Bikepacking New York

Adventure Book Club: The Only Way Is West

The Only Way Is West: A Thru-Hiking Adventure by Bradley Chermside What does it take to walk hundreds of miles across northern Spain? Blisters, questionable decisions, beautiful landscapes, unexpected friendships, a sense of humor, and a whole lot of determination. This time, we’re reading The Only Way Is West, a travel memoir about hiking the Camino de Santiago. Join us as we explore the challenges, surprises, and unforgettable moments that come with taking on an epic journey on foot. Let’s Talk Adventure! This isn’t just about the book. We want to hear about your adventures, too! Have you tackled a multi-day trek, hiked a legendary trail, or found yourself somewhere spectacular after a long day on your feet? Or maybe you’ve got a bucket-list hike you’ve been dreaming about for years. Bring your stories! We’ll share epic hiking experiences, ambitious trekking plans, and the adventures we’d love to take someday. No need to be an experienced thru-hiker. Just bring your curiosity, your love of adventure, and your enthusiasm for a good book. **Tentative schedule** 7:30 - 8pm Socialize, get comfy 8 - 9pm Book Chat 9pm + Food, drinks either at the venue or somewhere close by 📚💙 Epic Stories | Real Adventures

Hack Manhattan Open House

Bring your latest project and connect with local makers, creators, artists and more and learn about starting your own maker journey! Whether it's woodworking or electronics, programming or craftwork, Hack Manhattan is a makerspace where people come together to learn through doing, because making stuff is fun!

Biking Fall Colors Trenton to Lambertville ByoB or Rent, ~ 15 miles

Black Bottom Saints

This book club will be held at Tira's Cafe in [South Orange](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Tira's+Cafe,+329+Valley+St,+South+Orange+Village,+NJ+07079/@40.7436785,-74.2530949,15z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c3ad87c0bdf5b5:0x5784fed72f755f1f!2m2!1d-74.2636775!2d40.7404269?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgwNS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). The owner can accommodate up to 12 members at a time. Please sign up quickly if you plan to attend. If you rsvp, but are unable to attend, please change your status so that others are able to sign up. Thank you so much for your patience. Also, Please call your order the night before (862) 381-5278). Calling beforehand allows them get everyone their food in a reasonable amount of time. Their latest menu is available on grubhub (link below). https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/tiras-cafe-329-valley-street-south-orange-village/14941584 About the Book: From the Great Depression through the post-World War II years, Joseph “Ziggy” Johnson, has been the pulse of Detroit’s famous Black Bottom. A celebrated gossip columnist for the city’s African-American newspaper, the Michigan Chronicle, he is also the emcee of one of the hottest night clubs, where he’s rubbed elbows with the legendary black artists of the era, including Ethel Waters, Billy Eckstein, and Count Basie. Ziggy is also the founder and dean of the Ziggy Johnson School of Theater. But now the doyen of Black Bottom is ready to hang up his many dapper hats. As he lays dying in the black-owned-and-operated Kirkwood Hospital, Ziggy reflects on his life, the community that was the center of his world, and the remarkable people who helped shape it. Inspired by the Catholic Saints Day Books, Ziggy curates his own list of Black Bottom’s venerable ""52 Saints."" Among them are a vulnerable Dinah Washington, a defiant Joe Louis, and a raucous Bricktop. Randall balances the stories of these larger-than-life ""Saints"" with local heroes who became household names, enthralling men and women whose unstoppable ambition, love of style, and faith in community made this black Midwestern neighborhood the rival of New York City’s Harlem. Accompanying these “tributes” are thoughtfully paired cocktails—special drinks that capture the essence of each of Ziggy’s saints—libations as strong and satisfying as Alice Randall’s wholly original view of a place and time unlike any other.

