WELCOME PADDLERS! Changes for 2012: Float Your Boat has celebrated it's 5 year Anniversary last month! After feedback from almost all members, FYB is now returning to a "Grass-Roots" group and will no longer be "Commercialized" Please welcome your new Organizer: Leigh Although we are primarily a club for boat owners who want to get together and paddle, we will still work in conjunction with partnered outfitters as event organizers to coordinate rental boats when appropriate. If you are interes …

Meet with locals who are interested in tracking, tool making, edible plants among other "Primitive Skills". Every month we provide a free Skills afternoon, focusing on basic methods for tracking, foraging, fire by friction, tool making...the list goes on. We are also bringing in some the best and the brightest instructors for a more advanced and in-depth learning in the arts that you want. Practical Primitive, OnPoint Tactical to name a couple, along with established flint knappers and forager …

Meet others in the Chicago area interested in hunting and/or shooting. Share hunting and shooting tips, great hunting locations and local ranges. Discuss training classes, new equipment and gear, seasons, tradeshows and updates on the current laws.

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) Concerts …

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, an …

SSS is an energetic group of fun, self-aware women and men aged approximately 25-40 from Chicago and the Suburbs who love life, enjoy meeting and connecting with people and embrace personal growth. Our group mission is to create a community of young, energetic minds for fun, friendship, travel, sports, volunteering, learning and adventure. Please note: this is not a "dating" group, though many amazing and powerful connections have been made through our community - girl friendships, guy friendsh …

Chicago Suburban Backpackers is an organization for those interested in getting out and enjoying nature. Backpacking involves 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 …

“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 --------------------------------------- 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 …

4-days after the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti, Chicagoans of this Meetup started spreading the message that HAITI needs help for a long, long time. One of the inspiration to start this group was an e-mail received 1-day after the earthquake, from Meetup co-founder Scott Helferman. He suggested to think about how to help Haiti by means of using a Meetup. Obviously if you’ve donated your share already, kindly pass this information to someone who likes to further help. Honestly your word-of-mouth p …

We are an all inclusive group of paddlers. All ages! All ability levels All are Welcome! We LOVE BEGINNERS FAMILIES SINGLES....We welcome ALL Paddlers of all abilities. We help beginners get started by paddling right along with you and giving you some pointers. It's not hard! It's great fun! If you also share a love for the Illinois river, Mazon river, I & M Canal / Towpath then you have also landed in the right place. We will be putting together trips that involve either paddles, pedals, campin …

We are an adult ski/snowboarding/social club with year round activities like: biking, camping, hiking, boating, racing and skiing. We also gather for picnics, pub crawls, happy hours, charity events and banquets. Check us out on the Internet at www.piccadillyskiclub.com or email us at comeskiwithus@piccadillyskiclub.com

Join Chicago's Adult Hockey Revolution! Rat Hockey Chicago: We are the one stop solution for adult hockey players. Be sure to click JOIN on the right. 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: RSVP and pay up front for "members-only" o …

N2BD Outdoor - Multi-Sport Adventure Group aka "MAG" is a group of adults mostly in their mid 20's, 30's, early 40's who share an enthusiasm and interest for intermediate to advance adventure activities. Sound like fun? Join other adventurers who think the same! We welcome singles and couples who like getting thrills through activities like Rock Climbing, Canyoneering, Hiking, Kayaking, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Skydiving, Hot Air Ballooning, Camping, Backpacking, Mountaineering, ATVi …

The World Dodgeball Society (WDS), the premier co-ed sports and social organization based on nostalgia and camp of the 80s, has come to Chicago. We play at the Wicker Park Field House, right off of the Damen Blue Line stop in the heart of Wicker Park. No experience is necessary and leagues are played with soft no-sting balls, making it a fun, and bruise-free, adult sport for all skill levels - anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to drop by.  Teams and individuals are encouraged to sign up in …

