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 …

Instead of bringing dogs to a fenced in "boxing ring" to rough house and potentially get hurt, we are bringing them on a focused walk in their most natural state - in a pack. We can do simple paved trails, such as Bare Cove or Pond Meadow Park. Or we can step it up a notch and try the paths less traveled, and go for hikes on the Blue Hills. Location suggestions are welcome! So, all friendly pups and their owners, come join us on our walks for exercise, socialization and some fresh air. Rememb …

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 …

Meet other local people who are interested in hiking for fitness! We also do some biking, snow shoeing, ice skating, roller skating and some x-country skiing and getting together for a bite to eat after a hike or just coffee. Our group is a lot of fun. We are all friendly and always open to new ideas for meetups and new places too. We do have to consider the regions originally intended which are northern central MA and southern NH but will venture out now and then on camping trips or to the beac …

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 …

Blue Hills Hiking Club One of the amazing things about living near the Blue Hills is that there are so many hiking trails that you can work a full day, take a part in a scenic hike after work, and still have time to get home at a reasonable hour! This Meetup Group will focus on doing that. This is a private group, however all adults are welcome. ABOUT THIS GROUP - This is a group of fun, friendly people. To become a member you must have a photo of your face that is recognizable for the safety of …

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 …

Social Philosophizers is a social club for those who desire intellectual stimulation as a social enhancer.  It is a club for both singles and non singles, and for anyone who finds intellectual mingling to be one of the best forms of social mingling. The club offers a variety of interesting venues to achieve its mission: Creative conversational formats Philosophical films shown in private function rooms or private homes accompanying lunch or dinner Discussions on works in literature and philosop …

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise.  Exercising is more fun when doing so with others.  The South Shore has great walking areas, trails, parks and beaches for walking and hiking.  The South Shore Walkabouts Meetup Group is designed to combine all three of these by walking and socializing on the South Shore’s Walking Trails.  The primary focus of the Walkabouts is to Walk, however, we will occasionally participate in other fitness events including but not limited to Hiking and participa …

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 …

We are a community of dog owners and dog lovers working together to support and encourage safe dog socialization through structured weekly pack walks. (We are NOT a stand around and play group.) We will hold regular, structured off-leash group walks and nature hikes at various times and locations around the Boston metro west and neighboring areas. We urge participants to use our outings as an opportunity to encourage and reinforce positive socialization skills and the behaviors you want your dog …

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!

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.

The New England Trail Volunteers group was created to provide local outdoor-oriented people an opportunity to give back to our trails through our trail care projects... We are a volunteer based program, and generally work on projects involving trail maintenance/ construction helping out groups such as the AMC , USFS , Trail Adopters and more..  We will offer to help with  trail volunteer projects throughout New England....

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.