There are many canyoneering opportunities throughout the Southwest!  From San Diego, through the San Gabriels and San Bernardinos, the Los Padres, the Sierra and as far north as Death Valley in California (and probably beyond); not to mention those near Las Vegas, those scattered through Arizona and those bursting from the seams of the topographic maps of Utah. The purpose of this Meetup Group is to connect people in the Southwest for this adventure activity/sport/passion and to provide certifie …

Have a 4x4 & want to get off road but don't want to join one of those "elitist" groups? Have a stock SUV & don't want to join one of those rock crawling, body denting hard core groups? Have an SUV but have never taken it off road? Have an SUV but don't have any off road driving experience? If you're 1 or all of the above then SCORE is the group for you. Most of our runs are "easy" to "moderate" & can usually be done in a stock SUV. We have 1 day & weekend trips to local off road areas to explore …

In simple terms, a "person of leisure" or “p.o.l.” is someone who isn’t defined by their 9 to 5, someone who may not even work a 9 to 5 (aka an entrepreneur), someone who lives life to the fullest and works to live (not lives to work). He or she is a person who consistently makes time to have fun, enjoy life and appreciate even the most simplest of life's pleasures! Sound interesting? Want to put the wheels in motion and become a p.o.l. yourself? Well you can - you need only have a desire to hav …

My wife and I started this group in the effort to get couples out during the week and weekend to do things beyond the clubbing, eating and partying. We wanted to create experiences that are cool and interesting and on your bucket list. Some of the planned activities will be tours of factories, buildings and centers, unique sporting events such as roller derby, visiting places off the beaten path such as the lookout view at Pepperdine University in Mailbu or visiting the game and talk show circui …

This group is for anyone interested in hiking, camping, backpacking. All skills are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and to plan fun camping/backpacking trips to popular national parks. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody!

Socializing? Networking? New friendship?  See new places? Go outdoors?  Visit museums?  Hanging out in the sun? Wine Tasting?  Those are some of the fun activites Angelinos are looking for!!! There is truly so much to see and so much to do in Los Angeles and its surrounding cities, counties and states. Besides the various fun social activities to see and do, there are so many friends to be made! If you are looking to expand your circle of friends with other fun professionals and become less of a …

This group is for 18-25 year old, active people who love traveling, running, hiking, and exploring new areas and cities. This group is open to suggestions. Some ideas I have are camping at Joshua Tree National Park, A Road Trip to Oregon, and hiking at the Grand Canyon. We will do our best to have the best time possible without breaking the bank, since we foresee our group will have many student members on limited budgets. Looking forward to meeting you all and please feel free to come with some …

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: http://www.naturalist-for-you.org/donate.htm Your fun source for interpretive nature tours, including hiking, walking, wet 'n' wild, waterfalls, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, birding, photography, national forest access, boulder scrambling, exploring, backpacking, living history, outdoor music jams, & fitness.  Programs range from easy family-friendly through extremely challenging adult adventures. Day hikes through overnighters. Specializing in the 4 nation …

Hello, my name is Jonathan and I have made this group as a means of sharing yoga with people. I fell in love with yoga from the first time I tried it and that passion has only grown stronger with time and practice. This group will meet for some outdoor classes at the beach, parks and possibly other places as well. Unless otherwise stated, all classes will be enjoyable for beginners as well as having more challenging variations available for intermediate and advances practitioners. I have been a …

THE ORANGE COUNTY HIKING CLUB #1 Hiking & Backpacking group in Orange County & California A charitable nonprofit organization serving our community. "Reconnecting our community with nature!" Welcome Hikers & Backpackers, From SUKI REED OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. Join "hikeminded" people on beginning to advanced walks, hikes, and outdoor adventures with over 100 family style hikes per month. Come reconnect with nature; explore Southern CA and more; hi …

This group is here to connect you to other tennis players that play on a similar skill level and live close enough to get a match in, even with your busy schedule. This is not a group for finding personal lessons or instructors, it's a group for people that are looking for a good singles or doubles match up. How this works: 1. Create or Join a Meetup: Specify if looking for doubles/singles and your skill level (see below) 2. Once you have enough people for a game, coordinate with them on ti …

Welcome Outdoor Enthusiasts ! We are the 20s,30s.40s committee of the Orange County Sierra Singles (OCSS), an activity section of the Sierra Club! Our mission is to provide diverse and enjoyable outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, and exploring local parks and trails to single people in their 20s,30s, and 40s. We also offer social events such as movies, dinners, and comedy nights. All our events are open to everybody, you don't have to be a member of the Sierra Club or O …

This meetup group is designed for parents and children to meet other parents and children who want to get out and explore nature! We'll be going on nature hikes and field trips so that our children can explore, respect, and appreciate nature... Join us as we go out on local nature walks (the beautiful San Gabriel mountains and Angeles National Forest in our backyard are a great place to start), seasonal fruit picking, educational field trips to local museums and gardens, and general outdoor fun …

Beach parking is one dollar an hr and is located at Lot 1 South 1640 Appian Way and a little further at Lot 4 South - Short-Term Parking 2030 Ocean Ave. Parking is pretty easy at this hour. The class itself will be held on the grassy square fitness area right in front of Lot 1 by the rings. This class if free of charge or donation based. Whatever feels right. Suggested donation is 10$. If you can't afford that or don't want to just come. I will be providing resistance bands and water bottles, bu …

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is a community outreach and advocacy program. Silva and Francis Battista, two of the original founders of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah launched L.A. Programs in 1991. From those first grassroots steps, which included assistance to animal victims of fires, riots and the Northridge earthquake, Best Friends - L.A. Programs has grown to become one of the most influential and effective animal welfare organizations in the L.A. area. Best …

Welcome to Inland Empire Kids Outdoors! IE Kids Outdoors is a parent-driven group dedicated to connecting our kids to nearby nature and the outdoors. Our typical activities include easy walks around local nature areas, playgroups, campouts, visits to local museums, and short nature hikes. The Inland Empire offers an abundance of opportunities to explore nature, from waterfalls to wildflowers and botanical gardens to wilderness areas. We believe nature and the outdoors should be a part of every …

SHAMANIC CEREMONIAL SWEAT LODGE All Nations Lodge is based on native and ancient teachings from all lands, cultures, tribes and nations with an emphasis on the Mayan Cosmology and Earth shift prophesies. WE ARE NO LONGER OFFERING PUBLIC SWEAT LODGES IN THOUSAND OAKS. IF YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A FRIEND AND WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND A PRIVATE, INTIMATE SWEAT LODGE OR WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC SWEAT LODGES, PLEASE CONTACT PATRICK @ 805-469-9847. WE DO OCCASIONALLY OFFER SWEAT LODGES A …

Please see the OC Global Warming Committee website Also see Facebook Page We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting Recent show on: Ending the Silence on Climate Change Latest Technology on Monitoring Environmental Changes at a Macro Level: New Landsat Earth-monitoring satellite launched from California _________________________________________________________________________________ Sunrun Solar Lease Sunrun Helps You Save on Utilities. America's Leading Solar Company. www.SunRunHome …

Love Latin Dance or want to learn? We have two classes for you and your family and friends. No partner is required and no experience is needed. Wear dance shoes, smooth leather soled shoes, or smooth souled tennis shoes. Wednesdays Casino salsa (Cuban style) at the Courtyard Marriott, 28523 Westinghouse Place, Valencia, CA 91355 (off of I-5 near Newhall Ranch Road). 7-8 beginners, 8-9 intermediate. $5 per person. Casino is great for timing, performing teams, and transitions easily to bachata an …

Please graze around this site - ya' don't have to read it all at one time... * Be Sure to Read Part 2 to kinda 'get' where we're 'at' - so plz SCROLL about 1/3 the ways down this page ~ thanks & enjoy ! Part 2 is a MUST read, guys ! ___________________ . ~ LOCATION ~ Driving DIRECTIONS & Parking Info see PAGES tab back up on the Nav Bar The LAUGHING BUDDHA MEDITATION SANGHA Santa Monica CA 90405 _________________________ Beginners Very Welcome ! ______________________ C O N T A C T   …

"Seekers of the Truth" This is where individuals and groups can come to learn, teach, and study Atlantis and its relationship to New Age Spirituality and Metaphysics. It seems that the Atlantans were enlightened people with superior wisdom and knowledge regarding the command and use of the forces of nature. They called them the Elemental forces that allowed them to do all of their rough, heavy work with ease. Apparently, these forces allowed them to cut stone out of the mountains without the use …