We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

Originally from Philadelphia, PA, - We've come all the way to be a part of the Central Pa Family. YES, Let's XPLOR all around PA, Central Pennsylvanians!!! XPLORERRRRRRRRRRRRS Let's XPLOR! This Central PA set of XPLORERS comprises of XPLORERS who are in their early 20s to their late 40s. Grab your gear and let's go. We're here for the more experienced outdoors adventurer. Life is short... work hard BUT PLAY HARDERRR! Come out and ROCK THIS EARTH with us, as we embark on a whole 'notha k …

Learn to Sail and explore the world! If you already know how to sail, we will be offering opportunities to expand your skills on larger boats both here on the Potomac as well as on the Chesapeake. Stay tuned as the weather warms we will be updating this site to offer both sailing as well canoeing & kayaking adventures. Our school is owned and operated by sailors.

The Dragon Boat Crew has a two level dragon boat program. For a competitive team we offer a training program that promotes the sport of dragon boat racing and facilitates the development of strong minds and fit bodies through an intense team oriented training program to compete at the highest levels of dragon boat racing. We are looking for men and women who are willing to dedicate the time and will commit to to the competitive team. Ages from 20 to 50+. We also have a recreational paddlers prog …

We are all about whitewater. Whether that be kayaking, rafting, canoeing, stand up paddling or surfing. This is the place to get lessons as well as find people to paddle/play with. We will have various levels of instruction, plus social paddles, events and trips. During the winter months we will be doing indoor pool practice through our sponsor Valley Mill Kayak School. Look for beginner lessons to start in the spring, once conditions on the river permit us to get out there, usually in May. For …

Welcome to the Delaware Valley Kayakers' home on the web. We're an easygoing group that loves to paddle all types of water. Our Wednesday 'Hump Day Paddles' are a great way for those new to the group or new to paddling to come out and meet the group on easy flatwater. We also plan a variety of camping and kayaking trips during the warmer months, and even cold water paddles year round for those with proper gear. Come on out and join us!  Visit our ABOUT page for more information on paddle leve …

What is Dragon Boating? Dragon Boating is an ancient Chinese tradition and one of the most up and coming sports in the US. Tell me about a dragon boat . – I always say it is an over sized canoe. The boat is very colorful with dragon head and tail put on the boats for racing. The boats are 43 feet long, seats 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson for a total of 22 people on the boat. Paddlers sit two to a seat paddling on one side of the boat. Do I need any special abilities or equipment? No, …

We are looking for persons interested in FREE stand up paddle demos.

Welcome to the AMC - Delaware Valley Chapter Meetup site.   The AMC is  the Northeast's oldest outdoors club and one of its most respected.  The AMC is built on the pillars of conservation, outdoors education and in getting people out on the trails.  Our "About" page provides more information about the AMC and our Chapter.  We ask that when you join you submit a photo and tell us a little about yourself.  It's not mandatory that you provide this information but it's useful to many members who wa …

Welcome to DC Dragon Boat Club! The DC Dragon Boat Club is a local non-profit organization that promotes individual and community participation in the sport of Dragon Boating to encourage awareness and stewardship of the area's waterways through recreational and competitive programs that foster physical fitness, camaraderie, and leadership skills. We are a diverse group of paddlers who enjoy the sport of dragon boat racing and the camaraderie. We welcome all individuals who want to learn more ab …

Welcome to the online home of NoVa Outdoors & Paddle Club. More than anything Meetup is about "meeting people." We require potential members submit a clear photo of *themselves* with their application, because we'd like to be able to recognize them! Please keep reading if this does not offend your sensibilities. We are a club for the active and experienced out-doors people. On some trips we welcome the inexperienced. However, we are not a club for inactive members. We ask that members attend a c …

Hello and welcome to the Lez Go Kayaking meetup group. This meetup group is a kayaking group exclusively for lesbians that was formed in October 2011. Lez Go Kayaking meetup group is for lesbian women who like to get out on flatwater; rivers, lakes and the Chesapeake Bay, and paddle at their leisure. We are a non-competitive social group with the goal of having fun on the water. After paddling, we often go to lunch together. Outings are scheduled by the organizer for a Saturday or Sunday launch. …

This meetup page is used to list canoe/kayak trips for the Outdoor Club of South Jersey (OCSJ). You can also see these trips, plus biking, backpacking, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing at our main website www.ocsj.org. Trips are open to all OCSJ members, and guests that would like to try out our club. See our other Event Schedules: Biking: http://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey/ Hiking: http://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Hiking/ Non-OCSJ memb …

Hope Afloat USA’s® mission is to help survivors of breast cancer make positive emotional, spiritual, and physical changes in their lives through the ancient sport of Dragon Boat Racing. We encourage survivors, regardless of age or athletic ability, to “awaken the dragon within” by providing them with hope, support, camaraderie, and adventure. Check out our pages to find out more! For More Information, call 215-574-1820 or e-mail Membership@hopeafloatusa.org