Life is about having fun and great times... Don't sit on the couch because you have no one to go out with! This is why they have meet up groups. Married people, single people, new-in-town, and people who have been in the Chicago area for a while and are simply looking for a new group to go out with.... this is the group for you! The group is intended for people in the Chicago area from 25 to 35 years old....but all ages are welcome 29 to 40! This is a social co-ed group, not a singles group.   W …

We are Chicago's personal fitness source. Run, walk, or exercise with a stress free group on the Chicago lakefront. Sign up for one of our programs. Programs includes 5K, half & full marathon training, fitness bootcamp and bridal bootcamp classes. **All training is done outdoors** Contact: (312) 550-3038 Email: info@roadwarriorathletics.com Web: http://www.roadwarriorathletics.com

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Great Outdoors and Survival”, our chief aim is to hel …

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 …

Are you a Thru-Hiker of long trails? Do the initials AT, CDT and PCT pique your interest? Whether you are a triple-crowner, a section hiker or just someone who hopes someday to hike a piece of the Appalachian Trail (AT), come hang out with us.

Revolution is the online home of our group of close, woman-identified, IN REAL LIFE friends.  All members are committed to active, respectful participation on and offline, to building a community of support, laughter, and partying for both ourselves and our children, to leaving the world better than we found it. We hold these things in common: Tolerance AP Frame of Mind Liberal/Progressive Mindful Consumer Feminist Force for Positive Change in the Universe Cooperative Parenting Discretio …

Are you looking for a well run poker game in Chicago? Are you looking to improve your game? We ARE the place for you. We hold games in Wicker Park every Wednesday and Friday. We play 1/3 NL Hold'em with FREE food & drinks!! This is a high quality venue (NOT IN SOMEONE'S APARTMENT OR BASEMENT). Our players are intermediate to advanced in their experience. Most play both cash games and tournaments. It is a friendly group of players. We seek the same type of new players. Many of our members play re …

This is a social group which plans walking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, sailing, camping, paintballing, go-carting, barbeque'g, sledding, skating, and other outdoor fun. Geocacheing, fun runs, hayrides, sleigh rides, all the seasons are covered! We will also touch base on survivalist skills. Join us for fun!

Yoga & BOOTCAMP Class Start with some basic stretching to get you warmed up and then work it! BootCamp will take your fitness to a new level in a supportive environment. Expand your focus with unique strength and circuit training classes to jump start your metabolism and increase your cardiovascular endurance. Classes combine strength training, aerobic activities, cardio drills, and muscle conditioning exercises. Enhance agility, speed, power, strength, and quickness. BOOTCAMP: Tom Stretching & …

This group is for anyone with hoop dreams of playing professional basketball. Come out and get ready for the upcoming Spring basketball season by playing pick up games with us like the pros! We use real scoreboards and real 24 second shot clocks! Join our gang for some old school basketball that will be competitive, fun, and best of all, get you in shape! No arguing or fighting! Just game after game of good basketball games! Meet a couple of new friends in the process!

The Social Bunch is a diverse group of people who are single and/or married between the ages of 30-50, who want to have fun and meet new people all while socializing and being adventurous! We have a ton of ideas in mind, and we are definitely open to suggestions! Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/groups/socialbunch/ Website - http://www.thesocialbunch.com/ We're looking forward to meeting you soon at one of our upcoming events/outings!

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 …

This is not just another boot camp...This is a unique opportunity to participate in a fitness bootcamp led by a former Olympic Finalist (2008 Beijing) in the sprints. Commit to these SHORT, INTENSE, and FUN workouts and you will see results. Limited spots available. Sign up today to start training like a CHAMP!

The FB Mission; Fishin’ Buddies! mission is to train children through fishing and conservation programs. To help instill a deep, abiding love for the sublime art of sport fishing. To instill an immutable concern for the air, land and waters of our planet, and a desire to nurture the soul through communion with the outdoors. Our Philosophy; Fishin’ Buddies! believes in the emotional and psychological restorative powers of the outdoors. We believe it is important to expose this philosophy to c …