Triangle Kayakers & Beyond is for those who not only enjoy kayaking, but hiking, skating, cycling and just about anything else which requires a fun attitude & a love of adventure. Kayaking is our main focus, but we’re fond of getting together with like-minded folks who enjoy company while exploring the many venues the Triangle (and beyond) has to offer. Our kayaking events will vary from the lazy, leisurely paddle (excellent for beginners), to the more adventurous and fast. Short and long distan …

The ORIGINAL, LARGEST and MOST ACTIVE outdoors group in the Carolinas! Often imitated but never duplicated! Triangle Hiking and Outdoors Group (aka THOG) is the premier outdoor adventure group in central North Carolina. With over 3000+ members and 300+ events a year, we offer a comprehensive array of exciting adventures in the Carolinas and beyond! We are the ORIGINAL Meetup hiking group and #1 in the Carolinas. Membership is FREE and open to any adults over the age of 21 years old. Our members …

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 …

Creating community and advancing love of reading (with all its benefits) in the Cary community and beyond. We create and oversee mini-lending libraries where individuals can borrow a book, read a book, return a book and donate favorite other books. No advertising, no personal promotions, no politics, no proselytizing...just creating a chance for adventure and learning. If you are interested in learning more, join us. If you wish to help build little libraries (just 1, or more), join us. If you h …

Hope, Aspire, Dream in a non-profit organization that is designed to inspire children and families who are living with a "disability". Here at HAD, we acknowledge that everyone has the power to change the world, and it starts with Hoping for today, Aspiring for tomorrow, and Dreaming for the future! This group will work on leadership, social, and learning skills, all while having a blast with family and friends! This includes adventure trips, day camps, arts and crafts, leadership workshops, and …

U.S. REPUBLICAN PARTY RESTORATION -------------------------------- To return the U.S. Republican Party to its former HIGH STATUS, we must return to 'Time-Tested' original U.S. Republican Party Standards. 2014 is coming up soon, and we have a tough fight ahead of us, in order to, RESTORE U.S. Government, through ALL Legal methods possible, by the RESTORATION of the U.S. Republican Party nationwide. The NRA, National Rifle Association, The TEA PARTY, AFP - AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY,  VFW - Veterans …

This is a group dedicated to trying new global cuisines in Cary, Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. If you love ethnic food, join us as we explore one of the many great restaurants in the area. We'll try everything ethnic - Indian, korean, thai, vietnamese, ethiopian, chinese, japanese, central and south american. Everything from Korean BBQ restaurants to hole in the wall panaderias, taquerias, and noodles-tofu-pho-curry houses. Join us! :)

The Way of the Spiritual Warrior is a Meetup group set up to encourage those who penchant is to 'work on themselves" through ceremony and inner work. There are those who seek spiritual adventure and experiences which inform them that "they are in contact with the spirit." And there is a place and a time for such seekers. The group however is primarily for those who have realized that they themselves are the Spirit, that the pursuit of information about spirituality and spiritual adventuring are …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Raleigh Dragon Boat Club is a non-profit organization that is actively cultivating an arena for dragon boat paddling and seeks to share the benefits of the sport with the city of Raleigh and its surrounding communities. We are a membership driven organization and are continuously open to those who would like to participate in and experience the benefits of the sport, regardless of experience or fitness level. RDBC is currently in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) status.

This group is for fun Young Professionals who wanna network, make new friends and explore the Triangle! Whether you are new in town, new to meetup or just wanna get out of the house to do something fun - you should join us! Our events vary from hiking/camping trips, social mixers, bingo nights, game nights to murder mystery parties! Our events take place all round the Triangle - in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill!

