Wilderness Hiking

Ciao a Tutti! 🙂 Welcome to the Karaoké Friendly group French and Expats! At KaKaoké, there are 3 microphones and we all sing together. Don't worry if you're not like Gaga or Freddie Mercury, because nobody is here 😂! We're all friends, so feel free to tell others! 🤩🥳 🍹Prices of Drinks: Beer: €6 Cocktails: €8 (for the ladies, as it's happy hour all night) Wine and soft drinks: I think between €4 and €5. 🍕You can also order pizzas to eat in. 💵Karaoke is TOTALLY FREE and a drink purchase isn't mandatory, but it's nice to buy at least one drink for the bar that is hosting so we can continue to sing this bad every week. Credit cards accepted for purchases of €10 or more. 📍Where: Tennessee Bar 12 Rue Andre Mazet Paris (Metro Odeon or St. Michael) 🕘 When: EVERY MONDAY Karaoke starts at 9:00 PM Karaoke ends at 1:00 AM 🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖 🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀 Salut à tous ! 🙂 Bienvenue au groupe Karaoké Friendly ! Chez KaKaoké, il y a 🎤🎤🎤 3 micros et on chante tous ensemble. Pas de panique si vous n'êtes pas Lady Gaga ou Pavarotti, personne ne l'est ! On est tous amis, alors n'hésitez pas à en parler autour de vous ! 🤩🥳 🍹Prix des boissons : Bière : 6 € Cocktails : 8 € (pour les dames, car c'est happy hour toute la soirée) Vin et boissons sans alcool : entre 4 € et 5 € environ 🍕Vous pouvez aussi commander des pizzas à emporter 💵Le karaoké est entièrement gratuit et l'achat d'une boisson n'est pas obligatoire, mais c'est sympa d'en prendre au moins une pour le bar qui nous accueille afin qu'on puisse continuer à chanter aussi bien chaque semaine. Cartes bancaires acceptées à partir de 10 €. 📍Où : Tennessee Bar 12 rue André Mazet Paris (Métro Odéon ou Saint-Michel) 🕘 Quand : Tous les lundis Karaoké à partir de 21h Fin du karaoké à 1h

Au programme 1 heure pour découvrir la sophrologie et tous ces bienfaits pour le corps et l'esprit. L'atelier se déroule à l'espace City'zen du parc floral, lieu propice à la détente et au ressourcement. Vous apprendrez les bienfaits d'une respiration en conscience. Vous découvrirez les mouvements de relaxation dynamique. Et savourerez une visualisation positive. Une belle parenthèse pour lâcher prise, se détendre et repartir revitaliser. Simple et efficace, la sophrologie est à la portée de tous, car tout le monde à le droit au bien être... Au plaisir de vous rencontrer À prendre avec vous Venez comme vous êtes... Important Atelier découverte 14€ Réservation au 06 21 64 78 15

🥾 🌿 Join us for a beautiful hike as we like them. We will start with the Gif forest. A little elevation gain awaits us but we will be rewarded with beautiful panoramas, and later by a sandy beach. The second part will take us to the Mérantaise nature reserve. A change of scenery guaranteed in an environment rich of 371 plant species, 61 species of mushrooms and 554 animal species. All enhanced by a beautiful heritage. 📌 INFO: * Level: Intermediate (blue) * Distance: 15 km * Duration: Around 4:30 hours * Starting point: Outside exit 1, Gif-sur-Yvette station, RER B (South) * Finishing point : Gif-sur-Yvette station, RER B * Meeting time: 10:50 a.m. * Departure at: 11.00 a.m. Fee: 10 EUR (cash or with the app. Lydia at 0685237028) Hiking leader: Valérie, mobile: 06 85 23 70 28,[ ](http://intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com)email: [intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 WHAT TO BRING: * Water (at least 1.5 litre), * Pack lunch, * Umbrella or poncho, * Suitable clothing, * Hiking shoes. If you signed up, but can't make it, remember to change your reservation to "Not Going", thank you. For payments by Lydia, here the refund policy: [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) To learn more about the hike level of difficulty, see here: [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/) Please read the terms and conditions carefully before making a reservation: [https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d](https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d) *** 🥾 🌿 Rejoignez-nous pour une belle randonnée comme on les aime. Nous débuterons par la forêt de Gif. Un peu de dénivelé nous attend mais nous serons récompensé par de beaux panoramas, et plus tard par une plage de sable. La deuxième partie nous emmènera dans la réserve naturelle de la Mérantaise. Dépaysement assuré dans un environnement riche de 371 espèces végétales, 61 espèces de champignons et 554 espèces animales. Le tout agrémenté par un beau patrimoine. 📌 INFO: * Niveau : Intermédiaire (bleu) * Distance : 15 km * Durée : Environ 4h30 * Point de départ : A l’extérieur sortie 1, gare de Gif-sur-Yvette, RER B (Sud) * Point d'arrivée : Gare de Gif-sur-Yvette, RER B * Heure du rendez-vous : 10h50 * Départ à : 11h00 Prix : 10 EUR (espèces ou avec l’app. Lydia au 0685237028) Accompagnatrice : Valérie, mobile : 06 85 23 70 28, email : [intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 CE QU'IL FAUT APPORTER : • de l’eau (au moins 1.5 litre), • un pique-nique, • un parapluie ou poncho, • des vêtements adaptés, • des chaussures de randonnée. Si vous vous êtes inscrit, mais que vous ne pouvez pas venir, n’oubliez pas de changer votre réservation sur "N'y va pas", merci. Pour les paiements par Lydia, voir ici les conditions de remboursement : [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) Pour en savoir plus sur le niveau de difficulté de la randonnée, voir ici : [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/) Veuillez lire attentivement les termes et conditions avant de faire une réservation : [https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez](https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez)

