Upcoming Socials

    • Sat, December 21, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Mario's La Traviata, Long Beach, CA
    • 57
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    Great Outdoors OCLB

     is participating in 'Operation Santa Clause'

    1st Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit

    Orange County's

    “Operation Santa Claus”

    If you so desire, PLEASE bring an unwrapped new toy or gift card to the

    OCLB Holigay Party on December 21, 2024.

    Even if you are not attending the event, you may drop off an unwrapped new toy or gift card to be delivered to a deserving child.

    Operation Santa Claus (OSC) is a year-round donation program dedicated to providing new gifts and toys to children in foster care in Orange County, California. Additionally,

    OSC offers gifts to children from low-income families who are receiving assistance from the County of Orange. 

    Approved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, OSC is the official toy drive for the county. Last year, the program successfully distributed over 27,000 new toys and gifts, spreading joy and hope to some of the county's most vulnerable children who might otherwise have gone without.

    Operation Santa Claus is a collaborative effort between the County of Orange Social Services Agency, Orange County (OC) Health Care Agency, OC Probation, OC Child Support Services and OC Community Resources.

    Let's share the joy to those who need a bit of happiness in their life!

    HoliGay Party 2024!



    This HoliGay Party is going to be another exquisite fine dining event! 


    Returning to:   

     301 Cedar Avenue

    Long Beach, CA


    You are cordially invited to the

    Great Outdoors OCLB Chapter

    HoliGay Party!

    Come and enjoy an afternoon of cheer as we make merry!

    Saturday December 21 @ 3:00 PM    

    Cocktails & Drinks:  3 PM - 4 PM

    Seated for the Culinary Experience:  4 PM 



    So let's get dressed up in our gay apparel and gather to celebrate goodness and cheer during this holigay season! 




    Fees for this event:  

    Great Outdoor Members: $30 

    Guests:  $55

    (Guests receive a 1 year Membership to GO OCLB!)

    La Triviata dining typically costs around $80!

    To register a guest:  Log in to register yourself as a member and then you will be able to add a guest at that time.


    We will have a private room!

    Menu: Includes Ice Tea and Water.

    Appetizer- Bruschetta

    Della Casa Salad

    Entrée-Choice of:

                    Sausage Fettucine                

                    Farfalle ala Crema with Chicken

               Penne al Pomodoro

                    Vegetarian or Meat Lasagna

    Vegan Pasta

    Dessert- Tiramisu

    Hungry yet? 

    Please note:  Alcoholic or bar beverages are available for an extra charge which will be ordered and paid for by the member.

    If you are vegan, please note that upon registration.

    We request you register as soon as possible so that we can get an accurate number of the attendees.  

    Unfortunately if you have to cancel, we will be unable to refund your fee.

    Parking:  Street Parking is metered until 6 PM and can be difficult. 

    City Parking Garage is available one block from Mario's La Triviata -

    Click here for a map showing the location of both the parking garage and La Traviata. 

    Contact: Lance Whitmier 

    President-OCLB@GreatOutdoors.org




    Register now and join the gayety!


    Photos from last year's Holigay extravaganza!







    • Sat, December 21, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Mario's La Traviata, Long Beach, CA
    • 0
    Registration is closed



    Great Outdoors OCLB

    HoliGay Party 2024!




    This HoliGay Party is going to be another exquisite fine dining event! 


    Returning to:   

     301 Cedar Avenue

    Long Beach, CA


    You are cordially invited to the

    Great Outdoors OCLB Chapter

    HoliGay Party!

    Come and enjoy an afternoon of cheer as we make merry!

    Saturday December 21 @ 3:00 PM    

    Cocktails & Drinks:  3 PM - 4 PM

    Seated for the Culinary Experience:  4 PM 



    So let's get dressed up in our gay apparel and gather to celebrate goodness and cheer during this holigay season! 




    Fees for this event:  

    Great Outdoor Members: $30 

    Guests:  $55

    (Guests receive a 1 year Membership to GO OCLB!)

    La Triviata dining typically costs around $80!

    To register a guest:  Log in to register yourself as a member and then you will be able to add a guest at that time.


    We will have a private room!

    Menu: Includes Ice Tea and Water.

    Appetizer- Bruschetta

    Della Casa Salad

    Entrée-Choice of:

                    Sausage Fettucine                

                    Farfalle ala Crema with Chicken

               Penne al Pomodoro

                    Vegetarian or Meat Lasagna

    Vegan Pasta

    Dessert- Tiramisu

    Hungry yet? 

    Please note:  Alcoholic or bar beverages are available for an extra charge which will be ordered and paid for by the member.

    If you are vegan, please note that upon registration.

    We request you register as soon as possible so that we can get an accurate number of the attendees.  

    Unfortunately if you have to cancel, we will be unable to refund your fee.

    Parking:  Street Parking is metered until 6 PM and can be difficult. 

    City Parking Garage is available one block from Mario's La Triviata -

    Click here for a map showing the location of both the parking garage and La Traviata. 

    Contact: Lance Whitmier 

    President-OCLB@GreatOutdoors.org




    Register now and join the gayety!

    As a bonus, GO OCLB is participating in 'Operation Santa Clause'

    Great Outdoors OCLB –

    1st Annual Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit County of Orange

    “Operation Santa Claus”



    If you so desire, please bring an unwrapped new toy or gift card to the

    OCLB Holigay Party on December 21, 2024.

    Operation Santa Claus (OSC) is a year-round donation program dedicated to providing new gifts and toys to children in foster care in Orange County, California. Additionally,

    OSC offers gifts to children from low-income families who are receiving assistance from the County of Orange. 

    Approved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, OSC is the official toy drive for the county. Last year, the program successfully distributed over 27,000 new toys and gifts, spreading joy and hope to some of the county's most vulnerable children who might otherwise have gone without.

    Operation Santa Claus is a collaborative effort between the County of Orange Social Services Agency, Orange County (OC) Health Care Agency, OC Probation, OC Child Support Services and OC Community Resources.



    Photos from last year's Holigay extravaganza!







    • Sat, December 21, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Palm Desert, CA (Address to be provided once you have REGISTERED)
    • 7
    Registration is closed


    Robert Varga and John Simonsen have invited us all to the Game Night on Saturday,  December 21th, 2024 at their beautiful home in PALM DESERT.


    NOTE: This event will have a maximum capacity of 60 people

    NOTE: Registration for this event will open on November 20th and close on December 10nd!

    This event will be mostly outdoors so dress warm!! 

    SCHEDULE:

    5:00 PM to 5:15 PM - SOCIAL PERIOD

    5:15 PM to 6:00 PM – POTLUCK DINNER 

    6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – GAME TIME

    WHAT TO BRING:

    1) Potluck Item for at least 8 people 

    2) Your own beverage(s)

    3) Table Games you want to play (Great Outdoors provides many games)

    NOTE:  Bring potluck dishes/snacks/etc. "ready to serve" in a serving bowl or dish, including any needed serving utensils.  

    PLEASE DO NOT ask our hosts to provide access to their ovens or bowls, spoons, etc.

    Our chapter is always looking for Game Night Hosts!

    Please call Jose Ghilarducci at 760-774-8716 or email GameNightCoordinator-PS@greatoutdoors.org if you are interested in hosting Game Night.

    To view photos from our past game nights - click here.

    To view our Game Night guidelines click here.

    Health Problems/allergiesIt is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency.  Discuss any medical concerns with the event leader if you wish.

    • Sun, December 22, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • The Red Lion Tavern 2366 Glendale Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90039
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Holiday Party at CIADC — Chicago ...

    Please join Great Outdoors Los Angeles 

    Noon, Sunday, December 22

    Raw Meat in the Dumbwaiter: Red Lion ...

    @ The Red Lion Tavern

    2366 Glendale Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90039

    For over 60 years, The Red Lion Tavern has been one of Los Angeles’ most beloved neighborhood taverns.  This L.A. landmark continues to serve up traditional German food and a wide selection of German beer in a cozy old world atmosphere.

    Our special holiday menu in the outdoor beer garden will include: 

    • Coffee, Tea, Water, or Soda
    • One drink coupon (Beer, cider or other)
    • Sausage Platters and Warm Pretzels to share
    • Individual starter of Small Dinner Salad or Small Caesar Salad
    • Individual entrées; with choice of:
      • Hungarian Goulash (beef)
      • Red Lion Schnitzel (pork)
      • Chicken Schnitzel 
      • Bratwurst / Bratwurst on a roll
      • Nurnburger / Nurnburger on a roll
      • Veggie bratwurst / Veggie bratwurst on a roll (vegan)
      • Other by special request only
    • Dessert tbd

    Registration: The event is free for GOLA members.  However, a refundable $20 deposit from members will be required during registration. Refunds will be made in cash when members arrive. Members may bring a non-member guest for $25.  The $25 will include 1 year of GOLA membership. Payment must be made at time of registration and paid online with a credit card within 15 minutes. You must register before December 14, 2024.

    Cancellations: Contact John Butta no later than Dec 14, 2024.  No refunds will be made for cancellations after Dec 14, 2024. 

    Attendees are encouraged to dress in festive clothes. 

    Ugly' Sweater Contest Winner | Imagine



    • Sun, December 22, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Huntington Harbour Mall; 16889 Algonquin St., Huntington Beach
    Register


    Holiday

    Cruise of Lights!


    Huntington Harbour in

    Huntington Beach


    Cost:  $26.00 for 50 minute narrated boat tour.

    Order your ticket(s) ASAP to avoid sellout!

    Link to buy tickets:

    https://www.cruiseoflights.org/buytickets.html



    EVENT DETAILS

    When:   Sunday, December 22 @ 6:30 PM

    Please allow time for traffic and parking.

    Where:   Huntington Harbour Mall rear parking lot:  16889 Algonquin Street, Huntington Beach

    Cost:   $26.00 for 50 minute narrated tour.  Please order your ticket(s) ASAP as it may sell out.

    Link to buy tickets:

    https://www.cruiseoflights.org/buytickets.html



    The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee Cruise of Lights® offers narrated boat tours through the waterways of Huntington Harbour in Huntington Beach, California.

    In December both locals and visitors share the beauty of thousands of lights and animated displays on brightly decorated homes, docks, decks and boats.

    SHUTTLE BUS - You'll take a 5-minute shuttle bus to the yacht club where you'll board Cruise of Lights®, a 50-minute narrated boat tour.

    DRESS WARM WITH SOLID SHOES - Layer up; nights can be cold on the water. 

    DRINKS & SNACKS - Available on the boats. 

    RESTROOMS - Facilities are available in the parking lots, but not guaranteed on the boats. 

    RAIN - CRUISES ARE NOT CANCELED DUE TO RAIN



    Any Questions:

    If you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to reach out to me, your trip leader, Richard Norman.


    Email:  richard@richardnorman.net 

    If there are any last-minute day-of cancellations,

    please let me know via text:

    626-319- 4740


    Difficulties related to our website can be sent to: Webmaster@GreatOutdoors.org

    Thank you for participating in the Great Outdoors club!


    • Wed, December 25, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Palm Springs, CA
    Join waitlist


    CHRISTMAS DAY BIKE RIDE:  DISTINCTIVE ENTRYWAYS

    Distinctive entryways are common throughout the 52 neighborhood organizations (NOrgs) that define Palm Springs.  This casual bicycle ride will meander through Old Las Palmas, Vista Las Palmas, and Little Tuscany viewing 20+ locations. Some are notable for their architectural grandeur, some for landscape design and some for both.  Homes with elaborate gates, artistic front doors and historic designations from The Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board and National Register of Historic Places made the list.  Some locations had famous former residents:  Did Zsa, Zsa once live here?

    Of course, this list is completely biased.

    Privacy Disclaimer!  The site visits on this bike ride will be curbside viewings.  Homeowners will not be inconvenienced by these ‘ride by’ visits and short information stops.

    Distance:  7.5 miles with one gradual hill in Little Tuscany and one in Vista Las Palmas - but they're worth it!

    Meeting Location:  Parking lot along Belardo between Alejo and Chino  (behind Corridor Bldg / Koffi on N Palm Canyon Dr.)   (Map click here) 

    Contact hike leader:  Bill B click here 

    What to Bring: water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, and layered clothing. Carry emergency contact information. 


    All riders are strongly encouraged to wear helmets. Inflate your tires to the recommended PSI. You may want to bring a tire pump, spare tube, bike tools, water, sunscreen and snacks.

    Cancellation: If you cannot make an event for which you have registered, please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a memberclick here 

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the event  leader that may affect your ability to complete the ride. 

    • Sun, December 29, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Coronado Marriott Wellness Center
    Register

    San Diego Biweekly Outdoor Pickleball!

    Coronado Pickleball | Coronado CA

    You’re invited to join Great Outdoors San Diego's Rainbow Picklers for pickleball! Players from both groups meet up every other Sunday. Newbies are more than welcome! Just bring a pickleball paddle and some water.

    Pickleball courts are located just inside the main entrance of the hotel on the right, next to the wellness center.

    Cost to play is $6.50 per person.

    Parking: You can park for free on the street, or pay $5.00 with validation at the Wellness Center. 

