What is more fun than a hike with your pup? Not much! We are looking for other dog owners (and dogs) who share an affinity for nature and hiking. The rest we will figure out as we go.

We are a hiking club in the Washington, DC area which adds to the pleasure of a sociable hike the discovery of the natural and historical aspects of the wayside along the trails we tread. While benefiting from an invigorating hike, time is taken for hike leaders - as well as fellow hikers - to share their knowledge of the flora, fauna, geology, and history of the area with the group.

This group is for hiking enthusiasts in the DC/MD/NOVA area.  NVHC asks non-members who show up on hikes to pay a nominal guest fee of $2.  Just being an online member of this Meetup site does not automatically make you a member of NVHC.  NVHC is a very well-organized, friendly hiking club, and NVHC offer hikes almost every Saturday and Sunday throughout the entire year, rain or shine.  See the official NVHC website at www.NVHC.com. OFFICIAL NVHC PET POLICY: In general, pets are welcome on NVHC …

There are plenty of meetups for running, but what about those of us who just like to walk! I decided to start a group dedicated to meeting at a good location and walking together. Just that simple. We can power walk or walk briskly. This also might be good motivation for those who need encouragement and accountability. We will mostly be walking in the VA Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk areas. Walking will be done in the outdoors (parks, trails, the beach, boardwalk, etc.). So, wear warm clothes in …

Are you a active/fit parent who loves to hike in nature, preferably with your young kid(s)? Or even if you don't have children or they're already grown, but you are amenable to hiking with them? Please join us!

Adventuring is the outdoor club for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered community in the Washington DC area. Our volunteers lead hikes year-round, and in the warmer months we do recreational bike rides too, some shorter and others longer. That's not everything though. Camping, backpacking, and canoeing are examples of some of the other things we do when we have volunteers to lead them. We're all about enjoying the outdoors and being physically active. Not sure whether an activity will …

This is a group for any one interested in recreational walking and hiking. All skill levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other moms who are interested in walking at the same time enjoying the out door experience.Looking forward to exploring the parks walking and hiking trails in Virginia.

SCPRO is a special activities section of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter that organizes hikes and other events for the general public on behalf of the Sierra Club's Washington, DC chapter and the close-in groups of the Maryland and Virginia Chapters. No Sierra Club membership is necessary to participate. We welcome all people on a variety of outdoor adventures, nature walks, conservation outings, and exploration of our natural and regional history. www.sierrapotomac.org

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 …

Welcome to Fredericksburg Water and Trails! This club is for those who love the local trails and water sports for running, walking and hiking, boating, snorkeling, marine biology and/or bicycling. Fredericksburg has plenty of them! All are welcome. All events are only in public venues which means NO PRIVATE HOMES and NO CAMPING. All boating and fishing events require you bring a buddy and can swim! Life vests are strongly advised. All participants are responsible for staying within their own phy …

This is a group for any interested in hiking. There are so many beautiful areas in and around Charlottesville Va. We have the Blue Ridge Parkway, George Washington National Forest and Skyline Drive. Not mentioning, many areas locally. This is a group for beginners, intermediate and for those who love to smoke the trails! Be your own judge on whether or not you can physically do the hike. These hikes are fun! We will be joining our counterpart group, the Shenandaoh Trailblazers, North Distrist at …

This is a group interested in Australian Shepherds and their activities. Let's get our Aussies together for hikes and runs. Let's also support Aussie rescue activities.

Welcome Happy Feet Hikers, From Jo Detraz, Happy Feet Hikers Organizer & the entire Happy Feet Hikers Team http://www.happyfeethikers.com/ What is Happy Feet Hikers? We're a group of fun-loving, tree-hugging, fresh-air-breathing hiking enthusiasts who love to get together with others of the same. Whether you've been hiking for years, or you'd just like to try out a new hobby for exercise and peace of mind, Happy Feet Hikers is happy to welcome you into our group. Where do you hike? Here are j …

Imagine how exciting it would be if you knew there was an iPad hidden somewhere across the street? How about a 42" color TV? What if you knew within walking distance a new car was waiting to be found? Or even a Caribbean cruise. That’s what Geocaching for Treasure is all about; adding a modern twist to the adventure and excitement of a real, old-fashioned treasure hunt and bringing it to our neighborhood! We are starting a group in Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas to do just that! There …

The Dunkirk Fitness Meetup Group is for fitness enthusiasts, and would-be fitness enthusiasts, living or working in northern Calvert County, southern Anne Arundel County, or southern Prince George's County, Maryland (or anywhere else for that matter). The group is led by Personal Trainer Linda Copeland of Breakthrough Fitness. We will schedule various fitness activities such as walks, hikes, and group workouts. Some activities are free, others are for a fee. Beginners are welcome! We recommend …

