No experience is needed to fish or camp - just a helpful, friendly cooperative attitude. YOU cannot fish in California without a license - i.e. day or annual (Jan-Dec - purchased on line/Dept of Fish and Game or one of the Sports entities - some Lakes and/or some Sports stores). Our events will be all around the Bay Area in the diverse environments -- Ocean, Lakes, Bay, Delta and Streams - - We will do some walking outings - exploring with the Rangers and Docents of various parks.  I hope you w …

Are you interested in taking pictures at night and in low light? We meet evenings, mornings and even late at night to take pictures. We also regular social activities where we may share a meal, swap stories, show off our work or talk about our gear and techniques. Many of our social events also include optional night shooting, too. What do we shoot? You name it: landscapes and seascapes, stars and star trails, urban scenes, sunrises, sunsets, unusual astronomical and meteorological conditions.. …

WE look forward to getting acquainted and  having you join our GROUP. At all times, you are responsible for your own safety at these events. By attending, you agree to hold harmless the organizers, and all others attending the event. Release of Liability - for additional clarification: By joining this group, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's organizers of all liabilities and claims from any of the causes of the actions that you and your guests have or may have in the future, for injuries, da …

First and foremost, we wanted to create a place where everyone in the Bay Area can meet and make new friends doing something fun. This group is for all ages over 18!!! WHAT WE DO?   We do things around the Bay Area (from San Francisco to Santa Barbara): We eat: dinners, pot lucks, happy hours, parties with food We have fun: zip lines, paddle boats, beach parties, camping, treat yourself to a massage/spa treatment, holiday parties, monopoly board games, social dances We get fit: hiking, walking …

I wanted to create a place where people in San Jose, Campbell, Morgan Hill, Milpitas and the Bay Area can meet and make new friends. Hiking, walking, biking, camping, dinning. Run into old friend! Everybody has to eat and exercise sometime – might as well do it in good company of others. Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like camping, caving, climbing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, skydiving, whitewater rafting, just to name a few. We plan most of our …

Come join the fun!!! Work out outdoors, get fit and have a great time doing it!! Beth Mid Fitness offers personal training, fitness camps and group exercise instruction amongst many other services catered to the people in the communities of Livermore and Tracy and stretching beyond into the Bay Area around the heart of San Jose. Our coaches are experienced and motivating to work with in the settings of the beautiful outdoors. They will motivate you and help you to accomplish your health and fit …

A group designed for young adults (ages 21-39) who love the outdoors and camping with other fun people. Camping is done at campgrounds if there is any present. If not, it's not going to stop us. If you love to camp in rain, shine or snow, cook great food and drink around the campfire with other interesting people in the middle of nowhere ... To have application accepted you either need to know organizers or be referred by existing member of the group. You can find them at "Bay Area Hikers (20s & …

If you're new to San Jose or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this is the group for you! We have lots of fun free events (pickup games, pub crawls with tons of people, etc.) but our bread and butter are our coed adult sports leagues. The group is for adults 21 and older, and the average age range is 25-35. This group is great for both singles and couples alike! It's a great way to meet new people for: work, friends, love, networking, etc. Featured in the Fox40 Sacramento morning news …

Purpose: The Camping and Hiking group exists to explore the beautiful California outdoors and have outdoor adventures. Who should join: If you are looking for adventurous and beautiful day hikes and camping trips, Camping and Hiking is the right group for you. Camping: Each year, we book some camp sites, and post Hiking and Camping activities, most of them are weekend camping trips 1 to 2 days. I would like to share the campsite and hiking trips with others to share the fun and experiences. For …

This group is for people who like to have fun! 21 for alcohol drinking to 39. 40....well that is beyond me!! We will have game, beer, hiking, aquatic. picnics. dinners, movies, shows, traveling and even wine tasting...

Our travel club is for all those solo travelers out there who want to explore the world but need a group to go with! Bring friends of course but if you can't get them to come-no worries! We do awesome local events in the Bay Area and many exciting trips all year! Local Events include hiking, wine tasting, white water rafting, kayaking, parties, dinner, camping, and much more!