    Registration is open until the Thursday night before games – For example you must register/cancel for Sunday June 30th by Thursday June 27th. This helps us reserve the right number of courts. Any late cancellations or no shows will be expected to cover court costs.

    Come join us!

    Confirmation of attendance must be completed on the Swish App. Download the App and message Brent Sammons to be added to the group.

    If you have any questions, please contact Brent directly at sdlocavore@gmail.com 


    Date: Every other Sunday (eg, games Oct 20, 11/3, 11/17, etc)

    Time: 10:05 – 11:50

    Where: Coronado Marriott Wellness Center

    Cost: $6.50 per person to play. $5.00 for 2.5 hours of parking with validation or park on street for free.


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Tue, December 31, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Palm Springs
    Join waitlist

    NEW YEARS EVE HIKE 

    • Length: Approx 4 miles
    • Route: Out and Back
    • Hike time: Approx 2 hours
    • Elevation Gain: Approx 700'
    • Difficulty: Moderate

    Meet at 9:00 AM at the Rimrock Plaza (Vons) 4733 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. Park east of the plaza parking lot on or near the dirt roadway. Arrive about 15 minutes early for introductions and briefing. Map Click Here

    Description: The hike starts at the dirt road at the far east side of Rimrock Plaza. At the water reservoir tanks we pick up a trail to the top of a plateau that affords great views of Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Murray Peak. We then hike the plateau until we descend into Eagle Canyon at Jane's Hoffbrau Palm Oasis. This is a small beautiful oasis with dry waterfalls and a stand of Washingtonia palm trees. We will relax in the shade of the palms and then proceed down the canyon beneath high canyon walls and aside large boulders in the wash.  At the end of the canyon we'll go back up the canyon to the trail to a view point and back to the trailhead at Vons

    Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks, sun protection, layered clothing. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. Hiking poles may be helpful

    Contact Hike Leader: Pat M email click here

       

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 




    • Sat, January 04, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    • La Canada, Angeles Crest/Glendale
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    An Italian American Feast

    and

    The Enchanted Forest of Light

    Win an Italian dinner for two | Italian Fusion Festival


    One of our members, Martin Sottile, is launching a home based meal delivery service in the coming months. He has invite Great Outdoors and California Gay Adventures to an Italian dinner party at his home to help prepare him for his big launch. 

    The meal will include Antipasto, Lasagna Bolognese, Garlic Bread, Garlic Broccoli and Biscotti. Plus Vegetarian Lasagna and meatless antipastoAll local fresh ingredients and imported Italian specialty ingredients. And generous portions. Non-alcoholic beverages being supplied by GOLA and CGA. It’s BYOBooze.

    The cost for this offsets a fraction of his costs. Members get a great dinner and Martin gets to practice working out the kinks before his official launch.

    As an additional option, many of us will be going to Descanso Gardens, 5 mins from Martin's house, to see the incredible  Enchanted Forest of Light  *

    Enchanted: Forest of Light | La JaJa

    Dates:  Saturday, January 4,  2025

    • 5:30 PM Arrival
    • 6:00 PM Dinner
    • 7:45 PM Depart for Descanso Gardens

    Cost: $14 for dinner to offset a fraction of Martin's cost. Descanso Gardens tix are purchased by members separately at Enchanted tickets - Descanso Gardens.* 

    Group Size: 15 GO members + 15 CGA members

    Trip leaders: John Butta, Pamela Wegner

    Details and Registration Opens: Soon. Address to be provided closer to the event. 

    For more information:  jbutta@pacbell.net after Dec 7. 

    * - The Descanso visit is optional. Members interested in going to Descanso are encouraged to buy their tickets ASAP since it sells out every night. It is a 2 mile/5 min drive from Martin's home to Descanso. Saturdays and Sundays always sell out. Tickets are $45 with no group discounts. Purchases are by “entrance time” to avoid over crowding. If one purchases a 5:30pm ticket, then they can enter anytime after 5:30. (Same goes if they only have 9:30pm tickets remaining; you can’t enter before 9:30)

    GREAT OUTDOORS, INC. Is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors.  All rights reserved.


    • Wed, January 08, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Palm Springs
    Register

    Explore one of our best natural areas and home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Mountain/canyon views, and overlooking Palm Springs in the distance.  The turnaround point features a waterfall at a Palm Oasis.

    • Start time: 9:00am
    • Distance: 4.8 miles out and back
    • Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous
    • Elevation:  900ft 
    • Terrain: Dirt, rocky, some minor bouldering requiring good balance and coordination; MUST be in good physical condition to attend.
    • Duration:  3.5 hours 
    • No dogs permitted due to Bighorn Sheep habitat.

    Location/directions: Parking will be at the south end of the South Lykken trailhead. Ample parking along the west side of South Palm Canyon Dr. near the bridge.  Map  to trailhead parking.

    Contact Hike Leader: Beth S. email click here

    What to bringTen Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), lunch/snacks, sun protection, layered clothing. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.

    Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.

    Inclement weather may cancel.

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 

    © 1981 - 2024 CALIFORNIA GREAT OUTDOORS, INC., a 501(c)7 not-for-profit, all-volunteer LGBTQA+ organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors. All rights reserved.  Privacy policy



    • Sat, January 11, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Del Mar Golf Center, 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
    • 9
    Register

    GREAT OUTDOORS PUTT-PUTT SOCIAL

    Saturday January, 11 2024 - 11 AM

    Del Mar Golf Center




    Join us on a Saturday afternoon to enjoy some putt-putt golf in Del Mar. $15.00 gets each member 2 rounds of mini-golf (additional rounds can be added as a personal choice at personal expense). After we’re finished at the golf center there are several nearby restaurants where we can grab a bite to eat as a group.


    Location: 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/jv5uNy7kNQj5QKfFA


    Cost: $15/member


    Trip Leader: KJ Archer 619.221.3214


    If this is an event you are interested in but cost is a factor, please reach out to VPO KJ Archer.


    • Sat, January 11, 2025
    • 4:45 PM
    • Acrisure Arena Palm Desert
    Register


    If you want to dine and carpool (to share parking fee) prior to the event, meet at 4:45 pm at Burgers & Beer,72773 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage. Map click here

    We have a large table in the side room and a long booth reserved. Separate checks will be provided.

    Remember to bring your electronic ticket for entry into the arena.

    Your ticket is transferrable electronically if you can't make and want to transfer it to someone else.

    PRIDE NIGHT AT THE ARENA

    Guests and non-members welcome.

    Join us for Pride Night where everyone is welcome. Enjoy pre-game Plaza events, special in-game giveaways and more! Giveaway: Pride Logo Fanny Pack

    Reserved group seating with discounted price of $41

    Drivers can purchase parking passes  using the CV Firebirds App. Carpooling  may be available if offered by drivers. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. 

    Bring a jacket and dress for cooler temperature inside the arena. Game starts at 7 PM

    Check out the food options at the arena: click here for more information. 

    Note: Credit or Debit Cards are the only accepted form of payment.

    Bag Policy: Bags made of a clear material, not exceeding 14” x 14” x 6” in size, and no more than 2 pockets . Small clutches/purses/wallets are permitted provided that they do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” with or without a handle or strap. Binoculars allowed. 

    No refunds; however, the tickets are transferable.

    Contact  Leader: Scott Connelly email click here.








    • Sun, January 12, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Thu, January 16, 2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, AZ
    Register

    Spend 4 nights and 3 days exploring Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.  We will be camping at the main campground at Twin Peaks Campground surrounded by organ pipe cacti and lush desert plants located 1.5 miles from the Kris Eggle Visitor Center.  Restrooms have running water and some have solar-heated showers. Hookups for electricity, water, or sewer are not available.  A dump station, with potable water is located past the last row of campsites.


    Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was set aside on April 3rd, 1937 for future generations as an exemplar of the Sonoran Desert. This natural area is home to an abundance of life: quirky cacti, talkative birds, whispering springs with desert fish, and so much more! The life found in the Sonoran Desert has adapted to this land of extremes in a multitude of ways, each playing a role in this magical landscape. Explore the desert wilderness hiking through hidden washes, adventuring off on a scenic drive, or just relaxing at the monument's campgrounds. 

    Directions:  The Twin Peaks Campground is located 1.5 miles from the Kris Eggle Visitor Center and Highway 85. Continue past the visitor center and almost immediately turn left at the sign that says "Twin Peaks Campground." Follow that road for 1.5 miles until you reach the campground kiosk.

    Logistics:  5 tent sites and 10 RV sites have been reserved.  The tent sites are in the tent section of the campground; each site has its own gravel pad with one tent per site.  The RV sites range from 28 ft. to 40 ft.  The RV sites are located in the section where generators can be used during generator hours (see below).  

    Generator Hours:  Quiet Hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Generator hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

    Campfires:  Ground fires within the park is prohibited.  All fires must be in the provided raised grills.  For those with propane file pits, please bring them to use at night in lieu of a campfire.  Two tanks of propane will be provided to use towards the nightly campfire.  

    Pets:  Pets must be leashed (six feet or less) or otherwise physically restrained at all times. For details about where you can and can't go with your pet, visit the Pets page or contact the visitor center by calling (520) 387-6849.

    Payments This event is limited to GO members.  When you register, you'll need to have your credit card (MC, VISA, Discover or Amex.) ready and pay your registration fee within 15 mins. If you are not a member yet, you can first join as a member online and then return here to register.

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    Cancellation/Refunds Policy:  Cancellation for a refund, minus $10,  must be received by January 8 and must be sent to the Trip Leader, Beth Schneider email click here

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    What to Bring:  Camp chair, camping/cooking gear, food, warm/cool/wet weather clothing, potluck item, and the Ten Essentials. Per the schedule below, bring food to share on Sunday (meet and greet appetizer) and Monday (pot luck dinner) nights.  Every effort will be made to have hot coffee ready by 7:30 am (sunrise) if sufficient power is available to make coffee before 8 am (see generator hours above).  Bagels and muffins will be available in the morning for breakfast.  

    Directions:  Follow I-10 E to AZ-85 S/Phoenix Bypass Rte in Buckeye. Take AZ-85 south and turn right on Puerto Blanco Dr.  For directions click here 

    Weather:  Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument weather click here

    Trip Leader:   Beth S.email click here 


    Tentative Schedule

    The reserved group meeting area is site #xxx (TBD).

    Please check the white board set up at site #xxx (TBD) for updates

    Sunday

    • 1:00 pm - arrival
    • 6:00 PM Meet & Greet Site #xxx
    • 7:30 pm campfire

    Monday

    • 7:30 am Coffee and muffins **
    • 9:00 Hike - Victoria Mine Trail (4.4-5.2 miles/322' elevation gain); 
    • 1:00 pm - Ajo Mountain Drive (20.4 mile drive off road/rated moderate)
    • 6:00 pm ~ Potluck (bring a dish to share).
    • 7:30 pm ~ campfire
    ** As generator hours start at 8:00 am, every effort possible will be made to have coffee available at 7:30 am, depending on availability of power at the campground.

    Tuesday

    • 7:30 am ~ Coffee and muffins **
    • 9:00 am - Drive and hike - Dripping Springs Mine Trail (2.9/295') and Dripping Springs Trail (1.1/164'); bring lunch
    • Dinner in town or on your own
    • 7:30 pm ~ campfire

    Wednesday

    •  7:30 am ~ Coffee and muffins  
    •  9:00 am Drive and hike to the northern side of the park to Arch Canyon (1.1/85') and Bull Pasture Loop Trail (2.6/479); bring lunch.
    •  6:00 pm - Dinner will be provided by the club
    • 7:30 pm campfire (?) 

    Thursday -

    • 11:00 am checkout 

    Site assignments and additional details will be in the reminder email a few days prior to the event.

    Health Problems/allergies:   Discuss any medical concerns with the event leader that may affect your ability to participate in this event.


    • Wed, January 15, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Captain Fatty's, 6489 Calle Real, Suite D, Goleta, CA 93117
    Register

    Great Outdoors SBVC
    M
    onthly Core Group & Membership Social
    at Captain Fatty's Brewery in Goleta

    What to Expect:

    • 6pm Core Group Meeting: Our chapter's monthly business maintenance where we discuss upcoming and past outings, membership, finances and other important updates.


    • 7pm Membership Social: Black Dog Trivia is generally held at this time, Theme TBA. Bring your wealth of knowledge to the table. Let's team up and play to win! If trivia isn't your thing, feel free to stick around and socialize.


    • Food & Beverage: Bring your own eats or support local with a delicious pizza from Santa Barbara Woodfire Catering. In addition to beer, other options such as wine, seltzer and non-alcoholic are available for purchase.

    We can't wait to extend a warm welcome to new friends and catch up with our cherished current members. We'll be talking about outings in the new year and ways you can get involved! Discover what your Great Outdoors chapter has in store for you...

