Weekend Getaways

I've got a three-day weekend for Juneteenth and I really want to hike the Loyalsock trail. Never been and I love PA in June. Please join me!! **Plan** This is a long drive with a shuttle at the end, so I'd like to meet at Grosvenor around 3pm. We'll drive up to Williamsport and leave a car at the western terminus, then drive another 45 minutes or so to the other end and hike westward, finishing Sunday morning. The splits will be 6/24/21/6 (with lots of elevation change!) and we'll need at least 3 vehicles. **Resources** Loyalsock SF Map: https://bit.ly/3DUvtgo CalTopo: https://caltopo.com/m/N3MMD Weather: https://bit.ly/45rpY4I Driving Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NiZzvC2DEkbJ8Q4T6 **Disclaimers** * Liability Waiver: *By RSVPing to this trip or any other DC UL trip, you agree to these guidelines and to DC UL's waiver liability terms: https://dculbackpacking.com/about/liability-waiver/* * COVID-19 Policy: *https://dculbackpacking.com/about/covid-19-guidelines/* * Dues: *Members and above, don't forget to pay your annual dues. You can check if you need to pay dues by seeing if the current year is listed next to your name in your DC UL profile. Applicants do not need to pay dues for their first trip. To pay your dues via PayPal, use this link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JenniferAdach/15 ($10 annual dues plus a $5 suggested donation to City Kids Wilderness Project.)* * Carpool: *As per our carpool policy, riders should pay drivers $0.10/mile.*

Learn the basics about the internal and extrenal systems you need to form a beautiful and proactive relationship with one ot more Spirit Guides. Join renowned Medium Darren Bucare as he shares his experience and insights into the realm of spirit while being protected.

We start our new run on the intersection of Woodson Ave. and Soward Dr. promptly at 6:05pm. There is street parking on Soward and Woodson. This route will take us through the Rock Creek Palisades Neighborhood near Albert Einstein High School. STARTING AND ENDING POINT http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/7/d/9/600_457062969.jpeg FULL ROUTE: http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/7/e/7/600_457062983.jpeg

The whole trip will be about 32 miles (10/16/6) but if we all vote to hike farther, we can do 40 mile version instead (10/16/14). Here is the itinerary: We will meet at 3 pm on Thursday at Grosvenor-Strathmore metro parking area (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RfWpd3f8LSg1dM9w7). Then we will drive to Whisky Spring Parking area (32 mile-version) or York Rd (PA Rte 74)(40 miles version) depending on how far we want to hike the last day. Then we will shuttle back to our starting point at Caledonia State park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wkq6VTMwKHsDgS1s5). Then we will hike 10 miles to Birch Run Shelter. Friday : We will hike to James Fry at Tagg Run Shelter 16 miles Saturday: Hike out to either Whisky Spring Parking area - 6 miles or York Rd (PA Rte 74) 1127- 14 miles I need to be back by 2 pm on Saturday so if we vote to do 14 miles, we will have to start hiking out early (\~6 am). This trip is for member only since I am still learning how to organize a trip. You can learn about membership ranks [here](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/membership/). Read about DCUL's trip ranks [here](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/tripranks/). **Waiver**: By RSVPing to this trip or any other DC UL trip, you agree to these guidelines and to DC UL's waiver liability terms ([https://dculbackpacking.com/about/liability-waiver/](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/liability-waiver/)) **Carpool**: As per our carpool policy, riders should pay drivers $0.10/mile. Total driving distance is around 220 miles, so all non-drivers should expect to pay $22 or so to their driver.

HH @ Red Beer Brewing. They have the gamut of beers, cocktails, N/A options, and food, but no happy hour specials this time around. Come in from the heat and/or rain and drop in whenever.