This group is about hiking, camping, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, running, cycling, and any other outdoor activities. Beginners are welcome! Experts/enthusiasts, you will find your partners here!  Just try to fill in details in your profile questions and attend our events -- this will help you make more friends than you would expect! Bay Area Chinese Hikers is your own group.  Anytime you get an idea for hiking or other adventures, suggest a new event right from the home page.  You will b …

This is a group for all types of cyclists to connect with other riders so nobody has to ride alone (unless you want to). We value cycling as a community more than the competetive aspects quite often associated with our passion but that doesn't limit friendly challenges from occuring before regrouping. Besides the standard group type rides, we support rides that fall outside the normal offerings with an emphasis on exploration and variety. Do you like to mix road and dirt into the same ride? Have …

Stevens Creek Striders Running Club is based in Cupertino, California. It has about 50 members residing in and around Silicon Valley. The club is a casual, fun loving group with a very diverse membership. Runners of all ages and abilities get together to train, run, and sometimes just play. Stevens Creek Striders meets on Saturday morning at 8.30am to run on the trails of Stevens Creek County Park. There are about 40 miles of trails in the park and these vary from easy to quite difficult. After …

For years I was a solo backpacker who frequently ventured solo into less frequented areas. Recently I experienced a scare while doing so which made me realize how vulnerable a solo hiker off trail is. I concluded that for safety and companionship where any portion of the route is off established trails, I would prefer to hike with other independent-style backpackers. Those meetups of our group where I am part of the group will provide the partners I seek. My idea of a small group is myself, my d …

StrollerFriends is a group of moms from your area who are seeking a social group that is health-minded. Weekly play dates, Moms Night Outs, hikes, and weekend activities allow parents to regularly meet and discuss what’s on your minds while allowing your children to get in some fun playtime. We are sponsored and powered by Baby Boot Camp.

Let's hike and explore nature together while meeting new people. All levels are welcome, we will start with easy to moderate hikes of 8-10 miles with some elevation gains. We will walk at a moderate speed and wait in intersections. After the hike we will have a potluck picnic in which I will be giving hiking prizes :-)

This is a group for anyone interested in movies night-out,wine tasting,hiking, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other fun enthusiasts. Looking forward to explore the fun activities with everybody.

In May of 2010 I started Girl Power of San Diego after a 4 year relationship ended, I looked around and realized I didn't have any girl friends, I had let them all go during my romantic relationship. Sound familiar? Since than the group has had an amazing adventure and established wonderful relationships in San Diego. In November of 2012 one of our founding members got the opportunity of a lifetime and moved to San Jose, not wanting her to lose the awesome friendships that she established in the …

This is a group for Old School Butches and Femmes, that enjoy the Old Fashion BF Dynamic. Minimum age 35. Couples and Singles welcome. I am hoping to make a close-knit group of BF Peeps for socializing and attending events together in our community. LGBT Events, Volunteering, Movies, Dinner, Beach Days, Concerts, Camping, Picnics, Wine tasting, Horseback Riding etc. There doesn't seem to be much of a social outlet for us BF Peeps in the South Bay. I think it is important that we keep our Dynamic …

TC Camp is an Unconference focused on Technical Communications issues, skills, challenges, and the various applications used by technical communicators. The purpose of TC Camp is to provide a local bay area conference for technical communicators that is driven by the members of that community–writers, editors, designers, and the people who support them.

Lets go Hiking and make new Friends, explore California outdoors & have some great Outdoor Adventures. If you are looking for beautiful day hikes and adventurous camping trips, you are at the right place for Outdoor Adventures!!! checkout about us page: http://www.meetup.com/Lets-go-Hiking-and-Camping-and-make-new-friends-SF/about/ Hiking, Camping is just an excuse, really we are all about having fun. We take 50% hike, mix it with 50% lighthearted laughter and top it all with dinner & drinks. Th …

Learn to survive wilderness emergencies - or get closer to Nature than you ever thought possible! Together we learn and explore the skills used by our most ancient ancestors to survive the challenges of the wilderness: Wild edible plant identification and preparation Tracking and wildlife observation Primitive shelter and fire-making

Share stories, inspiration, photos, adventures and advice. Learn about the latest events, trail conditions, camping spots, good eats, outdoor gear and the most beautiful places in California and the Southwest. Also, find hiking companions, stay informed and join community gatherings. The official launch party is Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. at Title Nine in Los Gatos. Join us for wine, cheese, chocolate and a talk about the spiritual, mental and physical benefits of hiking in wild places. …

This group is for moms who are interested in living a more a "green" lifestyle. Share ideas and learn more about everything from sustainable food choices, safe baby and kid products, green home remodeling, organic and native gardening, hiking and camping ideas, car choices, and more. Everyone is welcome- those who already have taken steps towards greener living along with those who just want to learn more. Connect and meet new friends in a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere. We can do moms nights ou …

Run, jump, climb, stretch, and train like you were meant to. Half CrossFit, half Yoga, and entirely fun. Join us in a gorgeous outdoor setting with awesome folks like yourself and get in the best shape of your life. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights at 6-7:15pm in Cupertino. Come join us!

South Bay Burners is the Burning Man Regional group of Burning Man enthusiasts in the South Bay, CA and San Jose-ish area (South of Highway 92). We hold regional 3-day camping events, plus meet-and-greets all year, to connect all the theme camps and Burners in our region. See also our webpage at www.southbayburners.org

Looking for a younger group of Harley riders that can ride as a team.