This is a group for Dads who love hiking and would like to connect with other Dads in the Tucson area to build friendships and explore nature. My idea is to have 2 hikes a month: one which would be family-friendly so that Dads can bring their children (hopefully giving mommies a break), and the other which would be a Dads-only hike (giving Dads a break!). I look forward to exploring more fun Tucson hikes, and I'm excited to meet other Dads who share my love for hiking, but who also have to keep …

This is a hiking group that is based out of the Personal Training Institute here in Tucson. This group is open to anyone interested in hiking and enjoying the great outdoors that Tucson has to offer. I am the owner of the Personal Training Institute and love hiking. It is a great way to pursue your personal fitness in beautiful surrounding while getting to meet other like minded individuals. Our hikes range in difficulty and I will clearly explain each hike. You do not need to be a client of PTI …

An alternative to the social/singles first hiking groups in the area. Focusing on Hiking, Fitness, and Friendships. For those that "Just want to hike". This group is for the intermediate to advanced hiker, that prefers hiking in smaller groups (under 12). Upon occasion we will post beginner and dog friendly hikes. Please join us, we look forward to hiking with you.

Welcome to the Southern Arizona's #1 camping network! Our focus is backpacking, but also car camping and do more: Hiking, socializing and basically anything a fun group of backpackers like to do: Small evening hikes to all week treks, long strenuous all-day hikes to river tubing and socializing in the local bar, beginners' to advanced backpacking trips, canyoneering and climbing. As a member, please browse our calendar regularly, and you'll find the right trip for you! Or look at a summary of so …

This is a social dog group to encourage you to be active with your dog. Dog friendly dogs welcome. This is part of a larger membership organization for owners and their dogs, membership fee applies. Most events and activities have a badge/patch associated with it with specific requirements to each one. There are group events as well as structured activities you can complete on your own with your dog. Some of the events we have planned include day hiking, overnight camping, picnics, play groups a …

The Southern Arizona Adventure Company (proper photo REQUIRED see the about photos page http://www.meetup.com/thesaac/about/ ) is a collection of fun, adventurous people who like to have a good time. We don't specialize in any one genre, and any member can plan an event or become an official organizer! If your from out of town, and are just visiting, we have a guest account. Contact me directly for access at boyd.stowe@gmail.com Our calendar is closed to non-members, but here is a sample of the …

I lead outings for the Sierra Club in Tucson and am looking for fellow adventurers to share in some of the amazing hikes we'll be partaking in. The purpose of the group is to introduce people to the Sierra Club, it's mission and enjoy the great outdoors!

This group is for anyone that has decided to prepare for a military career and is looking for like-minded individuals to train with. Meetups in this group will include workouts to prepare for PT (runs, swims, hikes, PT workouts, etc); motivational events (we can potentially have veterans, current military, and recruiters give presentations); and study sessions (prep for ASVAB, specific career path exploration, study for specific skils, etc). I started this group in order to meet other future her …

We organize a broad range of activities to take advantage of the beautiful outdoor scenery in the Oro Valley area while having fun and staying fit! The park options include: James D. Kriegh Park, Canada Del Oro Riverfront Park, Honey Bee Canyon Park, Dennis Weaver Park, Catalina State Park, Tohono Chul Park, private parks where member guests are allowed, etc! The golf options include: Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort, Oro Valley Country Club, Omni Tucson National Resort, El C …

The Southern Arizona Adventure Company Jr Division is a collection of fun, adventurous people in their 20's and 30's who like to have a good time. We don't specialize in any one genre, our membership has full say in what events we plan along with organizer ideas! You can belong to both this group and the regular SAAC. When you turn 40, you have to 'graduate' into the regular SAAC unless your significant other is still in their 30's. There is NO COST TO YOU. No membership fees or dues. The only …

This site is a mirror image of our main meetup up at http://www.meetup.com/Arizona-Backpacking/ Various links will also take you to the main site. We are a fun backpacking club. If you love backpacking and hiking, you've found the right club. Our members live in Tucson, Phoenix, and throughout Arizona and the U.S. We strive to enrich people's lives through exceptional and fun experiences at spectacular backcountry destinations and to contribute to the conservation of these special places. The Ar …

Are you a geocaching "newbee" and want to learn more? Have you heard about geocaching from friends but have no idea what it is all about?  The purpose of this Meetup group is to introduce people to this amazing and multifaceted new hobby! We will meet about once every month at an announced location. We will give a brief overview of what geocaching is all about, and how to go about finding geocaches.  We will then set out as a group to find some local hidden treasure! Afterwards if people are up …

What is SMASH in Tucson? Well, I was/still am the organizer of a Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain Group in PH called SMASH-Stop Moaning and Start Healing! I now live in the Tucson and as an organizer, get to have 2 other groups for free-neat! This group will be a bit different, though. I like hiking, mountain biking, and exploring the desert (yes, I have fibromyalgia but am still active on good days). This group will focus on physical activities that don't have to be difficult. Want t …

This group is for folks (of all ages!) interested in helping to observe nature and collect phenology data for the USA-National Phenology Network (www.usanpn.org). Meet ups will be held at sites participating in the Tucson Phenology Trail. Phenology is the study of life cycle stages in plants and animals, and their timing and relationship to weather and climate. No experience necessary - workshops will be held to teach you how to observe and enter data!

