Enjoy outdoor activities with other outdoor enthusiasts. If you're looking for a group to hike, walk, bike (road, greenway, trails, or single track), kayak, ski, sail, fish, boat, or some other outdoor activity during the week join us. Most activities are scheduled between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays. But the group offers outdoor activities every day of the week. The group is not focused on any particular activity. We do a lot of different activities on a relaxed level. Members range in age …

For safety and security reasons, and so that we know who we are hiking with, we require that you use your real name and post a real picture of yourself that clearly shows your face in order to join our group. Otherwise we will have to decline your membership. Please don't submit a membership request if you cannot meet these requirements. Thanks for your cooperation. This is a women-only hiking group suitable for novice and beginning hikers as well as those with more experience. We offer events f …

ABOUT US If you are a fun and active person in your "Second Half" of life, come and spend time with "Fabulous Friends" who enjoy a variety of diverse social activities that could include: Outdoor recreation, walking and hiking, wine tastings, cooking and entertaining, picnics, gardening, art and cultural events, classical music, symphonies, jazz music, movies, dining out, attending special events and a variety of in-home events (with limited numbers). This group is for adults only. Singles and c …

Care for a pickup game of soccer? If you're interested in playing in a non-league, friendly game, please come and join us. All abilities and ages are welcome and all games are Coed. We have regular games on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays in Downtown Raleigh & in Morrisville. What to bring: A light-colored shirt and a dark-colored shirt, cleats and WATER. Shin guards are optional. There is a one-time fee of $5, to help cover the fees payable to Meetup.  Join for free, look around and …

Welcome to the Raleigh Outdoor Photography Club!!We hope you'll consider joining our growing group of photography enthusiasts as we learn and explore the fascinating world of digital photography. Experience is not necessary just a love of taking pictures and the desire to learn and improve your skills. We share our photos via this site as well as our private Flickr group.Our club's mission statement:"Share our inspirations & skills in all aspects of photography in an atmosphere of camaraderie an …

Mountain biking!  Fast or slow, technical or flowy, beginner or experienced.  Weekday, weekends, overnighters...it's all here: Triangle Off Road Cyclists' (TORC) Meetup group is paid for and maintained by TORC.  Membership is free and open to anyone interested in joining us for a ride, event or trail workday.  Membership in TORC's Meetup does not mean you are a TORC IMBA club member.  If interested in becoming a TORC IMBA member, contact the organizer. Triangle Off Road Cyclists (TORC) is a volu …

This is a group for LGBT individuals who enjoy the outdoors. People who like to Bike, hike, backpack, camp, rock climb, etc. In other words, people who just enjoy being in nature. Feel free to get involved and movin! =)

Have you wanted to get together with other dog lovers to hike the local parks, take your dog for a pooch plunge or get together at the dog park (private or public)?  If so, come join us on some outdoor adventures. We have a huge cookout/BBQ twice a year at one of the local parks.  All of our events are planned around our four-legged friends. We are a group of responsible pet owners that love spending time with our pets. We ask that only dogs who are vaccinated (distemper/parvo and rabies) and ar …

This is a group for young adults (20's and 30's) who enjoy hiking, and want to meet for some fun outdoor adventures. The group primarily focuses on local hikes at places like Umstead, Eno, Occoneechee, Little River, etc. There are also weekend camping trips to other places within driving distance such as Hanging Rock State Park and Linville Gorge National Wilderness. Occasionally we do other outdoor activities too for special interest groups such as swimming, backpacking, birding, etc. The group …

GROW (Greater Raleigh Outdoors & Wildlife) is a local chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. Our mission is to protect and enhance the natural resources and wildlife habitats for all to enjoy. GROW events are a perfect combination of light exercise in the outdoors and helping your community's wildlife and natural habitats. Annual activities include a Canoe- and Kayak-a-Thon (all skill levels welcome, boats provided), two Adopt-a-Stream cleanups at Walnut Creek, Arbor Day tree planti …

Draft (verb) : 1. To follow another cyclist (or motor vehicle) so closely that the leading vehicle takes the brunt of the wind resistance, and acts as a windbreak for the drafting cyclist. 2. The process of dispensing beer from a bright tank, cask or, keg, by hand pump, pressure from an air pump or, injected carbon dioxide inserted into the beer container prior to sealing. Based in the Triangle Region of North Carolina - we ride for fun, camaraderie, and to raise money to combat Multiple Sclero …

Come and join us for fun , effective and professional training to compete in and survive the "OBSTCALE COURSE RACES "! If you have been to one of these races before, then you will understand the question one ask yourself "I should have trained harded" or "how do I train for this race". I can help and for right now its for free. I am currently in the military. I train and prepare soldiers for a very Special Assesement process within the U.S. Army I AM HERE FOR THOSE WANTING TO INCREASE YOUR TIME …

Camping is a fabulous way to meet new people, strengthen relationships and make great memories! This group will promote positive family values and enhance the enjoyment of outdoor experiences by featuring overnight/weekend camping opportunities. We will plan the date and location of camping events, including helpful details on the campground; you show up with your tent, park your pop-up or drive in your RV and get set up. We will sometimes plan some combined activities but remember everyone has …

The Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation started this meetup to open up opportunities for communicating, networking, volunteering, and having fun on and off the water in the Neuse River Basin. The Neuse extends from the Triangle down through New Bern NC and out to the Pamlico Sound. You should join if you care about safe, clean water for your community or if you just want to do more outdoor activities socially. Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation protects, restores and preserves the Neuse River basin through …

Some groups are too fast, some are too slow, and others are just too far away! The Johnston County Hiking and Outdoors Group (or JoCoHOG) is a hiking and outing group in Johnston County, North Carolina. Membership is FREE and open to any adults over the age of 21. Our focus will be to offer activities, both indoor and outdoor, convenient and central to Johnston County. Our regular activities include walking, local hiking, day trips, camping, and similar. Other activities will include go-cart rac …

Bushcraft is about learning, sharing and practicing both traditional and modern outdoor and survival skills.  It borrows equipment and skills from a number of native cultures from around the world as well as from historical explorers, pioneers and woodsmen. This traditional approach can be updated with appropriate modern technology, resulting in a kit and a skill set that includes the best of all worlds.

Want to get some exercise after work? Looking to try a new trail but do not want to hike alone? Want to visit the mountains and do some camping and hiking?  Then, this is the hiking group for you. Also, please feel free to suggest your own hikes on this meetup. I will announce to the group. Think of it as a bulletin board where people post hikes they are going to do and want others to join them. If this is what you are looking for, then join me as I explore the Triangle and beyond!

Welcome everyone! This is a cooperative-style group that brings together young professionals, ages 22-39, who share a passion for outdoor recreation. We organize a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, kayaking, outdoor sports, and more, as well as social events that may or may not involve the great outdoors. Please keep in mind that, in cooperative spirit, the robustness of our calendar depends upon YOU; the more people who help suggest and organize events, the more fun activit …

Bring your board & paddle and join us! The Capital City SUP Club welcomes stand up paddlers of all levels who want to paddle with others for fun, recreation and fitness on our Triangle-area lakes. If you love SUP, then this is the group for you!

Why travel all the way down to Raleigh to play tennis when we have many unused courts in Wake Forest waiting for players? Wake Forest Tennis Meetup is an Active Meetup Group that allows local players to organize and play tennis. All Tennis Players are welcome to join, young or old, near or far.  Come out for some fun. We are open to suggestions on locations and what type of activities you want to be involved in - singles, doubles, rallying, rating levels, etc.  Let us know what you want.

BIO is for intermediate to advanced level outdoor beach doubles volleyball players. To ensure consistent and competitive play, membership in this group is at the discretion of the organizer.  If you are interested in joining BIO, submit your application and answer all the questions. Status:  BIO is currently OPEN to new members. Goals of BIO: Consistency.  Members are all of similar intermediate to advanced skill level. Reliability.  Event policies make events predictable. Maximize Court Time. …

Now that it is completely official that I am apart of the CG family, enjoy a few free workouts before we start April 22nd. If you have grown to love this group the only way to continue is to join us once CG starts. For those of you who are new Camp Gladiator is the most fun you will ever have in a workout. We never do the same workout twice.  We play workout games and have fun. We have social events. Plus, your trainer is awesome. What could be better? CG WUT WUT!!

Outdoor Afro is a social 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 disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

Welcome to the North Carolina Outdoors Meetup Group! NCO adventures are geared towards hikers and nature enthusiasts wanting to experience the full range and beauty of North Carolina and surrounding areas. NCO features a wide range of activities including hiking, camping, backpacking, skiing, and kayaking. Some of the events you can expect on our calendar include overnight camping trips in Great Smoky Mountain National Park, day hikes to some of North Carolina’s most spectacular waterfalls, and …

Eclectic Adventures offers an exotic and exciting array of events to stimulate your senses and feed your curiosity. We are a social networking group for adults, single or married, which we like to call Adventurers. Here at Eclectic Adventures, we like to think “outside the box” and we always have something interesting up our sleeve! This meetup group is about you and what you want, because adventure and talent abound in our meetup group. The purpose of this group is two-fold. Not only do we brin …

We are a group of people that are interested in getting to know others that  have met through social media. I usually plan 1-2 family events and 1-2 adult events every month. I have organized and planned many events on Google+ for the past year and am extending the invitations to other networks as well. If you are on Google+, please join the NC Locals Google+ HIRL community and join in the fun. We have done events such as dinner, movies, bowling, roller skating, Defy Gravity (trampoline arena), …

We are a co-ed group of freehikers (clothes free/nude hikers).  This group is for anyone interested in freehiking. All skill levels welcome. No sexual behavior or discussions will be tolerated. We will enforce the highest standards of morally chaste naturism. We will hike local trails where we are not likely to encounter other hikers.  And if the trail is in proximity to a lake, we have been known to skinny dip to cool down. If you are new to the philosophies of naturism, take some time to list …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in training for an obstacle mud run OR anyone who is just looking for a group to improve their fitness in bad-ass ways!  A number of us are training for the North Carolina Tough Mudder in November, and some of us are just looking for fun/different ways to improve their fitness.  We plan to offer a variety of workouts from runs, traditional strength training, outdoor bootcamp style workouts, combo running/strength training, and more!  We plan to meet r …