Outdoor activities groups near Elizabeth, NJ

Join our outdoor Photography group! Capture Nature Like Never Before Are you passionate about photography and the great outdoors? Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, our Outdoor Photography Group is the perfect place to meet like-minded individuals, and explore breathtaking landscapes.

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Welcome to the Nature and Outdoors Group! We are passionate hikers of the beautiful Catskill 35 highest peaks, dedicated to exploring the beauty of nature. Our diverse community includes outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking, and other outdoor adventures. We welcome individuals of all skill levels to join us! **In our group, respect, politeness, and sincerity are necessary. Any inappropriate behavior will result in removal. Let’s keep the environment positive and welcoming for everyone.** **\*\* You are invited to become a part of the Catskill 35ers.** Becoming a Catskill 35er is more than just checking off a list; it's a deeply rewarding experience that combines physical and mental challenges, a connection with nature, and a sense of community, all while contributing to the preservation of the Catskills for future generations. We welcome you to join us on this journey! The Catskill 3500 Club, founded in 1962, continues to uphold the following principles for its members: • Foster interest in hiking; • Provide on-going education on outdoor skills; and • Engage in public service, stewardship, and responsible conservation of our region's natural resources. Value Statement We value and celebrate those who have ascended, on foot, the 33 highest peaks on public lands in the Catskill Mountains, as well as those who have additionally hiked these mountains in winter. Disclaimer: By participating in all events, you acknowledge that those outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, weather conditions, wildlife encounters, and difficult terrain. You understand that these risks can result in serious injury or even death. By attending this event, you agree to release and hold harmless the organizer(s), the group, and any affiliated parties from any and all liabilities, claims, and demands of whatever kind, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from your participation in the event. Participants are responsible for assessing their own fitness and skill levels, bringing appropriate gear, and staying aware of their surroundings. You acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in this hiking event with full knowledge of the risks involved and agree to accept any and all risks. By attending this event, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to this disclaimer in its entirety.

