activities, and enjoy stimulating conversation with new friends. Let's get started with all that Carroll and surrounding Maryland counties have to offer.  Not quite fifty?  You're more than welcome.

Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of MD is a Jewish hiking/social club for the Washington Metropolitan Area; MD, Washington DC, VA and also PA. Our parent organization is Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America. You can join our meetup group here and pay a $5 nonmember fee for each event or become an annual member for a small fee. To become a member, click on  http://www.mosaicmd.org/join-the-club. If you're under 18, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian).

The Fresco Adventure Group is a group of people in the Washington, DC/Baltimore Metropolitan area that are looking for outdoor fun. Primarily African American adults from the age of 30 and up that enjoy nature and exploring the world. Our activities include monthly programs to keep you fit, active, and healthy: - Hiking - Kayaking - Canoeing - White Water Rafting - Camping - Skiing - Skydiving - Spa Excursions - Retreats - Diving programs - Wellness programs - World traveling to e …

The Shrinking Divas is a support and activity group for woman seeking a healthier, holistic approach to healthful living; Spirit, Mind, Body. We are weight losers, weight-maintainers, and fit-life seekers. We meet via conference call every Monday night at 8:00pm sharp! We will be working through several books.  Lose it For Life", by Dr. Steven Arterburn and Linda Arterburn, a weight reduction program that approaches healthier living through Spiritual(Biblically-based), physical and emotional he …

See our message board for information accessible to nonmembers here. The Mycological Association of Washington's meetup group (the "MAWDC Meetup group") is a group for people interested in wild mushroom collecting in and around Washington DC. This group is operated by members of the Mycological Association of Washington (“MAW”), a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed and operated to support public education about mycological interests. See http://www.mawdc.org/.  In addition to wild …

All are welcome to join us. Organizers will try to mention when 4 legged hikers are allowed, but if not please ask. Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. This group is for all those who are dedicated to hiking  in and around Baltimore whether in the natural areas or urban streetscapes. I would like to encourage all the members to make suggestions or plan and lead events. With lots of members taking an active part we can meet the preferences and schedules of most of the membership, and provide a r …

This is a group for hikers of all levels.  We have novice hikes for beginners, which are paced for everyone's needs, under 3 miles, and easy terrain.  We also have weekly hikes that are moderate or strenuous for more experienced hikers.  The hikes will be labeled as "easy" (mainly flat, walking), "moderate" (a mix of some hills and flat trail) or "strenuous/difficult" (steep hills or rock scrambling). Anyone is welcome to organize a hike at any time. We also occasionally do other activities such …

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Hikers Climbers & Campers Group. We welcome all, young and old, newbie and experienced, for hiking, climbing, backpacking, kayaking, camping, happy hours, festivals, sporting events and occasional trips. We don't charge fees for hiking (why pay for something free?), we don't have frustrating waiting lists, nor we don't micromanage our members. Our activities are for fun, stress relief and exercise, not a sporting competition. (Some events incur event admission fees th …

We are a group of individuals who love to get out there, experience the world and above all else find whatever excuse we can to sociailze with strangers and friends alike in healthy and friendly settings. Maryland offers access to excellent trails, people who love goijng on them and socializing. Though we take neither hiking nor life too seriously, we enjoy both for all they have to offer.

Our Group: This group centers around the lifestyle of running and hiking/walking with our dogs and enjoying a high-end sudsy beverage — and increasing awareness of how dogs are true partners to humans. Extra Fun: Among our everyday events you'll find the random dog-friendly event that doesn't have anything to do with a run or a hike, but likely a beer or some wine. Keep an eye on the group as we develop something new and exciting in the running community! Supporting Service Dogs: Our official ch …

Looking to meet fun, kind fellow golden retriever owners to walk around the Inner Harbor, go on hikes, outings, swims - anything fun with our great dogs!

I am forming this group to provide hiking and event experiences that seniors canenjoy and  master. HIkes would be Easy to Moderate 2-4 mile hikes on Fridays or Saturdays.. Maybe a nice dinner after or a picnic. I will advise on what to bring based on the hike ( pets, water etc..) By no means are younger folks excluded but wanted to post the group to appeal to over 55 to 100  year olds (Ha!). Hiking and walking are great ways to enjoy nature, get to know others and feel great when the day is done …

This group is for Maryland (or anyone who doesn't mind driving) based Urban Explorers. We are people who like to go out in cities and sometimes rural settings and photograph abandoned or dilapidated buildings. We appreciate the history behind each of these buildings no matter how common they seem to most people. Often we find ourselves waking up at the crack of dawn to go road trip wherever necessary it is to go find these types of places. The experience often includes long walks or hikes and so …

Meet other people near you! Come to our Meetup and mingle with fellow members for fun, friendship...and maybe more! We are folks in the Baltimore and surrounding areas, generally in our 30s, 40s and 50s. We encourage participation from people who are active and interested in good conversation, checking out new events and places in and around Baltimore. First and foremost, we want you to feel comfortable with this social network. You never know who you will meet and who they might introduce to yo …

Get Out The Helicopter... Send Out The Search Party... We've Been Looking Everywhere For You! This is a group for anyone interested in adventures, outdoors activities, social gathering and traveling. I started this group to meet other people who enjoy having a GREAT time, meeting new people and doing fun things. If you have the spirit to participate then you have found a group to call home. Right now, though, I just want to do what I can to help you get settled in your new home. Obviously, I wou …