Chesapeake Kayak Adventures November 7, 2012 marked Chespeake Kayak Adventures First Anniversary on Meetup.com.  Over the course of those 12 months we've grown to over 630 members and held over 110 Meetups.  We've been featured in The Baltimore Sun, Howard Magazine and Maryland Public Television's Outdoors Maryland.  Meetup.com has rated CKA as one of the Best Outdoor Recreation Meetups" in the world.  If you're looking to get out and paddle, we are and intend to remain one of the most active p …

Second Half Rally is a FUN meetup group for experienced life veterans who like active recreation and sharing good times together. We enjoy activities such as biking on rail trails, kayaking in natural environments, hiking in state and national parks, attending festivals and concerts, exploring interesting city neighborhoods, discovering cool restaurants, and going car camping to celebrate being outdoors around a campfire. We also like to eat, drink, and HAVE FUN, especially outdoors where everyt …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! From beginners to expert level participants, and everyone in between! All are welcome. We will meet to explore new outdoor activities, and meet like-minded individuals! Come check out what the greater Lehigh Valley area has to offer for outdoor recreation. Our mission is to introduce a new place or activity, in a comfortable atmosphere, to anyone who would to try something new! All outings are led by our experts. This group will host the following activitie …

Paddlework.com is proud to be the local host for paddles in and around Stone Harbor, NJ. Join up to get notified of future paddles. Anyone can join and be a member. If you don't know how to SUP we can help you with lessons and places to rent and buy equipment.

Calling all women kayakers, crossfitters, triathletes, reformed couch potatoes, wannabe-reformed couch potatoes, spinners, runners, rowers, ball players... and other FIERCE women of any age and any stripe! Think you got MOXIE? Are you on a quest for FUN? Well then, check out Dragon Boating with the Philadelphia Flying Phoenix. Who: We are an established club team comprising women from the greater Philly and South Jersey areas. We are FIERCE and supportive women, aged 20-something to 70-someth …

Are you ready to get fit, make new friends, and be out on the water amidst our nation's spectacular monuments?  This club is for you. SUP is a sport growing in popularity across the world.  I wanted to start a SUP group after returning from HIHO 2012, an amazing 8-day SUP competition in the Virgin Islands. This group is for newbies who want to try SUP or pros who just want to paddle board in a group - all skill levels are welcome!  We'll be paddling primarily on the Potomac in Georgetown.  Check …

We are stand up paddle boarders interested in paddling and exploring Annapolis and surrounding areas on our SUPs. We meet once or twice a week depending on weather.

Welcome to the Meetup group for the activities of the C&O Canal Association.  We sponsor hikes, canoe trips and bike rides along the 184-mile-long towpath between Georgetown and Cumberland. Our events are open to the public. C&O Canal Association is an all-volunteer citizens organization established in 1954 to help conserve of the natural and historical environment of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin.  The association works with the National Park Service in its efforts to preserve and p …

Pennsylvania's State Parks recently won a gold medal ranking as one of America's finest park systems. SE PA parks offer a wealth of innovative programs that draw people into state parks in new ways and connect them to nature through outdoor experiences. From a nature walk to backpacking, a kids' camp to rock climbing, park educators, volunteers, and friends groups offer activities galore. Join us to find out more!

I would like to make it clear that this is not an independent group. I am representing and promoting the upcoming activities of the Philadelphia Canoe Club that were approved by its board. For more information go to http://www.philacanoe.or The club promotes paddling, and paddle sports in the Philadelphia area, training new paddlers, and leading trips all over the US, year round. Come out and paddle with us! We'd love to have you along!

Aloha! The Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club has been paddling in local and regional waterways since 1995. Our canoes are among the first outriggers ever on the East Coast. Our team consists novices to experienced paddlers. While our skills vary, we all share a passion and a respect for this unique water sport.

Mantra Fit is a holistic approach to fitness with programs on land and water. I created Mantra Fit with a mission to help people create a body and life that they love. I'm an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and PaddleFit certified instructor. I love exercising outdoors and like to keep my workouts fun and fresh. At my bootcamp on land, we meet at Severna Park Community Center and exercise indoors and out, depending on the weather. EVERYONE goes at their own pace and pushes just a little harder ev …

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life sometimes it's hard to find the time to get away, let alone all the time to plan and organize a trip. That's what TIOAG is for. We have a list of trips available and all you have to do is find the time to join us. If there is a trip you want to do, then let me know and I will figure out the logistics and post it. If you are a beginner and don't feel comfortable, or don't have the proper gear this is the perfect way to Take It Outdoors in a safe, fun and …

Let's end the week right with a relaxing paddle on the Potomac. The group will meet at 6pm at the Columbia Island Marina right off of the George Washington Parkway near the Pentagon. We'll aim to be on the water by 6:15pm sharp. All paddlers welcome to join! The only rule is that everyone must wear their PFD while on the water. $2 donation per event is requested in order to pay for the meet up group site.