The Bay Area Meetup group for folks enthusiastic about kayaking.  A mixture of events that will offer something for every skill level.  This Meetup group does not charge fees or dues.  Just participate, have fun and expand your skills. Safety first, an opportunity for everyone to get out on the water and enjoy the many great paddle locations the Bay Area has to offer. Different Meetups are planned for all levels of experience.  Some will launch from areas where rentals are available.  Other tr …

Asian American of The Bay Area,(AABA) is a vibrant and exciting community of Asians and Asian Americans living in the bay area. There are no age limits to join this group. We are engaged in variety of activities that range from casual gatherings, such as casual dinning, group potlucks, picnic and BBQ's , movie nights out or trying out a new local restaurant, check out new groupon deals from local community events to larger events, such as attending concerts or cultural activity. Outdoor activi …

Outdoor Afro is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro uses social media to create interest communities, events, and to partner with regional and national organizations that support diverse participation in the Great Outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share your outdoor interests!

>> FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK << This group aims to do meetups centered around anything that makes you sweat! Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, running, bicycling, kayaking, rafting, tennis, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, wake-boarding, SUP, bungee jumping, skydiving, swimming, rock climbing, bouldering, spelunking - If it can be done with a group, suggest it and let's make it happen! This group does not and will not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age …

California Outdoors Hiking Group is a outdoor social volunteer group in making new friends, socializing, networking through healthy outdoor activities of California, meetup locations is not limited by the city. This group is in good faith and is dedicated to provide you a gateway and a community into : Mountaineering, indoor rock climbing, casual hiking, casual walking, casual biking in the local park, weekend gateway camping, exploring local attractions, Backpacking, and other outdoor activiti …

We sponsor 2-6 hikes/events per month, ranging from beginner level to very advanced.  While our primary focus is on hiking, camping, and backpacking, we also do other outdoor adventures - mud runs, zip lines, kayaking, white water rafting, skydiving, paragliding, rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), 4-season mountaineering, skiing/boarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snow/ice climbing, scuba - if it's an outdoor sport we're all over it!  The goal is to make new friends while enjoying the …

Who says you have to be thin to be active? NO ONE IN THIS GROUP that's for sure!!! We are a group of people that REFUSE to let our weight/size stop us from exercising and feeling healthy! We bike, swim, play tennis, kayak, hike, walk, jog (or wog) and SO Much more! JOIN US if you are a big person that is already active OR if you WANT to be active but would like the support of a group of people that know what it feels like to always be the biggest one out there! NOTE: THIS IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS GR …

California Camping Music Festivals was started for people who love to camp and who love music! There are music festivals all over California from April to October and most of them are within 1-4 hours driving time from the Bay Area. Some of the music festivals also include other adventures such as white water rafting, mountain biking, lakes for boating and swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, singing, dancing, yoga, art, crafts, food vendors and more! California Camping Music Festivals only pos …

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." - John Muir This is a meetup for women who love the outdoors and seek the company of other women for day hiking and other outdoor activities. The objective is for women who are alums, supporters, or friends of Call of the Wild Adventures, Inc. …

Alate Meaning: Winged Like, the word is comprised of the Latin roots āla meaning "wing" and the suffix -ate which was used in Latin to make a word an adjective. Joining Alate Events & Adventures will allow you to Spread your Wings and try activities you have always wanted to, but maybe just did not have anyone to do them with or you did not know how to plan it out and make it happen. The planning will be done for you! So Come out of your shell, come out of yourself, Spread Your Wings and Grow. C …

Have you ever wondered what dragon boating is all about? Now's your chance to find out. The Oakland Renegades Dragon Boat Team invites all Meetup folks to come and try it out. No experience is necessary, all age groups and fitness levels are welcome and we provide all the gear.  It's an outdoor, physical activity with occasional splashing so dress accordingly. The Renegades Dragon Boat Team is a partnership with the Oakland Recreation and Parks Department to provide an opportunity for the co …

