Check out some of the places we have visited so far in 2007 http://www.flickr.com/photos/tentsandtrails/ The main purpose of Tents and Trails is to get outside and enjoy nature. We mostly tent camp close to our cars. Other interests include:…

“ I am here to meet new people, make new friends and to get the heck out of the house!! There are so many things in Chicago to see and do! I am quite ashamed that I have yet to get out there and see everything that this city has to offer. ”

“ barron1345@comcast.net ”

“ Hi, my name is Margarita. I'm a teacher and I'm looking for fun activities I could do with other people :) ”

“ I love to travel, local or out-of-state, I love to drink and I'm a nature buff. I enjoy everything life has to offer! ”

“ An artist and lover of the outdoors, I enjoy any chance I get to meet new, interesting people, swap ideas, have a beer or two and partake in some outdoor activities. I'm a big fan of live music - anything with strings, great lyrics and harmonies! ”

“ I have a multitude of talents, am creative, sometimes shy, and am allergic to many things like green peppers, the sun, strong odors, and Amway salespeople and am the queen of multi-tasking. Did I mention my tendency for run on sentences? :) ”

“ Love to play hard to burn off a little bit of stress. Looking to play the classics or try something new. ”

“ I am originally from Northern Idaho but have resided in the Chicago area for 11 years. I am an accountant by trade but love to laugh and have fun anyway. One of my true passions in life is my love of the outdoors. ”

“ I JUST MOVED BACK FROM AUSTRALIA / HAWAII TO MY HOME TOWN. IT'S GREAT TO BE HOME CLOSE TO MY FAMILY BUT I WOULD LIKE TO FIND SOME PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR INTEREST TO HANG OUT WITH. ”

“ I RECENTLY MOVED TO THE CHICAGO AREA, AND WOULD LIKE TO GET INVOLVED IN SOME OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet new people and make friends. ”

“ Moved to Milwaukee area in mid '07. Looking to meet friends and get out of the house more. Been away from Backpacking/camping for awhile but would really like to find some people with the same interests to get out of the house! ”

“ I love being outdoors! Cycling, Running, Swimming, Hiking, camping! Lets get together and have some fun under the sky! ”

“ I love the outdoors!! It's been a while since I've been camping or backpacking but would love to get back into it. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and getting out more. ”

“ Running 5-6 days a week from 3 to 8 miles a day. Early AM weekdays & generally AM on weekends. Easy pace is still in the 9:00 to 9:30 per mile range. Easy long runs on weekends are nice to run with a small group so I'd like to do that. ”

“ Hi, my name is Gina and my husband's name is Jason. We moved to Hainesville, IL a year ago, and we are really looking forward to meeting new people and volunteering. I am a teacher and my husband is in the military, and we both love to help out whe ”

“ campn' ...Man oh Man (dd) ”

“ At 30, I'm still single, but still having fun. Would like to get out and meet other 20 and 30 something singles. ”

“ I just moved out to Rockford illinois to attend grad school. I am interested in meeting people interested in salsa, dancing, martial arts (american freestyle karate, brazilian jiu-jitsu,kali arnis) and who want to do some community outreach. ”

“ Contact: dorothynolen@aol.com. I want these local Meetups because I am interested in meeting people that are active and socially engaged. ”

“ I learned Spanish in college, spent a semester in Mexico, but have used it very little for the past 15 years. I'm signed up to take a class at NIU this Spring and would like more opportunities to practice. ”

“ Hi all. I'm married with kids and a dog. I'd like to find a group either to sneak away on my own outings with, join up with my hubby or even with the kids. My favorite things to do are backpacking, camping, skiing, skijoring...and I LOVE to cook! ”

“ Love nature. Grew up camping (mmmm nothing like Spam on the ol' open campfire). Hope to meet up with you all sometime (maybe not so much winter camping :-) ”

“ world traveler. lifelong chicagoan. likes beer. ”

“ “I enjoy bicycling, hiking, cross country skiing, dancing and driving my British sports car with the local British Car Club. In recent winters, I have taken up down hill skiing, but still a novice. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.” ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to meet new people and am looking for some fun activities to be part of in a group setting. ”

“ Hi! Really forward to finding other backpackers to hit the local trails with! ”

“ Hi. I'm always on the lookout for more opportunities to travel, speak a foreign language, meet interesting people, commune with nature and have active fun in the sunshine with my family and friends. ”

“ I am a 53 year old man, single never married. I live in Round Lake, and I walk about 5 miles a day. I am a people person who likes to chat and to meet new people. ”

“ Looking forward to some fun trips and meeting new people! ”

“ Looking forward to being a member of this group. Have had previous experience in backcountry backpacking/mountaineering and looking to rekindle that interest, as well as to meet others who share a passion for the outdoors. ”

“ Hi, I will be moving to the area in June and am looking for some fun outdoor things to do and cool people to do them with. ”

“ Want to get to meet more people who live close by and have similar interests, so I don't have to drive 20 miles every time I want to do something interesting! (less driving helps save the environment and my sanity!). ”

“ HI, I've backpacked a few times and loved it. I've been to the national forest in Missouri and Glacier national park. ”

“ Looking foward to doing some outside activities! ”

“ Hi! I am the owner of a HARD MONEY mortgage company that has developed a creative financial solution for the savvy investor called the: "Private Financial Club" - to finance those special commercial and rehab projects! www.privatefinancialclub.com ”

“ I have been wanting to find a walking group for awhile and now that the weather is getting warmer it's time. ”

“ Hi everyone. I am new to the meetups and am looking forward to doing some dining and dancing. ”

“ Love the outdoors! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am passionate about simplifying my life - have already taken huge steps towards doing so and would like to meet like-minded people to share ideas and move forward. ”

“ People make the experience. Look forward to meeting you. ”