**Welcome to Desi Outdoors, oldest running Desi-oriented Outdoors community in USA.** Est.2013, 4400+ Events, 40+ different activities. Exploring Great American Outdoors for 27+ years [http://www.desioutdoors.net](http://www.desioutdoors.net) ***STAY ACTIVE WITH NATURE. MEDITATE WITH NATURE. DISCOVER YOUR NATURE*** ELEVATE YOUR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT **.** BE ADVENTUROUS. EXPLORE A NEW FRONTIER WITH >>>DESI OUTDOORS>>> ***Featured on [themountainpath.net](http://www.themountainpath.net/)*** ***, Meetup's Facebook and Instagram channels ([https://www.facebook.com/meetup/photos/pb.8026914587.-2207520000../10157786678589588/](https://www.facebook.com/meetup/photos/pb.8026914587.-2207520000../10157786678589588/) and*** [https://www.instagram.com/p/B5JCWwVhfqF/](https://www.instagram.com/p/B5JCWwVhfqF/)) on Nov 21, 2019  **Desi Outdoors** meetup group consists of and oriented towards Outdoors enthusiasts primarily from the Indian subcontinent, the land of Himalayas and numerous languages. We bring with us a culture of togetherness, sharing and love of nature. Group membership is kept selective and based on many factors that fit into core values of the group.   **Doeres** continuously engage in various Outdoor activities for enriching, strengthening and balancing mind, body and spirit in **Harmony with Nature**. See [Past Events photos](http://www.meetup.com/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/pages/Meetup_memories/). Activities are low to moderate risk,moderate to strenuous difficulty, adventurous to challenging, with a mix of exploration, recreation, learning, fun, freedom and building a better Self & Society. Some activities involve kids and families.   We are active year-around, enjoying all seasons and terrains of the North-East and around the world. Organizers expect new members to join for active participation in group meetups as per the mission above and not for increased meetup memberships, business or professional networking, socialization etc. **We keep the group small to outdoors active members** and **No Attendance** within 3 months of joining or prolonged non-attendance removes you from the group. We can adequately prepare you for safe and warm winter outdoor activities during the season.  Please read the [Disclaimer](http://www.meetup.com/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/pages/Disclaimer_of_No_Liability/) page. Approval to join the group implies that you have read this and do not hold any meetup group member responsible for any mishap during activity. ['Desi'](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desi) is a term for the people, cultures, and products of the Indian subcontinent. [Past Events photos](http://www.meetup.com/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/pages/Meetup_memories/)   [Summer Outdoors Gear List](http://www.meetup.com/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/pages/Hiking_Gear_list_-_Summer) [Winter Activities Gear List](http://www.meetup.com/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/pages/Winter_activities_-_Gear_list) [Useful articles/information](http://www.meetup.com/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/pages/Useful_articles%2C_information) [A chance encounter with a Desi 7-summit climber](http://www.meetup.com/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/pages/a_chance_encounter_with_a_Desi_7-Summit_climber) [Good readings on Mountain stories](http://www.themountainpath.net/) A[mericas Day hikes with amazing scenery](http://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/adventuretravel/10-american-day-hikes-with-incredible-scenery/ss-BBvvy2B?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=mailsignout#image=1) [List of mountains of New York (state)](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountains_of_New_York_(state)) *[What Hiking Does To The Brain Is Pretty Amazing](http://m.wimp.com/what-hiking-does-to-the-brain-is-pretty-amazing/)*  *[YosemiteHalfDome](http://www.meetup.com/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/messages/boards/thread/50011599/0#129460512)*  *[MountRainerExpedition](http://www.themountainpath.net/climbing-mt-rainier-introduction-to-mountaineering/)* **[What 10 Things Should You Do Every Day To Improve Your Life?](http://ideas.time.com/2014/03/06/what-10-things-should-you-do-every-day-to-improve-your-life/#ixzz2vLCEBZYQ) (Times article)** 1. **Get out in nature** You probably seriously underestimate how important this is. (Actually, there’s research that says you do.) Being in nature reduces stress, makes you more creative, improves your memory and may even make you a better person. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Outdoor activities done by members in past years (25+ yrs): Hiking, Backpacking, Camping: Northeast mountains and peaks of Catskills, Harriman, Adirondacks NY, White Mountains NH, Mt Washington, Katahdin ME, NJ, MA, GA, VA, TN, AK, Colorado Rockies Longs Peak, Canadian Rockies Banff, Glacier Park, MT; Winter/Ice Climbing etc. Trekking: Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Mt Kailash, Manasarovar (Tibet), Annapurna Sanctuary (Nepal), Himalayas Kashmir, Uttrakhand (India), EBC(Nepal), ABC (Nepal) Skiing: Northeast mountains of Poconos, Catskills, Mt Snow, Okemo, Kilington, Smugglers Notch, Jay Peak, Bretton Woods Trail, Mountain Biking: D&R Canal SP, Leigh Gorge SP, Sandy Hook, RoundValley, Jim Thorpe PA Running: 5K, 20K, Half-marathon Water activities: Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Lehigh River Gorge, PA, D&R canal Air activities: Hang Gliding Wildlife Safari: Ngorongoro, Manyara (Tanzania), Six Flags :) Future (Big) Plans: Pikes peak, Mt.Rainier, Mt Whitney, Mt. Orizaba, Mt.Denali, Everest Base Camp, Skiing West, Heli Skiing, Full-marathon, 7-Summits - Dream Big!

This group is for people interested in the activities in the South Mountain Reservation sponsored by the South Mountain Conservancy. SMC is a volunteer-driven, non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in March 2000.  Through volunteer activities, public programs and partnership with the Essex County Parks Department, the SMC serves as a steward and advocate for the 2,110-acre South Mountain Reservation. The SMC strives to preserve, protect, and enhance the ecology, infrastructure and natural beauty of the reservation and to foster public engagement through programs such as: Trailkeepers, Chain Saw Gang, Trash Tacklers, Trail Work, Forest Regeneration, SMR Family Campout, Mayapple Trail Runs, Wildflower Sculpture Park, Citizen Science, and Bio-Blitz. Our regularly scheduled hikes are free and open to the public, but we encourage our followers to become SMC members to help support our mission. For more information visit [www.somocon.org](http://www.somocon.org/) or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SouthMountainConservancy

Join us for hikes in North Jersey and Upstate NY! We’ll look to plan easy to moderate hikes that should be a great workout and follow it up with a post hike 🍽🍺 at a local restaurant! Please share if you have ideas for events!