**📢 Please RSVP only if you're confident you can attend. This trip requires significant planning and coordination, and attendance numbers affect reservations and logistics. If you RSVP "Yes," please treat it as a commitment to join us. If you fail to show up you may be removed from the group based on the organizers discretion**. Join us for an unforgettable overnight summer getaway filled with beauty, sunshine and charm! This trip is a must for anyone looking to experience Longwood Gardens and Winterthur Museum in the summer month. 🗓 Dates: ●Saturday, June 20th: Longwood Gardens (**meeting at the Visitor center at 1:30pm) and entering at 2pm for our timed ticket!** ●Sunday, June 21st: Winterthur Gardens 📍Address: ●Longwood Gardens: 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348 💰$38 tickets purchase [here](https://visit.longwoodgardens.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=1&c=59) **~Choose the 2pm timeslot.** ●Winterthur Gardens: 1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 💰$27 tickets - purchase your tickets [here](https://my.winterthur.org/115979/118222) *purchase your tickets ASAP, since tickets do sell out fast* 🏨Lodging: We will be staying in a hotel overnight on Saturday Evening and Checking out of the hotel in the morning on Sunday. The Hotel we have picked for our group is: 🏨DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington Address: 4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19803 As of today 5/30 the rate for the stay is $160, please book your room before the price increases! If this hotel does not fit your budget, you are welcome to book another hotel, just keep in mind the distance it will be from Winterthur Gardens since that is the location we will be visiting on Sunday and we will be checking out of the hotel on Sunday. **Itinerary:** 📆Saturday June 20: 1:30 PM – Arrive at Longwood Gardens 🚗 parking available in the huge parking lot. Meet inside the visitor center. 2:00 PM – Enter Longwood Gardens 🌺 Begin our visit and get checked in. 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM – Lunch at the Gardens 🥗 Enjoy lunch and relax before exploring. 3:30 PM – Explore Longwood Gardens 🌸 Stroll through the outdoor gardens 🌿 Visit the Conservatory and indoor displays 📸 Take photos and enjoy the seasonal exhibits 🚶 Explore at a comfortable pace with plenty of free time once we finish the garden we will head to our hotel and Check-In. Time TBD - Group Dinner 🍽️ Enjoy dinner together and unwind after a day in the gardens. 📅 Sunday June 21: 9:30 AM – Hotel Check-Out 10:00 AM – Breakfast ☕ Enjoy a group breakfast at a diner. 12:00 PM – Visit Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 🏛️ Explore the museum collections 🌳 Walk through the beautiful gardens and grounds 📚 Learn about the history and culture of the estate Head back to DC after our visit. 🌟 Let’s make unforgettable memories together!

Celebrate the start of summer with the Zoo's free, family‑friendly Science Solstice Sunday, part of the Smithsonian’s annual Solstice Weekend! Follow animal clues in an interactive scavenger hunt across the Zoo for a chance to win a prize, enjoy special animal demonstrations, and explore hands-on activity stations from Smithsonian scientists, researchers, and experts working around the world to protect wildlife and study nature, including: * Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, which works with tropical ecosystems and studies wildlife in Panama * Smithsonian STARS program, which connects rural classrooms to the cosmos through telescopes, educational programs, and more * Wildlife Health Sciences, which supports veterinary care and health * EEHV Lab, a worldwide resource of disease information, testing and research for the global elephant community * Department of Nutrition, which creates diets for the animals * Center for Population Ecology, which works to improve Zoo reproduction outcomes * Center for Conservation Genomics, which uses advanced genetic tools and DNA testing to manage endangered species * And more! YOU MUST GO TO THE ZOO SITE AND RESERVE A FREE TICKET TO ATTEND I have not been to the Zoo, I'll get there early so stay tuned in the messages for exact meeting spot.

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**Important Note: Everyone who registers will initially be placed on the waitlist. I will reach out to participants, in the order of sign up, with further information on how to pay the trip deposit. Once the deposit is received, your status will be updated to Going.** Join us for a weekend adventure as we explore America’s newest National Park and raft the iconic New River Gorge! We’ll depart mid-morning on Friday, June 19 and make our way to the outfitter’s campus near Fayetteville, West Virginia. Along the way, we’ll stop at Virginia's newest tourist attraction - Buc-ee’s - and enjoy the scenery as we cross from the Virginia highlands into West Virginia. On Saturday, we’ll spend the day rafting the Lower New River, a classic Class III–V rafting stretch known for its big waves, warm water, and stunning scenery through the New River Gorge. This guided trip typically lasts 5–6 hours and includes periods of intense paddling, calm pools for swimming and a riverside lunch break. *Participants should be comfortable in moving water, able to paddle vigorously as part of a team and capable of sitting on the raft’s outer tubes for extended periods. Good mobility, balance and the ability to climb back into the raft if needed are important. This trip is recommended for individuals in good physical condition who can handle moderate to strenuous activity throughout the day.* The evening will be free to explore the amenities, relax or enjoy the on-site dining options. On Sunday, we’ll check out and head to the Canyon Rim Visitor Center and partake in a short scenic walk into the Gorge—an excellent opportunity for photos of the famous arch bridge and panoramic views—before returning home. Note that the walk to the lower observation deck involves descending 178 steps. We expect to arrive back in the metro area early Sunday evening. **Transportation** Carpooling details will be worked out among participants and a meeting/departure location will be set; drivers will receive a reimbursement. In the event we don't have enough drivers, we will utilize rental vehicles. **Lodging & Sleeping Arrangements** Once we arrive at the outfitter's base camp on Friday, we’ll check into their historic Truman Lodge, which features a full kitchen, porch and hot tub and is conveniently located within walking distance of their water park, restaurants, bar and rafting check-in. Sleeping arrangements will be coordinated among participants; options include queen-sized beds, a futon, roll-aways, and foam mattresses in the sleeping loft. **Meals** Lunch on Saturday is included with the rafting trip but all other meals will be on your own; group coordination will be encouraged. We’ll make a lunch stop on both the trip down and the return trip. The outfitter has two restaurants on site and the cabin has a kitchen; we’ll bring a cooler and make a brief stop for groceries on the way down. **Trip Costs** The total estimated trip cost is $325-375. This includes transportation, lodging, rafting (includes lunch) and the Adventuring trip fee. **Important Registration Information** Participation is limited to individuals who have participated in least three prior Adventuring events. Everyone who registers will initially be placed on the waitlist. Participants will be contacted in the order they signed up in order to submit a **$200 deposit** which is needed to secure your rafting spot. You will have **one week to respond** before your spot is offered to the next person on the list. The balance payment will be due by no later than June 1. If you must cancel, your deposit and any other fees paid will be refunded in full only if your spot is filled. **Maximum group size: 10 participants.** Please [click here](https://adventuringlgbtq.com/Adventuring_Release_Form.pdf) to review our release form. When you RSVP to an event, you affirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the release.

