“ My name is Mark DML from Queens NY just recently become single after a long 6 years in a relationship. Looking for good people, good hang out buddies, dive buddies to start friendship with. Feel free to e mail me. www.myspace.com/markdml Thanks ”

“ I love to read, but never seem to have time. I hoping to meet some great people and movtivate myself in to reading more often. ”

“ My husband and I are relatively new to NYC and would love to meet other young-at-heart outdoor enthusiasts in the area (any UWSers out there?). Hiking in the mountains or hiking around NYC martini locations, we run the gammut. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because what's life without a little adventure? ”

“ I'm allways outdoors. I like to hike, kayak, camp, ect. ”

“ I just like to go out and have fun and meet lots of people ”

“ growing up in the Adirondacks I was always around hiking, even though I'm only 2 1/2 hours from home here I never get out to the mountains and very few of my friends hike ”

“ White Water-rafting, star watching ”

“ love to spend time outdoors, most of the camping I have done is car/campground. ”

“ I want this local meet up because I WANT TO HAVE A GOOD TIME! ”

“ Hello.... I'm interested in growing fruit, berries, and organic veggies on Long Island. Would love to come to a meeting... when is the next one? ”

“ New to the area... Looking to meet new people and try new things! ”

“ I love the sunshine, light breezes, exercise, peace, and fun, kindhearted people! ”

“ Looks like maybe taking a break for the summer? Signing up so I don't forget about this. ”

“ Hi, I just got married and moved to Thomaston. My husband and I just bought a tandem kayak and would love to know where to kayak and meet other people who kayak ”

“ I want local Hiking Meetups because it's hard to find people to hike with when everyone has a busy schedule. ”

“ Hi My name is Gary and i would love to meet people that love the fitness industry. I'm a Personal Trainer with a passion for helping people reach their goals. ”

“ Hello, I would love to meet other nature enthusiasts in the area. ”

“ Just looking to challenge myself and have a good time! ”

“ I want local Camping Meetups because I am looking to meet new people with the same interests as me..love the outdoors and fresh air... ”

“ Hi, I'm taking Level II next June. I'm planning to pay for a study course but it would be great to make some friends going through the same to help each other out. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to be active and I enjoy working out with other people. ”

“ I love camping but I haven't been camping since I was a much younger woman (I've never been backpacking). ”

“ Hi. I just moved to Nanuet and I'm looking to MEETUP with cool people who enjoy the same fun activities as I do. ”

“ New to NYC , fit and always up for camping, hiking and similar activities. ”

“ Hi I'm Jessica I love skiing and indoor rock climbing. I used to live in NYC and climb in New Rochelle...it was great! Now I moved to Farmington, CT and I'm looking for others interested in climbing and/or other adventure-type activities. ”

“ I want local Hiking Meetups because I'm always looking for people to hit a trail with. ”

“ Hello, I am Sven. As a concerned Earthling, I am interested in Green Living, Minimal Impact Living, and Organic Vegetable Gardening, etc. I am a Yoga and Vipassana meditation practicioner. I love Mother Nature and commune with her regularly. ”

“ To bring joy and lift others up. Nursing homes, mental institutions, hospitals, & prisons is where I find the most unloved and underloved. Mostly I go alone. Feel free to join me-it may change your life (it did mine and I'll never look back)...... ”

“ I recently relocated to Long Island and am interested in meeting new people and exploring the area. ”

“ What's up everybody? I'm into camping, hiking, motorcycling and everything outdoors and would like to meet other people who are too. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet and get together with people who have the same interest and enjoy what we have in common. ”

“ Hi, my name is Dave. I am thirty years old and I live in Newtown, CT. I am a carpenter/furniture maker. I am looking to meet new and interesting people and make some new friends. ”

“ Thinking about starting my own Meetup real soon. ”

“ Hi. I'm Val. I am a foodie, so breakfast, brunch, lunch is all good and Boston has some great places. ”

“ I like Karaoke. ”

“ Love to get outdoors ”