ALPINE OUTDOORS is a friendly community of enthusiasts who enjoy outdoor activities, appreciate nature, and believe that "Together is Better". The goal is to be active, explore the outdoors, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The type of activities organized includes hiking, trekking, mountaineering, biking, camping, kayaking, travel/tours, and other activities. The events range from easy for beginners, and moderate, to strenuous levels. Guidance can be provided to develop hiking-outdoor skills, purchasing or using outdoor gear, practicing for treks, etc. Additionally, network with like-minded people, be inspired and have fun!! An elite platform with hundred's of events organized and executed proficiently throughout the year including winter which is a wonderful time to be outdoors. Additionally, there are events organized to explore national parks, and international trekking trips [e.g. Mt. Kilimanjaro (Africa), Patagonia (Chile), Tour Du Mont Blanc (Alps), The Dolomites (Italy), Everest Base Camp EBC/ABC (Nepal), Mt. Aconcagua (Argentina), Machu Picchu (Peru), Ladakh (India) and domestic treks such as Grand Canyon (Rim to Rim), Yosemite (Half-Dome), etc.]. All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome to join the group, including beginners. Join us at this exciting group to explore nature in its true form, indulge ourselves in outdoor activities, and enjoy!! Follow us at https://instagram.com/alpine.outdoors.group ALPINE OUTDOORS LEGAL DISCLAIMER, WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND TERMS FOR MEMBERSHIP: Alpine Outdoors Meetup group does not provide liability insurance for the protection of individuals who may participate in events for injuries, damages, loss, and liability. By joining the group and attending events signifies that you have read and accepted the terms of this liability waiver. This release extends and applies to and covers all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated, and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss, and liability. You understand that you are attending events at your own risk. Organizers and or Event hosts of this group are just that, we organize the events and hike together as friends. There are no leaders on these hikes, you are your leader and responsible for your own preparedness and safety. Please note that the organizers of the group reserve the right to remove anyone from the group due to inactivity (e.g. over 3 months), frequent no shows/cancellations, behavior, failure to pay the annual fee, or any other reasons at their independent discretion. If you rsvp/attend an event or trek that involves money it implies that you agree with the price, terms, and refund/change policy stated in the event description. The organizers/group may receive discounts, incentives or commissions for some events. By joining the group, rsvp and/or attending an event it implies that you agree with all the above policy, terms, and conditions stated above.

Calling all badminton enthusiasts in Northern NJ. This meetup group is for anyone who loves playing badminton and wants to meet others who share the same passion. Games will be held at **North Arlington NJ** tennis courts on River Road. **Tuesdays and Thursdays**, 7pm. https://maps.app.goo.gl/aECH2QyjV5VkZxZT7

WELCOME ALL WHO LOVE a good Outdoor sweat session. The purpose of this group is to hold one another accountable, to meet new like-minded people, to get your sweat on, to feel good, & to motivate one another to be the best versions of ourselves. Anyone who is looking to get OUTSIDE, get in a fun & effective TOTAL BODY HIIT WORKOUTS & just be motivated to move the body, because MOVEMENT is medicine. A group workout, open to all levels, feel the burn, get a great sweat, all while meeting new people & having fun doing it. To sign up & make payment add me to your social @steph.d.fit https://www.instagram.com/steph.d.fit/?hl=en for more updates & info.