Finally - after a six month break the Music Cave is back in operation. Please join June 20. Friendly get-togethers to play music, sing, drum, and learn. Musicians, singers, professionals, amateurs, beginners, all musical levels and all kinds of instruments welcome. We have informal/casual gatherings where you can enjoy playing music and singing with other members, can meet friendly people, and get inspired by others. Every meeting is adifferent combination! All musical levels, including beginners, are welcome, so long as you enjoy it! Bring extra instruments if you have them. Please come with 2 or 3 songs in mind that you would like to learn or play. Do not use the front door. Enter through the gate to the left rear of the house and the basement.

Get checked your Bucket List by joining this eastern route of USA. Start your tour in the capital Washington DC and end in New York City while exploring the upstate New York by visiting Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls and many more highlights on this 8 days sightseeing tour of the lifetime. Highlights Visited Places: * Washington, D.C. * Watkins Glen * Niagara Falls * New York City Travel Experience: * City sightseeing * Local cuisine * Parks * Waterfall Tour Start WASHINGTON, D.C. Tour End NEW YORK CITY Destination USA Itinerary Day01 ARRIVAL - RIVER CRUISE & GUIDED GEORGETOWN WALKING TOUR Day02 WASHINGTON DC WITH MOUNT VERNON & OLD ALEXANDRIA Day03 WASHINGTON, D.C. – NEW YORK Day04 NYC - NIAGARA FALLS Day05 NIAGARA FALLS - NYC Day06 NYC: HARLEM, BRONX, QUEENS, BROOKLYN & CONEY ISLAND Day07 NEW YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING Day08 DEPART NEW YORK CITY Price: $3290 (Double Occupancy) $3990 (Single Occupancy) Inclusions Price Includes * 7 nights hotel stay * Breakfasts at hotel * All transportation by road (Bus / Mini Van) * Guided day tours * Activities as per the itinerary Price Excludes * Flights * Airport transfers * Meals * Personal Expenses * Optional activities * Travel insurance / Visa * Tips \*\*\* For detailed itinerary & to reserve your seat, follow the link: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/usa-8-day-eastern-highlights-washington-dc-new-york-niagara-falls/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/usa-8-day-eastern-highlights-washington-dc-new-york-niagara-falls/) Questions? Text / Call / Whatsapp: 2023787696

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Excited to head to Dolly Sods Wilderness in June. As Juneteenth falls on a Friday this year, it's a three-day weekend for some. Planned split is 1/14(+optional 5)/8. Here is the planned route: https://caltopo.com/m/E6C3C1L **NOTE**: I'm doing trail work in Dolly Sods Wilderness (my first [AHS Volunteer Vacation](https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/american-hiking-legacy-project-dolly-sods-vistas-famous-blackwater-falls-wv/)) Sunday June 14 through Thursday June 18. As I'm going to be off-grid leading up to the trip, co-organizer Aileen will be the point person for carpools, questions, etc. the week before the trip. **Waiver**: By RSVPing to this trip or any other DC UL trip, you agree to these guidelines and to DC UL's waiver liability terms ([https://dculbackpacking.com/about/liability-waiver/](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/liability-waiver/)) COVID-19 policy: [https://dculbackpacking.com/about/covid-19-guidelines/](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/covid-19-guidelines/) **Dues**: Members and above, don't forget to pay your annual dues. You can check if you need to pay dues by seeing if the current year is listed next to your name in your DC UL profile. Applicants do not need to pay dues for their first trip. To pay your dues via PayPal, use this link: **[https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JenniferAdach/15](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JenniferAdach/15)** ($10 annual dues plus a $5 suggested donation to City Kids Wilderness Project.) **Carpool**: As per our carpool policy, riders should pay drivers $0.10/mile. Expect around $29. \- James \(Biodome\)

