Do you love to hike but hate the price of gas to the trailhead? This meetup specializes in hikes in and around the Portland metro urban area. Portland has lots of forest, history, hills and canyons to explore. Most hikes will be dog friendly. Starting points will nearly always be accessible by bus. Join us in exploring bits and pieces of the Portland metro area you may not have known existed. Come join us and explore. We'd love to see you.

Welcome to the Portland 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 Portland 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 adventurou …

We're at a  place in our lives where we want to play hard and have FUNNN.   We're about making new acquaintances, some of which may evolve into true friendships.   Both singles and those with partners are part of our group Since age is generally a state of mind anyway, if you're heading toward fifty or over, it really doesn't matter. If you have a partner who also wants to participate, each person should become a member since some of our events do not include guests. You'll find our group welcom …

The PDX 30s + SCENE is a social networking group for folks who want to Socialize, Carouse, Explore, Nosh, Enjoy Portland in the company of like-minded folks. Perhaps in common we are educated professionals; entrepreneurs; childless or proud parents; well-traveled; maybe new to town or simply looking to expand our professional and social circles.  We love adventures of the culinary and outdoor varieties.  Some of our activities include: dining at the latest & greatest new eatery; wine or beer-tas …

Why Join: We are a group just for women on the Eastside! (East of the river) Our group is private but open to all women, this keeps our meeting times and locations private and only seen by members. To Join our group click on the "Join Us" button in the upper right section of this page under the banner.   ***Please finish reading this page first*** Our goal is to provide you with a variety of activities to help you round out your fitness and health, get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet …

Fun group for dog-lovers!  Dog hikes, urban walks, dog park hang-outs, BBQs, dog-friendly happy hours or dinners, and more!  Single event too!  You may find more then just some cute dogs to hang out with!

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Those certainly are words to live by. Welcome to the Wild Mind Outdoor Community! We've been around since January 2011 and have evolved from a hiking group interested in mindfulness to a community that seeks to experience nature in a variety of mindful ways. We are open to folks from all walks of life, beginners and experts alike. Our leaders do not necessarily know any more about a given topic than our members; we're just pe …

Welcome and congratulations to new and expecting moms over 35 in Portland! Maybe you've had problems getting pregnant, maybe you weren't sure if you wanted kids til recently, or maybe you just decided to wait. Whatever your situation, if you're like me, you feel a bit in the minority in a city full of younger moms that you can't quite identify with. We're in a different stage of life and have different challenges, yet we are thrilled with our new status! Let's get together to chat, have coffee, …

This Meetup group is for people who don't hike in 'mission mode'. We don't drive through to the finish line, we stop and smell the roses. This is a great group for people who for health reasons need to take it a bit slower, or for people who want to stop and ID plants, or read trail signs, listen to birdsong, take photos, declaim poetry, contemplate color. Please send me your hike suggestions, and if you have knowledge of birds, herbology, trail reading, edible plants, meditation, whatever, I wo …

"I come down to the water to cool my eyes. But everywhere I look I see fire; that which isn't flint is tinder, and the whole world sparks and flames." --Annie Dillard Welcome to the Portland WHWC! This group hopes to encompass a diverse array of interests and experience levels, whether you are new to hiking or an experienced backcountry traveler. We also aim to give back to the Wilderness community whenever possible via myriad stewardship opportunities and such. Please suggest any ideas you may …

About Us: Whether you've always lived in Salem or you've recently moved here, it can be difficult to make new friends at this stage of life. This group was created for any women or feminine spirits late 20s-30s who want to find supportive friendships and escape the frenzy of every day life! Future Meetups: Happy hours, movie nights, game nights, crafts, fun fitness like yoga & zumba, walking & hiking excursions (weather permitting!), and any other ideas we come up with. Bottom line is this gro …

As women we take on many roles in our lives that keep us going busy-busy, which can be supper stressful. To keep up with our busy lives we have to remember to schedule in fun times with friends. That is what the East side gals are all about. We are a group of women who get together to have fun! This meet up is for women of all ages. It is for women at any stage of their lives, college or career, relationship or single, with or without kids. Wherever you are in life you are welcome to our group s …

This group is for anyone who wants to take a walk in Northeast neighborhoods. Weekly walks on Tuesdays at lunchtime, rain or shine. We are on a path to: fitness, community, and fresh air. Join us!

A hiking group for those throughout the Northwest. Skill Level: Beginner/Moderate/Advanced Avg hike length: 2-6 hrs Avg hike location: Portland area, Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, Washington, Coastal and surrounding areas Pets: Only if Noted on scheduled Hikes "no soliciting of your product and services"

Don't do it alone! Find the adventure that floats your boat by trying one of the following with other cool people: Hike, bike, run, walk, kayak, canoe, raft, rock climb, snowshoe, snowboard, and swim. Bring your own equipment or for a small fee some equipment can be provided. If carpooling to a location we ask you to contribute to gas money.

