Outdoor activities groups near Olney, MD

Washington Women Outdoors (WWO) is a non-profit organization founded in the Fall of 1977 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) in the Spring of 1979, that is run almost entirely by volunteers. We engage in outdoor activities in the Washington, DC area where women share skills, experience, strengths, and support to enhance and expand each woman's world. We welcome women of diverse ages, races, and lifestyles. WWO provides instruction by women for women. Activities are available for all skill levels to inspire the beginner and to challenge the more advanced.

WWO members are independent women who seek adventure in the outdoors. We have a passion for hiking, biking, rock climbing, caving, backpacking, kayaking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, hang gliding, and anything that tests our strength and broadens our horizons. We enjoy meeting new people who want to travel with us to beautiful places in the wilderness. If you are open to learning new things in a supportive environment and enjoy sharing the outdoors with other women, we invite you to join us.

WWO is different than typical Meetup groups. We scout our hiking and biking trips. Each trip is led by two leaders. One leader stays at the front of the group and the second leader is the sweep. Each participant is encouraged to participate at her own pace, and the sweep is there to ensure that no one is left behind. We want each participant to go at their own pace so that they enjoy their experience and come back to the outdoors.

Welcome to "Persian Circle of Friends" or "Mahfel Doostan Irani", a social/cultural Iranian-Americans group where Iranians and persian cultuer enthusiasts gather to socialize; participate in cultural events; professionally network; exchange ideas; and brain storm to create new ways to encourage other Iranian Americans to reconnect to their roots and be proud of it.

It is a great Place for the:

• Iranian-Americans to gather and speak their tongue “Farsi”
• New Iranians-American to the area to make new friends and to feel welcome.
• Creating opportunities for interested parties to learn more about the Persian culture.
• Participating in Farsi classes, concerts, cultural events, lectures, movies, breakfast & dinner outings, games, social events, and outdoor activities.

• Enjoy delicious Persian food served at local Persian restaurants.