Are you looking for other childfree ladies to hang out with? Whether you chose or did not choose to have children, then you are in the right place. We’ll get together to chat, socialize and do fun stuff! Events could include: coffee, brunch, movies, book club, Festivals, afternoon tea, hiking, etc. There is no limit! Please keep in mind a group is built by it’s members, so please post ideas if you have them, attend meetups, and if you’d like to be more involved in the group let me know. The dues …

Are you a gay guy looking for something fun to do outside the bar and club scene? Looking for some dudes to relate to and grow friendships with? Fellaship Tucson is a meetup open to all gay men (18+) looking for fun, friends, and an awesomely good time. Simple, right? Our hangouts range from a movie at The Loft, to hiking the Catalinas, to karaoke night, to…whatever! So, check out our events and come Fellaship!

Why not select a date and time that matches your schedule, where you can walk a mile with like minded friends. Once we return from the hike, I will provide Acupuncture for relaxation and rejuvenation at no cost to you. The purpose of this group is to get in shape not only physically but emotionally.

The purpose of this group if for you to get healthy! We have sponsors who offer meetups.  This is your opportunity to meet members and sponsors and find your path to health and wellness! Please call me at 866-508-2910 to get acquainted, review our calendar and participate in every thing we have to offer.  Find a work out buddy, take nutrition classes, meet our healers and begin your journey to better health! If you want to be a sponsor, please email me or better yet call me at 866-508-2910. Spon …

This is a new group for gay couples interested in expanding their circle of friends and to expose one another to new ideas and fun things to do around Tucson. Anything goes: music, dance performance, social dancing, dinner, theater, bowling, sporting events, biking, hiking, skating, move, cultural salon, discussion, teaching, philosophy, day trips, wine tasting , progressive dining, potlucks, other travel, tours, exhibitions. An endless list of whatever else we can and want to do.

This is a group for people who have moved to Tucson within the past year or so, who are interested in meeting new friends by meeting for dinner, exploring museums, hiking, and any other activity conducive to getting to know others and the area.

Are you tired of striking out on the same old dating sites? Want to meet fun, local Tucsonians in person? At Tucson Fun & Adventures, we provide opportunities for people like YOU to make friends and explore some amazing things to do in and around Tucson. This is an active group and I look forward to meeting you at an upcoming event! Suggestions are welcome. Sincerely, Danielle - your event host

This is a group dedicated to trail and mountain running. It is open to all skill levels. There are so many trails in the Tucson area that are perfect for running. I decided to start the group in order to stay motivated!

Inspired by Children & Nature Network and the BEYOND event (beyond-tucson.org) that encouraged Southern Arizonans to get outdoors, be active and connect with one another, we have decided to form an outdoor adventures club. The purpose of this club is to stay in contact with one another and share ideas of good outdoor activities that we can participate in together. By forming this club, we hope that we will continue to encourage each other to reach BEYOND our own self perceived limits (mental, ph …

This is a group for people who want to take their time and energy to actually make a significant improvement in what should be precious to all of us, the beautiful Sonoran Desert! How do you do that? It's simple, join one of the groups that are working to eradicate buffelgrass and other invasive plants that will destroy the desert as we know it if left unchecked and show up to pull buffelgrass, etc. There will be much more information posted on this site by others who know what they are doing!  …

“Calling all Indonesian in Tucson! Let's get together for affordable and fun activities in Tucson, like having picnics, hiking, cooking Indonesian food together, having potluck dinner in our homes … and anything else that looks like fun.”

‘Some Kind of Queer’ is a social group for queers of all flavors in Tucson, Arizona.  This group is for anyone who identifies as Queer or anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual) spectrum.  Members are queer folk interested in meeting new people, developing new friendships, participating in common interest activities, networking, sharing resources, and want to build 'a sense of community'! We welcome all age …

Hi! This group is for Bisexual women (LGBTQ friendly;) of all ages and races. It's for those women that are having problems meeting other women, or just want to be around other like minded Bi women. Are you struggling with your Bisexuality and need help? This group is for you. Are you a Bisexual mom who wants to meet other women (and get away from the kids for a while)? Are you a professional women that works hard, and wants to meet other women? Are you interested in getting together and going o …

Love to eat, talk and build friendships over food, music, park events, BBQ's and some good wine? Then this group is for you! We welcome singles, marrieds, families, children and pets so come join in on the fun!