About us
HELLO!! We are a fun, eclectic group of people who appreciate all that life has to offer, with a twist of lime and some kick-ass hikes for good measure. What began as a group of backpackers looking for a walk in the woods has evolved and expanded to embrace variety – call it spice, call it cross-training, call it just plain good times. Backpack, hike, and paddle with us…or embrace the “MORE” of life and you might find us doing yoga, car camping or urban hikes. Bonus points if food is involved!
Why the twist of lime? Because despite our obsession with base weight, life is short and occasionally we enjoy ditching the spreadsheet. Because ‘boujee’ is not a bad thing…a 10-year cheddar makes everything better. Because we all need a little crazy in our lives and some good karma to survive.
Test the waters as a ‘newbie’, brush off some dust after a hiatus, or just enjoy doing what you already know well. We welcome all skill levels and aim to offer varying degrees of difficulty - our event listings will clue you in to the overall vibe and experience level required.
If you are interested in hosting events for our group, please reach out via private message to the group owner Pam G aka “Boujee” to discuss further :)
Upcoming events
4
Honor Connor Run or Walk 5k or 10k or Half Marathon
Connor Run, 9220 John Tyler Memorial Hwy, Charles City, VA, USHonor Connor Run/Walk
Join us in supporting a meaningful cause at the Honor Connor Run/Walk in memory of a beloved son and in honor of a family dear to many.
This event welcomes everyone — whether you want to walk, run, or mix it up with a little of both. You can choose the distance that feels right for you:- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Choose your distance. Choose your style. Walk, run, walk-run — all are welcome.
We’re sharing this event in support of our friend and their family, and we’d love to have others come out to show love, encouragement, and community.
Sign up here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/CharlesCity/HonorConnor4 attendees
Triple Park Trek: Claytor, Fairy Stone & New River
Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Drive, Dublin, VA, USCAR CAMPING AT CLAYTOR LAKE STATE PARK
Join us in a car camping trip to Claytor Lake State Park with options to visit 2 other Virginia State Parks, Fairy Stone on Friday and New River Trail on Saturday. The Group site has been reserved for Friday August 21 – Monday August 24 and the cost will be $15 per person, no refunds. It can accommodate 10 cars and 30 people. Food is on your own outside of the Friday night group potluck.Schedule
Friday – For anyone interested in Option 1, we will stop on the way at Fairystone State Park and take a 6 mile hike. We will meet at the Gift Store parking lot at 12 noon with the hike taking approximately 2.5 hours. We will leave by 3pm, arriving at Claytor Lake by 4:30.Link for the hike is below.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/fairystone-state-park-2954b38?u=i&sh=tdgrjyWe will have a group potluck for dinner and campfire. Potluck will start around 6:30pm, bring enough for 4-6 people.
Saturday – People are free to join in a day trip to New River Trail State Park about 30 minutes away or stay at Claytor Lake. We will depart at 9am to start hiking by10am from the gift shop parking lot. Hike will be a 10 mile out and back hike to Austinville with a stop at Shot Tower, returning to the gift shop around 3pm. We can coordinate carpool to make it easier, link below for Alltrails map. This is an easy hike along the New River. People are free to turn around at any point if the distance is not comfortable.
We can get a refreshment at the giftshop (they usually have ice cream yum yum) and then head back to Claytor Lake to relax.
Sunday – For anyone interested, we will do a hike around the park that is just under 4.5 miles. Should only take about 2 hours and we will leave from the campground at 9am.
Link to the Alltrails map is below.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-53e4c7a?u=i&sh=tdgrjyAfternoon is open for hanging out, swimming in the designated area or if anyone is interested they have boat and kayak rentals here: https://www.claytorlakewatersports.com/
*OPTION - If enough people are interested, there is a possibility of renting a pontoon boat for 4 hours. Would cost approximately $300 divided by number of participants up t0 12 people. Will open a conversation on Meetup
Monday – We can discuss a short hike in the morning for anyone staying until Monday, then head home.
