What we’re about
We are a group of adventurers from the LGBTQ community looking to get out on trails, on rivers, or anywhere outside, actively enjoying nature and the great outdoors. Adventures include hiking, biking, kayaking, ziplining, camping, and any/all other outdoors recreational activities members want to do. Looking to make new friends in the LGBTQ community while having a great adventure? Then this group is for you.
We also welcome our straight brothers, sisters, friends, and allies!
Outdoorsy Adventure Team is officially a nonprofit organization! While our love for exploring the great outdoors remains at the heart of our group, we’re expanding our mission to include community outreach.
As a nonprofit, we’ll be raising funds for local charities, organizing food drives, participating in community awareness events, and supporting our group’s operations. To help make this possible, we will begin charging a $10 annual membership donation. This small contribution will go a long way in helping us:
• Cover costs like maintaining our Meet-Up presence.
• Fund our participation in community events.
• Host an annual social (spring or holiday) to bring our community together.
• Donate all remaining funds at the end of the year to our favorite local charities.
We’re incredibly excited about this next chapter and hope you’ll support our efforts as we move forward with this nonprofit initiative. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in our community while enjoying nature and building connections.
Remember, just $10 can help us make a big difference in people’s lives. Let’s hike, paddle, bike, and climb our way to stronger community bonds and support for those in need.
Thank you for being a part of our journey! Let’s explore, give back, and grow together.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Exploring Cumberland Island National SeashoreCumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center, St Marys, GA
VERY IMPORTANT - YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR FERRY TICKETS VIA THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT ON MEETUP.COM DOES NOT SECURE YOUR FERRY TICKETS.
Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island and offers hikers a unique combination of ecosystems in a way that no other southeastern barrier island of its kind can. Towering dunes, freshwater lakes, maritime forest, salt marshes, deserted beaches and wild horses roaming freely, Cumberland Island National Seashore has it all.
A beautiful 45 minute ferry ride will take us from St. Mary's, GA to Cumberland Island’s Sea Camp dock. We’ll follow the Dungeness Loop Trail east to the ocean and walk south along the deserted beach. At the sound end of the beach we'll head back west through the sand dunes and the salt marsh, the abandoned cemetery and eventually arrive at the ruins of the Dungeness Mansion. We’ll explore the ruins and then head back north to Sea Camp Ranger Station where we can rest, eat lunch and await the ferry. The trail is about 4.3 miles and is considered an easy one. We’ll have a leisurely 4.5 hours to explore the island and enjoy the day.
Here is an 11.5 minute video of what to expect on Cumberland Island National Seashore. Here is the more specific AllTrails.com Cumberland Island Dungeness Loop Trail map.
Important Cumberland Island Ferry Information -
There are no bridges to Cumberland Island. Access is only via ferry from the town of St. Mary’s, GA. Ferry tickets must be purchased round trip but each way must purchased as an individual ticket, so you’ll need to make two individual ticket purchases.
You will be purchasing -- March 15 - 9:00 AM ferry from St. Mary’s, GA to Cumberland Island
- March 15 - 2:45 PM return ferry from Cumberland Island to St Mary’s, GA
Pay special attention to the departure times when purchasing your tickets. If you accidentally purchase the wrong time you can call and they will fix it for you.
One Way (Adult) - $20; round trip ticket $40 plus tax.
One Way (Senior) - $19; round trip ticket $38 plus tax.In addition to the ferry cost there is a $15 Park entry fee. This can be paid for online or at the Visitor’s Center when checking in (no charge if you have a National Park Service Pass).
Cumberland Island Ferry tickets must be reserved and purchased in advance at Cumberland Island Ferry. I strongly suggest you purchase your ferry tickets as soon as possible. The ferry has a 146 passenger capacity and tickets frequently sell out in advance
There is a small snack bar on the ferry that offers coffee, chips, etc.
PLEASE READ -
- Meeting location: Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center at 8:00 AM, Saturday, March 15, 2025. Visitors must check in at least one hour prior to the ferry departure at 9:00 AM. All unclaimed reservations will be cancelled 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Driving directions to the Visitor Center: 113 St Marys St W, St Marys, GA 31558.
- Note: parking is not permitted directly in front of the Visitor Center. However, there is ample free parking available on the street.
- Facilities: restrooms are located in the Visitors Center and on Cumberland Island at the Sea Camp Ranger Station.
- No pets.
- Bring sturdy shoes, hat, back pack, bug spray, sun screen, plenty of water (seriously - bring lots of water), trail snacks and/or a lunch, binoculars, camera and/or mobile phone.
- Dining: there are no concessions on the island. Bring a picnic lunch to eat while awaiting the ferry. There is a small snack shop in St. Mary’s that offers bag lunches for purchase.
- There are no trash facilities, pack out all your own trash.
- Carpooling: please indicate in the comments if you’re interested in this and we can set this up.
- Bioluminescent Guana Lake PaddleGuana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve, Jacksonville , FL
This is a half price opportunity brought to us by GeoTrippin Adventure Company (a local gay-owned company) exclusively for the OUTdoorsy Group!
Just across the road from the Atlantic Ocean at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve (GTM), lies Guana Lake—a natural marvel that transforms into a glowing spectacle after sunset. This unique lake holds bazillions of whirling lights, creating an unforgettable bioluminescent display unlike any other.
The main attraction? Captive comb jellies, their ethereal glow lighting up the waters in mesmerizing patterns. Scientists marvel at this phenomenon, reporting they’ve never seen conditions like this anywhere else on Earth. While nature is full of surprises and conditions may fluctuate, Guana Lake remains a one-of-a-kind destination for those seeking an extraordinary nighttime adventure.
With a simple beach launch and calm shallow waters, this tour is perfect for paddlers of all levels. Conveniently located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the Bioluminescent Guana Lake Paddle offers an unparalleled journey into the wonders of Florida’s natural world.
Reserve your spot today for this truly magical experience! Please note, due to limited space and the logistics of packing and unpacking, rental kayaks are exclusively available for bioluminescent trips. Personal kayaks are not permitted on this trip.
Meeting point, starting point, and finish point:
509 Guana River Road
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082- Park on the east side of the recreation area parking lot.
The adventure begins on the beach next to the boat ramp to the lake on the north side just behind the restrooms closest to the entry gate.
Please remember to bring $3 in exact change for the parking fee.- Reserve your spot by clicking the link below:
