Why CNS shares these communities
A stronger outdoor community grows through cooperation. We share clubs and groups that help our members build skills, discover new perspectives, and enjoy meaningful experiences together. Join the communities that fit your interests and bring what you learn back to CNS.
These are CNS community recommendations. A listing does not imply a formal partnership; each organization manages its own membership and activities.
Outdoor Clubs with a Legacy
The Mountaineers
The Mountaineers brings people together through outdoor education, hiking, climbing, and volunteer-led adventures. Explore opportunities to build skills, connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and help care for the natural places of the Pacific Northwest.
Mazamas
Based in Portland, Mazamas brings people together through climbing education, hikes, leadership development, and stewardship across the Pacific Northwest. Explore opportunities to build outdoor skills and connect with a mountain-minded community.
How we can collaborate
Share knowledge
Learn from experienced clubs, exchange useful resources, and encourage outdoor education and responsible recreation.
Connect communities
Welcome new perspectives, introduce members to relevant groups, and build friendships across nature, culture, and tourism.
Create Opportunity
Organize events, share resources, and connect with other communities on CNS—while keeping your club’s unique identity.
Explore other outdoor & social community
Meetup and Facebook communities bring people together to share experiences, learn from one another, and enjoy nature. Explore 46 CNS handpicked groups for outdoor adventures, culture, travel, and social connections. Start with hiking or choose another interest below.
Backpacking Camping Hiking for Beginners
Beer & Hiking PNW
Bellevue Running Elements
Better Halves Outdoor and Social Group
Building Community Through Health & Wellness
Car Camping
Cascadia Waterfall Hiking Group
Club Oly Runners
Earth
Enchantments Hiking & Backpacking
Explore the PNW!
Fun Hiking & Adventure
Green Software – Puget Sound
Happier, Longer, Stronger (HLS)
Haunted Hikes (October)
Hiking & Adventures In the PNW -All Age Group
Hiking Everything Group
Hiking in the PNW And Outdoor Adventures
Hiking, Camping & Backpacking Gear Talk
Hiking/Camping Gear Yard Sale
Kitsap Outdoors
Let’s Hike PNW!
Life In Northwest Washington
Midweek Hiking
Mountaineers Marketplace
Mt. Hood Conditions
Mt. Rainier Hiking
North Cascades Highway 20
PNW Hikers
PNW Multiple Hikes A Day AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Portland Outdoor and International Adventure Club
Road Trips to National Parks, State Parks and Historic Sites.
Seattle Climbing
Seattle Hiking and Professional Networking Group
Seattle Hiking Community
Seattle Hiking Meetup Group
Seattle Outdoor Adventurers (SOA)
Tacoma Outdoors Adventures
The Social Hiking Collective
Ultralight Backpacking
Urban Hiking & Dining
WA Weekends
Washington Hikers and Climbers
Washington State Camping
Washington State Photography
WOW – Washington Outdoor Wanderers
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Interest tags describe each group’s stated focus or name; they are browsing guides, not a live activity schedule. Confirm activities and participation requirements on the group page. Facebook may require sign-in or group approval.
Discover upcoming events
Browse the CNS Events Calendar for published community activities. For any group’s complete schedule and registration, visit its own event page.
Ask Mr. Nature
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