🌊🇺🇸 Rehoboth Beach July 4th Weekend Meetup 🇺🇸🌊 Escape the city and celebrate Independence Day at beautiful Rehoboth Beach, Delaware! Join us for a fun-filled beach day packed with volleyball, good food, ocean views, boardwalk adventures, and fireworks with great company. Whether you’re coming to spike volleyballs, relax in the sun, grab amazing seafood, or just enjoy the holiday atmosphere, this meetup is all about having a great time and meeting awesome people. 📍 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE 📅 Date: Saturday, July 4th ⏰ Tentative Itinerary: 10:00 AM – Meet at the Beach We’ll set up near the volleyball nets and beach area. Look for the group banner/towels. 🥞 Brunch Options (Choose Your Favorite): • Egg – Known for creative brunch dishes and great coffee • The Point Coffee House & Bake Shoppe – Relaxed local favorite • Rise Up Coffee – Excellent coffee and breakfast sandwiches • Sunny Bay Cafe – Big portions and beach-town breakfast vibes 🏐 12:00 PM – Beach Volleyball & Games Casual volleyball for all skill levels. Bring water, sunscreen, and beach gear. 🌊 Afternoon Activities: • Boardwalk walk & shopping • Swimming & relaxing on the beach • Bike rentals around town • Arcade games at Funland • Ice cream stops and beach bars • Optional paddleboarding/kayaking 🍹 Happy Hour / Chill Break: Grab drinks or snacks at one of the oceanfront spots while watching the beach crowd and holiday energy. 🍽️ Dinner Recommendations: • Bluecoast Seafood Grill – Fresh seafood and coastal favorites • Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats – Great food and local craft beer • Salt Air Kitchen – Trendy American coastal cuisine • Henlopen City Oyster House – Excellent oysters and seafood • The Cultured Pearl – Sushi and rooftop atmosphere 🎆 Evening Fireworks We’ll end the night watching the July 4th fireworks near the beach and boardwalk. Things to Bring: ✔ Beach chair or towel ✔ Water & sunscreen ✔ Volleyball gear if you have it ✔ Comfortable/light clothing ✔ Good energy and holiday spirit 😄 Friends are welcome! Come for part of the day or stay all day long.

You can bring your own food for a picnic or get it at one of their food trucks or inside. Well-behaved dogs on a lease are allowed outside only. No children as it's adults only 21+. Windridge Vineyards is a family-owned farm winery dedicated to producing premium estate grown wines. Situated in Darnestown, Maryland on the Piedmont plateau, their three vineyard sites have been carefully chosen for their unique geology and microclimates. Over 50 years of family farming has guided these selections and underpins their commitment to craft exceptional and distinctive wines. Come relax on their expansive lawn, in their solar pavilion, or in their new tasting room surrounded by the vines. With a backdrop that includes the 6,300 acre Seneca Creek State Park, the 93,000 acre Agricultural Reserve, and views of the Blue Ridge and Sugarloaf Mountains, Windridge Vineyards is surrounded by breathtaking views and natural beauty. Please pay $5 via Venmo to @DIANNEE-GODAR or I will have to remove you from the guest list. Sorry Or, you can get unlimited status for $10 until year's end. All aboard mates!

TRADING THE DANCE FLOOR FOR THE TRAILS The disco lights are taking a breather, but Social Sips & Bites is keeping the high energy alive in the great outdoors. We are hitting the trails, and the timing couldn't be better. National Park Service is waiving its usual vehicle entrance fees for Free Entry Day, so we’re bringing the whole DMV community together for an epic morning of fresh air, jaw-dropping views, and massive group vibes. Whether you’re recovering from the last party or prepping for the next one, this is the perfect excuse to get outside, move your feet, and meet some incredible people. From the rushing waters of the Potomac to the winding, shaded dirt paths, this isn't just a walk in the park. It’s a chance to unplug, swap stories with familiar faces, and explore one of the absolute best natural wonders right in our backyard. No RSVP cap, no exclusive guest list. Just good people, great views, and unmatched Sunday energy. See you on the trail! 🙌