Welcome to the Raleigh Recreational Hikers (RRH)!! We're one of the Triangle's premiere hiking group and we have done thousands of hikes around the RDU area plus numerous NC State Park hikes and even a few social gatherings.  RRH is a wonderful group of people and we would be delighted to have you join us for some vigorous exercise in the company of wonderful, like-minded people in the great outdoors. We are a group of enthusiastic amateurs who love spending time on the trail. We get together p …

Isis Athletics is a women's beginner to advanced cycling ( biking ), running, triathlon, informational clinic, racing, marathon, swimming, open water swimming, group fitness, health and wellness, social activities, and fitness oriented meetup in the Greater Cary/Apex/RTP/Raleigh areas.  We enable women to find training partners and participate in daily outdoor fitness activities (road and hybrid rides, track, trail and road runs, etc)! Isis is a community for its members, we are inviting, inspir …

We moved our family of three to Cary from the Finger Lakes Region of NY in May 2012. We are gentle, attached, semi-crunchy parents to our amazing and active two year old daughter. After attending a few other mommy and me group meetups, I realized they were not a great fit.  We parent by instinct, practice co-sleeping, full term breastfeed, baby wear, avoid toxic products and plastic and eat a mostly whole, organic (when possible) unprocessed diet which are not mainstream and apparently these thi …

Meet others who enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding or just hanging out on the lake

For Raleigh area residents who enjoy cooking as well as exploring new restaurants and old favorites!

Have you experienced vivid dreams, inner light or sound, out-of-body adventures? Find out what they mean and how to take your next spiritual step. Are you wondering why you are here and where you are going spiritually? Would you like to learn the ancient teachings once only taught in the Mystery Schools? Do you know that you can work with a true spiritual Master inwardly and outwardly who will take you via YOUR OWN path into the heart of God? This group is hosted and sponsored by local members o …

The purpose of this group is to provide opportunities to have fun at various east coast beaches & the Smokies. Those who are interested in beach & mountain outings should join. The outings could be at a beach and could also be onboard a cruise ship, sail boat or catamaran, or a recreational vehicle enroute to the beach or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Welcome to the Triangle Pole Dance & Sensual Fitness meetup group, hosted by Aradia Fitness NC - North Carolina's leading pole dance & sensual fitness studio since 2007! {ABOUT OUR MEETUP GROUP} When we discovered Meetup.com in 2009 we just knew it would be perfect for the amazing community of women we are a part of here in the Triangle area.  Aradia Fitness is proud to host fun events every month just for our Meetup members so we can socialize, have fun and "meet our sexy side!".  Our goal wit …

This book club is for those of you who enjoy reading modern/urban paranormal romance and action/adventure novels, superhero/non-superhero graphic novels, science fiction novels, and fantasy novels. Each month we will select a novel (or two) from these genres, seeking out the stellar examples or the newest releases in one of each of the categories.

We're a bunch of happy paddlers who like to have fun paddling on flat water (lakes, lazy rivers, tidal estuaries, the ocean), not whitewater. Join this group to find someone to paddle with and friends to go on car and kayak camping trips.

I want to spend the summer on the water... I am looking to find people who have boats who hate going out alone... I'll pay your gas! Please join if you have the same passion for the water and especially if you have a boat to take us out on! You can show us around the Triangle's waterways!

This is a group for people who share the interests of sci-fi, fantasy, reading, writing, etc.

Dads with all aged kids are welcome. It's time to show the kids how dads do playtime. I'm thinking miniature golf, soccer, maybe a paddle boat race at Shelly Lake, a few trips to some museums or the zoo, hiking a few nature trails, or setting up our tents for camping. This is not a self-help group. This is a group for dads that want to get out and do something active with their kids.

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 …

We are a lively, fun loving group of women in their 20-30's who have made fantastic friendships and welcome bringing people together to participate in a variety of activities such as: book club, meals at fabulous restaurants with an array of cuisines, wine tastings, brewery tours, hiking/running, community involvement, game nights, parties, happy hours, shopping trips, bar crawls, nights on the town, cooking/pot lucks, museums, movies, mixers, concerts, pedicures, theatre shows, the list goes on …