🌳 🌳 🌳 Depuis la forêt domaniale de Verrières, nous cheminerons vers le splendide domaine de la Vallée‑aux‑Loups, où se nichent la maison de Chateaubriand et son arboretum aux essences rares. Notre parcours se poursuivra jusqu’au parc de Sceaux, dont les allées majestueuses cachent une anecdote étonnante : son grand canal, inspiré de Versailles, fut autrefois conçu pour refléter le ciel comme un miroir royal. Distance 15 km Allure 5 km/h D+ 197m 🌳 🌳 🌳 🕘 **Départ : Rendez-vous 09h30 à la station Denfert Rochereau au milieu du quai du train en direction de Massy Palaiseau (RER B). Le train partira à 09h43.** Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Louis est le 06 28 06 28 28. Retour : Par la station Parc de Sceaux (RER B) 💡 Si tu as un passe Navigo le transport est gratuit sinon l'aller-retour te coûtera 5,2€ au maximum pour l'achat de deux tickets. 🌳 🌳 🌳 💡 Pour ton confort et ta sécurité n'oublie pas de prendre : * des vêtements adaptés * des chaussures de randonnée * suffisamment d'eau * un pique nique pour le déjeuner * un isolant pour pouvoir s'assoir par terre * un sac pour jeter ses déchets * ta bonne humeur :) \>\> En t'inscrivant à la randonnée tu acceptes [les termes et conditions](http://e.pc.cd/Nw8y6alK) générales de Plein air Paris <<

*[English below]* **Profitez de la belle saison pour vivre un "Bain de forêt" qui invite chacun.e à se reconnecter à la joie et l'émerveillement que la forêt nous offre.** Lors d'un bain de forêt, nous alternons entre des temps de silence et des moments de partage. C'est à la fois introspectif et joyeux, pour (re)trouver de la détente et de la légèreté. * Pour en savoir plus sur les bains de forêt, cliquez [ici](https://laurabrav.fr/bains-de-foret) Le point de départ de cette sortie est la gare de Bois-le-Roi à 11h (ou Gare de Lyon à 9h50 pour prendre le R de 10h05). Le retour se fait à 18h depuis Bois-le-Roi (arrivée Gare de Lyon 18h45). * **Les horaires peuvent varier selon la météo** **Tarif** : en participation consciente *(le montant "équilibre" pour moi serait une moyenne de 35€ par participant.e mais le plus important est que ces journées soient accessibles à tous.tes !)* *NB : je n'utilise pas Meetup come outil pour les inscription. Pour voir les détails pratiques et logistiques de cette sorties* : [c'est ici ](https://forms.gle/Go6Gppi3pdREP81j6) \-\-\-\- **Let the return of the gentle weather be an opportunity to reconnect to the wonderment that the forest offers.** During a forest bathing outing, we alternate between silent introspective moments, and joyful shared practices, so as to find relaxation and cheer. For more information about my forest bathing approach, the information can be found on my website: [https://laurabrav.fr/bains-de-foret](https://laurabrav.fr/bains-de-foret) The starting point of this outing is Bois-le-Roi station at 11am (or Gare de Lyon at 9.50am to catch the 10.05am R train), returning to Paris by the 6pm train (arrives at Gare de Lyon at 6.45) ***Times may vary depending on the weather*** **Tarif** : by "conscious donation" *(the amount which is a balance for me would be an average of 35€ per participant, but the most important thing is that everyone who is interested is able to come!)* *NB : I don't use Meetup as the signup tool. To see all the practical details, please click here* [c'est ici ](https://forms.gle/Go6Gppi3pdREP81j6)

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**DIMANCHE 10 MAI: COURS D'ÉQUITATION À SURESNES (92)** 🐴 Venez profiter d'une séance d'équitation à seulement 30 minutes de Paris ! (accessible en transport en commun) **Ouvert à tous !** Il y aura 2 sessions réparties par niveau pour permettre de varier les exercices et allures en fonction de votre niveau d’équitation 🐎 Au programme :
- 30 minutes de pansage et préparation des chevaux
- 1h30 de cours dispensé par un moniteur diplômé Et après le cours, une collation conviviale nous attendra aux écuries 🍻 💸 **TARIF : 54€ par personne** ⏰ RDV à 13h30 pour le groupe débutant et RDV à 15h30 pour le groupe intermédiaire/régulier (être au moins à l'aise au trot enlevé) 📍 Adresse : Chemin des Poneys 92150 Suresnes
🚇 Gare de Suresnes - Mont Valérien (ligne L), à 15/20 minutes à pied** **Réservation sur :** https://www.ouicsport.fr/offer-details/296506%2010%2F05%2F2026

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.

Join us for 2 loops of the 1.1 mile trail surrounding Civic Park In Reynoldsburg this Thursday (5/7) at 6:30 pm. This is a fully paved trail so no worries about mud after a rainy week. Just come and get some exercise while connecting with others.

Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.

Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.

Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles so please wear your shoe of choice. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.

June 17, 2026: Worthington Library. Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac. Worthington, Ohio. 7 pm.

Hi ladies. Let's hike the edward thomas trail, lake trail , spring creek and a short walk on the multi purpose trail. This is one large loop . Wear your shoe of choice. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. 4.2 miles in length .