What we’re about
Hello and welcome!
We are a group of friendly South Sounders, who are looking to expand our circle of friends. We like to going to new places and exploring.
If you are new in town and would like to meet some new folks, or just looking to get out more than you have in the past, are you looking to try a new activity? Then this group is for you!
Life is often filled with too much work and not enough play, let's get out and adventure together. Even in the rain our group likes to get out and adventure. Thi is a group for everyone who likes to get outside and play; whether it’s hiking, snowshoeing, biking, or kayaking. Have I listed an activity you are interested in? If I left one out- help me to get out and explore with you!
This club is a collaborative, volunteer driven project, and we welcome new organizers, once we’ve gotten to know you. The organizers are not hike leaders. We gather the information, share it with you all, and enjoy the adventure with you.
Our sister organization is The Olympia Area Socializing, Activities and Friends Group and we invite you to check us out at http://www.meetup.com/Olympia-Friends-Meetup/. This group is oriented more along the lines of inviting friends to do fun things like bowling and movies rather than a dating site. If you’ve thought to yourself “I’d love to see that new movie but don’t want to go alone”, this is a good place to post the event and see who else is just dying to see that very movie.
Legal Disclaimer and Liability Information:Participation in Olympia Hiking and Outdoor Activities is at your own risk. As a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Olympia Hiking and Outdoor Activities, its organizers and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member. This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavors.
No-Show Policy: All of us at the Olympia Hiking Meetup Group love hiking and sharing that experience with others, and for that reason we have a strict no-show policy. If you commit to a hike and find you are unable to go, update your status and notify the leaders, so that someone else can have the opportunity to go. Members who have three no-shows will be removed from the group.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Prairie Appreciation Day at Glacial Heritage PrairieGlacial Heritage Preserve, Littlerock, WA
The What: The Thurston County Glacial Heritage Preserve is on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish people, whose ancestors managed and tended here since time immemorial.Date: May 10th
Time: 10am to 3pm The gate will open at 10:00 and close for new visitors at 2:00, allowing everyone to go through the Activity Stations before they shut down at 3:00. Plan to arrive by 9:45am, so we can be ready to explore when the gates open at 10am.
Map of Glacial Heritage Hiking area: MAPS
Bring: Please dress for the weather, wear decent footwear that you can walk up to 5 miles in, bring a walking stick/hiking pole if you need one, be prepared for bug/sun spray, bring enough water and snacks for the time that we will be out there, practice leave no trace, wear comfortable shoes and be ready to take up to a 4+ mile self-guided tour Thurston County’s Glacial Heritage Preserve
- Learn about the prairie ecosystem, why it’s important, and what’s being done to preserve it on the one-mile Activity trail.
- IF FOLKS are interested we can Bring a picnic lunch to the event.
- There may also be a food truck: the Hungarian Kitchen Food Truck. Plan on bringing your own food and refreshments to any of the alternate locations. NOTE: you are responsible for all of your own purchases.
- PETs are not allowed on this activity. No dogs, unless a service dog.
Directions: Glacial Heritage Preserve
- From I-5
- Take exit 95 and head West on Maytown road toward the town of Littlerock.
- Follow Maytown Rd until you reach the stop sign at Littlerock Elementary. Continue straight onto 128th street and continue straight until ‘T’ at Mima/Waddel Creek rd.
- At ‘T’ take a left and follow Mima creek road for 2.7 miles.
- You will see small tractor sign followed shortly by a gravel road and brown sign marking Glacial Heritage preserve.
- Take a left onto the unmarked gravel road.
- Follow road around corner and through white gate.
QUESTIONS: Please call or text me 360-349-2894 ~Regina
*If you are interested in learning more: Join the Prairie Appreciation Days iNaturalist Project
