About us
All are welcome! Even the young, old, Virginians, and Washingtonians. Although my goal with this group is to lure out folks in their late 30's to early 50's and help remind them how to have fun outside. So if you're one of those people who has been spending too many Saturdays watching children's soccer games, sneak out and join us sometime soon. We'll even post events further afield in VA, WV, and PA, but the majority of meetups will be in Central Maryland and usually 4-8 miles in length.
This group has only four rules:
- If you sign up, show up. I will ruthlessly boot anyone who is a no-show. It only takes 6 seconds on average to change your RSVP to NO. Don't you want to give your spot to someone in dire need of fun?
- Please read the entire description before signing up for an event. I work hard to post thorough descriptions so people can be informed of both the itinerary AND the expected challenges.
- You are responsible for your own safety. This is just a group of potential new friends walking around the woods, not a professional guide service. Please come prepared with the appropriate gear and provisions to safely make it through the posted itinerary.
- Have fun! No spoilsports allowed.
Many events will be cross-posted with the warmer-season group, Paddle Something. If you've got a kayak, canoe or paddle board - check it out at: https://www.meetup.com/paddle-something/
Upcoming events
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Beat the rain! Explore spooky Savage Mill and waterfall (rocky 3 mi)
Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St, Savage, MD, USSaturday afternoon is forecasted to be hot and stormy, so let's beat both of them by getting an early start!
If you have only visited Savage Mill to grab coffee or go antiquing, you have been missing out! There is a delightful (but rocky) path along the Little Patuxent River that takes us past Savage Falls, which might be impressive, considering this week's rain. Just past that, we can enter the ruins of the mechanical rooms in the underbelly of the original mill, where there are still boilers and a turbine (and lots of creative graffiti). After taking stock of the artwork, we will head back along the path we came, towards the parking lot.
Total distance is about 3 miles, and while there is only a single moderate decline (start) and incline (end), the path is quite rocky. Bring real hiking shoes! We should be wrapped up around 11, which means we can go grab a coffee or pastry at Roggenart and eat in the shaded part of the Mill's courtyard.
Be sure to park in the UPPER MAIN LOT of the mill. Look at the map! We will do quick introductions and start promptly at 9:30.
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Ukefest Outdoor Strum-Along Concert at Strathmore
The Mansion At Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD, USStrathmore's annual ukulele-centric festival, Ukefest, kicks off this Saturday and has a grand finale on the lawn next Wednesday. If you get there by 7, you can strum along to a few numbers before the main concert begins.
This event is free, but use the link below if you want to tip Strathmore for all of the wonderful programs they host. You don't need a ukulele to join, but the more the merrier!
I will be somewhere on the outskirts with my neon green and white Flying V uke. Comment below if you have trouble finding the group.
RSVP here so that Strathmore can gauge the crowd and keep you updated about rain delays.
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