This is a group of fun friendly people who are interested in walking, hiking and urban exploration. sometimes we walk fast and other times slow. Join us if you enjoy walking, hiking and/or trekking while being social and having fun! This is a private group, however all adults are welcome. All members are required to have a picture of their face in their profile for the safety of everyone in the group. Also, members with excessive no shows (responding yes, then not showing up) will be removed fr …

Nature walks for both 2 and 4 legged friends near Manchester. Need lots of 2 legged friends to help find the Fantastic Spots where all species can play, cleanse and enjoy nature for an afternoon. Get to know us by checking out our photo albums especially the one featuring our Doggie Paws... and meet our members... Check out our calendar for upcoming events http://www.meetup.com/Manchester-Dogg... or see where we've been http://www.meetup.com/Manchester-Dogg...... Our message board is full of in …

For those looking for companionship on weekend walks and moderate hikes - who won't object to having a friendly dog or two come along now and then. Explore some state parks, TTOR properties, beaches and more and share our favorite places...and let's give ourselves a break on the weekends and set off at 10 am or later! (Although we're not intense, participants should be reasonably fit - able to walk at least 3 miles at a moderate pace - walks will average 90 minutes to 2 hours, maybe longer, som …

Welcome to the Boston 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 Boston 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 pe …

This group is designed for anyone who wants to meet some new friends and get out in Southern Maine! We'll do everything from going to the movies, reading books, going out to dinner, skiing, taking a walk, or trying a new adventure! Plus, we're always up for new ideas! This group is especially designed if you would like to make new friends or just plain old get out and have some fun! Are you new to the area? Do you just need to meet some new friends because life is constantly changing? Do you nee …

Looking for a better social life? New to the area? Have your friends moved away? Got married? Had kids? This group is for females who are  single, married or divorced, who want to get out and have some fun and make new friends. Hello, my name is Sue and I am the organizer of North Shore Women's Group. We are a fun loving "circle of friends", we are non judgemental, a group that is accepting of everyone and here to reach out to eachother and make some true friendships. I would best describe us as …

There are many of us who are hiking on their favorite trails with their dogs and both are enjoying the ambiance of the environment. It would be great to share these experience with others. This will be a social network for their owners and dogs. Many folks have tried to take their dogs on organized hikes and found that dogs are not welcomed or not permitted which is understandable in some cases. Therefore, this site is specifically earmarked for those individuals who like to take their dogs on h …

Hey Slackers! This group is for those who love to do outdoor events but also love to sleep in on weekend mornings.  Some simple rules: No events before noon. Events are generally on weekends. Events are close to or easily accessible from Boston -- NO 12-hour drives to the White Mountains. No closing of pre-meetup registration early -- so people can make some last minute decisions based on how they're feeling. That's it!  Let's have fun!

Join us as we explore the countryside in Raymond NH and the surrounding towns . Most events will be 2-4 hour walks utilizing the recreation trails, and local forests. We will be doing walks, easy hikes, biking, and snowshoeing. We can all share areas that we enjoy and explore them together. There will be an occasional activity outside the area. There will be last minute postings to take advantage of ideal weather conditions. We live in a great area for outdoor activities and our goal is to explo …

This group is for women who want to explore the many outdoor opportunities available in southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts. Activities include walking, hiking, biking, kayaking and bird watching plus snowshoeing and cross country skiing. We’ll take time to appreciate beautiful scenery, look for signs of wildlife, take photos, and share our knowledge, or curiosity, about the natural world. Women of all ages, sizes, orientations and fitness levels are welcome to join us. Activit …

Let's walk! New Walking Map of Belmont There is a new walking map of Belmont, just published as part of WalkBoston, with 23 walks in Belmont, all guaranteed to have sidewalks throughout. I've got some paper copies, but you can also find it at: http://walkboston.org/resources/image...

The purpose of this group is to connect youth, adults, and families to introduce and utilize walking and hiking trails throughout Greater Franklin County. Here is an opportunity to meet novice as well as experienced outdoor enthusiasts. You need not worry if you are new to many of these outdoor activities; participants of all speeds, skill and fitness levels are welcomed.  Special events include teaching the use of a GPS and Geocaching. There is no obligation to attend events; however, if you RS …

Active dogs need active people! Join us for hikes with your dog all year round. Non-dog owners are welcome too! 99% of hikes will be off-leash. The typical hike is 1.5-2 h long and is for someone who is moderately fit. Most hikes wil be on the North Shore but we also venture out once in a while. Your dog should be friendly toward all people and all dogs. Your dog should also be trained to be under voice control if he/she is going to be let off-leash. If your dog is very hyper, he/she will not be …

Have you always wanted to travel abroad and experience the food and culture of the destination? Would you like to meet other adults with similar interests? Join our Meetup..We are a group of 40 (and growing) travel lovers and/or dreamers who get together on a regular basis to hike, walk and usually end up at a local watering hole to chat and exchange stories, pictures, plans, adventures and dreams... There is no cost or obligation for those who want to participate in local hikes and other advent …

Are you an adult Girl Scout who enjoys meeting people, going places and trying new things? Would you like to share your interests and explore new activities with other adults? Our adventures will be bounded only by our imaginations!  Experience the great outdoors or spend a quiet day playing cards. It is YOUR turn to decide what you would like to do today!

