Who we are, what do we do, and why should you join… Cloud9 Adventures is, as the name implies, all about Adventures! We are a group of folks who enjoy taking Adventures with like-minded people. The trips that we offer will take us to places well off the beaten path and to places that you will want to explore and savor for a lifetime. Have you ever wanted to see the sun rise over the ocean while being in total seclusion; have you ever wanted to Mountain Bike along old trails that were once tr …

The Central Virginia Orienteering Club is a group dedicated to orienteering in the Richmond and central region of Virginia.  We are chartered with the national organization, Orienteering USA.  Orienteering is the sport of navigation with map & compass. Head out into the woods to find specific locations shown on your map, making choices along the way of the best routes between them.  Orienteering is great for improving your map reading or wilderness navigation skills or preparing for adventure ra …

Greater Richmond Outdoor Women This is for the women who are looking for a more leisurely, recreational outdoor adventure, all within a smaller group. Car Camping Weekends, easy Hikes, Walks, Flat Water Kayaking, Outdoor tours and more. Leave the kids, men, work and worries behind and come enjoy the outdoors! Adventure has no age limit -we welcome all adult women. Not sure if this is the group for you? It is if you can answer YES to the following: * Camping where there's flush toliets & sho …

Central Virginia Trailblazers is an outdoor adventure group that plans hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, and biking events throughout the year ranging from easy to strenuous, local to regional. The aim of the group is to explore the natural beauty of Virginia and beyond and to develop a social network for people with like interests.

We are a sociable group of hikers/backpackers, cyclists and general outdoor enthusiasts.  You are a fun-loving, adventurous sort with a penchant for spending time in the wilderness, doing wilderness things.  Okay, so maybe we got a little carried away with the description, but we're really excited you stopped by to read about our group! The group started in 2006 with the idea of bringing together FredVegas-area locals who were interested in spending more time enjoying nature's playground in fel …

Calling all bicycle tourists, those individuals who believe that the best way to see anything is on two wheels, and the best adventures are ones that begin in nature! This will be a group for anyone interested in organizing and/or going on self-supported bicycle tours, camping, and overnights. If you have no bike touring experience, that's fine! This group is about sharing information and organizing fun trips, not pushing distance and going fast. We will do trips in and around Richmond, as well …

That’s what TreasureBug is all about; adding a modern twist to the adventure and excitement of a real, old-fashioned treasure hunt and bringing it to your neighborhood! Look for the clues for the TreasureBug you've chosen. Once you find it, retrieve your code and claim your prize!

“Two roads diverged in the forest, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost Take the new road to a place helping you to make a difference in your day. Get Out Today in RVA. Get Out Today RVA (got RVA) was created as an avenue to help you Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active. It doesn’t matter if you are married or single, young or old, fit or out of shape, you are welcomed here. Each one of us Organizers has experienced great adventures, great so …

Welcome to Ride and Run Richmond. A Meetup.com group for the active person in you. Whether you’re a walker or a versatile athlete, an amateur biker or a runner, or maybe you’re an adventurous mountain biker, there's something in here for you. This Meetup group is open to anyone. Young or old. Married, or single. Fast or slow. It doesn't matter. Just have the desire to get up, come out, and enjoy feeling better. Just like the name says, there will be outings where we will do some Road Running, Tr …

Outdoor Charlottesville brings together lovers of outdoor adventures to explore and enjoy nature’s beauty through a great variety of year-round activities. We hike, backpack, camp, climb, canoe, kayak, raft, cave, play broomball, ski, snowshoe, snowtube, and generally organize awesome events for our members. Our Leaders are volunteers, experienced in the activities they organize, and all certified in First Aid and CPR. Please visit www.outdoorcharlottesville.com to find out more about us includi …

Backpacking - An outdoor activity wherein a backpacker packs all of his or her gear into a backpack. This gear must include food, water, and shelter, or the means to obtain them, but very little else, and often in a more compact and simpler form than one would use for stationary camping. A backpacking trip must include at least one overnight stay in the wilderness (otherwise it is a day hike). Many backpacking trips last just a weekend (one or two nights), but long-distance expeditions may last …

We're men from the Richmond area who are affiliated with Mankind Project, Inc., an international organization that promotes mens leadership, self-improvement, and healthy masculinity through offering support, trainings, and mentorship. We meet twice a month, and our meetings are open to any man who is interested in stepping into power and transformation. We're a non-religious organization, every belief is welcomed, and our members come from every walk of life.  We support men to thrive in every …

The Little Black Dress Club is the premier women’s social network specializing in adventure, sophistication and friendship! Our diverse membership includes women who share a common spirit and a taste for the finer things in life! We enjoy activities such as themed dinner parties, casual happy hours, fashion shows, adventure and beach vacations, and celebrity book signings. We boast a penchant for “out-of-the-box” ideas and our generous contributions to charity. Our members are recognized for the …

Do you love to put your feet on the pedals and get those wheels in motion but hate doing it alone? Join us and we guarantee you'll be spending more time in the saddle while meeting people, seeing places and just having fun than you ever thought possible. Join us and see where the road will take you next. We like nothing more than planning our next cycling adventure (and it's always an adventure) whether it's around town for breakfast or lunch or heading out of town for the day or an occasional w …