    • Thu, January 16, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Register

    Monthly Core Group Meeting

    Smokey and The Brisket BBQ in La Mesa - Bipper Media

    The Great Outdoors San Diego (GOSD) Core Group meets every month to conduct GOSD business and share a meal together. Members and interested others are welcome to join. If you'll be joining us, please RSVP. If joining, please meet at Smokey and the Brisket BBQ at 6:30pm sharp to order food and walk over to the meeting location at 6:45pm. The meeting will be conducted at a member's home near by at 7:00pm. Feel free to bring your own food or order upon arrival!


    Meet Up Location: 6:30pm Smokey and the Brisket BBQ, 5465 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Meeting Location: Drive/walk over to Tyler & Eric's Home for 7pm meeting

    Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM, Meet up at 6:30 (Smokey and the Brisket BBQ), drive/walk over to Tyler & Eric's Home for 7pm meeting start time

    Parking: Free on street

    Contact: Tyler Roosden (651.497.1611)

     

    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sat, January 18, 2025
    • 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
    • IFTC, 5454 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
    Register

    12 Angry Men

    w/member Steve Fitzgerald in the cast!



    Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen people try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decided one boy's fate.

    Boasting a cast with a combined resume of over 900 productions, 12 will make you Angry, will make your admire, and make you think. As it touches on themes that resonate as strongly today as they did when the show premiered in 1957.

    Start Time and Location: Show starts at 7pm at the IFTC 5454 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

    Costs involved: Tickets for students and children are $8.35 and seniors are $13.60. Adult tickets are $16.75 but if you contact trip host Steve Fitzgerald he can provide a discount code to bring it down 25%

    https://innovation-family-community-theatre.ticketleap.com/night-of-drama-2/dates/Jan-18-2025_at_0700PM

    Pets Permitted: No

    What to Bring: Nothing needed

    Who to ask Questions: Trip host Steve Fitzgerald @ steve.thrives@gmail.com


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sun, January 19, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Less than two hours east of Palm Springs, the Chuckwalla Bench is a spectacular landscape abundant with wildlife and rare desert plants. The Chuckwalla Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) is home to North America’s biggest and most intact old-growth microphyll woodland, as well as some of California’s best desert tortoise habitat. Now remote and peaceful, the Chuckwalla Bench also features a rich history of human activity, from prehistoric and traditional Native American cultural sites, to historic gold miners’ trails. With hundreds of miles of trails and roads, across rugged mountains and sprawling vistas, there are endless opportunities for exploration. Join us for a rare chance to explore this invaluable piece of public land and learn its secrets. 

    Depart from Coachella Valley (meeting spot TBD)

    Access requires  4 wheel drive off road trail rated vehicle.

    Itinerary details will be added later and sent to registered guest.


    Great Outdoors Contact: Scott C: VPO-PS@GreatOutdoors.org

    1. This largely unknown habitat provides essential ecosystem services. The woodlands and their seasonal washes (streams) transport water, seeds, and other nutrients to nearby desert ecosystems. They are the veins of the desert supporting plant and animal life for miles.
    2. Microphyll woodlands comprise only five percent of the acreage in Sonoran Desert but account for 95 percent of the habitat for migrating birds!
    Microphyll woodlands reference




    • Thu, January 23, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Thousand Palms
    • 15

    Hike from the Thousand Palms Oasis on the Moon Country trail and up the switchbacks to the peak located on the San Andreas Fault. Continue across the fault ridge and down to Willis Palms Oasis and back to the Willis Palms Trailhead. An optional 1.5mi return hike from Willis Palms Oasis to the Thousand Palms Oasis parking area will be available.

    • 8:00 AM Meeting Place: Palm Springs PetsMart Ramon/Crossley (MAP)
    • Trail Length: 6.5 miles 
    • Elevation Gain/Loss: 950’
    • Difficulty Rating: moderate+
    • Trail Type: One way with car shuttle
    • Terrain: rocky, sandy areas, trail switchbacks climb  to the top, loose rocks.
    • 8:00 AM Meeting Place: Palm Springs PetsMart Ramon/Crossley   Map Here
    • Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (2 to 2 liters recommended), lunch and snacks. Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. 
    • Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required; hiking poles may be helpful.
    • Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE).

    Registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors (GO) members only. If you're not a member, click here to join first.

    Contact Hike Leaders:  Tom W.

    Co-Leader: Jeff M.

    Carpooling is recommended  and may be available if offered by a driver. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is at 8 AM. 

    Photos Click Here

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels (including high-wind advisories)

    Health Problems/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency.  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.


    • Fri, January 24, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • IHOP Restaurant 471 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
    • 1
    Register

    Hike, bike, and day activities planning meeting. We meet in the back room for breakfast. We will review the calendar for the next 2 or 3 months and schedule accordingly. 

    If you are unable to attend, you may submit your hike, bike or other event and we will work to get them scheduled.

    Activities to consider other than hiking are welcome.

    Contact VP of Outings click here with your ideas and suggestions .



    • Mon, January 27, 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Palm Desert Library 73300 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    Register

    JOINT MEETING OF HIKE LEADERS - GREAT OUTDOORS PS AND COACHELLA HIKING CLUB

    Preventative Search and Rescue  

    If you hike in the desert you don't want to miss this presentation to get the latest updates and inside information. We have a presentation by  Anna Marini, Park Ranger,  Joshua Tree National Park, Preventative 
    Search and Rescue/Emergencies Services

    The two most common incidents hikers face are falling and getting lost. Learn the important skills to keep upright and safe in a variety of hiking conditions, and how to "stay found," a critical hiker skill that means more than just not getting lost. Additional topics will be covered, including special desert hiking related issues.

    Location: Palm Desert Library Map

    Schedule:

    1:30 PM Hike leaders, discussions, local issues.

    3:00 PM Presentation: Preventative Search and Rescue

    Anna Marini, Park Ranger,  Joshua Tree National Park

    This is a joint meeting with the Coachella Valley Hiking Club.

    Your host: Scott Connelly Email and Nancy Pringle CVHC

    Contact: OE@greatoutdoors.org

    Video: What to bring in your backpack while hiking: Click Here 












    • Tue, January 28, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Indian Canyons

    (Write a brief message here about why you like this hike and others may too. Example for Oswit Canyon: Explore one of our best natural areas that is home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy mountain/canyon views while overlooking Palm Springs. The turnaround point features a waterfall at a palm oasis.)

    Description:

    • Trail Length:
    • Elevation Gain/Loss: 
    • Difficulty Rating: 
    • Trail Type: 
    • Terrain: 
    •         AM Meet at Palm Springs PetsMart, Ramon/Crossley   Map click here
    •         AM Meet at Hunters on Arenas Map click here
    • or      AM at Coachella Valley Preserve parking lot  Map Here

    Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

    Hiking Requirements (How can I tell if a hike is for me?). You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

    Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.  Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is       AM from 

    Contact hike leader:  Pat and Bill Email click here

    Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

    Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a memberclick here 


    Photos: (optional)

    Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

    Pets allowed? (Leader discretion if allowed by land agency)

    Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 


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    • Sun, February 02, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Eric and Tyler's House, 7250 Macquarie St, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Paint with Heart!

    A couple of paintings of hearts Description automatically generated

    Join us for a fun and creative art class where we'll design beautiful abstract paintings featuring a heart as the centerpiece! Personalize your masterpiece by adding the name of your special someone, short poem, or an inspiring quote. No experience needed-just bring your imagination and love!

    Start Time and Location: Tyler and Eric's House @ 7250 Macquarie St, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Event Specific Challenges (stairs, animals, allergens): Animals will be present

    Event Specific Equipment: All equipment provided

    Parking Information: Street parking is available

    Costs involved: TBD prior to registration opening

    Pets Permitted: if dog friendly

    What to Bring: Just your imagination and love!

    Who to Contact with Questions: Trip leader Dominic Dettore via email dominic@dadafineart.com


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sat, February 15, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • 621 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs
    Register

    Modernism Weekend Event

    Hot Purple Energy Architectural Bike Ride

    We will again join Hot Purple Energy on their revised 2025 tour route and what better  way to tour through architecturally significant neighborhoods in Palm Springs than by bike? Join us as we pedal past and highlight midcentury homes while soaking in that southern California sunshine–this is the perfect time of year to do it!

    Event Check-in Location
    621 N Palm Canyon Dr   (Copley's)

    Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View Map

    To print or download the map prior to the ride, please visit: Hot Purple Energy.
    The organizer of this event Hot Purple Energy

    Additional information click here

    Trip Leader: Lloyd Queen EMAIL


    Health Problems/allergies:  Advise hike leader of any medical or other issues that may affect your ability to complete this event.





      • Wed, February 19, 2025
      • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
      • Willis Palms Trail, Thousand Palms, CA

      Hike along the San Andreas Fault to a lush palm oasis featuring views of the Coachella Valley, San Jacinto and San Gorgonio mountains, and a walk through an extensive Washingtonia Filifera Palm grove.  The Willis Palms Trail is part of the Coachella Valley Preserve located 10 miles east of Palm Springs in the bluffs and mesas of the Indio Hills. The trailhead is located on Thousand Palms Canyon Road a short distance from the intersection of Ramon and Thousand Palms Canyon Rd, on the left (west side).

      • Meet at PetSmart (Ramon & Crossley) Time: 9:00 AM Map click here.
      • Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver.  You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Limited parking at trailhead or alongside roadway. 
      • Trail features: Out and back loop, 3 miles length, 2 hrs. duration, elevation gain/loss 300 ft., mostly full sun exposure.  
      • Terrain: rocky, sandy areas, portion of trail narrow with steep drop-off on one side.
      • Difficulty Rating: Moderate
      • Sorry no pets allowed in the Preserve.
      • Please advise leader of any medical concerns or physical limitations.
      • Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks.
      • Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. 
      • Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.
      • Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE).

      Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

      Contact Hike Leader:  Pat Miyamoto Email click here and Jeff





      • Sat, March 01, 2025
      • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
      • 2477 Belfield Blvd, Landers, CA 92285
      • 35

      Save the Date. Details will be updated here in the description.

      This is one of the area's most sought out attractions.

      The Integratron’s Signature Experience 

      This is an unforgettable sound experience for those who seek deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and introspection. All Sound Baths are 60-minute sonic healing sessions that consist of:

      Trip Leader: Jim Niland

      The Integratron website click here.

      The Mojave Project: History of Giant Rock and Integratron


      • Tue, March 04, 2025
      • 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
      • Big Morongo Canyon Preserve


      There was a fair amount of damage in Big Morongo Canyon due to the tropical storm this summer, and some of the trails were destroyed. There are still 2 major hiking areas untouched, and this hike will take the easier one to the mouth of the canyon hike and back. The hike will be about 3 miles and should take about 2.5 hours. Bring water and some food. The elevation gain will be about 100' or so.

      This hike is rated moderate.  Hiking poles are not needed but could be useful.  Bring 1-2 liters of water and a snack or lunch.

      Meeting is at 8:00 am in the parking lot next to Carl's Jr, at the corner of N. Palm Canyon and Racquet Club in Palm Springs, enter on Racquet Club click here

      What to bringTen Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), lunch/snacks, sun protection, layered clothing. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required.

      Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.

      Hike Leader: Pat email click here.

      Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 


      • Thu, March 13, 2025
      • 2:00 PM
      • Sun, March 16, 2025
      • 12:00 PM
      • Mecca Beach, Salton Sea, CA
      Register

      Come and experience the Salton Sea for yourself, and discover why it is one of the most extraordinary and fascinating places in California. It is a unique place with many hidden treasures and secrets that are not well known. It has been forgotten as a busy tourist attraction of bygone years. Today, we have an amazing place to visit and explore. The sunsets and sunrises are stunning and peaceful. You should take the opportunity to experience it before its receding water levels cause it to change and vanish.

      One of the world's largest inland seas and lowest spots on earth at -227 below sea level, Salton Sea was re-created in 1905 when high spring flooding on the Colorado River crashed the canal gates leading into the developing Imperial Valley. For the next 18 months the entire volume of the Colorado River rushed downward into the Salton Trough. By the time engineers were finally able to stop the breaching water in 1907, the Salton Sea had been born at 45 miles long and 20 miles wide – equaling about 130 miles of shoreline. Salton Sea State Recreation Area covers 14 miles of the northeastern shore. Campers, birdwatchers, photographers and hikers can enjoy the site's many recreation opportunities. View the Salton Sea Recreation Area Brochure here.

      We will be camping at the Mecca Beach campground at the Salton Sea Recreation Area (SRA). The meet and greet, potluck and other activities will take place there. March is an ideal time to visit with mild temperatures.  Mecca Beach Campground is remote.  The markets and activities are a 20+ minute drive from the campground.  This campground is 50 yards from the water. In recent years, most life in the Salton Sea has perished, so there is no more massive fish die-offs, which means there is no longer that potent scent.  In fact there is typically no smell coming from the sea at all.  The sea itself is awe-inspiring.  You should not swim in the water at Salton Sea, nor should you allow your dogs to drink the water.  It is heavily polluted with fertilizer chemicals from farm run-off.  

      Activities include hiking a slot canyon in the Mecca Hills, a 4x4 excursion, an easy hike to the Visitor Center to view exhibits and a video on the Salton Sea, and a road trip to Niland area sites, including Salvation Mountain and East Jesus in Slab City, Obsidian Butte, the mud pot volcanoes, and the Salton Sea Reclamation Project. Check the whiteboard for updated activities info.

