“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” - Unknown
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost
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Do you love Hiking and Adventures?
Welcome to the Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Meetup Group. We strive for adventures, fun, and friendships. This group is for people who en …
If you've ever seen the hit television shows “Man Vs Wild,” “Survivor Man,” "Dual Survival" or “Man, Woman, Wild” and thought to yourself, “I would love to have an adventure like that!”, or you just want to be prepared for emergency then this group is for you. "Great Outdoors and Survival Meetup" is a new Meetup group that focuses on outdoor survival skills and introduces them into events like backpacking, camping and of course, everyday life. We will have regular local meetups where you can sha …
Welcome to Southwest Suburbs Sports, Outdoors, & Social Meetup(SWBurbsSOS) The purpose of this group is to individuals/couples the opportunity to meet and connect with others with the same interests. We will be focusing on 3 areas: Sports will include: 1) Setup Teams for Park District Leagues 2) Road Races: 5K, etc 3) Golf Outings 4) Etc. Outdoors will include: 1) Hiking 2) Camping 3) Canoeing 4) Cycling 5) Etc. Socials will include: 1) Dining 2) Festivals 3) Picnics 4) Comedy Clubs 5) Concert …
Outdoor Movie Nights! When Chicago's warmer summer weather allows it, we set up an outdoor movie night each month to take advantage of the season (generally May - Sept). In October, when it gets a bit too cold for movies, we set up a haunted house and pumpkin patch. The lawn space opens early for people to spread out their picnic blankets, mingle with their friends and neighbors, and grab a bite to eat. Before show time - we grill out and BBQ for a few hours while we wait for dusk. People are …
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A walk, hike and a whole lot more............. We've all been in situations when we wanted to get out, into the outdoors, and do something new, exciting and adventurous. However, for whatever reason, that didn't happen – either because the friends didn't want to come along or you didn’t know where to go. We all know that feeling and are re-creating this Meetup to connect like-minded adventurous people to get together for adventurous and social outdoor activities. Our members come from all walk …
The great Outdoors Group is focused on bring together people to enjoy outdoor activities such as Kayaking, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping and much, much more. If you are outdoorsy and interested in meeting new people who enjoy being outdoors as much as you do then join us as we embark on our next adventure.
This group exists to encourage people to get into the outdoors for physical and mental health and have a blast doing it! We intend to exploit as many opportunities in the area as possible to never be without something to do... kayaking, biking, camping, backpacking, hiking, shooting, fishing, skiing ..... We would like to introduce you to new and interesting activities you've always wanted to try. We also like to hold social events from time to time just to give people a chance to meet, chat …
Member run and organized through the volunteer participation of like-minded adventurers. Meet other local outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy Chicagoland and beyond. In addition we'll have whitewater rafting, canoe and kayak events. In the winter we can offer a few ski events and whatever the membership proposes. Please get involved by making suggestions for meetups or joining the leadership team.
We welcome anyone interested in outdoor fitness. We attempt to do meet-ups from the Chicago land area and outward to the furthermost points that members are willing to travel to accomplish our goals of brisk outdoor exercise and fun. Members of the Wandering Nomad Group bike, hike, walk and most anything in outdoor activities for health, fitness and enjoyment of the beauty of the nature around us. Some members are into historical music as well. We plan accordingly. We all enjoy pleasant socializ …
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This group is for bird lovers and all outdoor birds but especially those that are at risk or in need of care. The Wings of Hope Outdoor Bird Care Society is a group of people that nurture, protect and enjoy the company of outdoor birds. We share information about birds and work to educate people about them. We share tips on feeding and treatment of sick and injured birds. Collectively we advocate for birds. Care Team Members help rescue and rehabilitate outdoor birds. All skill levels are needed …
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For parents and their young children who love to camp, hike, bike, cross-country ski, snow shoe, canoe, kayak, roam around, and explore the world. We'll take day trips in and around Chicago as well as weekend adventures a bit further away as we instill in our children a love for the outdoors. Plus, we'll discuss adventures we have had and ones that we want to take, learning from each other how best to travel and explore with our families. We'll help each other overcome any fears that we have …
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… This is a great chance to meet others who share your love and passion for the outdoors, and all are welcome. Please be respectful of other members and able to attend planning sessions and at least one excursion.
I love playing tennis and have been meaning to start this group for quite some time.My goal is to get people together outside, have fun and hopefully get some good competitive tennis games going. This is open to people of all skill levels, we will pair up according to our skill level. My thought is to play as mixed doubles- We will meet up on Wed. evenings at a local high school,,,, we can vary where we play depending on where the majority of members live- I will be supplying tennis balls, a jug …
… Dragon Boat Racing currently is the FASTEST GROWING OUTDOOR SPORT IN THE WORLD and we're hoping to expand this sport in the City of Chicago.
… We all love the outdoors and all nature has to offer so we will sprinkle in some fun in the form of hiking(2 mile portages! Just kidding), geocaching(an extraordinarily fun scavenger hunt where YOU are the search engine!), camping(banjo not included!), fishing and MORE! :D
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Join Chicago's Adult Hockey Revolution! Rat Hockey Chicago: We are the one stop solution for adult hockey players. Search, post, RSVP and/or discuss pickup hockey sessions in the Chicago area. Pick from hundreds of sessions, including members-only, private and public sessions! All types of hockey can be found, including ice hockey, roller/inline, pond/outdoor, and more. Click here to join now. Additional Benefits: List yourself as a free agent and include your hockey experience in your gro …
Welcome to Chicago’s fun and active climbing group!We’re a varied group of rock climbers, ice climbers and boulderers of all ages and skills. We have regular events at various climbing gyms throughout the city, as well as outdoor trips to crags near and far. We organize clinics and guided trips as well as impromptu unguided trips. This is a great way to meet other local climbers to belay, share tips, discuss gear, and plan trips. Whether you’re new to climbing or a seasoned veteran looking to …
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The Chicago Sport and Social Club offers several options if soccer is your game. We offer indoor and outdoor soccer leagues that provide fun and fitness all year-round. We've got several different formats to choose from as well as many different surfaces. Whether you like to play on a court, turf or field we have a league for you. Sign yourself up individually or with a whole team and get a real "kick" out of this season. We provide colored TEAM JERSEYS for all of our soccer leagues! Check out o …
Camping is a fabulous way to meet new people, strengthen relationships and make great memories! We are Pet & children friendly, in fact adults, kids and pets are normally invited to any trips/activities, but PLEASE read the description of each activity &/or trip for any specific information regarding kids & pets. Always contact the organizer for that trip, if you have any questions. Please note that pets are not allowed on some trails or in some areas If you like to camp, build bonfires, grill o …
… Our outdoor trips are usually to Devil's Lake in Wisconsin and Red River Gorge in Kentucky. (About 200 and 400 miles from Chicago respectively.) Most outdoor trips are lead by AMGA (http://www.amga.com) certified instructors. These trips usually require an investment of under $80 and include all the equipment you will need for rock climbing. Happy climbing!
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