Kansas list of 10 free outdoor adventure groups that focus on hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, skiing and snowboarding. Include their name and location area with a brief description and a link to their website and Facebook page
1. Get Movin KC
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Activities: Biking, kayaking, hiking, backpacking, camping, and social events
- Description: A laid-back, social group organizing leisurely outdoor activities. Emphasizes fun and friendship over intense workouts.
- Website: meetup.com/getmovinkcReddit+2Facebook+2paddlekc.com+2Meetup
2. Paddle KC
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Activities: Kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing
- Description: A paddling club offering local and distant paddling adventures, fostering friendships and learning opportunities.
- Website: paddlekc.comReddit+1Reddit+1paddlekc.com+1paddlekc.com+1
3. Explorer Chicks of Kansas City
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Activities: Hiking, camping, rafting, backpacking, kayaking, climbing, and more
- Description: A group of like-minded women travelers of all ages who love outdoor adventures.
- Website: meetup.com/explorer-chicks-of-kansas-citypaddlekc.com+2Facebook+2Facebook+2Meetup+1Explorer Chick+1
4. Dirty Girl Adventures
- Location: Northeast Kansas (Perry Lake/Lawrence/Topeka area)
- Activities: Hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and wellness retreats
- Description: An outdoor adventure company specializing in adventures for women, with events open to all.
- Website: dirtygirladventures.netgetoutdoorskansas.org
5. Kansas Hiking Club
- Location: Statewide
- Activities: Day hikes and overnight hikes
- Description: A club for hikers of all levels to meet and explore trails together.
- Website: facebook.com/groups/849666678453058Facebook
6. Outdoor Afro Kansas City
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Activities: Hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, bird watching, fishing, and more
- Description: A network celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature.
- Website: meetup.com/outdoor-afro-kansas-city-mopaddlekc.com+2Facebook+2Facebook+2Facebook+7Meetup+7getoutdoorskansas.org+7
7. KU Adventure Club
- Location: Lawrence, KS
- Activities: Hiking, camping, kayaking, backpacking, trail biking, and more
- Description: A student-run club at the University of Kansas offering outdoor trips and activities.
- Website: rockchalkcentral.ku.edu/organization/kuadventureclubExplorer Chick+1Meetup+1
8. Kansas City Hiker
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Activities: Hiking and trail exploration
- Description: A community helping individuals explore the woods and wilds of Greater Kansas City.
- Website: facebook.com/KansasCityHikerFacebook+5getoutdoorskansas.org+5Meetup+5Facebook
9. The Wanderlust Midwest
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Activities: Hiking, biking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities
- Description: A group focused on outdoor adventures in and around the Kansas City metro area.
- Website: facebook.com/groups/819351611781433
10. BOW Hike/Camp/Kayak/etc Group
- Location: Statewide
- Activities: Hiking, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, bird watching, and more
- Description: A group for those who enjoy outdoor activities without necessarily hunting or fishing.
- Website: facebook.com/groups/635462476944603Facebook+10Adventures in Good Company+10Meetup+10Facebook
These groups offer a variety of outdoor activities across Kansas, catering to different interests and skill levels. Whether you’re looking to hike, bike, paddle, or explore, there’s a community ready to welcome you.