      NOTE:  This event is limited to GO members.  When you register, you'll need to have your credit card ready and pay your registration fee within 15 mins. If you are not a member yet, you can first join as a member online (click here) and then return here to register.

      Contact: Trip Leaders Robert Varga here and Dale Solomon here

      *TENTATIVE Schedule of Events

      Thursday, March 13

      • 2pm - Check-in with Dale Solomon or John Simonsen, Robert Varga will sashay into camp close to 4pm. 

      • 5pm - Meet and Greet - wear your name tag - bring an hor’devour to share if you want @site 140. If the sky is clear, the sunset could be stunning!

      • 6pm - Dinner on your own, restaurants somewhat nearby

      • 7pm - Group campfire, @site 138, bring firewood

      Friday, March 14

      • 7am - Coffee by Mike, @site 140, 

      • 8am – *The sensationally stupefying PANCAKE Breakfast! Come and enjoy hotcakes and scrambled eggs, @site 140

      •  9am - *Hike - Bat Cave Buttes  - Maybe Wildflowers! 3 mi, 300'. Hike leaders needed!

      •  Noon - *Caravan to Salvation Mountain and Mud Volcanos (location?) approx. 4 hours round trip.

      •  6pm - St. Patrick’s Day Potluck Celebration: bring a main dish, appetizer, salad, or side dish to share and wear green!  A special dessert will be supplied by our local proliferator of pastries, Beth!  @Site 140

      •  7pm - GOPS Raffle by Dale, tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20.  You may only win once, so we can spread more joy to more members! @Site 140

      • 8:30pm - Group Campfire, @site 138, bring firewood

      Saturday, March 15

      • 7am - Coffee by Mike and continental breakfast, @site 140
      • 9am - *Hike Mecca Hills Pyramid -Nat Bridge Loop 5.9 mi. 585'. Hike leaders needed
      •  1pm - *4x4 trip, route ideas welcome, 4x4 leader needed!
      •  6pm - Dinner on your own, or leftovers together, @Site 140
      •  7pm - Group campfire, @site 138, bring firewood

      Sunday March 16

      •  7am – Coffee by Mike and breakfast leftovers, @site 140

      •  11am - Check-out 

      * Check campground whiteboard for activities updates 

      RefundsCancellation for a refund, minus a $10 service charge, must be received by February 28, 2023.

      Campsite Amenities:  The Mecca Beach campground has portable toilets and one free solar hot shower (Mecca Beach) or showers that take quarters (New Camp, 5 miles to the north, $1.00), picnic tables, fire rings, shared drinking water and paved parking stalls. There is a small store on Highway 111 and markets in Mecca.

      Amenities for Tent Campers: This is a good campground for tent campers. The campsites are huge, level ,and sandy with trees that provide some shade.  Sites are shared with another tent or an RV at the Mecca Beach campground. Parking is also shared between the two campers. If you want to share the space with another tent or a specific camper, send the Trip Leader an email and we will try and arrange it. 

      There are only four powered sites.  They have 20, 30 & 50 amp service. If you camp at a powered site you may be able to share power with an RV.  Bring a long outdoor extension cord, an outdoor splitter and a 30 amp RV male to 15/20 amp female adapter plug to give you flexibility in sharing power with an RV

      ClimateAverage for March: 83° / 49°    U.S.Climate DataMarch can be windy, rainy, and/or cold overnight.  Check the weather forecasts before the campout, so that you can be prepared for the weekend's weather conditions. 

      Amenities For RVs:  

      • RV Electric Sites – The RV powered sites have 20, 30 & 50 amp service, and water service. The RV sites will be shared with a tent or another RV. Bring a water hose splitter and a 50 to 30 amp adapter. The RV electric sites have a sewer connection. At the end of the campout, RV's should be able to dump at the dump station located at New Camp which is included in your registration fee. If you registered for a non-electric RV site, fresh water is available at the dump site to fill your RV tank before arriving at your site at the Mecca Beach campground.
      • RV Non-Electric Sites are dry camping sites – no hookups. QUIET HOURS are from 10 pm to 6 am and generators may only be operated between 10 am and 8 pm. See New Camp below for dump site information.
      • Maximum motor home length at Mecca Beach is 35 feet,
      • There are only four electric sites at Mecca Beach. If you require electric power and water there are electric sites at New Camp and Visitor Center sites located one mile north of Mecca Beach; if you choose to reserve your own site, you can register here as D1 'reserved your own site'.

      Directions:   The campground is located 30 miles south of Indio on Highway 111. Located on the north shore of the Salton Sea, it is about a three hour drive from the Los Angeles or San Diego areas. From Los Angeles, take Interstate 10 east to Indio, take 86S exit then turn left at Avenue 66, then right onto Highway 111. Go south about 12 miles to the Salton Sea SRA Headquarters entrance. From San Diego take Highway 78 east, then left (north) on Highway 86 . Turn right at Avenue 66 and then right onto Highway 111. Go south about 12 miles to the Salton Sea SRA Headquarters entrance. For a Google Map of our location - click here. 

      RV/Trailer Profile Information: We need information on your RV or pulled trailer in order to assign you a site you will fit into. Please enter or update your RV or Trailer information when you register.

      PetsDogs are allowed. Must be kept on 6' leash.  Please pick up after your pet and dispose of waste properly. Please be aware there are snakes, scorpions and coyotes at this location.  

      Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the event leader that may affect your ability to participate in this event. 

        • Wed, March 19, 2025
        • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
        • Palm Springs, CA
        • 16


        (2023 Desert X exhibit by M. Johnson & L Gerber)

        Mark your calendar for an exciting new event! GreatOutdoors Palm Springs will be hosting a curated tour of Desert X art installations this coming spring!

        Desert X is an outdoor contemporary art exhibition that happens every 2 years with installations throughout the Coachella Valley...returning in 2025. We will have two outings to find, explore, and experience the Desert X art. Part 1 will focus on the western end of the valley exhibits, and Part II will explore the eastern end.  Each outing should take about 4.5 hours. We will travel to each exhibit and walk to the installation (usually less than 200 yards).

        More information regarding the events will be published in upcoming weeks, so stay tuned! In the meantime, SAVE THE DATE and checkout the 2025 Desert X website at https://desertx.org/dx/dx-25-coachella-valley.

        PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A CAR CARAVAN/POOLING EVENT

        NOTE: the Part I and Part II events are separate and will require separate registrations.

        Contact Event Leader: Tom W.

        • Sat, March 22, 2025
        • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

        Save the Date



        Bring Ten Essentials (click here), water (1 to 2 liters recommended), trail snacks. Sun protection and layered clothing are recommended. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Hiking poles may be helpful.

        Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

        Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information.

        Contact Hike Leader: Vince

        Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging you own transportation or ride share. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling.  Distance to trailhead is .

        Weather Policy: Inclement weather may cancel.


        Special COVID Related Requirements: This event requires all attendees to be fully vaccinated.

        Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 

        • Tue, March 25, 2025
        • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
        • Coachella, CA
        • 16


        (2023 Desert X exhibit by M. Johnson & L Gerber)

        Mark your calendar for an exciting new event! GreatOutdoors Palm Springs will be hosting a curated tour of Desert X art installations this coming spring!

        Desert X is an outdoor contemporary art exhibition that happens every 2 years with installations throughout the Coachella Valley...returning in 2025. We will have two outings to find, explore, and experience the Desert X art. Part 1 will focus on the western end of the valley exhibits, and Part II will explore the eastern end.  Each outing should take about 4.5 hours. We will travel to each exhibit and walk to the installation (usually less than 200 yards).

        More information regarding the events will be published in upcoming weeks, so stay tuned! In the meantime, SAVE THE DATE and checkout the 2025 Desert X website at https://desertx.org/dx/dx-25-coachella-valley.

        PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A CAR CARAVAN/POOLING EVENT

        NOTE: the Part I and Part II events are separate and will require separate registrations.

        Hike Leader:  Tom W.

        • Fri, April 04, 2025
        • 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
        • Palm Springs, CA
        • 25


        (2023 Desert X exhibit by M. Johnson & L Gerber)

        For those who like the comfort approach to touring the desert art scene, GreatOutdoors Palm Springs will be hosting a

        Curated bus tour of Desert X art installations

        Sit back, relax, and leave the driving to us (actually a licensed, trained bus operator!) and enjoy a selection of outdoor art exhibitions!

        Desert X is an outdoor contemporary art exhibition that happens every 2 years with installations throughout the Coachella Valley...returning in 2025. Our trip will take about 4 hours to travel to each exhibit and walk to the installation (usually less than 200 yards).

        Trip details will be published in upcoming weeks, so stay tuned! In the meantime, SAVE THE DATE and checkout the 2025 Desert X website at https://desertx.org/dx/dx-25-coachella-valley.

        Contact Event Leader: Tom W.

        • Tue, April 08, 2025
        • 8:00 AM
        • The Living Desert,

        (Write a brief message here about why you like this hike and others may too. Example for Oswit Canyon: Explore one of our best natural areas that is home to a variety of desert vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy mountain/canyon views while overlooking Palm Springs. The turnaround point features a waterfall at a palm oasis.)

        Description:

        • Trail Length:
        • Elevation Gain/Loss: 
        • Difficulty Rating: 
        • Trail Type: 
        • Terrain: 
        •         AM Meet at Palm Springs PetsMart, Ramon/Crossley   Map click here
        •         AM Meet at Hunters on Arenas Map click here
        • or      AM at Coachella Valley Preserve parking lot  Map Here

        Bring: Ten Essentials, water (2 to 3 liters recommended), lunch/ snacks, sun protection, layered clothing, hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required. 

        Hiking Requirements (How can I tell if a hike is for me?). You will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.

        Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.  Arrive a few minutes early for briefing and carpooling. Departure is       AM from 

        Contact hike leader:  Email click here

        Cancel: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.

        Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.

        Unless otherwise noted, registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a memberclick here 


        Photos: (optional)

        Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels

        Pets allowed? (Leader discretion if allowed by land agency)

        Health Problems/allergies  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike. 


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        • Fri, May 09, 2025
        • 4:00 PM
        • Mon, May 12, 2025
        • 10:00 AM
        • Yosemite Valley, Camp Curry
        • 17
        Register


        OCLB Annual Yosemite Trip!


        Heaven On Earth!


        Orange County/Long Beach

        goes to 

        Yosemite National Park


        Curry Village Canvas Tents

        May 9-12, 2025

        Need we say more?

         Yes we will! 

        Spring in Yosemite can't be beat!

        We will be heading to Yosemite at the BEST time to visit this illustrious National Park!  The weather will be amazing with the waterfalls at their most dynamic! Our lodging for the 3-night outing will be in Camp Curry, in unheated canvas tents.

        We have sold out for 3 years in a row (one year out of four was cancelled due to the major snow/landslide that closed Curry Village for a few months).

        Do NOT hesitate to book as soon as possible as we expect this event to be SOLD OUT again!

        If you would like to visit Yosemite in it's winter grandeur and the famous Horsetail Fire Fall - check out San Diego's Yosemite trip in February. 

        Link:  https://www.greatoutdoors.org/event-5969602




        Yosemite is one of the most popular National Parks in the country and we in southern California are very fortunate to have it so close. If you have never seen it then this Great Outdoors trip is a good opportunity for you to be introduced to this special place.

        If you have been there one or more times, then you’ll understand why many have made a Yosemite visit an annual event.  The grandeur and majesty of the park are so enriching that Yosemite can be experienced and enjoyed again and again.  The natural beauty of the park has inspired many for the last 150 years, but perhaps none more effusive than John Muir, who said of Yosemite, “It is by far the grandest of all the special temples of Nature I was ever permitted to enter.” Please join us in this temple of the great outdoors.


        The location of this trip will be Yosemite Valley.  Our accommodations are canvas tents in Camp Curry, a rustic but charming village near the east end of the valley.

        Arrival should be about 4:00 pm on Friday afternoon.

        For both Saturday and Sunday, there will be optional hikes each day to choose from - one will be strenuous, the other will be easy.  Or simply visit the galleries, stores, bike ride, museums and/or stroll in the valley floor!

         On Monday morning we must check out of the cabins by 11:00 am. 

        More details will be announced as we finalize registration.

        Canvas Tents:

        We have secured four canvas tents for our group.  

        Each tent has 3 single beds and a double.  We can max out at 5 people per tent.  We are hoping to get a couple or friends (with benefits or without benefits) to share the double bed.  This way we can max out each tent with 5 people so that we can get as many as possible to experience Yosemite for this excursion.

        Typically women have no problems sharing a tent with guys; however if we have enough women for this trip - we will need a minimum of 4 women (preferable 5 to max out capacity); the women can have their own canvas tent.

        If you want to be in the same tent with another member please note that on the registration.

        If you prefer sharing a double cot with someone please note that on the registration and who the person is so we match you with the correct person.

        If you have a LOUD snoring issue, you should consider not attending so that others will not be affected by the noise.  This is close sleeping quarters.