8 miles 3 borough beer run🍺 🏃🏻‍♀️

We have done this event many times. The goal is to hit 6 bars within the span of 8 hours. We usually get a nice group of people to hit all the bars. It is a super fun event. We usually get a beer at place and hang out there for 30 minutes to an hour and then proceed to run to the next stop. If you don't run you can walk the entire thing or crawl if you want :) It is a super fun way to drink beer. About a mile of beer is pint in calories of beer so you run and regain those calories with a pint. We repeat this 6 times. But again you can run the whole thing! It's a great workout with beer. The plan is to meet at Gregory Coffee on Madison and 52nd St at 12:30 and start running at 12:45 from there towards the The Jeffrey Craft & Beer. Map of the course: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6JrKRLNdZYLXFfN57 Here is the schedule: 12:30 Gregory Coffee - 485 Madison Ave 12:45 Run from Gregory Coffee to the Jeffrey Craft & Beer - 0.8 miles 13h00 Arrive at Jeffrey Craft & Beer - 311 E 60th St !4h00 Leave Jeffrey Craft & Beer and run towards Fifth Hammer in LIC - 2.3 miles 14h30 Arrive at Fifth Hammer Brewing - 10-28 46th Ave, Long Island City 15H30 Leave Fifth Hammer and run towards Brouwerij Lane - 1.5 miles 15h50 Arrive at Brouwerij Lane - 78 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn 17h00 Leave Brouwerij Lane and run towards Sprintzenhaus - 0.8 miles !7h10 Arrive at Spritzenhaus - 33 Nassau Ave 18h20 Leave Spritzenhaus and run towards Haab - 1 mile 18h35 Arrive at Haab - 202 Leonard St - Haab has beer and burritos so this is also a food stop. 19h45 Leave Haab and run towards our final destination Pine Box Rock Shop 0.8 miles 20h00 Arrive at Pine Box Rock Shop - 12 Grattan St

Drinking Skeptically

**Drinking Skeptically** is New York City Skeptics' monthly social gathering—a relaxed evening where skeptics, science enthusiasts, critical thinkers, and the intellectually curious meet for conversation, friendship, and community. Whether you're interested in science, skepticism, psychology, philosophy, evidence-based thinking, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation with interesting people, you'll find a welcoming group here. We talk about current events, scientific discoveries, books, technology, cognitive biases, extraordinary claims, and whatever else sparks a lively discussion. No lectures, no formal agenda—just good conversation in a casual bar setting. You don't have to drink alcohol to join us. Come for a beer, a soda, a coffee, or just the company. Newcomers are always welcome, whether you're a longtime member of the skeptical community or simply curious to learn more. Visiting New York? We'd love to have you stop by. Pull up a chair, introduce yourself, and join the conversation!

Chile Patagonia W+ Trek, Riverside Glamping, Thxgiving week (limited spots)

Grand canyon, Death Valley, Sequoia trip (5d)

\*\*\*PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION\*\*\* Dear North America mammals, we finally decided to make a trip that we planned for the last 10 years. At this time we will spend the Thanksgiving holidays in Copper, Silver and Golden states by visiting Grand canyon, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Sequoia park, Hollywood, and many other places. This is a **5-days, 5-nights trip, but you can join us at any time!** Start day: **November 25** Finish day: **November 29** **\*\*Preliminary plan\*\*** November 25 - (morning) Meeting by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) November 25 - Hiking Grand Canyon November 26 - Shooting at range at Las Vegas November 26 - Walking through Las Vegas strip November 27 - Hiking Death Valley November 28 - Hiking Sequoia park November 29 - Half day in Hollywood November 29 - (evening) Returning back home **Full plan** will be distributed via our **WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LIJMBwqDN2P509lyrCV8HS?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LIJMBwqDN2P509lyrCV8HS?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4)** **\*\*\*\* TIPS \*\*\*\*** Please be ready to wake up at 6-7 AM and hike/walk 12-15 miles every day. We are not a travel agency and you will have to pay for your own travel, however we can help you with advice on flights and accommodation. We highly recommend booking your tickets and hotels ahead of time. Budget is limited by the comfort level you need. If you would like to share the hotel booking please don't forget to collect/transfer the money in advance (we suggest you meet in person beforehand). Organizers are not liable for any damages so please take this into account before you transfer money to someone. We might use local tour guides in some areas. For drivers: approx. map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2hwpoENKqYQyD3f86](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2hwpoENKqYQyD3f86) Our FB group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145](https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145) Our meetup group: [https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d](https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d) Telegram: [https://t.me/neverwinterfree](https://t.me/neverwinterfree) Please apply via: Wechat: cozmo31 IG: neverwinter_free_parties LINE: cozmo31 [www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809](http://www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809) Disclaimer of liability: By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event. **Please note, that additional surcharge for National parks might be applied for Non-U.S. residents.**