“ Hi, I'm Bernaldo and I really enjoy outdoor adventures, and would love to learn and try camping w experienced campers and have a new crew of friends. ”

“ Hi all, I am looking for a way to enhance my life and feel better about my health. I look forward to meeting people with the same ambition ”

“ Love to meet new and exciting faces... ”

“ love camping havent done it for a few years since ive been in nyc most people here think the country is going for a walk in the park and god forbid if there are bugs around ”

“ Love to camp/hike/canoe wherever, whenever ”

“ I like the outdoors and camping, but I do not have any camping equipment apart from a sleeping bag and pad. Since space is limited, I don't have room to store a tent and other equipment in my apartment. Not sure how to deal with that problem. ”

“ Howdy. I am 24 and looking to spend more time in the outdoors! ”

“ I get so bored on the weekends, this sounds like fun. ”

“ Well I have always been told I have a "special" voice. I have been curious abotu voice over work for quite some time now but never really knew how to go about finding out any more information. I do hope this group proves to be just as informative as ”

“ I love to eat and meet new people from all over. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it seems hard to meet people who are interested in outdoor activities in the City. I've been whitewater rafting on the Hudson River and in Costa Rica and in Zimbabwe. I wouldn't mind trying camping too. ”

“ Whitney ”

“ Just got back from camping in Africa for 30 days and I miss it desperately! Looking forward to meeting fellow enthusiasts. ”

“ I love camping! Excited to meet some folks to share a fun day or two in the great outdoors. ”

“ Hi, My name is Becky and I have been too long removed from nature due to living in NYC. This weekend I reconected with my roots and am looking for fun people to be outdoors with. ”

“ It's been a while. Love rafting, love accidentally sleeping on rocks, love trees. Looking to learn to build supreme campfires... ”

“ I love camping! ”

“ I'm a New Yorker by way of a dozen or so other places, mostly California. I did a fair bit of camping in CA, but not any here on the East Coast and don't really know the best places to go. I promise to bring - or not - my harmonica on trips. ”

“ I'm a teacher with a bit of new camping equipment that I'd like to try out ASAP - spring break is March 31 to April 10 and I hope to be out there sleeping under the stars. ”

“ Hi everyone:) I'm a new brand camping. I really want to do camping but my friends never wanted to do it so, hope you guy would. ”

“ Hey! my boyfriend and i are wondering where people in their 20s and 30s who live in rockland hangout! ”

“ Hi, I'm a graphic designer who is starting grad school in the fall. I'm very friendly and love hanging with new people. ”

“ I'm a healthy, active recently retired, 66 going on 13. ”

“ i'ma practicing kendoka at kenzen's dojo in tarrytown,ny. I have a second degree (ni-dan) black belt. If anyone is interested in kendo, please check out http://www.kendo-usa.org/statedojolist.htm Kenzen dojo ,NY city kendo club and shidogakuin ”

“ I've been camping a few times and had a blast every time I went. I grew up around the city and didn't really develop the knowhow needed to handle the wilderness on my own. I want to fix that. I want to feel comfortable in the outdoors. ”

“ Hi. I have never gone camping before and have always wanted to try it. Knowing that there will be a group of people around me, will make it not so scary to try for the first time :) ”

“ I am 24 years old from Massapequa. I have been involved in Girl Scouts for most of my life. I am currently finishing up my bachelors. With free time, I enjoy reading, the beach, coffee, camping, kyaking, and trying new things. ”

“ Hi, I'm 27, live in Nassau. I've wanted to go camping for a long time but everyone just likes watching TV and playing video games... ”

“ my name is toyin and i am looking to connect to like minded spirits to enjoy outdoor adventures. i am 29 years old, a filmmaker, activist and believer in social justice. want to be outside in nature being an active participant in my life. ”

“ I absolutely love the outdoors and I miss that living here in N.Y.C. I have lived in Colorado and California and spent some time in Africa. I love the sounds of the night and the night skies. We desperately need to reconnect with nature. ”