        Driving & Directions:

        We will review carpooling options once registration is finalized both to save the environment and save on fuel costs.  We usually stop in Fresno for lunch prior to heading into Yosemite. (Chipotle stop in the below photo).


        What else?

        Cooking facilities/campfire rings are not available in Curry Village. However, there are several dining options near our cabins.  


        Such as Pizza & Beer, Cafeteria (with Vegan options!) and of course burgers & fries too. A general store is also open for purchasing food items and other material goods. You may bring snack food and drinks, but all food and scented items must be stored in the bear-proof storage locker in front of the cabin. This includes all food, food related items, toiletries, sundries and ice chests. Bears have a strong sense of smell and are attracted to anything they think will lead them to human food. Remember not to store these items in your vehicle or  canvas tent . It is recommended to use sealed plastic containers for storing your food inside the bear boxes. This makes it easier to keep your food organized, and away from campground critters.

        And of course, there is the option of having some fine dining at the Awahnee!


        Showers, sinks and flush toilets are all available to participants.

        Be sure to remember a flashlight or headlamp to find your way around Camp Curry at night. In addition, a sleeping bag (recommended), an extra blanket or a honey bunny may help keep you warm at night.  Other things to bring:

        Warm outer gear appropriate for snow and/or rain or Shorts and T-shirts for warm days

        Layered under gear (long underwear, etc.)

        Hat, gloves, scarf, etc.

        Sunglasses, sun block (for your face), lip balm 

        Sturdy hiking shoes 


        Weather: Average temperatures in May in the Yosemite Valley range from the high 40s/low 50s (night time) to the low-mid 70s during the day. Conditions may vary between sun, clouds, rain, or snow. Be prepared for anything. Expect the unexpected!  

        The trip leader will inform you of the weather conditions a couple days before our arrival but you may also want to keep abreast of them by using the Yosemite National Park website. (Click here.)


        Price: 

        $210 for Great Outdoors members for the 4 days/3 nights event.  Come early on Friday to enjoy the park and/or stay late on Monday to enjoy the pack!  We will check into our canvas tents at 4 PM on Friday.

        This is a members only event, thus an annual membership ($25) must be purchased prior to signing up for this event.

        If you have a LOUD snoring issue, you should consider not attending so that others will not be affected by the noise.  This is close sleeping quarters.

        Cancellations will be authorized up to 21 days prior to start day of event IF a replacement can be found; a $20 cancellation fee will be charged.

        Trip Leader: Lance Whitmier



        Lance states:  Yosemite mesmerized me the very first time I visited the Park in the 90's.  I always brag about the majestic beauty of Yosemite along with it's grandeur and power.  I claim that Yosemite is indeed "my Heaven on Earth" and I can't wait to share the experience with you!"  For those visiting Yosemite for the first time - be prepared to experience a bit of heaven and the surreal!

        Lance can be contacted at:

        President-OCLB@greatoutdoors.org


        Photos: Previous OCLB Yosemite Treks

        P.S.  We have a great, fun time! Join us!















        • Thu, May 22, 2025
        • 6:00 PM
        • Sun, June 01, 2025
        • 6:00 AM
        • Iceland, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium & London
        Register

        Great Outdoors OCLB

        Special Cruise Ship Tour Event!


        ICELAND!

        Need we say more?  

        We will because besides Iceland, we will visit Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium and London!

        10 Days! 9 Ports! 1 Amazing Vacation!

        Calling All Enthusiastic Travel Lovers!

        An 10 Day Cruise Journey Through Northern Europe!


        Great Outdoors OCLB

        is organizing a  journey through Northern Europe with Norwegian Cruise Line beginning May 22 through June 1, 2025.  Beginning in Reykjavik, Iceland and concluding in South Hampton London.

        Of course you may want to arrive early to experience Reykjavik, Iceland and/or extend your stay in London which will of course be the responsibility of each member.

        Please note this is NOT a gay cruise (i.e. Atlantis, RSVP, Bearcruise), but a group of Great Outdoor members who are interested in traveling together to explore some of the world's most iconic sites.  We are joining a normally scheduled Norwegian Cruise on their latest and most innovative ship, the Norwegian Prima.


        Here is the link to learn the details and pricing of the cruise:

        https://www.ncl.com/cruises/10-day-northern-europe-from-reykjavik-to-london-iceland-norway-and-belgium-PRIMA10REYISAAKUAESMLYGNRAMSZEESOU?destinations=4294949385&embarkationport=4294949345&sailMonths=4294949390&numberOfGuests=4294949461&sortBy=featured&autoPopulate=f&from=resultpage&itineraryCode=PRIMA10REYISAAKUAESMLYGNRAMSZEESOU


        IMPORTANT!

        REGISTRATION: 

        To register for the Tour, contact Nicole who works for Norwegian Cruise Line

        EMail: nshuman@ncl.com

        Desk Phone: 954-233-6371 

        Call/Text:  754-224-1521

        Send her an email, text or call her directly.  Nicole will answer all your questions and get you the best price.  Nicole will call you back if she misses your call.  Nicole is a real sweetheart!

        Registration, payment, all associated travel and information for the tour will be handled by Nicole.

        Why go through Nicole?  If we get 6 cabins associated with our group, we will get an additional discount applied to us!

        Please tell Nicole you are associated with the Great Outdoors, Lance Whitmier, #58564312.

        Also I want to mention that if you are a veteran, Nicole will give you an additional discount upon presenting proof of your service! 

        I was able to snag an additional discount due to my service in the United States Marine Corps!

        If you are going, please register on this post so we can know who will be in attendance as we will be communicating collectively as a group before and once we start our cruise!


         Norwegian Prima


        Norway:  Land of the Trolls


        Amsterdam, The Netherlands



        Brussels Brugge, Belgium


        London!

        If you have any questions, Lance (leader for this event) can be reached at:

        Contact Lance at: 

        President-OCLB@GreatOutdoors.org


        Our last guided tour was the 8-day Musical Journey through the South in April 2024.  Here are some photos from that excursion and needless to say it was spectacular.  Well we are ready to do it again!  Join us!

        Below is a photo of us in Memphis!


        At the Tina Turner Museum


        • Sat, June 14, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • Tue, June 17, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • PINNACLES NATIONAL MONUMENT

        This event is being planned by OCLB chapter. For more information about this trip:




        • Tue, June 24, 2025
        • 9:30 AM
        • Wed, June 25, 2025
        • 3:00 PM
        • San Jacinto State Park
        • 8

        We will hike from the PS Tramway upper station to Little Round Valley on Mt. San Jacinto's west slope via the Sid Davis, Peak, and Deer Spring Trails to the Little Round Valley Campground to camp for the night (5.5mi). Once set-up, optional side hikes to Drury and Jean peaks will be available (approximately 3mi). Returning Tuesday morning, we will summit San Jacinto and Miller peaks then returning to the Tram station via the Round Valley trail for a total of 12mi roundtrip (plus side hikes for the willing on day 1).

        • Distance: 13-14 total miles
        • Total Elevation: 3,650'
        • Duration: 7-8 hours
        • Difficulty: Strenuous
        • Maximum Elevation: 10,804’
        • Minimum Elevation 8000’
        • Type: Out and back 
        • Terrain: trail, rocky, some non-maintained off-trail routes, and bouldering last 300 feet to the top of San Jacinto peak.
        • Hiking Requirements - you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike.  Click here for more information. This hike requires agility, flexibility some scrambling experience to negotiate bouldering and vegetation, and longer hiking distances.
        • Camping requirements: campsite will be pre-reserved by the hike leader. Participants must carry all equipment, clothing, food, and water required for 2 days with low temperatures at night:
        • Equipment: tent, sleeping bag/liner, pad, ground cover, camp stove (if desired, fires are not permitted), headlamp/flashlight, personal items, and food utensils.
        • Ten Essentials (click here), water (minimum 4 liters recommended), water treatment method, sun protection, layered clothing (bring light weight windbreaker jacket), hiking poles may be helpful. Carry Emergency Contact Information (ICE). Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water* are required.
        • Clothing: layered clothing, warm hat or cap, insulated jackets, socks, gloves/mittens, rain gear, and other items to keep warm at night.
        • Food: sufficient food for hiking and 4 meals, as well as emergency snacks and energy/electrolyte sources.

        *You must bring sufficient water for the full 2 days; while some water may be available in creeks, that cannot be relied upon at this time of year either at the Round Valley seasonal ranger station pipe or the Little Round Valley creek. Any water located must be treated prior to drinking.

        Meeting location: PS Tramway lower station at 9:30am to board the 10am tram to the mountain station.

        Hike Leader: Tom W.

        All participants must be pre-approved prior to beginning of the hike. Each registrant will be contacted prior to the event to ensure understanding of the hike requirements and fitness for completing the event. At that time, please discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike.


        • Fri, July 11, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • Tue, July 15, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK

        This event is being planned by OCLB chapter. For more information about this trip:




        • Fri, July 18, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • Mon, July 21, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • EASTERN SIERRAS

        This event is being planned by OCLB chapter. For more information about this trip:




        • Sun, August 10, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • Mon, August 11, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK COTTONWOOD GROUP SITE

        This event is being planned by OCLB chapter. For more information about this trip:




        • Fri, August 22, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • Mon, August 25, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK

        This event is being planned by OCLB chapter. For more information about this trip:




        • Sun, September 21, 2025
        • 8:00 AM
        • Thu, October 02, 2025
        • 11:00 PM
        • Peru
        • 8
        Register

        Registration Is Open!


        *PERU*

        11 Days Including Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lima, Lake Titicaca, and Amazon rainforest

        Dates:  Sept. 21 - Oct. 2, 2025

        Join Joe Holliday and ExploorPeru for an exciting 11-day trip around Peru to see the rich culture, history, and nature. The tour will include a day at Machu Picchu, a few days in the Inca heartland in and around Cuzco, a visit to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, seeing the colonial center of Lima, and a few days in the Amazon rainforest. Although not sponsored by Great Outdoors, this is an exclusive GOLA invitation that will be led by our long-time GO member and hike leader Joe Holliday, in conjunction with the highly rated ExploorPeru tour company.  Current members of any Great Outdoors chapter may participate. 

        Detailed trip itinerary can be accessed here.

        To register for this trip:   Registration via the Great Outdoors website is required but for tracking purposes only.  Note that registration is not reserved until payment is received as noted below. All arrangements are made through Joe Holliday, not Great Outdoors. 

        Registrants must be current members of any Great Outdoors chapter to participate. If not currently a member, please join via your preferred chapter's website before registering for this trip.

        Cost: The costs include the land tour, tour guide, hotels, four domestic flights, and several meals (see itinerary for details). Total cost for this trip is as follows:

        $3120. per person, double occupancy. First payment is $800.

        $3825. per person single occupancy. First payment is $1000.  Single occupancy rooms are limited to four on a first come basis.

        Indicate your preference and/or whether you are looking for a roommate when registering on this website.

        Price does not include international flights (to and from Peru).

        To pay for this trip: After you successfully register on this website, you will need to pay the above noted down payment to the trip leader Joseph Holliday. You can use one of three methods:

        1. Zelle: using Joseph Holliday 562-417-4742

        2. Venmo: using joewholliday@yahoo.com

        3. Check or money order: made out to Joseph Holliday, with hand delivery or mailing address arranged by texting him at 562-417-4742

        (Note: Holliday is spelled with two L's.

        All four payments for this trip will be paid to Joe Holliday.   After receiving the deposits Joe will communicate how to divide up the remaining amount due, and the due dates.  (Tentatively the 15th of Jan, Feb, and Mar.)  

        Group Size: 24 Max

        For more information:  Joe at joewholliday@yahoo.com

        GREAT OUTDOORS, INC. Is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors.  All rights reserved.