Veterans Day Old Croton Aqueduct Trail Walk

Join us this Veterans Day for some fresh air, fall foliage, Hudson River views and good company on a walk along the Old Croton Aqueduct trail between Irvington and Yonkers. This will be an easy, mostly flat walk, but we will keep to a quick pace in order to complete the 8+ miles in good time. Time permitting we will visit Untermeyer Gardens along the way and then finish at Yonkers Brewing Company. We should be back to Grand Central Terminal by 4:30-5pm. Meet at the clock in Grand Central Terminal at 9am sharp with coffee in hand. We’ll take the 9:14am Hudson Line train to Irvington and begin our walk just after 10am. Driving? Consider parking in Yonkers and joining us on the train to Irvington at 9:47am. Please arrive prepared with water and snacks. Have your breakfast before we meet or bring it on the train - we won’t be stopping for coffee or breakfast in Irvington. You assume all risks participating in this event and do not hold BLAZE liable for any incident.

Zion and Bryce Hiking and Glamping

Unreal hoodoos? Check. Slot canyons? Majestic overlooks? Check. All this and more (like heated tents with electricity) await you during our Women’s Hiking and Glamping in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon weekend adventure! **BRYCE CANYON HIKING AND BEGINNER-FRIENDLY CANYONEERING** Escape to prehistoric Utah where you’ll hike stupid-pretty trails in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. Wade through the Virgin River below 1,500′ canyon walls in the Narrows. Spend an entire day exploring Bryce Canyon National Park. Ghost the tourists as you wander deep into orange hoodoos. Explore areas of Zion so remote, they can only be reached by rappelling, scrambling, and down-climbing on a beginner-friendly canyoneering route. **ZION NATIONAL PARK’S SCOUT LOOKOUT** Beastmaster up the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout and enjoy some of the best views in Zion National Park. You’ll hike through Refrigerator Canyon, and shimmy up all 21 of Walters Wiggles to Scout Lookout with panoramic views of Zion Canyon and Virgin River. Afterward, dry your pits as you descend the trail to an easier hike around the scenic streams of Upper and Lower Emerald Pools. **GLAMPING** Every night you’ll rest your head in Insta-worthy glamping tents bordering Zion National Park. Kick it by the campfire under a diamond sky with goddesses who aren’t afraid to get dirty. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/hiking-glamping-zion-bryce-canyon](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/hiking-glamping-zion-bryce-canyon) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Poconos retreat: Various Nature and Rejuvenation activities