I want to try an experiment. Imagine a typical weekday after a long day at work. You finally get home, collapse onto the couch, click on the television…and then you remember—you have a petting zoo meetup to go to in 45 minutes. Problem is you don’t want to go to the petting zoo. Sure, it seemed like it’d be a hoot when you signed up for it eight weeks ago, but dammit your feet are tired, and you just want to relax, and besides—the new episode of Space Commandos is on tonight. So regretfully you …

Take some time off from your desk and computer and come out and remeet the great outdoors, or join other homebased slaves for a meal.   Enjoy some collegiality.  Most of all, get out from behind your desk and move.

My goal in starting this group is to make more available area friends wanting to do fun things together. For those who would like to get out and go shopping, hiking, kayaking, walking the pups, to the movies, for a meal, etc, this is the place. All women and men are welcome; single and/or with a spouse.  Heck, there must be men who need gift ideas for family.  Come shopping with us and we'll help you out! Oh, and being a day person leaves going out late at night a lot not the best option, which …

Monte Alto Hikers get together on Sunday mornings throughout the winter to enjoy each other's company in an outdoor adventure. The group convenes at Cafe Monte Alto in downtown Plymouth and sets out to enjoy local hikes in the lakes and mountains area of central NH. We choose trails that are user-friendly, allow group members to progress in fitness and hiking skills, and generally get us all home by mid-day. On days of good snow, there are options for cross country skiing and/or snow shoeing as …

BTA/BOLT (Boxford Trails Association/Boxford Open Land Trust) is a volunteer, private, nonprofit, organization dedicated to preserving and protecting natural and aesthetically important land and wildlife habitat, including fields, forests, wetlands, and trails to preserve the nature of Boxford. We maintain and monitor all town trails and open space and maintain Bay Circuit Trails through Boxford. We also sponsor: educational activities, weekly hikes to explore trails, reservatons and other trail …

This is a group for anyone interested in workout duing the day. I started this group because I cannot be the only one who has the time for workout duing the weekday and who wants some company. The group is for anyone who is interested in running, cycling, swimming, hiking, etc. All kinds of sports. Let`s get together, have some fun, and get some exercise at the same time.

Outbound New England is for hikers in the primarily in the New England area. We strive to be as inclusive as we can by offering hiking at all levels, from relaxing short hiking trips to more challenging traverses, and trips in excess of 25 miles. We would like to diversify into wilderness skills classes, rock climbing, multi-day overnight trips, and world travel.  We are a four season hiking group, and as such there should be plenty of opportunities to hit the slopes! We'd like to post our even …

The Essex County Trail Association exists to maintain and protect access to the trails and open spaces in the six towns in which we work: Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Essex, Topsfield and West Newbury. We hold monthly trail events, which we try to vary between mountain biking, hiking, running, horseback riding and cross-country skiing/snowshoeing.  These events are free and open to members and non-members of ECTA. For more information about ECTA and all of our events, please visit our website at w …

This is a group for environmentalists, naturalists, and members of the community who are interested in helping to preserve the environment and create a sustainable future. The Nature Conservancy is facilitating "The Future of Nature," a three-part lecture series focusing on the future of food, energy, and water. We invite everybody to participate in the discussion. The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands an …

We are a Barefoot group who enjoys either occasionally, part time or all year round, barefoot activities here in Maine. That's right we mean no shoes. We enjoy all sorts of barefoot forms of expression: Earth energy from ground up, running barefoot, BF 5k's, maybe hiking, walking or other activities you can share with us. Good clean fun to be had, on all kinds of substrate! Maybe it's spiritual for you, grounding, silly, fun or highly serious and personal, or about connecting with nature? Whatev …

It's so much easier for me to stay on track with my fitness plan if I have a partner! Imagine if I had multiple partners! Sound like you? If you're looking for a walking partner or group, look no further! Let's challenge each other with consistent walk dates and meet new friends while enhancing our health! *Note: this is not set up as leisurely walking group; rather, we understand that the health benefits of walking are best when at a brisk pace.  The best way to know if you're working in your o …

Moderate hiking adventures in central maine... A great way to get to know new people and see the parts of Maine off the beaten path. Let's hike to the waterfalls and the mountaintops. Let's share in the adventure of finding new friends on the rail trails and nature trails in central Maine. A cup of coffee, a picnic or a long lingering lunch is sure to add the fun.

Always wondered what it would be like to row? Wonder no more. All you have to bring your enthusiasm and energy. Gentle Giant Rowing will provide the rest. In 4 weeks, you will be able to call yourself a rower. Lessons are twice a week for 4 weeks, beginning in June. The sessions for Learn to Row (LTR) are June 4 - June 27 July 9 - Aug 2 Aug 6 - Aug 29 You can choose to take classes on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30-7:00am or 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Please do not wear bagging clothing for rowing. You wil …