This group is for everyone interested in Nordic walking. Nordic Walking is outdoor fitness walking with specially designed poles. This aerobic sport of brisk, vigorous walking is intended to improve cardiovascular efficiency, control weight, and reduce stress. Receive fitness-building stimulation without the stress on the knees and back imposed by some activities such as running. Nordic walking poles will be provided. Web site: www.byfootagain.com.

Welcome to the only business networking group that combines networking and walking in a comfortable, outdoor, healthy setting. Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Valley Forge Park and/or the 4th Thursday of the month at Norristown Farm Park. The event runs from 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm. We walk about 2.5 miles. Bring your business cards and walking shoes and come prepared for a pleasant outdoor walk with other business professionals. We network like we would at any typical networking event whi …

Start up group now that the weather's getting better! Instead of emailing or sitting behind your desk, twice a month, get together with other business people at 8 am. We'll meet, take a walk and talk. Each walk will incorporate a 5 - 10 minute talk from a "walker" and then conversation. At the end of the walk, we'll get together for coffee/tea and light breakfast/refreshments as well as business card exchange/networking opportunity. Get fit, enjoy the day and network. Weather dependent.

Enjoy going barefoot outdoors? Want to try? Feel anxious or different? Going barefoot with pals WORKS! Enjoy new realms of sensation---take barefoot walks around your neighborhood, take a hike (barefoot!), travel (barefoot!)---meet others who will give YOU confidence! Interested in barefoot running/jogging? Barefoot walking/hiking? Barefoot shopping/dining? Let's go!

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! From beginners to expert level participants, and everyone in between! All are welcome. We will meet to explore new outdoor activities, and meet like-minded individuals! Our mission is to introduce a new place or activity, in a comfortable atmosphere, to anyone who like to try something new! All outings are led by our experts. This group will host the following activities.....Outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Walking, Nature Walks, Fishing, …

Why spend time indoors, when the outdoors is calling your name? The purpose of this group is to give us a reason to go and explore all the wonderful things we can do outside, in the sun (and hopefully not rain). Whether it is walking around town, hiking, playing a friendly game (tennis? soccer?), arranging for group dog walks, a picnic, or anything else ~ the group will meet and enjoy nature.

Pennsylvania's State Parks recently won a gold medal ranking as one of America's finest park systems. SE PA parks offer a wealth of innovative programs that draw people into state parks in new ways and connect them to nature through outdoor experiences. From a nature walk to backpacking, a kids' camp to rock climbing, park educators, volunteers, and friends groups offer activities galore. Join us to find out more!

This group is for anyone ready to set a fitness goal, tired of being tired, tired of being a little or a lot overweight... I am looking for other serious people willing to go for it and stick to it to improve our health. During the winter we will walk indoors at malls regularly. We will discuss our short and long term goals and help each other towards that goal!

This group was started because there are not many active groups in my area. I love getting outdoors! The purpose of this group is to bring together individuals with a drive to be active, get outdoors, and have fun doing it! I will be planning trips involving kayaking, hiking, biking, maybe some dogs walks, etc. Everyone from all different levels of fitness are welcome to join. Activities will vary in difficulty and location. I do have a background in Physical Training so can give home helpful in …

Look to find out what new, fun and free programs and projects are being hosted by the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. The park has an historian and naturalist on staff to offer weekend programs to the public and private programs to scout groups and school groups. The D&R Canal State Park has over 70 miles of trail through central New Jersey. The historic towpath and rail trail provide a flat trail perfect for biking, walking and running, while the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site in Frankli …

This group is for 45+ Singles who want to go out and have fun, and make new friends! Both men & women are welcome to join. We are not a dating site, just a great place for singles to make new friends and have fun doing that. Since the chance does exist that you may meet that "special someone" through the group, those members who do are welcome to continue to participate in activities. Requirements to join: current facial profile picture (no glamour shots please), a sense of humor and desire to h …

An opportunity for people in the area to meet new people and organize social activities like local dining, house parties, walks (with and without dogs, movies (like the Acme), picnics, local music and, perhaps, field trips (NYC, PHL).

Attention Northwest Philly Socialites! There’s plenty to see and do here in Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Germantown, East Falls, Roxborough and Manayunk. As an alternative to dealing with the crowds, the traffic, and the parking in Center City, stay local and socialize right in your own 'hood. We’ll engage in indoor activities as well as outdoor ones - anything from a Sunday brunch to a walk in the Wissahickon. Everyone is welcome to join, especially those in their 30s and 40s who’d like to make som …

United Singles is a social group with focuses on walking, hiking, day trips, picnics, dining out as well as a singles dance group that is located in various local areas centered around Quakertown, PA. In fact, we would consider scheduling any idea presented by a member to see if others would be interested in it.  We would like to get the word out so as to meet and socialize with friendly people in a safe atmosphere. We're waiting to meet YOU!!!! Come on out and join in the fun!!!!

