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.

Do you like to be outdoors, stay in (or get into) shape and go on outdoor adventures? Do you like running, hiking, biking, rollerblading, kayaking, camping, fishing, weekend and even weeklong traveling with "the girls"? Want to go running with a great group of girls or compete in a 5k, 1/2 marathon or just get in shape for one? Then this group is for you! Now that my kids are getting older (well, not infants - they're 5, 4 and 2), I have a little more free time to focus on me and what I love to …

Meet other local hiking, biking and outdoor enthusiasts. All those who are dedicated to hiking and biking excursions near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands! We are also a dog friendly group and have many hikes where friendly canine companions are encouraged to attend! We hope you will join us on our adventures!  Let us know what you would like to see and do; we encourage you to share your ideas and/or suggestions!  Let's get out there and have fun!

Welcome the the Lemont Outdoors meetup. We're hoping this group helps you to see all that the Lemont area has to offer for mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, snow shoeing, x/c skiing, geocaching and general outdoors experiences… enjoy !  As our meetup evolves I'd like to have a variety of activities that range from Hard core Single track to Kayak lessons to Family Geocaching- if you have an idea, please feel free to post it.   Here's a link to my Garmin Connect account : KeithMT …

Chicago Suburban Backpackers is an organization for those interested in getting out and enjoying nature. Backpacking involved hiking on trails with survival gear to sustain you for a few days to a few weeks. Leaders are experienced in safely navigating with a compass and map to destinations averaging from 6 to 15 miles per day. Backpacing is a sport for those who are physically fit and have the necessary equipment to sustain themselves in good and bad weather. Members can attend begining trips w …

Come on our and meet other runners to keep motivated. This group is designed to provide education, support and motivation to beginning and advanced runners. Learn running technique, increase running speed, and proper tools to prevent those running injuries that often put you on the sideline. As a personal trainer I often find people want to start a running program but don't have the knowledge, motivation, support and encouragement they need to get started.  You will also meet others that are at …

Are you looking to meet other people in their 20's, 30's, and 40’s and beyond? Are you single, married, dating, engaged (I think that just about covers every status), do you live in the Western or Southern suburbs of Chicago? Do you love to try new things, have a sense of adventure and have a blast! Then this group is for you! We love to dine, dance, go to the movies, hang out, camp, go on trips, go bowling, go to fairs and festivals, go see bands, Hikes, Picnics, Whirly Ball, go to Race track, …

… There are a multitude of focuses this group will offer, selected reading discussions, social outings such as, dancing, karaoke, golfing, fitness focus, financial fitness workshops, wine tasting, horesback riding, volleyball, cookouts, skiing, camping, and a weekly social outing and bi-weekly mixer at a rotating location in the Chicagoland Suburbs. We will however definitely venture to the city from time to time as there is really no way to get around this but the majority of our events will be h …

… We do all sorts of activities that include happy hours, kayaking/canoeing, camping, cooking events, concerts , BBQ's, poker nights, going on road trips, and trying new restaurants and just about anything to do with socializing.     Make the choice...come meet some new people!       

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 walks …

… In the fall we may plan a camping trip. The hope for our entertainment aspect is to attend local festivals, concerts, wine tasting, comedy clubs, Sycamore Speedway, go carting, geocaching, or just dining out at a cultural local hot spot. For an educational aspect we hope to post ideas for lectures or historical tours taking place throughout DeKalb & Kane County. Taking advantage of free lectures at libraries or community colleges/universities. If you have questions, concerns, comments, or ideas …

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 …