Directions: From I-81, take Exit 101 (Claytor Lake) to State Route 660. Route 660 ends at the park entrance. Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Drive, Dublin, VA 24084; phone, (540) 643-2500
Payment: You will be put on the waitlist until payment of $15 per person is received. You can pay via Venmo or Zelle
Venmo: @jeff-martinson-2
Zelle: Jeffrey Martinson 703-740-66539 attendees
🌊🐎 Kayak with Wild Ponies + Dolphins | Chincoteague Island Getaway 🐎🌊
Location not specified yet🌊🐎 Kayak with Wild Ponies + Dolphins | Chincoteague Island Getaway 🐎🌊
Join us for an unforgettable coastal adventure to Chincoteague Island, VA where we’ll kayak through peaceful marshes, spot wild ponies, dolphins, and coastal wildlife, and enjoy a fun weekend escape together!
📅 Trip Dates: October 16–18
📍 Location: Chincoteague Island, VA (23336)***
ALL RSVP’S WILL START ON THE WAITLIST. ONCE YOU CONFIRM WITH ME THAT YOU HAVE BOOKED YOUR SPOTS THROUGH THE OUTFITTERS I WILL MOVE YOU TO GOING. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME THROUGH MEETUP OR TEXT ME AT DEBDEB 804-920-6340
🛶 Weekend Itinerary
Friday (Oct 16)
Meet for dinner. Location and Time TBDThe outfitters is giving us a group rate discount of 15% off on both events. If you call and book you can get the 15% off plus an additional 10% off of the Sunday boat cruise.
If you book online enter 15OFF before putting in cart then put in cart. The link to book is below.
https://assateagueexplorer.com/kayak-tour/
Saturday (Oct 17)
🕜 1:30 PM – Guided Kayak Tour
We’ll paddle through scenic waterways between Chincoteague and Assateague Islands in search of:- Wild ponies 🐎
- Dolphins 🐬
- Coastal birds & wildlife 🦅
👉 Please book your kayak tour here:
***
Sunday (Oct 18)
🕤 9:30 AM – Wildlife & Pony Boat Cruise
Relax and enjoy a guided cruise to see ponies and wildlife from the water—great photo opportunities!***
🏕️ Accommodations (Flexible Options)
Everyone is responsible for booking their own lodging. Options include:- Tent camping, Glamping Tents, RV camping, Cabins, Vacation home rentals
Links for places in the area:
🏕️Chincoteague Bay RV Resort & Cottages (Best “glamping” option)
https://chincoteaguebayrvresort.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=ctb-gmb-listing
🌅Tom’s Cove Park (Closest to ponies + water access)
https://tomscovepark.com/
🐻Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island (Fun group trip option)
https://www.sunoutdoors.com/virginia/jellystone-park-chincoteague-island
🌿Pine Grove Campground (Quiet + budget-friendly)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ci100/posts/3110463765788578/
🐎 Assateague Island National Seashore Campground
https://www.nps.gov/asis/planyourvisit/marylandcamping.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com
🏠Rental Vacation Homes
https://vacation-cottages.com/
🌴Key West Cottages
https://www.kwcottages.com/
🛶 3. BluFin Bungalows & Marina
https://www.cozycozy.com/us/chincoteague-cabins💬 Feel free to use the event chat if you’d like to:
- Share accommodations, Coordinate roommates, Carpool
***
📍 Directions
All tours launch from Chincoteague Island.
👉 Location details & directions:
https://assateagueexplorer.com/location/***
💰 Estimated Expenses
- Kayak Tour: ~ $62.17
- Boat Cruise: ~ $53.16
- Lodging: varies depending on accommodations
***
⚠️ Important Notes
-
You must book your own kayak & cruise directly by calling or using the link. Link and phone number are above.
-
Spots can fill up quickly recommend booking early.
-
We’ll aim to be on the same tour times listed above
***
🌅 Whether you're here for the ponies, the paddling, or just a relaxing coastal weekend, this is going to be an amazing trip!
Drop a comment or message in the chat if you’re in, excited to have you join us! 🎉
14 attendees
Past events
305
Group links
Organizers
Members
2,021