My goal is to bring together outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy outdoor activities like: -Kayaking -Paint balling -Rock climbing -big game fishing -rafting -Skydiving -snowboarding / skiing -etc... I am one of the co-founders of skyara.com, an outdoor marketplace where we partner with vendors to promote outdoor activities. By joining this group, you will receive EXCLUSIVE discounts as well as attend Meetups that are designed around a specific activity. We might take the group paintballing, or rafting …

My Christian brothers/sisters and I decided to provide a venue to meet other Christians (younger or elder, single or married) so we can enjoy God's gift of nature together.  Let's fellowship in the beauty of God's creation by camping, hiking, kayaking, biking, sailing, skiing...etc.  Oh and maybe other things like concerts, dancing, and the like. All Christians and those who want to know about Christ are welcome to join.  Let us "...pursue righteous, faith, love and peace with those who call o …

We are a group of individuals who have made adventure travel an integral part of our lives - and want to share unique, budget adventures with other fun-loving, independent travelers who value cooperation. We invite all travelers, from the young to the young at heart, to contribute to the unique social dynamic that is created on every Green Tortoise trip. We plan on organizing local get togethers and unique day trips where we can share our travel stories, experiences and learn about new destina …

Sailing for EVERYONE! The TREASURE ISLAND SAILING CENTER (TISC), located in San Francisco, is  the Bay Area's Non-Profit Community Sailing Center! This group was created to facilitate open access the San Francisco Bay! We have Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Windsurfing and most of all, Sailing! We provide affordable and often FREE sailing events to the general public! People of all skill levels, are invited! Whether you are a seasoned sailor or completed beginner, EVERYONE is welcome to join us!

Life is the greatest adventure! You can’t wait for it to find you, you’ve got to make it happen! Do you put off trying new fun activities because you don't want to do it alone, or you don't know where to start? Let's do it together! Come join us for a great evening in the city, try new restaurants, learn a new skill or quirky new facts about a Bay Area neighborhood, try a new sport, go to a festival, soak up LIFE, try something new, and remember what an adventuresome kid you still are! Examples …

Share a ride to hiking trails, kayaking coves, rivers and other scenic locations. This group is for people who want to use non-profit, for-profit and peer-to-peer car sharing to carpool to the great outdoors. Expect to pay $15-$20 per person for a local day trip and $40-$60 for a weekend trip,  and be cool and responsible about sharing the ride. See the Pages section for more information about car sharing. http://www.meetup.com/Car-Share-to-Wilderness-Collective/about/ Members are welcome and en …

Would you like to increase your social circle? Meet Chinese Americans? Socialize and network with friendly and honest Chinese Americans? This meet up group is for young Chinese Americans that like to have fun and do exciting things. Kayaking, rock climbing, sailing, and mountain bike riding are some of the outdoor activities that we will do on weekends. Indoor activities will include bar hoping, wine tasting, Chinese dessert sampling, and karaokeing. Please let me know if you can add on to the l …

For whitewater enthusiasts looking to meet up with others to go whitewater rafting in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Whitewater kayakers are also encouraged to join. Rafting season begins May/June!!!! Lets get paddling.....meet other whitewater nuts and plan some upcoming rafting trips!

Aloha  New members; Please read all of this important information. Backroads Wine & nature Adventures is a unique combination of wine viticulture, physical fitness, art, photography, & nature adventures. I conduct full time activity to research, trail blazing, Exploring, volunteering, & networking with Wineries, Recreation equipment providers, Land owners, & providing donations to various NP organizations. Come join the fun of exploring seldom visited and little known places of interest, such as …

This is a group for anyone interested in Hiking, Rock climbing, Camping, Skiing, Snowboarding,Photography etc. While the list is not exhaustive , the objective is to meet up offline and create wonderful outdoor experiences as long as they are fun and bit of adventurous All skills levels are welcome. It is to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and build a community that prides for its existence . Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody... **** Disclaimer: By joining this group you …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt0_oP... “Come to the woods, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods. Here grow the wallflower and the violet. The squirrel will come and sit upon your knee, the logcock will wake you in the morning. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ill.” ~John Muir THE WILD WEST is a meet-up group for hikers, explorers, riders & adventurers inspired by the history of the Wild West. Events include: Hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, shooting guns, …