      Past Socials

      Thu, December 19, 2024 SD - Monthly Dinner and Meeting
      Thu, December 19, 2024 PS - Living Desert Wildlights
      Wed, December 18, 2024 SBVC - December Meeting & Social
      Mon, December 16, 2024 PS - Hike: Garstin, Berns, Bogert Loop
      Sun, December 15, 2024 OCLB: Gay Movie Time! Daniel Craig in Queer! AMC Theaters Pacific Marina in Long Beach
      Sun, December 15, 2024 SD - Social - Holidays at Poco Montana Vineyards (Daniel Castro)
      Sun, December 15, 2024 PS - WALK: CV Link
      Sat, December 14, 2024 PS -Training: First Aid/CPR/AED
      Sat, December 14, 2024 SBVC - PrimeTimers Holiday Party
      Fri, December 13, 2024 OCLB - Axe Throwing in Long Beach
      Fri, December 13, 2024 PS - Hike: Jane's Hoffbrau Dec 13
      Thu, December 12, 2024 PS - Walk of the Inns
      Thu, December 12, 2024 PS - Hike - N. Magnesia Falls
      Wed, December 11, 2024 SD - Social - Year End Bowling Party
      Wed, December 11, 2024 PS - Hike: Jane's Hoffbrau
      Mon, December 09, 2024 PS - Bike: Monday...(Palm Springs Wanderings - an Unofficial Loop)
      Sun, December 08, 2024 PS - Holiday Party
      Sat, December 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Sawtooth Loop Chaparossa Spring
      Sat, December 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Murray Hill for Newbies
      Wed, December 04, 2024 PS - Boots in Squares New Square Dancer Workshops
      Wed, December 04, 2024 PS-HIKE Chaparossa Peak
      Sun, December 01, 2024 SD - Pickleball on Coronado
      Sat, November 30, 2024 LA - Let’s Visit The Huntington
      Thu, November 28, 2024 PS - Bike - Thanksgiving Day Bike Ride
      Wed, November 27, 2024 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
      Sat, November 23, 2024 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY MECCA HILLS CLEANUP
      Fri, November 22, 2024 LA - Morocco Tour by GeoTours
      Thu, November 21, 2024 SD - Monthly Dinner and Meeting
      Wed, November 20, 2024 SBVC - November Meeting & Social
      Wed, November 20, 2024 PS - Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Outdoor Sculpture Gardens
      Tue, November 19, 2024 PS - Speaker Series - Darin Furry: What Makes the Coachella Valley Unique?
      Mon, November 18, 2024 PS - Hike: Cross Trail
      Sun, November 17, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Fri, November 15, 2024 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike and Trip Leader Training
      Thu, November 14, 2024 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! Moreno's Mexican Cuisine - Huntington Beach
      Tue, November 12, 2024 PS -Hike Big Morongo Canyon Preserve - Lunch - Soak
      Mon, November 11, 2024 PS - Bike/Veteran's Day Bike Ride
      Sun, November 10, 2024 SBVC - Friendsgiving Celebration
      Sun, November 10, 2024 LA - Long Beach Shoreline Bike Ride & Lunch
      Sun, November 10, 2024 PS - Hike: Suicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail
      Thu, November 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Murray Canyon-Seven Sisters
      Wed, November 06, 2024 PS - Boots in Squares New Square Dancer Workshops
      Mon, November 04, 2024 PS - Blair Valley Off Grid Camping
      Sun, November 03, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Sun, November 03, 2024 PS - Palm Springs Pride Parade
      Sat, November 02, 2024 PS -Pride Pool Party
      Thu, October 31, 2024 PS - Hike: Idyllwild Perimeter Trail
      Wed, October 30, 2024 PS - Hike: Whitewater Canyon View Loop
      Mon, October 28, 2024 PS - Hike: Sunrise South Lykken
      Sat, October 26, 2024 OCLB - Pasadena Ghost Walk
      Sat, October 26, 2024 SBVC - Queer Book Club: Monstrilio
      Sat, October 26, 2024 PS - Midcentury Bike Ride Architectural Tour
      Fri, October 25, 2024 SBVC - Eye-Scream Movie Night & Potluck
      Fri, October 25, 2024 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram to Round Valley
      Thu, October 24, 2024 PS - Hike: Idyllwild Perimeter Trail--CANCELLED and Rescheduled
      Wed, October 23, 2024 PS - Hike Willow Hole
      Sun, October 20, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Sat, October 19, 2024 PS - Pride Outside: Chuckwalla-Palooza
      Thu, October 17, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Thu, October 17, 2024 LA/CORP - 46th All Chapter CampOut and Conference
      Tue, October 15, 2024 PS - Hike: Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail
      Mon, October 14, 2024 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Notable Residences Bike
      Sat, October 12, 2024 PS - Game Night/Pool Party for October - Hosted by Jeff Mauk and Carl Hack
      Sat, October 12, 2024 SD - Hike - Bayside Trail Nature and Culture Interpretive Hike
      Sat, October 12, 2024 PS - 4x4 Toro Peak - Santa Rosa Truck Trail
      Thu, October 10, 2024 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! Last Meeting at Steelcraft Garden Grove!
      Wed, October 09, 2024 PS-HIKE Santa Ysabel Preserve Exploration and Pie
      Mon, October 07, 2024 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Monuments Oct 7
      Sun, October 06, 2024 LA - 2025 Election Lunch at DeSano Pizza Bakery (FREE PIZZA!*)
      Sun, October 06, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Sat, October 05, 2024 PS - Idyllwild PRIDE UNDER THE PINES
      Fri, October 04, 2024 OCLB - Silent Disco 2023! The Halloween Edition!
      Wed, October 02, 2024 SD - Presentation - Kumeyaay Ethnobotany: Shared Heritage of the Californias (Virtual Zoom)
      Tue, October 01, 2024 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, September 29, 2024 OCLB - Pool & Pizza Party 2024!
      Sun, September 29, 2024 LA - Hike: Topanga Canyon Picnic Dinner & Theatre
      Sun, September 29, 2024 SD - Poco Montaña Vineyards 2024 Harvest Events
      Sat, September 28, 2024 SD - Pool Party, Hike and Event Planning
      Sat, September 28, 2024 LA-OCLB: Long Beach's BE PROUD! Fest 2024
      Sat, September 28, 2024 SD - Great Outdoors Archive Visit @ USC Libraries ONE Archives
      Sat, September 28, 2024 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY at Giant Rock
      Fri, September 27, 2024 PS -Canceled and Rescheduled Oct 7 Bike - Palm Springs Monuments
      Tue, September 24, 2024 PS - Speaker Series - Darin Furry: Interested in the RV Lifestyle?
      Sun, September 22, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Sat, September 21, 2024 LA - Volunteer: Heal the Bay Coastal Clean Up Day 2024
      Thu, September 19, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Wed, September 18, 2024 SBVC - September Canary Sunset
      Tue, September 17, 2024 PS - Hike: Pushwalla Palm Oasis - SAVE THE DATE
      Tue, September 17, 2024 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Sept 17
      Sun, September 15, 2024 LA - Calendar Meeting + Stairway Hike & Picnic
      Sun, September 15, 2024 PS - Hike - Mission Creek to Overlook
      Sat, September 14, 2024 OCLB - OC AIDS Walk 2024
      Sat, September 14, 2024 PS - Pool Party
      Thu, September 12, 2024 OCLB - Elections At This Meeting! Monthly Chapter Meeting! Steelcraft Garden Grove!
      Thu, September 12, 2024 PS - Trip Planning Sept 12
      Sun, September 08, 2024 PS-Speaker- Bats: Guardians of the Night
      Sun, September 08, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Wed, August 28, 2024 PS - 4x4 Thomas Mountain
      Sun, August 25, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Sat, August 24, 2024 SBVC - Pacific Pride Festival
      Sat, August 24, 2024 OCLB - A Day At Del Mar Racetrack – Where The Turf Meets The Surf
      Sat, August 24, 2024 PS - Bike: New CV Link Palm Springs
      Wed, August 21, 2024 SBVC - August Canary Sunset
      Sun, August 18, 2024 SBVC - Pride Pool Party w/ PrimeTimers
      Sat, August 17, 2024 SD - Social - Migration (2024) Movie in the Park
      Sat, August 17, 2024 PS - August Game Night: Gather Your Balls for BOWLING!!
      Sat, August 17, 2024 SBVC - Ventura County Pride
      Thu, August 15, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Wed, August 14, 2024 PS - 4x4 Clarks Grade - Angelus Oaks to Big Bear
      Tue, August 13, 2024 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, August 11, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Sat, August 10, 2024 PS POOL PARTY
      Thu, August 08, 2024 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! Steelcraft Garden Grove!
      Wed, August 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram--Desert View Trail
      Sat, August 03, 2024 PS - Hike: Tram To Idyllwild
      Sat, August 03, 2024 PS - Hike: Earl Henderson
      Thu, August 01, 2024 OCLB - Music In the Park! Ozomatli- Live Band
      Wed, July 31, 2024 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop and Shangra-La
      Sun, July 28, 2024 LA-Hike: REVISED - Palos Verdes Summer Vacation Day: Hike, Beach, Learn and Relax
      Sun, July 28, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Sat, July 27, 2024 PS- Pool Party July 27
      Thu, July 25, 2024 OCLB -Let's Have Some Fun! No Doubt Tribute Band! Concerts @ OC Parks! Free!
      Sun, July 21, 2024 SD - Pride Hike and Pool Party!
      Sun, July 21, 2024 OCLB - Dawn Mine Trail Hike
      Fri, July 19, 2024 SD - Social - Pride Party!
      Thu, July 18, 2024 SD - Pride Monthly Bonfire
      Thu, July 18, 2024 PS - Camp - Sweetwater Summit and San Diego Pride
      Wed, July 17, 2024 SD - Pride - Equality Fundraiser Happy Hour
      Wed, July 17, 2024 SBVC - July Pizza Social
      Wed, July 17, 2024 PS - Hike: Top of the Tram to Wellman's Divide (Loop)
      Sun, July 14, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Sat, July 13, 2024 PS - Game Night and Pool Time for July 13,2024. Hosted by Byron Postma & Ritch Barron
      Sat, July 13, 2024 OCLB Tour of San Juan Capistrano Mission & Los Rios Historic District
      Fri, July 12, 2024 PS - Hike: CANCELLED DUE TO WILDFIRE Mt. Baldy Overnighter
      Thu, July 11, 2024 PS - Hike: Tahquitz Peak via Devil's Slide
      Wed, July 10, 2024 PS - Big Morongo/Mesquite Marsh - CANCELLED
      Sun, July 07, 2024 LA - Patti Labelle At Hollywood Bowl
      Sun, July 07, 2024 OCLB - BBQ & Pool Party 2024 #1!
      Tue, July 02, 2024 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, June 30, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
      Sat, June 29, 2024 PS - Pool Party Taco Fest
      Thu, June 27, 2024 LA - Misc: 🌈 Pride Outside Stargazing at Deane Dana Friendship Park
      Thu, June 27, 2024 LA - Hike: 🌈 Pride Outside at Eaton Canyon Natural Area in Pasadena
      Thu, June 27, 2024 LA - Misc: Malibu Creek State Park - Hike, Swim, Eat and More
      Sat, June 22, 2024 SD - Social - Out At The Fair
      Thu, June 20, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Thu, June 20, 2024 OCLB – Disneyland After Dark Pride Nite
      Thu, June 20, 2024 OCLB - Free! OCparks Summer Concert Series - The Smiths Cover Band: Sweet & Tender Hooligans!
      Wed, June 19, 2024 SBVC - June Pizza Social
      Wed, June 19, 2024 OCLB - San Gabriel Peak via Angeles Crest Hwy
      Thu, June 13, 2024 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! California Pizza Kitchen!
      Wed, June 12, 2024 PS - Power Baseball Pride Night & BBQ
      Sun, June 09, 2024 PS - 4x4 BERDOO CANYON- TRAINING & SAFETY COURSE
      Sun, June 09, 2024 PS - Hike: Pushwalla Palms & Hidden Horseshoe Early Morning Hike
      Sat, June 08, 2024 PS - Game Night/Pool Party for June - Hosted by Robert Varga and John Simonsen
      Mon, June 03, 2024 PS - East Flats Off Grid Camping
      Mon, June 03, 2024 PS - Hike: Desert View Trail Hike and Lunch
      Sat, June 01, 2024 SD - Social - Pride By The Beach
      Tue, May 28, 2024 PS - Speaker Series - "The Grand Circle Route Through Utah"
      Sun, May 26, 2024 PS - Hike: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
      Sun, May 19, 2024 PS - 4x4 Burns Canyon - Pioneertown to Big Bear
      Sun, May 19, 2024 OCLB - San Gabriel Peak via Angeles Crest Hwy
      Sat, May 18, 2024 PS - Not-Quite-Summer Pool Party
      Fri, May 17, 2024 OCLB - Yosemite National Park 2024
      Thu, May 16, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Thu, May 16, 2024 PS - HIKE: Oak Glen Preserve & Visit to Edward-Dean Museum
      Wed, May 15, 2024 SBVC - May Pizza Social
      Wed, May 15, 2024 PS - Hike: Sunrise South Lykken
      Tue, May 14, 2024 PS - Pickleball Games
      Tue, May 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Round Valley Loop via Aerial Tram—CANCELED