I want to meet anyone intereted in walking & hiking in SW Portland/Beaverton area so I don't have to do it alone. All skill levels welcome, i am no fitness trainer just looking for walking and hiking partners.

Wonderful Wacky Westsiders is for folks who are 50+ and live on the west side of Portland. This is NOT a dating forum, if you are looking to "hook-up" for dating there are other groups for that. Are you 50ish and at a place in your life where you want to enjoy life and have fun with others of like mind? The kids are all grown and out on their own. The house is quiet and there’s no one to yell at? Then this group is for you. Wonderful Wacky Westsiders  is about meeting folks on the west side of P …

This is a group where democrats, progressives and green party affiliates can get together, have some fun, mingle, laugh, and be creative. This group is open to singles, married, and people with children. OK, so, democrats won this last election, but where are they? Let’s come out of hiding and get to know each other. Too many of us have hidden in the comfort of our safe homes, ducking and diving away from any activity which could put us, or our children, in the midst of a radical right-wing ext …

Plant Identification is very important for food, medicine & healing. We happen to live in a part of the country that is flowing with many types of plants that we can identify. My goal is to learn more about plant identification. There has been a great interest among my co-workers and friends to start this group. We are have a little knowledge but want more! Here is how I see this group evolving: Everyone that is involved can have the option to lead a walk and share their knowledge. (This is high …

Looking for a group that likes to walk around Salem. It's nice to meet new people downtown and make new friends too. 2-3 times per week will keep those extra pounds off that we all don't need. Please help me gather a group of people who want to keep the weight off while walking and talking to keep us entertained!

"Strangers are just friends waiting to happen" Why stay home when you can venture out for all kinds of activities, parties and events throughout the Portland area? This group is a social club of females in the greater Portland area, ages 40 and up, that want to join us and try new things,new places, and have a lot of fun while meeting other great ladies! We will hold different types of social events throughout each month designed to introduce you to friends in our age range. Our calendar will …

Welcome to The Wanderers hiking group in the Portland area! We are about the journey as well as the destination. We are striving to meet the hikers that fall into the middle zone...enjoy moderate mileage with moderate altitude gain with a challenge thrown in occasionally at a moderate pace! A group that wants to explore and constantly include new hikes while doing our favorites on a regular basis. If you are training for a triathlon and work to achieve a "personal best" with each outing then thi …

Let's do some trail running! Lets get together and run, motivate and inspire one another to become a better person and athlete. We will be running trails and speed work around the track. You can help me keep this group going by hosting runs, hikes, bike rides or anything that you feel we would enjoy.  Looking forward to hitting the trails with you, and learning more about each and everyone of you!

This is a group for Mamas in the Portland area who want to explore some of the beauty in and around Portland via gorgeous hikes and walks and good company. I have an 18-month old girl who loves nature and I love to take her there. Look forward to sharing in our explorations!

This is the Full Outdoor Activity Group you may set up your own Events REAL EASY..Just Ask Me + Give me a Basic Plan = You get your Own Meet Up Event. It could Be BBQ's at your favorite spot to Canoing at the Lake were you can schedule a camp-out or just a Day trip to the Gorge. It's all open to those who want it to happen...No Limit Meet Ups, not like were you try and try, but it's always full. You can pick as little or as many folks for your event. I enjoy Canoing and BBQ's by the Lake or just …

We are a group that is interested in getting out of the house. The events will most likely  be scheduled in an impromptu manner, outdoors, and fun. Oregon has a lot to offer, let's take advantage of it. Ideas on the table include: Hiking the mountains and coast, potluck dinners, bike rides, swimming, snorkeling, caving, rock climbing, fishing, paddling, xc skiing, dancing, Settlers of Catan, and your idea here.

Somewhere inside all of us is a desire to connect with wild nature. Some of us are able to do that to our heart's content, but many of us can't for one reason or another. It can be too hard to find wild places, or we are too busy, or we have some irritations or fears about nature that keep us from enjoying it. This meet-up is about helping each other find new ways to deepen our connection with wild nature, to spend more time there and better quality time there. It doesn't matter what your basic …

Calling all New Thought Adventurers and Socialites! Let's get together to explore life, have fun, hike, bike, see movies, concerts, and more! This is a new group, and we are reaching out to create connections and build friendships. Everyone is welcome to create and post activities (coffee, camping, movies, kayaking, etc) and the place and time to meet. (The only limits are your own thoughts!) Please help us build our community!!