What we’re about
If you want to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and destress — this is the group for you. Please join us for fellowship in the great outdoors!
We love hiking, kayaking/canoeing, camping/backpacking, walking/racing, bicycling, etc. We are only allowed to pick 15 tags, but if it has to do with the outdoors, there's probably someone in this group who'd like to join you.
… and, of course, there's often food involved 😜
We look forward to spending time with you!
Gavin Anderson
Organizer
Outdoor Adventure Meetup
https://outdooradventure.today
Donate toward the annual Meetup Fees for running this group.
P.S. We currently post events mainly for the Mid-South, but we are always looking to expand our coverage area. If you'd like to host an event in your area, please message me.
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St Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend: 5K 10K Half/Full Marathon
The Peabody Memphis, 149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN, USWhen you sign up with St. Jude for this, be sure to join our team: Outdoor Adventure Meetup.
General registration is now open:
https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/fitness-fundraisers/memphis-marathon.html
You have a choice again this year of running the race in person or virtual.
NOTE: some people have expressed concern that joining a fundraising team will eliminate their Hero status. I just want to assure you, that is not the case. You will still be a St. Jude Hero. You will still get individual credit for all the funds you raise, but those same funds will also count toward our team goal.
Go ahead and RSVP, if you are planning on doing the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Full Marathon.
Note: this is a very walker-friendly half marathon, so if you ever wanted to do a half marathon, but didn’t know if you could run the whole 13.1 miles, this is the race for you!
I look forward to racing with you all again this year, at the race that started my half marathon journey! This will be my 10th year doing St. Jude!
We all meet at the Peabody before the race, since it’s right there at the start line, and they graciously allow St. Jude runners to stay warm in their lobby before the race. It’s tradition for our group to get a group photo at the duck fountain in the lobby before the race.3 attendees
AR State Parks: Mount Magazine State Park
Bass Pro Pyramid (North Parking Lot), 416 N Front St,, Memphis, TN, USThis hike ISN’T PET-FRIENDLY.
Our goal in this series is to visit all 52 state parks. This month’s park is:
Mount Magazine State Park
16878 AR-309
Paris, AR 72
This also classifies as a High Point Hike! Mount Magazine is the highest point in Arkansas, and there’s a log book at the summit to say that you’ve made it to this high point.
The photo for this event is a view of Mount Magazine that I took from the summit of Mount Nebo in October 2025.
We will meet at the Bass Pro Pyramid north parking lot off Front Street (the smaller parking lot close to auto bridge over to Mud Island) at 8:45 am for those who would like to carpool. We will leave at 9:00 am.
About this park:
At the peak of the state park experience is Mount Magazine, Arkansas’ highest point at 2,753 feet. People come for the sweeping views alone, but there is much to see and do from this unique spot. Mount Magazine State Park is a place of relaxation, exploration, nature study, and is within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. It is a destination for outdoor sports and extreme adventures with mountain biking, horseback riding, backpacking, and ATV riding. Mount Magazine is the state park system’s most dramatic location for technical rock climbing, and it’s one of only two parks to offer hang gliding launch areas. Scenic overlooks, hiking trails, picnic area, pavilion, and visitor center with gift shop add to the amenities. A wide variety of programs led by park interpreters highlights the mountain’s natural diversity.
The Lodge at Mount Magazine features 60 guest rooms, Skycrest Restaurant, a conference center, business center, heated indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and game room. From its setting on the mountain’s south bluff, the lodge offers breathtaking views of the Petit Jean River Valley and Blue Mountain Lake in the distance.
Arkansas State Parks list:
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks
Planned Hike: Signal Hill
Trail Type: Day Hikes
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.5 miles
Time: 2 hours hiking time
Hiking times may vary.
WHAT TO KNOW
At an elevation of 2,753 feet above Mean Sea Level, Signal Hill is the highest point in Arkansas. No visit to Mount Magazine is complete without having hiked to the highest peak in Arkansas. At the top is a 400 square feet stone map of Arkansas. A wide variety of plants make this a nice nature walk. This well-groomed trail is a gentle forest walk connecting Cameron Bluff Campground with the Mossback Ridge Trail and the Lodge at Mount Magazine.
Food: Skycrest Restaurant
For those who would like to join us for a meal, we are planning on eating at Skycrest Restaurant, at the lodge on Mount Magazine.5 attendees
AR State Parks: PARK
Bass Pro Pyramid (North Parking Lot), 416 N Front St,, Memphis, TN, USThis hike IS/ISN’T PET-FRIENDLY.
Our goal in this series is to visit all 52 state parks. This month’s park is:
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We will meet at the Bass Pro Pyramid north parking lot off Front Street (the smaller parking lot close to auto bridge over to Mud Island) at 8:45 am for those who would like to carpool. We will leave at 9:00 am.
About this park:
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Arkansas State Parks list:
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks
Planned Hike: HIKE
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Food: Restaurant
For those who would like to join us for a meal, we are planning on eating at RESTAURANT, Address1 attendee
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