      Sat, May 04, 2024 PS - May 4th, 2024. Game Night/Pool Party Hosted by Peter Emond-Worline
      Sat, May 04, 2024 LA - MetroLink to Hilbert Museum
      Sat, May 04, 2024 PS - Bike and Breakfast/Brunch
      Wed, May 01, 2024 PS - Hike: Lost Horse Loop Trail - Joshua Tree Park
      Sun, April 28, 2024 SD - Social/Hike - Fiesta Island Dog Walk
      Sat, April 27, 2024 PS - Hike: Covington Crest Trail
      Fri, April 26, 2024 PS - Keys Ranch Tour - Joshua Tree National Park
      Tue, April 23, 2024 PS - Hike: Jane's Hoffbrau
      Mon, April 22, 2024 OCLB - 8 Day Musical Journey Through The South
      Sun, April 21, 2024 OCLB - Signal Hill Scenic Urban Walk
      Fri, April 19, 2024 SD - Social - Out At The Park (Padres Vs Bluejays)
      Fri, April 19, 2024 PS - Hike - Indian Trail Loop at Pipes Canyon
      Thu, April 18, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Thu, April 18, 2024 PS - Bike - Gay History Bike Ride April 18
      Wed, April 17, 2024 SBVC - April Pizza Social
      Wed, April 17, 2024 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting April 17
      Wed, April 17, 2024 PS – Hike: Mission Creek to Whitewater Overlook via PCT North
      Sun, April 14, 2024 OCLB: Movie Time! Gay Themed Movie of Revenge! AMC Theater The Block of Orange
      Sat, April 13, 2024 PS - Hike-Social Mixer-Joshua Tree Park
      Sat, April 13, 2024 PS - Game Night/Pool Party for April 13 2024 - Hosted by Michael Keller
      Thu, April 11, 2024 OCLB - April Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting!
      Thu, April 11, 2024 PS - Bike - Gay History Bike Ride April 11
      Sat, April 06, 2024 PS - Off-Grid Camping Meeting
      Fri, April 05, 2024 PS - Bike: First Friday Bike Ride
      Thu, April 04, 2024 SD - Social - Roller Skating
      Thu, April 04, 2024 PS - Hike: 49 Palms Oasis
      Wed, April 03, 2024 SD - Presentation - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Topics
      Wed, April 03, 2024 PS - Hike: Whitewater View Trail
      Tue, April 02, 2024 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
      Sat, March 30, 2024 CANCELLED FOR WEATHER San Diego Safari Park
      Sat, March 30, 2024 OCLB - Hiking to the Lost Palms Oasis
      Fri, March 29, 2024 SBVC - Potluck and Game Night
      Tue, March 26, 2024 PS - Speaker Series - "Virtual Tour of Washington State"
      Mon, March 25, 2024 PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon
      Sun, March 24, 2024 PS - Hike - Mission Creek to Overlook
      Sun, March 24, 2024 PS - Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts & Crafts
      Thu, March 21, 2024 "Glow With Pride" Event - The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
      Wed, March 20, 2024 SBVC - March Pizza Social
      Thu, March 14, 2024 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Thu, March 14, 2024 OCLB - March Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting!
      Thu, March 14, 2024 PS - Camping - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground
      Wed, March 13, 2024 PS - Hike: Whitewater View Trail
      Tue, March 12, 2024 PS - Hike: Indian Canyon / West Fork Trail
      Sun, March 10, 2024 PS - Cathedral City LGBT Days
      Sat, March 09, 2024 PS - Game Night/Pool Party for March - Hosted by Greg Adkisson and Phil York
      Fri, March 08, 2024 PS - Hike: Bogert Trail
      Thu, March 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Murray Canyon
      Tue, March 05, 2024 PS - Hiking 101
      Mon, March 04, 2024 Prime Timers of the Desert - Mixer Invitation
      Sat, March 02, 2024 PS - Wildflower Festival
      Fri, March 01, 2024 PS - Bike: First Friday Bike Ride-Deepwell and Tahquitz Creek Loops
      Wed, February 28, 2024 PS - Cabot's Pueblo Museum & Historic Rock House
      Sun, February 25, 2024 OCLB: Movie Time! Les Miserables! AMC Theater The Block of Orange
      Sat, February 24, 2024 PS - Wild Coachella Day
      Fri, February 23, 2024 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike Leader - Trip Leader - Event Mgmt. Training
      Thu, February 22, 2024 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Notable Residences Bike
      Wed, February 21, 2024 SBVC - February Pizza Social
      Sun, February 18, 2024 SD - Social - Pelly's Mini Golf
      Sat, February 17, 2024 **DATE CHANGE** SD - Hike - 5 Peak Challenge, North & South Fortuna
      Thu, February 15, 2024 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Wed, February 14, 2024 PS - Hike: Tahquitz Canyon & Waterfall
      Mon, February 12, 2024 PS - Hike: Painted Canyon Ladders
      Sat, February 10, 2024 PS - Game Night for February- Hosted by George and Vincent
      Thu, February 08, 2024 OCLB - February Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting!
      Sun, February 04, 2024 OCLB - Signal Hill Scenic Urban Walk
      Sat, February 03, 2024 LA - Social: Vincent Price Art Musuem & Lunch
      Sat, February 03, 2024 PS - 4x4 Black Eagle Mine Joshua Tree Park
      Fri, February 02, 2024 PS - Bike: First Friday Bike Ride-PS City Loop
      Mon, January 29, 2024 PS - Hike: Top-of-Tram Hike
      Sun, January 28, 2024 PS - Hike: Big Morongo Canyon
      Sat, January 27, 2024 PS -Training: First Aid/CPR/AED
      Thu, January 25, 2024 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Thu, January 25, 2024 PS - Hike: Garstin Shannon Henderson
      Tue, January 23, 2024 PS - Speaker Series - "Oregon Overview"
      Tue, January 23, 2024 PS - Hiking 101 in Palm Springs
      Sun, January 21, 2024 LA - Election Brunch at DeSano Pizza Bakery
      Sat, January 20, 2024 LA - Social: Camellia Tour @ Descanso Gardens
      Sat, January 20, 2024 PS - Hike: Big Morongo Canyon
      Fri, January 19, 2024 PS - PRIDE NIGHT - Firebird Hockey
      Thu, January 18, 2024 PS -"Discovering Treasures in our Valley" Lecture
      Wed, January 17, 2024 SBVC - January Pizza Social
      Tue, January 16, 2024 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Jan 16
      Sat, January 13, 2024 PS - Game Night Time for January 2024- Hosted by Byron and Ritch
      Sat, January 13, 2024 SD - Volunteer - Coastal Clean-up
      Thu, January 11, 2024 OCLB - January Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting!
      Thu, January 11, 2024 PS - Hike: Mission Creek Ramble
      Mon, January 08, 2024 PS - Hike: N. Lykken from Museum - Lunch
      Sat, January 06, 2024 OCLB: Gay Movie Time! AMC Theater The Block of Orange
      Wed, January 03, 2024 PS - Hike: Oswit Canyon
      Mon, January 01, 2024 PS - 4x4 Red Cloud/Red Canyon
      Sun, December 31, 2023 LA -Rose Parade Float *Viewing*
      Sun, December 31, 2023 PS - Hike: Vargas Palms
      Sun, December 31, 2023 GOCORP- Hike Leader Manual
      Fri, December 29, 2023 PS - Year End Bike Ride: CV Link 2a > CV Link 2…and Beyond
      Thu, December 28, 2023 LA -Rose Parade Float Decorating
      Thu, December 28, 2023 PS - Whitewater Preserve Trail Rebuilding Dec 28
      Mon, December 25, 2023 PS - 4x4 Joshua Tree Old Dale District
      Sat, December 23, 2023 PS - Holiday Lights - Candy Cane Lane
      Wed, December 20, 2023 SBVC - December Monthly Social
      Sun, December 17, 2023 OCLB - HoliGay Party 2023
      Sun, December 17, 2023 SBVC - Prime Timers Holiday Party
      Sat, December 16, 2023 PS - December Game Night Hosted by Robert Varga and John Simonsen
      Sat, December 16, 2023 PS-Bike: Palm Desert - CV Link - Lunch
      Thu, December 14, 2023 PS - Living Desert Wildlights
      Wed, December 13, 2023 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting 12/13
      Tue, December 12, 2023 PS - Whitewater Preserve Trail Rebuilding Dec 12
      Sun, December 10, 2023 PS - Holiday Party
      Sun, December 10, 2023 LA - Holiday Party
      Sat, December 09, 2023 PS - 4x4 Berdoo Cyn, Geology Tour, and Covington Flats
      Fri, December 08, 2023 OCLB - Urban Hike: CSULB Sculptures & Museum Exhibit: Drag Show
      Thu, December 07, 2023 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Thu, November 30, 2023 PS - Whitewater Preserve Trail Rebuilding
      Sat, November 25, 2023 PS - Cabazon Pow Wow
      Thu, November 23, 2023 SD - Urban Hike/Social - Thanksgiving @ San Diego Zoo
      Thu, November 16, 2023 PS-Bike: Palm Springs - CV Link - Lunch
      Wed, November 15, 2023 SBVC - November Monthly Social (Zoom optional)
      Sun, November 12, 2023 LA - Long Beach Bike & Brunch: Ascend the New Bridge
      Sat, November 11, 2023 PS - Oswit Land Trust's Donor Appreciation Party
      Thu, November 09, 2023 OCLB - November Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting! El Torito @ the 405 & Goldenwest!
      Fri, November 03, 2023 PS -Pride Pool Party and Dinner
      Fri, November 03, 2023 CORP-ALL CHAPTER JAMBOREE - PALM SPRINGS PRIDE
      Sun, October 29, 2023 PS - Continental Breakfast-Hike-Soak
      Sat, October 28, 2023 SD - Social - Great Outdoors Goes Indoors for DRACULA!
      Sat, October 28, 2023 SBVC - Halloween Party
      Tue, October 24, 2023 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Notable Residences Bike
      Fri, October 20, 2023 PS/CORP - 45th All Chapter Campout and Conference - Lake Perris
      Thu, October 19, 2023 OCLB - Halloween Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting! El Torito @ the 405 & Goldenwest!
      Thu, October 19, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Wed, October 18, 2023 SBVC - October Monthly Social
      Sun, October 15, 2023 LA - Pizza Social and Planning Meeting
      Sun, October 15, 2023 SD - Day Event - End of Summer Hike, BBQ, and Pool Party
      Sun, October 15, 2023 CANCELLED - SD - Bike Ride - Liberty Station to North Harbor
      Sun, October 15, 2023 PS - Bike Ride CicLAvia-Heart of LA
      Sun, October 08, 2023 PS - Game Night/Pool Party for October - Hosted by Greg Adkisson and Phil York
      Sun, October 08, 2023 OCLB - Urban Hike: Two Bridges Row & OC Museum & More
      Sat, October 07, 2023 PS - Idyllwild Pride
      Sat, October 07, 2023 LA-Los Angeles River Bike Path Ride
      Tue, October 03, 2023 PS - Pickleball Games
      Mon, October 02, 2023 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Oct 2
      Mon, October 02, 2023 OCLB: Movie Time! "The Creator" AMC Theater Orange, CA
      Sun, October 01, 2023 OCLB - Monkey Pool Party & Pizza Party 2023!
      Wed, September 27, 2023 PS - Sunnylands Open Air Experience
      Sat, September 23, 2023 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY at Giant Rock
      Thu, September 21, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Wed, September 20, 2023 SBVC - September Monthly Social
      Sat, September 16, 2023 PS - Game Night/Pool Party for September - Hosted by Michael Keller
      Sat, September 16, 2023 PS - Bike: Las Palmas Plus
      Thu, September 14, 2023 OCLB - End of Summer Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting! El Torito @ the 405 & Goldenwest!
      Sat, September 09, 2023 PS - End Of Summer Pool Party
      Thu, September 07, 2023 SBVC - First Thursday Art "Hike"
      Tue, September 05, 2023 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, September 03, 2023 OCLB - Labor Day BBQ & Pool Party 2023!
      Wed, August 30, 2023 PS - Trip Planning Aug 30
      Sat, August 26, 2023 LA - Boy George and Culture Club
      Sat, August 26, 2023 SBVC - Pacific Pride Festival
      Thu, August 24, 2023 OCLB -FlashBack Heart Attack! 80's Cover Band! OC Parks Concert @ Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point!!
      Tue, August 22, 2023 Older Adults Needs Assessment Focus Group for OC's LGBTQ+ Residents
      Sun, August 20, 2023 SBVC - Ventura County Pride
      Sun, August 20, 2023 SD - Bike Ride - Liberty Station to North Harbor
      Sat, August 19, 2023 PS - August Game Night: Gather Your Balls for BOWLING!!
      Sat, August 19, 2023 OCLB - Double Whammy! Icehouse Canyon AND Cucamonga Peak Day Hike
      Thu, August 17, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Thu, August 17, 2023 OCLB -Queen Nation! OC Parks Concert @ Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point!!
      Wed, August 16, 2023 SBVC - August Membership Social
      Sat, August 12, 2023 PS - Pool Party August 12, 2023
      Tue, August 01, 2023 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, July 30, 2023 OCLB - OC Fair: Out At The Fair!
      Sat, July 29, 2023 PS- Pool Party July 29
      Thu, July 27, 2023 OCLB -Let's Have Some Fun! 80's Cover Band: Flashpants! Concerts @ OC Parks! Free!
      Sun, July 23, 2023 OCLB - Hike Lake Hollywood Reservoir!
