Do you keep procrastinating about getting back in shape? Come and join our group. We will be going for group hikes, walks/runs around Long Island area, group bike rides, yoga and meditation in the park, bootcamp classes. What are you waiting for? Come and join us!

… Come and let us share trail ideas, collaborate in promoting the outdoors and together explore nature around us. As long as you are fun and friendly, you are in! We also invite all outdoor organizations to join us, post their events and promote their group here in LITE. LITE members must subscribe to our policies and guidelines. Check out the About Page. http://www.litemeetup.com/about/ Please read our RSVP Policy. http://www.litemeetup.com/pages/RSVP_Policy/ Certain risks are inherent in any …

If you love getting outdoors, or are looking for a place to start then this group is for you! Whether you're a beginner, seasoned expert, or anyone in between, all participants are welcome! We will be exploring all types of outdoor activities and meeting like-minded individuals! Westchester county isn't only an incredibly beautiful place, it's also a wonderful resource for outdoor recreation. Our mission is to introduce outdoor activities in a safe atmosphere to anyone who wants to try something …

          Hello and welcome to Climb On! Long Island. We are a group of climbers that meet on a weekly basis at Island Rock (IR) in Plainview. Island Rock (an indoor climbing gym)is a great place to learn basic climbing skills and improve your ability for the real thing. Being outdoor enthusiasts, we do a variety of activities which include indoor and outdoor rock climbing, ice climbing, hiking, camping, and backpacking.  Interested in joining our group? No experience is needed and your first vi …

Hiking for 35 years, The Valley Stream Hiking Club (VSHC) invites those members of Meetup who enjoy hiking in the beauty of the outdoors while in the company of others with similar interest. Our year round organized and varied hikes are on Saturdays.  Some of the hikes will take us through sections of the Appalachian Trail, Harriman State Park, parks and preserves on Long Island and even interesting informative walks in New York City. The distance of the hikes and walks are normally between 5 to …

  This group is for Girls/Ladies looking for compatible friendships. Also, enjoy an active, adventurous, fit & fun-loving lifestyle. There are so many activities to do & try that you will never be bored with your lifestyle again. I hope you can "Raise Your Glass" of whatever you drink to toast the New Year 2012 to a year of new friendships, activities, adventures & fun. Remember during our lifetime, we met and will still meet different kinds of friendships at different points in our lives. Peopl …

CampInteractive (CI) is a not-for-profit organization that empowers inner-city youth through the inspiration of the outdoors and the creative power of technology. We believe that when urban teenagers step back into nature and forward into technology they gain invaluable skills, heighten their academic standing, and begin to realize more of life's possibilities.

I have long wanted to take my portrait photography skills to a higher level - and I'm sure there are others out there that share the feeling.  So, I am forming a group for photographers who want to develop and improve their portraiture photography knowledge and skills.  Each meeting will be an opportunity to work collaboratively on posing, lighting, composition, setup, exposure, as well as post processing techniques.  I have secured a great facility to use each month and we can work with with su …

Whether you walk (or want to walk) for fitness, to relieve stress, to get out into nature, to explore your neighborhood, or just to meet new people, this is the group for you. Join other moderately active people in the Long Island area who are proving that walking is more than just an exercise regimen.  *Walking is not only in Nassau, but sometimes in Queens and in Suffolk County also.*  PLEASE NOTE: Being mostly outdoor activities, our events are subject to weather conditions. Meetups are …

This is a group for people who are looking to do some gentle exercise, relax and meet people.

We are a group of artists of various backgrounds, working in different media, who like to sketch, paint, and photograph landscapes. If you would like to work outdoors with a group of like minded artists, come to our meetings.

This group enjoys keeping fit while having fun walking and hiking in the great outdoors. We explore trails, parks, and beaches on weekends throughout the year. All events are intended to be easy to moderate in difficulty so that even those who are new to hiking can feel happy participating. However, reasonable physical fitness is necessary due to the nature of the activity, and this group is recommended for those who can walk comfortably for at least 2 hours. We don't go at a fast pace but also …

Are you chasing the summer or is the summer chasing you? Get in shape now to enjoy any outdoor activity during the sunny months to its full extend. Be fit and feel alive! Join our group workouts every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday in Astoria Park for only $10 per session. We're meeting by the track. On Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5.30pm and Sundays at 9am. Fridays you will find us in Forest Park for a challenging workout at 6.30pm. Classes are run by sports science journalist & certified CrossFit Coa …

Come play co-ed, slow-pitch softball in Central Park with us! Softball season is here! We play two games every Sunday from April through August. Everyone is welcome. Don’t worry if you feel rusty, or if you have never played before. We encourage a fun, not overly competitive game, where everyone can participate. We even supply the equipment (bats, balls, bases - please bring your own glove). This is a very friendly game, that has become a Central Park fixture. We're now into our third decade, an …

… If you are thinking of joining us you will have the following: multi-day backpacking experience You will have your own gear (a backpack, a tent & a sleeping bag)  knowledge and skills to set up camp and prepare your own food in the back country Understanding of basic orienteering and first aid 21 years of age or older A healthy appreciation for and respect for the outdoors My vision for this group is that we would use the meetup as a forum to meet other backpackers in the area who would also l …

For moms of babies & toddlers who love nature - and want to get out and about with their little ones and have great conversation with other moms while they're at it! The group is casual and we're open to suggestions for places to go and things to do. We go all over Westchester County - wherever there's nature. The goal is to get outdoors and enjoy the world around us with our little ones - regardless of time of year or weather! If you'd rather be on a trail than in the mall, or would rather pack …