Outdoor activities groups near Mount Pocono, PA

I formed this group to create connections and new friendships with ladies in the Stroudsburg area. Consider it a safe place for coffee, tea and conversation in groups of 8. We will plan to meet weekly to start. Hope you can join! FREE

Meet Christine & Melissa. We are lucky enough to manage Mohican Outdoor Center, located in Blairstown, NJ. We have beautiful wildlife, an amazing swimmable pond and we are located on the Appalachian Trail. Everyone is welcome!! Everyone can afford this place!!! We have tent spots, cabins, and a cute little store and deli. We provide meals if you do not want to bring one. We rent canoes, kayaks and paddle boards, if you do not want to bring yours. We are a backwoods event center and retreat. Th ecenter is a popular place for weekenders from NY, NJ & PA. We would like to be a part of groups that hike, swim and we have the perfect location!! Hope we can get some groups to gather at Mohican and get Outdoors with us!!

Welcome Adventurers! If you love hiking, swimming, kayaking, camping & backpacking and generally the outdoors all year round, then this is the group for you! My favorite type of hike is one where we explore and linger at a reasonable pace. I love mapping and creating new hikes. I live smack in the middle of all 3 borders of PA, NJ & NY and am acquainted with many of the parks in my surrounding vicinity! You will see a variety of parks that we will frequent. This is mostly a hiking group. We will post hiking events on a regular basis along with other events such as swiking (swim hikes), camping, kayaking & backpacking! ;) Just know that my usual MO is to explore. Things to know: * 1. **Hiking Difficulty Levels** \- Please know that you must be aware of your hiking level\. Most hikes will NOT \(or never\) be easy unless specified as "Easy"\. I am accustomed to posting information on the difficulty level of the hikes as well as the overall length of the hike\. * 2. **Group Etiquette:** Please note that for those who have a stringent time frame on a hike or who want to forage ahead and speed hike, you are welcome to leave the group but I am in no way responsible for you if you get lost. The group is under no obligation to keep up with extremely fast paced hikers. I have no problem cutting you loose and those who want to follow you, to travel at the pace that you please. * 3. **Disclaimer** \- As with all meetup events\, your participation is voluntary and you are under no obligation to participate or continue in any portion of any event\. You are responsible for your own well\-being\. By all means message me with any questions with anything that you feel may be pertinent. I am here all year round for you. PS - I also am an organizer of other groups but this is my main group that is primarily based near the Delaware Water Gap. This is where you will want to stay. With that being said, some of the events will be cross-posted onto my other groups so the number of attendees may be more than what you see. Please only RSVP once & ideally from this main group. Luv you guys! Thank you & hope to see you around! Ilene K.

I know there’s a bunch of us looking to increase our socializing options. Music events, exploring the outdoors, dining and drinks are just a few options we’ll propose.

Looking to learn more about the fascinating world of mycology? Are you seeking more time spent in the outdoors connecting with nature? If so, then this group is for you. Our mission is to help people of all levels learn mushroom identification skills, understand their medicinal benefits, culinary applications, and their roles in the ecosystem. This group is sponsored by [Wild Kingdom Extracts](https://wildkingdomextracts.com/), a medicinal mushroom extract company founded in The Pocono Mountains.

This Meetup is for anyone in Northeast PA who is interested in attending Sierra Club outings or events. New events are posted for activities across the state on our website: [www.sierraclub.org/pennsylvania](www.sierraclub.org/pennsylvania)

The Godsring of the Poconos and the Lehigh Valley is an inclusive faith group for those who feel called to a spiritual way of living that honors the Gods and Goddesses of the Germanic traditions. We specifically encourage, support, and affirm the interest and participation of those who are not of Northern European ancestry as well as those of trans or gender nonconforming experience. The Godsring of the Poconos and the Lehigh Valley is a chapter of the Godsring Fellowship of Heathens, an international faith organization dedicated to creating Germanic Pagan rituals, prayers, and practices for the modern world. We have a communalist philosophy, meaning that each member has an equal stake in guiding the direction the group, and is encouraged to take an active role in building and leading rituals and forming local chapters of their own. You can learn more at [godsring.org](https://godsring.org).

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Hello Fellow Explorers! As some of you already know, I was not this groups original creator but have since taken over the group and plan to continue to bring plenty of hikes and outdoor adventures to you! It will be very similar to the challenging hikes that we are accustomed to in this group, with a slightly different flair. Although this groups original creator was quite civilized, I am quite nutsy! You will see a variety of events such as hiking, camping, backpacking & kayaking! Our hikes will take us to many of the state parks and forests in the surrounding areas: Delaware Water Gap, Worthington, Stokes, High Point, Harriman & Delaware State Forests. Many details about the hike and surrounding area will be noted so that you know exactly what to expect. Come summertime, I will mostly do "swikes"! This is a hike combined with a swim with no expected time frame for us to be done. By all mean, you can cut yourself loose from a "swike" if you do not wish to be outdoors for an extended period of time. Please know that this group is active ALL year round, but I also join other groups as well depending on what the activity is! Camping & Kayaking Events: For these type of events where I absolutely need to know the exact amount of attendees and keep information stable across the lines, I will ask you to join the event from my main group: https://www.meetup.com/east-stroudsburg-hiking-meetup-group/ You may see the information posted but the RSVP's closed with the corresponding link to join. In any event, if you have any questions whatsover, by all means message me. I love meetup and the wonderful opportunity we have through it to find like minded outdoor lovers such as ourselves! Hope to see you fellow explorers around! Have a wonderful season! Ilene K.

