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 …

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 …

You want to be able to say you are adventurous but don't find yourself actually doing anything adventurous? Then this group is for you. I love trying new adventures but who wants to buy all the equipment they sometimes require? And the planning....the trying to convince your friends to go with you....the ease of being able to chicken out when it's just you....the regret of missed opportunities....it can all just be too hard. So, this group will organize it for you - the adventure, the equipment …

The Northshore Frogmen are a dive club that meet regularly for meetings, diving and scuba related activities.

This group is for anyone who loves volleyball, and would like to get together to play! If you think there isn't enough games in a week, you've come to the right place! Hopefully, we will be able to get a lot of meetups set up, so we can play as much as possible. I have a net, but if anyone knows of venues we could use to set up nets, feel free to let me know! :D Let's play volleyball!

The NSL group is a social network of diverse women who are exciting, adventurous, friendly,and fun!!  Everyone will be included and encouraged to hang out with us. We have ongoing events for you to meet other women which include: Tea Dances, theatre, museum outings, cocktail socials, brunches, dinners, game nights, sporting activities, outdoor fun and much, much more.. Check out the calendar for upcoming events, RSVP... and then you are on your way to building new friendships! There's no fee for …

*****WE NEVER MARK UP OUR TRIPS, OUR COST FROM THE VENDOR IS OUR COST TO YOU***** Welcome to our  Women’s Travel Group This group is for DAY and WEEKEND trips and WEEK long travel VACATIONS, GETAWAYS. YOU MUST BOOK YOUR LAND OR CRUISE VACATIONS WITH US, IN ORDER TO TRAVEL WITH US:) CHECK OUT OUR FEEDBACK AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM PAST TRIPS!  OUR REPUTATION SPEAKS FOR ITSELF....THAT'S WHY OUR MEMBERS ARE REPEAT TRAVELERS AND LOVE US!  WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON FAIR TRIP PRICING, WE NEVER MARK-UP OUR TRI …

Do you have an interest in whist, hearts, spades, poker, cribbage, or making new friends? This may be the Meetup for you. All of our members enjoy playing cards and games, but our events also serve a wider variety of social interests like outdoor games on Salem Common, karaoke nights, dinners out, polo matches, party game events, and many more. We hope you'll join us. (We are a sister group to Salem Board Games Meetup.)

This group is for women of all ages who are interested in making new friends in the North Shore area. You do not have to be a non-drinker to join this group, but all of our meetups are alcohol-free. A variety of alcohol-free activities are scheduled, including monthly games nights, festivals, movie nights, dining out, outdoor activities, museum visits, and much more. We are a fun group of women, so join us!

This is designed for locals and new comers to Boston ages between 21-40, that want to have a good time in a unique and clean way. I'll be incorporating night life, creative activities, active activities, and social gatherings in various ways. It`s a good way to not only meet people and learn what is out there to do, but also allows the opportunity to come out of your shell, create new beginnings, and new memories.

For those looking for companionship on weekend walks and moderate hikes - who won't object to having a friendly dog or two come along now and then. Explore some state parks, TTOR properties, beaches and more and share our favorite places...and let's give ourselves a break on the weekends and set off at 10 am or later! (Although we're not intense, participants should be reasonably fit - able to walk at least 3 miles at a moderate pace - walks will average 90 minutes to 2 hours, maybe longer, som …

WELCOME TO ON THE ROAD BUS TRIPS YOU MUST BOOK YOUR LAND OR CRUISE VACATIONS WITH US, IN ORDER TO TRAVEL WITH US:) OUR TRIPS WILL HAVE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM REQUIREMENTS. WELCOME TO ON THE ROAD BUS TRIPS Someone recently commented on bus trips and said, “what are we 80“.   I had to laugh, bus trips are no longer orientated toward a particular age, sure the senior centers have them, but now-a-days so don’t the 21+ and all ages in between. We are NOT Your grandparents bus trips! Do you love to tak …

This group will serve as a resource to connect people who are interested in living a healthy lifestyle, getting fit, eating right, losing weight or training for an event. We will come together to learn the science of exercise and nutrition, have weight loss contests, have social events that do not foil all the hard work we put in during the week, and form a network of support. Check out our FB page! What to expect: seminars on basic/advanced exercise and nutrition topics; social events that do n …

Beverly, MA has nice beautiful beaches and some of them has volleyball court. I am looking for people who are interested in volleyball. It does not matter what their skill levels are, Volleyball is a pretty simple game to catch up with practice. I am a regular indoor vBall player. I have been on a look out for a group on the north shore but did not find any, So I started this group. Please respect RSVP.

I just moved to Salem (from the South Shore) in November. I thought it would be nice to get together with others who have recently relocated here so we can discover all the North Shore has to offer together. I am open to any type of activities the group shows interest in. I enjoy socializing (dining, drinks & apps), outdoor activities (hiking, beaches, bicycling), movies, plays, sporting events, and more. I just hope to provide a way for myself and others to meet some new friends to do these thi …

Meet with other local Small Active Dogs Owners that live in the Greater Boston Area for FREE! This group is for anyone looking to take their dog-friendly pooch out for some fun and socialization, but not wanting to drive all the way into Boston. Convenient location off of I-95. Lots of indoor & outdoor space available year round. Note - All dogs must be 30lbs and under.

We've enjoyed our time with other Atheist Meetup Groups so much, we decided to create one a little closer to home (Peabody, MA). Get together with other atheists on the North Shore for various social and recreational outings without having to travel into Boston! This is not a discussion group, although our members are free to discuss whatever they wish. It's really for people who have already done the research and concluded that the existence of deities is just like the existence of fairies...no …

Meet with other local Active Dogs Owners that live in the Greater Boston Area for FREE! This group is for anyone looking to take their dog-friendly pooch out for some fun and socialization, but not wanting to drive all the way into Boston. Convenient location off of I-95. Lots of indoor & outdoor space available year round. All sized dogs and breeds welcome!

REGULATORS: We are a Scenario Paintball team from New England which was established in 2003. We have a parent team from upstate NY.  We frequently play in the West Point Fall and Spring combat classic games. We also have day games where the intensity is lowered a little and its a more laid back environment. Fields in our areas that we vist are P&L in Bridgewater , Fox4 in Upton and most recently Boston Paintball in Maynard. This is an open team we are always looking for new active members we ju …

Are you looking to meet more friends to share fun times with. Whether married or single with children, we can all enjoy having good times at carnivals, picnics, outings and more!