Welcome to the Virginia Paddling Meetup!!!! As you know the Virginia Paddling Meetup is all about paddling great waterways, however we are so much more than just a paddling club! Our organization is about all types of paddling from flat-water rivers to estuaries and coastal areas to raging whitewater river rafting trips. If there is water you will find us there! In addition to our water based events which encompass the novice to advanced levels we are also reaching out to other venues such as so …

This is a group for any interested in hiking. There are so many beautiful areas in and around Charlottesville Va. We have the Blue Ridge Parkway, George Washington National Forest and Skyline Drive. Not mentioning, many areas locally. This is a group for beginners, intermediate and for those who love to smoke the trails! Be your own judge on whether or not you can physically do the hike. These hikes are fun! We will be joining our counterpart group, the Shenandaoh Trailblazers, North Distrist at …

Enough of our women telling us how it is. Enough nights spent at home watching the kids. Girls night out, nah, this is MANS NIGHT OUT! We are men. We want to do man-stuff. We drink beer, we burn stuff, we kick ass! This is a group dedicated to doing stuff men want to do. We shoot guns, smoke ribs and cigars, learn to sail boats, ride horses, paddle a whitewater raft, and man up to any other real challenges that are presented! We will be camping, tasting beers, riding motorcycles, climbing, chall …

Do you like taking pictures? Do you like the idea of learning more about photography? Are you ALWAYS the one behind the camera and not in front of it? Would you like to make new friends who love photography as much as you do? Welcome to RPMG! We meet several times a month to go photograph fun events and places! We talk about equipment, and concepts behind photography, as well as socialize with others who love their cameras as much as you do!

FAHA (Fredericksburg Area Homeschoolers’ Association) began as more than a homeschool support group. It started as an intentional community, secular, close-knit, and like-minded. In 2003, the founders were immersed in attachment parenting, respectful parenting, and natural living. That is still strong in us, and has continued to inform our lives as our children grow. New members have been attracted to some or all of these values and interests and we’re a strong, connected community. We live aro …

Established October 24th, 1992, we are the Richmond kennel of the internationally known Hash House Harriers or the "Drinking club with a running problem." There are thousands of Hash House Harrier groups in the world today. We are runners, but without a great emphasis on speed. Each week runners (and plenty of walkers) follow a trail of flour or chalk somewhere in the Richmond area in search of beer, songs, generally poor behavior and beer. If you are interested in meeting new people, seeing par …

This Meetup group is designed for those of us who work hard and would like to play when we can. Our Mission:  Create a variety of activities that allow us adults to get out and take advantage of what this area has to offer while expanding your social network.  We encourage a friendly yet informal atmosphere that promotes meeting new people.  Everyone is welcome to join our group regardless of relationship status while keeping in mind not all singles are actively looking to date.

Meet other Fifty to Sixty something singles from Fredericksburg, VA. We are a fun group with varied backgrounds and interests. Join us and find out for yourself!

Welcome All Wine lovers This is a group that centers on attending wine events, trying wines of different origin, learning new things about wine in general and enjoying culture, fun, getting together with good friends.  Meet fellow Wine enthusiasts or food lovers near you! Come to our local event Meetups to try new and exciting new wines! Everyone is  welcome no matter what level of wine lover you are. This is a great new social group of professional people who meet to discover new wines, see old …

Meet other local RPG players for adventures and fun! Come to a RPG Meetup to explore fantastic worlds, clash with dark monsters, spin lore and commit heroic feats while playing the greatest RPG of all time!

Mountaineer 1. An inhabitant of a mountainous area. 2. One who climbs mountains for sport. (The American Heritage Dictionary) Seeing as Richmond features an average elevation of 166.45’ and a towering maximum elevation of 312’, Richmond-based alpinists use the second of the two definitions provided above. Interested in climbing big mountains, both domestic and international? Looking to tick off more state highpoints? Psyched about ice climbing (both here in Virginia and elsewhere)? Seeking to im …

We may not drink or smoke, but we do everything else!  We're a fun group of people that enjoy many activities outside of happy hours.  For some of the events, one may need a drink before attempting, but for us, we prefer to do them sober! If you enjoy flying, kayaking, caving, sailing, archery, rock climbing, hiking,  hang gliding, traveling, scuba diving, repelling, fundraising, volunteering, sky diving, jet skiing, horseback riding, pot lucks, game nights, antiquing and anything else we can co …

Meet other local Jeep owners to discuss trails,modifications, and to (most importantly) go offroading at least once a month. There is a $24.00 fee to join the Trail Dogs. You will have two months ( 60 Days ) in which to pay the fee. If you have not paid in that time you will be removed from the group. You may participate within the group during those two months including going on trips. This should be ample time to figure out if we are the right group for you or not. While everyone here does the …

This group is set up for those who like to use personal watercraft for sking, day trips, touring, camping and exploring. This is a very laid back group that enjoys day trips and sometimes overnighters. If you are a personal watercraft owner and like to explore and or just be out on the water this group is for you.