The Friends of the Wissahickon is the oldest and largest of the nonprofit, volunteer groups active in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system. For over eighty-five years we have been stewards of Wissahickon Valley Park, the beautiful northern stretch of Fairmount Park. Our members maintain and preserve trails and historic structures, care for native plant and animal species, and protect the watershed. FOW's Trail Ambassadors are trail guides who assist and educate people in the park, and offer guid …

Are you a dog owner in the Mercer County area? Please join us for a walk to socialize and excersise our dogs. We will be meeting up at different parks in Mercer County. Also, I would like to organize other activities for us and our dogs, so lets hear your ideas.

Calling all Jack Russell Terrier lovers! The winter is here and there is nothing worse than a homebound JRT. I'm looking for people and terriers who would be willing to meet up once a week to enjoy all that Philadelphia has to offer. We could walk many of the trails on Wissahickon, take them down the Towpath, have a nightwalk on Main Street where the restaurants are dog-friendly, or travel further to Fort Washington Park for some trails and picnics.

Hiking Around Philly is different from most hiking groups because we hike off the beaten path. We hike in the woods and the city. We go places that won't be found on any hiker's map. The events are usually within a 1.5 hour drive from Philly, though we sometimes visit NYC or the Jersey shore. Once each year we go to Acadia National Park in Maine, one of the best places in the world to hike. We sometimes participate in a conservation work party in a area we hike. And, we do a lot more than hike; …

Are you near 50 or over and want to get out with other women in our age group? We will be going to local Eastern Montco places where we can visit sites, eat, brunch, see local historical sites, local township fairs, weeknight local happenings, walks, hikes, dinner, movies, township library events and whatever the members want to do on a weeknight or weekend.  Anyone can post an event as this is to be a site for all to contribute to.  The more we post, the more we can do as we all have  busy sche …

Calling on all Pitbull owners! Beginning Saturday, March 2nd, we will host our first dog walk with our pitbulls! Please come out and show off your Pittie. Dogs as young as 3 months may attend. We will not be walking far, this first meeting will be to get to know each other and our dogs. Pureheart Pitbull Lovers will start out small, just a dog walking group, but who knows where it could lead? My pitbull shelter puppy is 4 months old and I intend to make him a therapy dog, do agility and obedienc …

Meetup is a huge community, with members of all ages and from all walks of life.  This group has been formed to enlist meetup members to become involved with helping our Soldiers, Veterans, and their families.  Many of support programs for soldiers/veterans need volunteers. Whether you can give a few hours a week or a few hours per year, your help will be appreciated. Working together we will make a difference.... We will post  fund raising  events, dances, walks such as the Home Town Hero Walk …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! From beginners to expert level participants, and everyone in between! All are welcome. We will meet to explore new outdoor activities, and meet like-minded individuals! Come check out what the greater Lehigh Valley area has to offer for outdoor recreation. Our mission is to introduce a new place or activity, in a comfortable atmosphere, to anyone who would to try something new! All outings are led by our experts. This group will host the following activitie …

Never skip an opportunity to try something new! Our social group is mature singles, who are young at heart and enjoy Life! We have members in the Philly area, NJ area, Bucks County, Montgomery County and the surrounding areas. We are not a dating site, just a great place for singles to make new friends and have fun doing that. Since the chance does exist that you may meet that "special someone" through the group, those members who do are welcome to continue to participate in activities.- it's a …

Meet other local people who are interested in visiting local Museums, Art Galleries, historical sites and other places in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. There are so many places in this great city of ours! Taste the foods in Reading Terminal Market, see the Thinker up close, make a wish at Swann fountain, walk on cobblestone streets that Franklin and Washington walked on, listen to live music at great venues with LOCAL musicians, dine on some of the finest cuisine...or a cheesesteak. …

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I? I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost Join us for day trips that include hikes (our most frequent activity), flat water kayaking, off road biking, and occasional special events that include film or music festivals, snowshoeing, trail maintenance, beach cleanups, or museum visits. The Road Not Taken hikes are typically 7-12 miles in length and take anywhere from 3-5 hours to complete. Events take place throug …

This is a long standing hiking club in the greater Philadelphia area since 1931. We are primarily a mature, friendly club, but certainly all ages are welcome. Please note that if you join us on a hike, you will be required to sign a waiver and abide by our hiking club guidelines. You are expected to   follow the leader and remain with the group throughout the hike. The leaders work hard to scout and plan their hike and want everyone to enjoy it.  Each hike description includes a numerical classi …

Come fellowship with local, like minded Christians who love the Lord! Join us in some fun. We will meet up to engage in such activities as: dining out, bowling, game night, movie night, discussion sessions, Bible study etc. Let's grow in the likeness of Christ by engaging in fun social fellowship, while encouraging each other in this daily walk.  We look forward to fellowshipping with you!! Isa 40:28-31  "28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of …

Contact information: Lynn and Cliff Landes 217 S. Jessup Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 lynnlandes@earthlink.net 215-629-3553 Welcome to the Philadelphia Society of Small Streets (PSSS)! We are dedicated to the preservation, repair, and restoration of Philadelphia's small historic streets (approximately 200 streets, 6 feet wide).  In order to be on the Philadelphia Historic Street Paving Thematic District (PHSPTD), the street must not be paved over. See list and map: HistoricCartwayInventory …