Gallivant: To roam about in search of pleasure or amusement... So let's go climb a hill, hike a mountain, ski, paddle, ride, or just chill with a great meal at a local restaurant! We are a group of dedicated ‘Gallivanter’s’ interested in unique travel experiences near and far… Some upcoming Gallivants include hiking in The Redwoods... Lots of Hiking and Backpacking... Backpacking in The Trinity Alps, and The Hoover Wilderness Ca. We will go Kayaking and attend The Wooden Boat Fest in Port Town …

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, …

WILDCAT ADVENTURE CLUB is an exciting meet-up group for  HEALTHY/FIT people who LOVE TO BE OUTDOORS and ENJOY activities like: HIKING, BACKPACKING, RIVER-RAFTING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAINEERING & CAMPING!! OTHER EVENTS include OUTDOOR PARTIES and WEEKEND/DAY TRIPS to FUN & EXCITING locations! At the end of hikes & other activities we often stop at a nearby pub for good brews, food and conversation!! Join the club and YOU WILL HAVE FUN GETTING FIT and MAKING NEW FRIENDS!!

NORTH BAY HIKING CLUB is a group for meeting HEALTHY/FIT people who LOVE TO BE OUTDOORS and ENJOY activities like: HIKING, BACKPACKING, RIVER-RAFTING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAINEERING & CAMPING!! OTHER EVENTS include OUTDOOR PARTIES and WEEKEND/DAY TRIPS to FUN & EXCITING locations! At the end of hikes & other activities we often stop at a nearby pub for good brews, food and conversation!! YOU WILL HAVE FUN GETTING FIT and MAKING NEW FRIENDS!!

We sponsor 2-4 hikes/events per month, ranging from beginner level to very advanced.  While our primary focus is on hiking and backpacking, we also do other outdoor adventures from time to time - mud runs, zip line tours, kayaking, rafting, etc.  The goal is to make new friends while enjoying the beautiful bay area outdoors and to get some great exercise to boot (pun intended)!  All ages, races, nationalities, genders, orientations, etc. welcome! We are continually told by new members that our g …

These mission-to-mission walks are open to all who enjoy nature, art, history. And walking. Though many of the walks are between 16-22 miles, they're set at a reasonable pace and are easy to train for.   Why'd You Start the Group? Long story short: In March 2011 I walked 330 miles of the Camino de Santiago, a 1,200 year-old pilgrimage route in Spain. I lived with very little for 3 weeks. I experienced nature, art, and history. I met people from all around the world on the same simple quest - to …

Are you interested in exploring the all the great park lands around the Bay Area? We're a group of physically fit people interested in exploring hikes from 4 to 10 miles all around the SF Bay. Our hikes usually alternate between North Bay, East Bay and Peninsula, with an occasional SF city hike thrown in. 

While we love our men and our guy friends, experiencing the outdoors with a group of women is a different game. When it comes to the outdoors, we believe in equity, not necessarily equality. (Don't understand what we mean by that statement? Come check us out and you'll discover the true meaning!) We believe in physical strength, but also the inner strength of great women. We believe in a caring and nurturing community, where all women are free to be themselves - safe to admit their weaknesses, s …

SLMARF - San Leandro Marina Abs Running and Fitness (Want to host your own SLMARF meet? Let me know asap!) Get updates/follow us on Facebook | Twitter   --- Pleaaaase RSVP; or else I may cancel due to work or other obligations --- About SLMARF San Leandro Marina Abs, Running and Fitness (SLMARF) was created in order to promote exercise and nutrition through a safe, free, inclusive and communal environment.   --- Hey friends and community members, I hope you are very well. I created this …

WELCOME TO THE SAN FRANCISCO WORLD TRAVELERS (SFWT) We are the No.1 Travel meet up group in the Bay Area. We are a friendly group of likeminded travelers who share a passion for visiting overseas destinations, or for those thinking about world travel for the first time. WHAT WE DO (AND WHAT WE DON'T) We meet monthly for a drink in the city to make new friends, re-live adventures, share travel stories, travel tips and travel thoughts about exciting places that we've visited or plan to visit in th …

A group for hot spring enthusiasts. Be it natural, rustic, or new age retreats. Backpacking trips, day trips, and overnight stays at retreats are all possibilities. This will also be a great way to share stories about trips to different springs, and the experiences we have all had as hot spring enthusiasts. Please post a clear photo of yourself when joining. Thanks!

Are you a visitor to the Bay area? Perhaps you’re backpacking in California? Or even here on a business trip? Do you live in the Bay Area and love traveling? Do you want to meet tourists in your hometown and exchange travel stories? If so, you’re invited to join our group! THE IDEA We’re organizing regular meetups over drinks and dinner for tourists and local residents in the Bay Area to meet and mingle over good food and great conversations.  The location changes every week.  We're starting …

  Interested in multi-day bike excursions? From over-nighters, to multi-week tours, this meetup is the place to meet others and get the plans rolling. This is also a great place to exchange bicycle touring tips, knowledge, and tales from the road.  

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 …

If you're 30 and above, you should join us! Whether you're single, got a family, gay, straight, a local or just recently located to the Bay Area from another city/state/country, everyone's welcome! We're a group of fun-loving, down-to-earth and friendly people who camp, hike, backpack, raft and all that other fun, outdoor stuff! But not only that, we also love to just grab a coffee/tea or meet up for brunch, etc. Happy hour after work? Pub crawls? That's us too! Volunteering and giving back to t …

        Bay Area Asian Americans (BAAA) is a vibrant and exciting community of Asians and Asian Americans living in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We are engaged in variety of activities that range from casual gatherings, such as potlucks, movie nights, or trying out a new local restaurant, to larger events, such as attending concerts, and outdoor activities like hiking,biking, recational kayaking, backpacking, scuba diving, snowboarding, ski trip,  BBQ, playing sports like banminton, ping pong an …