Join Outdoors Club around the New York City area. Visit interesting places and meet new people. Some activities are easy, and others difficult. Most are easily reached by public transportation. ARE YOU A MEMBER? Joining this Meetup group does not make you an Outdoors Club member. Non-members pay one-day dues of $5 to attend an Outdoors Club event. By becoming an annual dues paying member, you won't have to pay $5 per event, you'll receive our semi-annual hike schedule in advance, be notified of Member-Only events not posted on Meetup and help pay for Outdoors Club expenses. https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UA3VEE4S3MESA RSVP COURTESY: We appreciate you being a considerate Outdoors Club community member. There are often more people wanting to attend than spots available. Sign up only if you intend to show up. If you have to cancel, please change your RSVP as early as possible to allow someone on the waitlist an opportunity attend. QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about an event, please contact the leader directly (email/phone included in event description). For general questions about Outdoors Club, please email us at outdoorsclubny@yahoo.com. Your participation in any of our activities is your acknowledgment that you are solely responsible for your own assessment of your abilities and your physical fitness to participate in that activity. Participants in any Outdoors Club activity are encouraged to discuss with the hike leader any limitation they may have that could affect their ability to fully participate in an event. The hike leader may refuse to take anyone who lacks proper equipment or adequate ability. Walkers must be physically fit and by joining any event you agree to waive all rights and claims for damages against Outdoors Club, its hike leaders, officers, directors, employees or volunteers. Outdoors Club does not tolerate inappropriate behavior during its events. If you are subject to or witness any inappropriate behavior during an Outdoors Club event, please report the behavior to us at outdoorsclubny@yahoo.com. We will investigate and take necessary action. We encourage and appreciate the posting of photos taken during Outdoors Club events and we reserve the right to use the photos in any manner and for any reason, except for commercial purposes, without remuneration or credit.

Weekday (& occasional nights or weekend) get togethers for matinee shows, coffee socials, museums and other fun things to do. Events are hosted by various women in the group and everyone is open to suggesting events. We are Generation X women who have flexibility during the day to explore great activities, enrich our lives and connect with others.

**ABOUT OUTDOOR AFRO** Outdoor Afro is a national not-for-profit organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. What started as a kitchen table blog by Founder and CEO Rue Mapp in 2009 has since grown into a cutting-edge nationwide network with 100-plus volunteer leaders in 60 cities. “Where Black people and nature meet,” Outdoor Afro reconnects Black people with the outdoors through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation.

This group is for people who are bad at planning things ahead of time but still want to do things and meet new people. We have a chat group that the group members can use to suggest activities to do together on short notice: [https://bit.ly/spon-nyc-chat](https://bit.ly/spon-nyc-chat) (first request to join, then submit [https://forms.gle/NAYGA9RUrLioQ5Fq8](https://forms.gle/NAYGA9RUrLioQ5Fq8) form) What kind of activities? Any really. Grab a coffee. Go rock climbing together. Do a bar crawl. Check out a pop-up art gallery. I don't know, let's see how this goes. \-\-\- **How does it work?** If you’re feeling lonely one evening, and your friend cancelled plans, and you want to see if anyone wants to grab a drink in Prospect Heights, just message the group “does anyone want to get drinks tonight in Prospect Heights?” Alternatively, maybe there’s a food festival happening next weekend, and you don’t have anyone to go with. So you might post “does anyone want to go to Crabfest in Central Park next Saturday?” Not much more to it than that. \-\-\- \* Used to be "Spontaneous Brooklyn," now we're "Spontaneous NYC"

Join us for a networking experience like no other! Welcome to our Meetup group where we fuse the power of theater and improv games with networking to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Prepare to break a sweat and break the ice as we dive into engaging activities designed to spark connections and foster collaboration. 🎭 **Why Theater and Improv?** 🎭 We believe in the power of physical activity as the ultimate icebreaker. Come dressed in comfortable attire and shoes that you're ready to move in because we'll be breaking down barriers through fun and interactive exercises. Each activity is carefully crafted to not only get your heart pumping but also to showcase your unique strengths and talents. 💼 **Networking with Purpose** 💼 You'll be welcomed into a supportive community where you can network while having fun. Share your services, refer clients to others, and expand your professional network with ease. Whether you're looking for your next job, client or venture, this is the place to be! 🌞 **Embrace the Outdoors** 🌞 This spring and summer we prioritize being outdoors, allowing the positive energy of the sun to influence and enhance our networking experience. Step outside of your comfort zone or amplify the zone you're already in as we soak up the sunshine and connections. 🎯 **Set Your Intentions** 🎯 What are your goals? Bring that intention to the workout and infuse it into your networking interactions. Whether you're seeking career growth, new opportunities, or simply looking to make meaningful connections, our meetup is here to support you every step of the way. Let me know if you have any questions - RSVP now and get ready to elevate your networking game!