Diverse Gatherings is a vibrant organization that strives to restore harmony between nature and humanity.  To accomplish this we provide learning opportunities that create awareness of natural human desires to help future generations.  Experiences helping one promote healthy living by building friendships and sharing experiences and ideas about life.    We hold out of the city weekend getaways that give one an opportunity to experience and learn about camping, nature, and friendship.  A little e …

The Pacific Northwest is too beautiful to not get out and explore all that it has to offer, no matter the season. Luckily, there are myriad options for adventure: hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, car camping, wildlife-treks, wildflower hikes, et al. If you have an idea for a meetup, please feel free to suggest it. There are tons of amazing places we can go for day trip hikes, as well backpacking/car camping trips. In Oregon alone, we have the high desert regions (the Steens, Hart Mountain, the …

Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

Christians in the Wilsonville, Tualatin, West Linn, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Canby areas that get together to go on hikes, camping trips, rummage sales, seasonal functions, group BBQ's etc. Some activites are adults (challenging hikes) and some activities are for families (camping).   We run this in conjunction with our church lifegroup of about 8 people. 

We are a group of enthusiastic outdoor people that are dedicated to exploring all the amazing things we can do in Portland and within 2 hours in any direction . Weekend adventures may include hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, camping, disc golf, bungee jumping, skydiving, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and many others. The occasional weekday meetup would be a little more low key and local and may include dining at one of the many foot cart pods or local breweries. Ideas are open to suggestio …

Weekend Camping trips! Hiking, Skiing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing, Fitness, Travels and Social events. Biking, Rock climbing, Backpacking, Boating, Mountaineering, Canyoneering, Caving, Orienteering, Theorizing, and Philosophizing. Parties, Road trips and other things of group interest. Exploring New Places! Learning New Skills! Meet Other Outdoor Enthusiasts and new friends! Join us as we discover and enjoy the great beauty that the Northwest has to offer. The Portland Outdoor …

The family-friendly Portland Chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club began in 1968 to promote the values of cross country skiing. Since then, we've grown into a group of friends who telemark, hike, camp, paddle and bike on monthly outings. We love spending outdoor time together in the Northwest forests, mountains, and in-town -- year-round!  We are family friendly. A growing group of parents and kids (of all ages) meet to ski, hike and bike. In the past, we've hosted  one-day x-country ski lessons and …

Welcome to Hard-Core Explore. This is a site dedicated to experienced adventurers who want to do the “hard-core” stuff – people who want to meet and journey with other like minded, able bodied thrashers willing to lead or follow an “adventure with an edge”. The site lists outings that include off trail hikes, high mileage backpacking and day hiking, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, climbing, etc. If it’s Hard-core, outdoor and explores, this is the hub for the experienced adventurer. Th …

We are an all-female group interested backpacking, hiking, snowshoeing, climbing, camping (and anything else outdoors). Come join us for an adventure!

This group is for beginning-to-advanced outdoor enthusiasts interested in continuing to build their wilderness chops. Through workshops and trips members learn and practice skills for treading effectively, safely, comfortably, and respectfully in the extraordinary beauty of the backcountry. There is no fee to join. Workshops are affordable, fee-based experiences. Trips--during which members can work on and ask questions about backcountry skills--are free. All members get free access to online in …

This group is for people who enjoy hiking, being outdoors and socializing. We explore Oregon and Washington from the Coast to Mt. Hood, from Eastern Oregon to the San Juan Islands, from Three Sisters to Goat Rocks. The Gorge is a favorite and frequent destination as is Forest Park. We do outdoor activities year round for all skill levels; from 4 mile strolls to 20 mile expeditions; summer camping to winter snow shoeing and some pretty soggy hikes in between. All for the enjoyment of hiking, bein …

Meet local flatwater paddlers. Trips will be centered on rivers and lakes in the Portland area ranging to the greater Northwest estuaries, rivers and lakes. Camping trips are encouraged!

Outdoor and adventure enthusiasts who enjoy skiing, mountaineering, backpacking, camping, climbing, and anything awesome outside. A place to meet like minded friends of varying skill levels, we are enthusiasts not elitists - you're welcome to join and get started on you new expeditionary life!

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This group has been created for the purpose of connecting SDA's in the Northwest that are interested in activities in the great outdoors. These activities include hiking, canoeing, backpacking, camping, trailriding, rock climbing, and pretty much whatever your outdoor pursuits include. You should join if you are a Seventh-Day Adventist in the Pacific Northwest that is interested in leading or joining a group to enjoy these activities.

… , my idea of camping involves a functioning toilet (and honestly, we haven't been camping since having a kiddo-- kudos to those of you that have! Please give us pointers!), I’m a total animal lover (we have several kitties of our own that we rescued from shelters, and I always put spiders outside), I am low drama, and don't like insecure catty girls.. I admit to watching more than just a couple of trashy reality t.v. shows (my guilty pleasure after we put our son to bed), I LOVE to read, I used …