Walks Around New England

Come join our group for outdoor enthusiasts who love to explore the beautiful landscapes of New England on foot! Looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll? We have walks for all skill levels and interests. Discover hidden gems, scenic trails, and charming towns as we embark on hikes, nature walks, and urban explorations throughout the region. Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for nature and adventure. Join us for a fun and active way to experience the wonders of New England!

Also this group is primarily for hiking/walks, this group is also for those those who are into geek culture, archery, festivals, amusement parks, ax throwing, arcades, etc. Suggestions are welcome.

I started this group because making friends and maintaining friendships nowadays with such things as group chats, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, etc just plain sucks. Especially as an adult. I am very thankful for such things as meetup that actually encourages in person meetings.

So that there is complete transparency here are the rules of the group:

1: This group is primarily for those between the ages of 21 to 49. However because it is way too difficult to regulate, all ages are allowed, on an individual case by case basis.

2: This group is also primarily for making new friends. It is not a matchmaking or hook up service. However, if chemistry happens naturally, I am more than okay with it. The official "asking people out policy," for lack of a better term, is the following: it's okay to ask people out. But if the person says no, please take no for an answer and do not ask again. Asking people more than once, after being told no is harassment. Anyone who experiences this and cannot solve it themselves needs to report this to me and I will gladly help you take care of it on an individual case by case basis.
I take matters of consent very seriously.

3: Please respect mine, and other people's, physical/emotional boundaries. Even if it's done in a friendly way, do not touch people without their consent. If you are unsure if someone wants to be touched, ask. If you are experiencing unwanted touch and you are unsure about whether you're ok with it, here is a general rule to follow on the matter, "if it's a maybe, then it's a no." If you are experiencing unwanted touch and cannot resolve it yourself, please come to me and I will help you resolve it on an individual case by case basis.

4: Although I expect everyone to solve whatever problems they have with another person by themselves, there is a zero tolerance policy for bullying and disrespectful behavior of any kind whether it is towards a follow member and/or towards me, the organizer. If you cannot solve the problem by yourself, please reach out to me and I will be a mediator as needed. As I mentioned before, everything will be dealt with on an individual case by case basis. I am not required to give warnings.

5: Please keep your RSVPs up to date. 3 no-shows will result in removal/ban from this group. Cancelations made after 9:00 A.M. the day of the event, without communication and/or without a valid reason, will count as a no show. I understand that things come up such as sickness, car accident, emergencies, Etc, but it takes little to no effort to send a comment in the comment section or send me a DM. If you plan on attending, for mine and everyone else's safety, please actually RSVP if you are attending, even if it's last minute, but please communicate if it's last minute. In other words do not show up without RSVPing. If you are bringing a guest[s], please mark that you are also bringing a guest[s] too. If one of your guests is someone who has been banned from this group, you will both be told to leave. If you refuse to leave after that, you will be reported to meetup support and law enforcement if necessary.

6: Please have a clear photo of yourself and use your legal name (at least your first name). I understand the need for privacy. However, this is for mine and everyone else's safety. This is unnegotiable.

7: Do not advertise the events on this page without my permission/knowledge. I do not want people who are banned from this meetup showing up. This is for mine and everyone else's safety and privacy.

8: Do not photograph, video record, or even audio record myself or others in the group without their verbal consent, even when we are in a public place.

With all this being said, I look forward to seeing everyone at future events.