Costa Rica Eco Adventure Trip

Book tickets here [https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/abtravel/items/751344/calendar/?flow=350761&full-items=yes](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/abtravel/items/751344/calendar/?flow=350761&full-items=yes) Deposit of $400 due on September 28, 2026 Zip through the clouds, walk in the jungles, tube the rivers and sun on the beach on this Costa Rica singles adventure. Your local tour leader/guide will share their knowledge and love of Costa Rica and are there to help ensure your vacation becomes an amazing memory. Enjoy the perfect mix of activities and leisure time on this wonderful vacation Day 1 - San Jose Arrive in San Jose After you clear immigration, a tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Meet fellow travelers and tour guide at the Welcome Dinner Note: Dinner is not included in the price Day 2 - San Jose to Tortuguero Today we depart to Tortuguero National Park on the Atlantic Coast, crossing Costa Rica from west to east, descending into the lowlands of the Caribbean coast. Our drive takes us towards the delightful North Caribbean. Admire the rainforest of Costa Rica and the beautiful Rio Sucio as we cross the majestic Braulio Carrillo National Park. We continue until Guápiles where we will stop to enjoy breakfast In Caño Blanco we board a river boat where our exciting tour really begins. During the two hour trip, we will observe various animals and vegetation. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge. Spend the afternoon at the pool, kayaking or exploring the hotel. Day 3 - Tortuguero After breakfast our group will explore by boat the National Park of Tortuguero which shelters a fabulous array of wildlife. There are unusually large populations of monkeys, amphibians, birds, including the great green macaw, fish and three species of marine turtles. Resident fauna include the tapir, ocelot, jaguars, collared peccaries, river otters, sloth, grisons, frogs, toucans, and the fascinating bulldog bats which feed on fish. The wide-open canals make viewing easy for spotting crocodiles, giant iguanas, and basilisk lizards basking atop the branches, swallow-tailed hawks and vultures swooping over the treetops, and caimans on the fallen raffia palm branches at the side of the river. After lunch at the lodge, we head to the Tortuguero town and the Caribbean Conservation Center. The town of Tortuguero is a fairly basic style. There are no cars in the island town of Tortuguero but there are a few shops and restaurants. Be sure to walk the little foot paths to Tortuguero beach, the most important meeting site of the endangered green turtle in the Western Hemisphere. At night, we can take an optional taxi boat into town to dance or sing karaoke with locals. Day 4 - Tortuguero to Arenal Eat an early breakfast before we board the boats back to Caño Blanco port where our private transfer takes us to the Arenal Area. After lunch at the El Ceibo restaurant, we continue to La Fortuna and get our first full view of the majestic Arenal Volcano. It is the only volcano in Costa Rica constantly active since it woke up after 400 years with the big 1968 eruption producing huge ash columns, explosions & glowing red lava almost every day. It is considered one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world. Day 5 - Arenal Eat an early breakfast before we board the boats back to Caño Blanco port where our private transfer takes us to the Arenal Area. After lunch at the El Ceibo restaurant, we continue to La Fortuna and get our first full view of the majestic Arenal Volcano. It is the only volcano in Costa Rica constantly active since it woke up after 400 years with the big 1968 eruption producing huge ash columns, explosions & glowing red lava almost every day. It is considered one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world. Now, it is time to sit our buts and float. Our tubing course is about 500 meters long and you can choose to run just the tower section which is about 180 meters and maintains total visibility to our open viewing area to make your feel more comfortable. After a long soak in the hot mineral springs at The Springs. Take time to relax in the thermal hot springs and naturally heated jacuzzis. You will feel the rumblings of the volcano. After a long day soak in the hot mineral springs at Ecotermales. Take time out to relax in the thermal Hot Springs and naturally heated Jacuzzis, so close that you will feel the rumblings of the volcano. Then enjoy dinner at Ecotermales. Day 6 - Arenal - Monteverde After breakfast we board our pontoon boat for a 40 minute ride to Río Chiquito, a little town on the other side of the lake from Arenal. Once there we have a short break before a 1.5 hour ride to our hotel in Monteverde. The Monteverde Cloud Rain Forest is known for its conservation efforts and lifestyle centered on nature. There are more than 100 species of mammals, including five species of cats, more than 400 species of birds, tens of thousands of insects and 1,500 species of plants. The afternoon it is time for ziplining through the canopy of trees. Sky Trek is a system of trails, suspension bridges, and zip lines that offer visitors the opportunity to observe, view and appreciate tropical vegetation from different vantage points above the canopy. Two suspended bridges in, and above the canopy, one 265 feet long, and one 60 meters. There are three platforms above the canopy, connected by zip lines, a canopy observation tower 72' high and 10 cables system with the longest 1,400 feet. Day 7 - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio Before we depart Monteverde we will hike in the reserve for a few hours. Elevation ranges from 600 meters above sea level to 1800 meters on isolated peaks. Trails are in excellent condition with railings on the steps and in some cases slices of tree trunks creating a lily pond like path to keep people from walking through mud. Then we transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio where we check into our full-service hotel, The Parador Resort and Spa. It's time for swimming or pool side sunning and we have three options, all overlooking the gleaming turquoise Pacific: choose from the beautiful centrally-located infinity pool with swim-up bar and terrace restaurant, our secluded adult-only pool, or the infinity pool with waterfall and Jacuzzi. Day 8 - Manuel Antonio Sleep late or see how many different kinds of flora and fauna you can spot in a 2 ½ hour morning nature walk. Learn about the history of the Quepoa Indians and Costa Rica’s past in regard to the Manuel Antonio area, and come back with ideas as to how to help preserve this priceless. At the end of the walk savour some local fresh fruits and refreshments. Enjoy the remainder of the day on the white sand beaches that stretch for miles along the coastline from Manuel Antonio Park, providing numerous options for surfing, sunning, kayaking and parasailing. The free shuttle service will transport you to the stunning beaches of Manuel Antonio, a quick ten minute ride away. Tonight our group will get check out the local night life. Day 9 - Manuel Antonio - San Jose After breakfast, free time to enjoy the hotel and the beach before we transfer back to San José. The hotel sits atop Punta Quepos promontory, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest. The property´s grounds are home to many species of monkeys, sloths and a variety of birds, such as macaws, falcons, toucans and more. Tonight enjoy our farewell dinner at a local Costa Rican restaurant. Day 10 - San Jose Breakfast at leisure Departure for airport The land tour includes the following Nine nights hotel accommodations Breakfast daily Five Lunches Four Dinners Private transportation English speaking tour guide Roundtrip airport transfers All taxes and surcharges What is not included in the price International airfare Optional pre and post hotel stay