Fun exercise running rough terrain including major elevation changes, dirt trails, and of course we're out in nature, in the great outdoors.

Newcomers welcome and pace adjusted to the group, but not for the faint of heart . Expect 15-25 minute per mile pace depending on elevation and terrain.

*Every* member can create/schedule an outing.  You choose the place** and time by cllicking "Schedule a Meetup" at http://www.meetup.com/Lehigh-Valley-mountian-trail-runners/#

** locations normally in Greater Lehigh Valley / Poconos, Pennsylvania

 

Run/jog/walk without a closet limiting your stride. All pleasant people welcome, regardless of orientation, gender ID, running ability/speed/goals. Hoping the result will be as social as it is athletic. It would be great to encourage each other in our fitness and/or competitive goals, while building friendships and support in our community, and maybe co-ordinating runs with Frontrunners in NYC and Philly. Hoping for one or two regular, casual runs a week, with a meal after. Possibility of co-ordinating participation in races, for those that swing that way, maybe some trail runs, other purely social activities. It will be what we make it! (Disclosure: I'm not doing this from pure altruism. I've been in NEPA for three years, but with one thing and another, my social and running lives are both basically moribund. I need people to drag/push my sorry butt farther and faster, and I need to make some friends!)

Greetings! My name is Albert. I am a bus-life, traveling Ceremonialist and IPHM Accred Firewalk Facilitator. This group was formed as a gathering place for those interested in Firewalking or joining one of our Firewalk Ceremonies. Firewalking is an ancient art where people, often times the spiritual leaders of a community, would walk or dance across smoldering hot coal beds without getting burned. This was done for some as a spiritual practice, some performed it for healing or symbolically breaking through limitations, to some it was an initiation, a right-of-passage and others it was a competition. All intentions aside, firewalking has found its place with cultures and communities across the world for centuries. Today, the practice holds more value perhaps than ever as the mental, emotional, spiritual and communal benefits it offers still carry on. Our firewalk ceremony days are filled with empowering, challenging and fun activities intended to prepare us for the walk at night and to enliven our spirits and connect us into the fire of the heart. The firewalk can be a powerful way to challenge ourselves and grow, as symbolically it can represent many obstacles we may be facing. It is also a powerful place to set new intentions for desires we may hold for ourselves and our lives. A firewalk provides a unique opportunity to deepen relationship and connection to the magnificent energy of the fire. We claim our power as we make the choice to walk through the coals and we allow it to help us kindle and tend our inner flame. Events All are welcome. Minors must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. In the spirit of reciprocation, 1 tree will be planted for every event ticket purchased.

Would you like to speak and feel fully heard? Would you like to connect to yourself and others more deeply? Do you want to work on developing your empathy skills? Would you benefit from freely sharing, without the cost of a therapist? Do you want to feel understood? Valued? Excited about your life? Beloved Participants I warmly invite you to the Empathy Circle. In our circle, your well-being matters to us. We understand the importance of being heard, each and every one of us. We're are here to be present for whatever is on your mind and heart. You are not alone; we are here with you. And, I'm hosting these circles at no cost for you. The circles are Free. Our only focus is on being present for you now, in the moment. Your comfort and growth are the priority. We genuinely care about your experiences. Your thoughts and feelings are valuable. We're committed you your emotional journey. Become part of a caring community. You'll find a welcoming and understanding space. Together we foster a culture of compassion. Connect with like-minded individuals who care. Share your thoughts in a nurturing environment. Anyone can attend an Empathy Circle - but the circle is a small group of 5-6 people. The format is simple, and the results for all of us is nothing short of profound. Everyone will get a change to speak for 3-4 minutes. Your listener will reflect just what you have said. No judgment or comments of their own. Just repeating one idea at a time, whatever is on your mind and heart. Once the speaker has had their turn, they then become the listener. We will continue for 40 minutes. “Although our brains are built for positive emotions, one major obstacle gets in our way: Dr. Pert explained that our brain’s functions are hindered by “the thought that we are separate from each other and from the rest of creation.” In other words, if we lack empathy, if we lack this connection to others and the world by separating ourselves emotionally, indeed from creation itself, we interfere with the hardwiring of our brains. Developing empathy for others and self-empathy, and teaching others to do the same, will dramatically improve not only emotional health but physical health as well. Another huge benefit from the Empathy Circle is that it gives our amygdala a pause. The amygdala's role in the brain involves processing emotions, particularly fear and stress responses. After a stressful event, the amygdala can become activated, triggering the "fight or flight" response and releasing stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Chronic stress can lead to heightened sensitivity of the amygdala and a diminished ability to return to a balanced state. Practicing stress management techniques regularly can help improve the brain's resilience to stressors and facilitate a smoother reset process after stressful events. The active listening part of the Empathy Circle calms down the amygdala because you are only focused on returning a description of what the speaker has verbalized. We are not racing around in our brain to figure out what you want to say next, since all the is needed is just a succinct feedback. This is golden. “Empathy for ourselves and others — the emotion connecting us to the world — is a tremendous healing agent." Compassion “turns on” our immune system and improves health dramatically. All positive emotions, studies show, release brain chemicals called endorphins that dull pain and produce pleasure. Each empathy circle is limited to 6 people. Once we grow into a bigger group, I will be expanding. Of course, we agree to use first names only, and confidentially is expected. I have found that it helps me to feel more in the moment, and calms down my mind. Sometimes not even friends or family are available, or capable of being empathic. This resource is as close as you can get to a true friend without any of the drama. Here is a link that explains the value of empathy- https://www.pointloma.edu/resources/counseling-psychology/how-empathy-can-change-your-life-career