People between the ages of 40 and 60 who are interested in heading out about 7:30 in the morning to experience Northern California, including San Francisco, returning the same day, should join this group. Our adventures will include trips to Nepenthe for lunch, the Carmel Plein Aire Art Festival, The Monterey Aquarium, The Santa Cruz Fashion Show, a walk at Wilder Ranch, the Ferry Building in San Francisco, The San Francisco Ballet & Symphony, Sausalito Art Festival, Muir Woods, Point Reyes Ligh …

Run for fun - in rain or sun - on dirt, rocks, mud, grass or sand. Run with us, alone, for a cause or for yourself. Run barefoot, in flip flops, or high-tech trainers.  Run in your PJs, birthday suit, or latest, greatest gear.  Run at night under a full moon or under the mid-day blazing sun.  Run without rules or plans.  Run because you want to- not because you have to.    Our Meet ups feature non-competitive, set-your-own-pace trail runs through county parks, often combined with group activiti …

… We explore experiences like … Volunteerism - Animal shelters - Homeless shelters - Children's support & education centers - Senior advocacy/support groups - Education and rehabilitation of those incarcerated - Environmental/clean water & energy programs - Gardening and fresh food programs Adventure & Culture - Wilderness hikes - Wine tasting - International cuisine - Group travel Learning & Understanding - Diverse and unique professions - Arts and crafts - Language and danc …

… There are so many incredible wilderness areas and parks within a reasonable driving distance from the bay area. I want to hike them all! I have felt the need to establish some policies for the group as the result of questions from members and to make sure that the hikes are enjoyable for everybody, so here they are: 10-person limit on hikes: All hikes will be limited to 10 people both because I like hiking in smaller groups and because there is less impact on the trails (there may be some except …

Yosemite Campsite Share Getting camp sites in Yosemite is hard. So hard. So hard that you have to book 6 months in advance. And you have to do it right at 7:00am on the dot. At 7:01 sites are gone. And guess what, that sucks to do on a Sunday morning....... with a hangover. Yeah, that was my last Sunday. But Yosemite it where the good climbing is and dammit I'm going (and you can come to). So this group is about helping more people camp in Yosemite. How? Well sites allow up to 6 people, and you …