If you are looking to warmer weather and want to shape up by walking at an easy pace with a small (4-6) group of women (35+) join us on Sat. mornings, 10 a.m., and Mon. & Wed. evenings, 6:30 p.m. We meet under the awning of the Shirlington movie theater and walk on the bike path for about an hr.(@2.5 miles). It's fun, it's easy and when you chat and walk, the time passes quickly. Join us to jump start feeling great, losing weight and making new friends. NOTE: If it rains, there is the threat of …

Enjoy the eclectic, amazingly rich cultural offerings of our extended Williamsburg community. Dig jazz? Bliss out on R&B or groove on rock 'n roll? How about European blue grass, swing band or classical music? Is ethnic music your thing? Perhaps you're a movie fan who'd like to join others for a French film, documentary or an indie film? Curious about the latest Oscar nominee? Enjoy open air concerts in the spring or summer or just hanging out at Aroma's and soaking up Stephanie Nakasian's class …

The Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club is an organization of individuals who meet to enjoy the outdoors and act as stewards of a 19.1 mile portion of the Appalachian Trail from Rockfish Gap on I-64 (near Waynesboro) to Reed's Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Club members can be found maintaining our AT section, hiking, backpacking, paddling or visting cultural and historic places. We also have club meetings and social events on a regular basis. Welcome to out Meetup group.

Group of laid back pedalers that are into having fun touring the countryside. Hiking will be part of the itenarary when we have enough participants. Serious bikers that are into Tour de France competition type stuff need to look elsewhere.

I'm a first responder in DC at night and I have monday and tuesday nights off, and most of these groups do things on the weekends or at night when it's too late for me to go out before work. So this group is for people in the same situation who are interested in going out on weekdays or nights. Activities I'd like to do are hiking, museums, movies, mini golf, historical walks, amusement parks.

This group is for any moms in or near Herndon who like to get outdoors with their babies/toddlers and would like to make new friends. Whether you're into going on walks with strollers or carriers, cycling with your baby, playing in the park, exploring the trails, or having picnics under the trees... whatever you like to do, there's sure to be someone who would like to do it with you. Let's explore the outdoors together with our little ones!

The Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club's (TATC) purpose is maintaining a section of the Appalachian Trail as assigned by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and providing organized hiking, backpacking, camping, educational and other activities for its members.  This is our Meetup Group.

Being a Friend of Virginia's Largest State Park isn't just about working, it's also about getting together and having fun on our trails, waterways and camps. We'll be posting info on group rides and hikes, training opportunities, environmental education, races, and shows. We'll also post trail work and maintenance days. Pocahontas has so much to offer, it's hard to keep track! See us also on Facebook:   http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/139663529087/

Welcome! This is a new group that aims to bring young people together socially in the Charlottesville area. The goal is to help bring together those in their 20's and 30's (or those who are young at heart) for activities like happy hour, dinner, live music, and movies. It would also be great to get together some outdoor activities like hikes and camping trips! This group is for those who may be new to town or for those looking for new friends.

Welcome to the Alexandria-Fairfax Social Club! We are one big area with plenty to do! This area alone has many festivals, tons of tennis courts, shows and cheap eat restaurants. All are welcome. All events are only in public venues which means NO PRIVATE HOMES and NO CAMPING. All participants are responsible for staying within their own physical limits especially during our tennis matches, hikes and bowling face offs. And, as always, remember to practice good sportsmanship to each other. It is a …

This group was created for people who have recently relocated to the Northern Virginia Area. I know transitioning can be tough, and my hopes for this group is to create a fun and non-judgmental environment to build long lasting friendships in. If you are new to the area and ready to make some friends please join us. Activities will include but are not limited to hiking, camping, happy hours, movies, pot lucks, BBQ's, karaoke, volunteering, and concerts.

This group is for all you 18-20 somethings living in Staunton, Lexington, or any surrounding areas. I'm looking to meet new people and have some fun. I'm open to suggestions on things to do as I would like to cater to all tastes. Some current ideas are geocatching, tyedyeing, seeing a movie, hiking, dinner, board games, and more. Some events will be in Staunton and some in Lexington to try and cover a wide range of people.

Let's bring together the adults around Northern Virginia, (from Winchester to Fairfax, from Leesburg to Culpeper, using Gainesville as the base center), that enjoy being active in all types of outdoor activity, and primarily SKIING. During the ski season, I hope we can get some folks out for some weekday day trips to Snowshoe or other mountains and perhaps a couple of trips going north to VT. If we grow in size, I hope we can look to trips west to CO, NV, UT... But, skiing is only roughly a 4 mo …