      Thu, July 20, 2023 OCLB - Summer Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting! El Torito @ the 405 & Goldenwest!
      Thu, July 20, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Wed, July 19, 2023 SBVC - July Membership Social
      Sat, July 15, 2023 PS - Bike: Bike to Breakfast
      Fri, July 14, 2023 SD - Social - Pride Party!
      Thu, July 13, 2023 SD - Social - Pride Roller Skating
      Thu, July 13, 2023 OCLB - Free Concerts in OC Parks! Ozomatli!
      Thu, July 13, 2023 PS - Camp - Sweetwater Summit and San Diego Pride
      Sat, July 08, 2023 PS - Game Night/Pool Party for July - Hosted by Jeff Mauk and Carl Hack
      Thu, July 06, 2023 OCLB -OCParks Free Concert - The Rembrandts!
      Tue, July 04, 2023 SBVC - July Fourth Fireworks
      Tue, July 04, 2023 PS - Pickleball Games
      Thu, June 29, 2023 OCLB - Free! OCparks Summer Concert Series - The Smiths Cover Band: Sweet & Tender Hooligans!
      Thu, June 29, 2023 PS - Integratron, Sound Bath, Giant Rock & Orchids
      Sun, June 25, 2023 SD - Bike Road - Mission Trails to the 52W and Back
      Fri, June 23, 2023 OCLB - Silent Disco 2023! The Pride Edition!
      Fri, June 23, 2023 SD- Social - Negociant Winery
      Thu, June 22, 2023 OCLB -Free! OCparks Summer Concert Series: Paco Versailles
      Wed, June 21, 2023 SBVC - Core Group & Membership Social
      Fri, June 16, 2023 LA - 🌈 Dodgers Pride Night! - Deadline extended to 6/14 - Special price!
      Thu, June 15, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Tue, June 13, 2023 PS - Power Baseball Pride Night & BBQ
      Sat, June 10, 2023 PS - Bike: Bike to Breakfast
      Thu, June 08, 2023 OCLB - Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting! El Torito @ the 405 & Goldenwest!
      Tue, June 06, 2023 PS - Speaker Series: Respecting the Natural Environment
      Tue, June 06, 2023 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sat, June 03, 2023 OCLB - Easy Urban Walk @ Fullerton Arboretum
      Fri, June 02, 2023 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Canceled - Hike and Trip Leader Training
      Thu, June 01, 2023 GOSD - Yosemite, Whitewater Rafting, Caving, and Gold Country Adventure
      Thu, June 01, 2023 PS - Sunnylands Historic House Tour
      Mon, May 29, 2023 SD - Day Hike - Lake Murray Hike & BBQ
      Mon, May 22, 2023 SD - T-Shirt Design Competition
      Sat, May 20, 2023 LA-OCLB - BE PROUD! Fest
      Fri, May 19, 2023 OCLB - Yosemite National Park 2023
      Thu, May 18, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Wed, May 17, 2023 SBVC - Core Group & Membership Social
      Thu, May 11, 2023 OCLB - Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting! El Torito @ the 405 & Goldenwest!
      Mon, May 08, 2023 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Monuments
      Tue, May 02, 2023 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting May 02
      Tue, May 02, 2023 PS Hike: Tahquitz Canyon & Waterfall
      Tue, May 02, 2023 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sat, April 29, 2023 SBVC - Murphy Auto Museum
      Sat, April 29, 2023 OCLB - Easy Urban Hike @ Old Town Orange
      Sat, April 29, 2023 PS - Wild Coachella Day
      Fri, April 28, 2023 SBVC - Potluck Game Night
      Fri, April 28, 2023 PS - Bike: Desert X Art Installations
      Thu, April 27, 2023 SBVC - Carrizo Plain [Canceled]
      Sat, April 22, 2023 SD - Bike Ride - Balboa Park Bike Ride
      Fri, April 21, 2023 SD - Baja Mexico 3-Day Expedition #2 (Add'l Dates!)
      Wed, April 19, 2023 SBVC - Core Group & Membership Social
      Sun, April 16, 2023 OCLB - Morgan Trail Day Hike
      Fri, April 14, 2023 SD - Baja Mexico 3-Day Expedition
      Thu, April 13, 2023 OCLB - Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting! El Torito @ the 405 & Goldenwest!
      Sun, April 09, 2023 PS - 4x4 Joshua Tree Gold Park / Music Valley
      Wed, April 05, 2023 PS - The Past, Poppies and Pies!
      Sat, April 01, 2023 OCLB - Hike Lake Hollywood Reservoir!
      Sat, April 01, 2023 OCLB - Hike to the Hollywood Sign!
      Fri, March 31, 2023 OCLB - Silent Disco 2023! The Diva Edition!
      Mon, March 27, 2023 PS - Death Valley 4x4
      Sat, March 25, 2023 PS - Bike: CV Link Plus
      Sat, March 25, 2023 SD - Bike Ride - Chula Vista River Bike Ride (Re-Do!)
      Sat, March 18, 2023 OCLB - Belmont Shore Model Railroad Club Outing
      Thu, March 16, 2023 SBVC - St. Patrick's Day in Las Vegas!
      Wed, March 15, 2023 SBVC - Core Group & General Membership Meeting
      Tue, March 14, 2023 PS - Speaker Series- Philip Ferranti, author
      Sat, March 11, 2023 CANCELLED FOR RAIN - OCLB - Easy Urban Hike @ Old Town Orange
      Tue, March 07, 2023 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, March 05, 2023 PS - Parade of Beds & Bed Race
      Sun, March 05, 2023 PS - Cathedral City Pride
      Sat, March 04, 2023 SBVC - Day Hike: More Mesa
      Fri, March 03, 2023 SD - Sale - Pride T-Shirts
      Thu, March 02, 2023 OCLB - TONIGHT! Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting! El Torito @ the 405 & Goldenwest!
      Wed, March 01, 2023 PS - Virtual Reality EXPERIENCE
      Sun, February 26, 2023 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting 12/22
      Sun, February 26, 2023 PS - Training: First Aid CPR/AED
      Sat, February 25, 2023 PS - Game Night Time for February- Hosted by Byron and Ritch
      Sat, February 25, 2023 LA - The Nethercutt Collection - Sylmar
      Sat, February 25, 2023 SD - Bike Ride - Balboa Park Bike Ride (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)
      Tue, February 21, 2023 PS - Bike - Palm Springs Notable Residences Bike
      Sun, February 19, 2023 OCLB: Movie Time! "Of An Age" AMC Theater Tustin, CA
      Sat, February 18, 2023 SBVC - Day Hike: San Marcos Foothills Preserve
      Sat, February 18, 2023 PS - Midcentury Bike Ride Architectural Tour
      Wed, February 15, 2023 SBVC - Core Group & General Membership Meeting
      Thu, February 09, 2023 SD - Kiss a Whale Adventure
      Tue, February 07, 2023 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, February 05, 2023 OCLB - Etiwanda Falls Trail (Rancho Cucamonga)
      Sun, January 29, 2023 SD - Bike Ride - Chula Vista River Bike Ride
      Sat, January 28, 2023 OCLB: Movie Time!
      Sat, January 28, 2023 SD - Dana Point Whale Watching
      Sun, January 22, 2023 LA - Coastal Bike Ride: Long Beach to Seal Beach
      Fri, January 20, 2023 PS - Day Trip Quartzsite Rock Shows
      Wed, January 18, 2023 SBVC - Core Group & General Membership Meeting
      Sun, January 15, 2023 PS - 4x4 Black Eagle Mine Joshua Tree Park
      Sat, January 14, 2023 PS - Game Night Time for January- Hosted by George and Vincent
      Thu, January 12, 2023 PS -"Discovering Treasures in our Valley" Lecture
      Wed, January 11, 2023 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! California Pizza Kitchen!
      Wed, January 11, 2023 SD - Core Group Meeting Dinner
      Tue, January 10, 2023 PS - Speaker Series- Hiking Adventures
      Sun, January 08, 2023 PS - Group Tickets for Pro Hockey
      Tue, January 03, 2023 PS - Pickleball Games
      Mon, January 02, 2023 PS - 4x4 Meccacopia - Godwin Trails
      Fri, December 30, 2022 PS - Bike - Gay History and Breakfast - Brunch
      Fri, December 23, 2022 PS - Holiday Lights - Candy Cane Lane
      Thu, December 22, 2022 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting 12/22
      Sun, December 18, 2022 OCLB - Holiday Party 2022
      Sat, December 17, 2022 SBVC - Christmas Party Potluck
      Sat, December 17, 2022 PS - Merchandise Orders - T-shirts and Caps
      Thu, December 15, 2022 PS - Living Desert Wildlights
      Thu, December 15, 2022 PS - 4x4 and Hiking Adventure
      Wed, December 14, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
      Wed, December 14, 2022 PS - Bike Ride - Tram Road / Breakfast / Las Palmas Tour
      Tue, December 13, 2022 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! California Pizza Kitchen!
      Sun, December 11, 2022 PS - Holiday Party
      Sun, December 11, 2022 LA - Holiday Party
      Sat, December 10, 2022 LA - Long Beach | Belmont | Naples Boat Parade and Decoration Walk
      Sat, December 10, 2022 PS - 4x4 Old Dale District Joshua Tree
      Tue, December 06, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sat, December 03, 2022 PS - December Game Night Hosted by Robert Varga and John Simonsen
      Sat, December 03, 2022 SD - Hike - Eagle Rock Hike
      Thu, December 01, 2022 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Dec 01
      Thu, November 24, 2022 PS- Bird Watching Prescott Preserve
      Sun, November 20, 2022 SD - Biking - Mission Beach Ride
      Sat, November 19, 2022 PS - National Public Lands Day
      Sat, November 19, 2022 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
      Wed, November 16, 2022 PS - Trail Talk
      Wed, November 16, 2022 SBVC - November Pizza Social Hour
      Tue, November 15, 2022 PS - Speaker Series- Friends of the Desert Mts. Organization
      Sun, November 13, 2022 SD - Hike - Bayside Trail Nature and Culture Interpretive Hike
      Sat, November 12, 2022 PS - Game Night and Pool Time for November - Hosted by Gregory Moore and Tom O'Toole
      Sat, November 12, 2022 Oswit Land Trust party
      Sat, November 12, 2022 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike and Trip Leader Training
      Tue, November 08, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, November 06, 2022 PS - Palm Springs Pride Parade
      Sat, November 05, 2022 LA - Kayak/Paddleboard
      Wed, November 02, 2022 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting
      Sun, October 30, 2022 PS - Keys Ranch Tour - Joshua Tree National Park
      Sat, October 29, 2022 SBVC - Halloween Party
      Sat, October 29, 2022 OCLB - Long Beach Festival of Flight
      Thu, October 27, 2022 PS - Museum - Postcards from Mecca: The California Desert
      Sun, October 23, 2022 PS - Continental Breakfast-Hike-Spa Soak
      Sun, October 23, 2022 PS - Continental Breakfast-Hike-Spa Soak
      Sun, October 23, 2022 SD - Biking - San Diego River
      Sat, October 22, 2022 PS - Coachella Valley Garden Day - October 22
      Sat, October 22, 2022 PS - Bike - Gay History and Breakfast - Brunch
      Thu, October 20, 2022 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Wed, October 19, 2022 SBVC - October Pizza Social Hour
      Sat, October 15, 2022 CANCELLED! PS - Game Night and Pool Time for October - Hosted by Joe Moreno and Brian Sanchez
      Sat, October 15, 2022 PS - Midcentury Bike Ride Architectural Tour
      Tue, October 11, 2022 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! California Pizza Kitchen!
      Sun, October 09, 2022 SD - HIKE - 3 Mile Loop Challenge (Nature Collective)
      Sun, October 09, 2022 PS - Bike Ride CicLAvia-Heart of LA
      Thu, October 06, 2022 LA - Pirate Camp Catalina at Two Harbors!
      Wed, October 05, 2022 PS - Hike / Bike Planning
      Sun, October 02, 2022 PS - Trip Planning Meeting Oct 2
      Sun, October 02, 2022 SD - Day Event - End of Summer Hike, BBQ, and Pool Party
      Sat, October 01, 2022 PS - Idyllwild Pride
      Tue, September 27, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sat, September 24, 2022 PS - Game Night and Pool Time for September - Hosted by Tom Bolton and Jim Copeland
      Sat, September 24, 2022 OCLB - Hollywood! Hike to the Hollywood Sign!
      Wed, September 21, 2022 SBVC - Monthly Membership Meeting
      Sat, September 17, 2022 PS - End Of Summer Pool Party
      Sat, September 17, 2022 SD - Coastal Clean-up
      Thu, September 15, 2022 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Tue, September 13, 2022 PS - Museum of Ancient Wonders
      Sun, September 11, 2022 LA - Coastal Bike Ride: Long Beach
      Fri, September 09, 2022 SD - Poco Montaña Vineyards 2022 Harvest Events
      Tue, September 06, 2022 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! California Pizza Kitchen!
      Wed, August 31, 2022 PS - Trip Planning Aug 31
      Sun, August 28, 2022 OCLB - Let's Get Soaking Wet! 2022 Pool Party
      Sun, August 28, 2022 SBVC - Picnic with Flying Club
      Sat, August 27, 2022 PS - August Game Night: Gather Your Balls for BOWLING!!
      Sat, August 27, 2022 SBVC - Santa Barbara Pride Festival
      Thu, August 25, 2022 OCLB -Final OC Parks Concert for the Summer @ Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point!!
      Sun, August 21, 2022 PS - Bike Ride CicLAvia-Hollywoods
      Fri, August 19, 2022 SBVC - Movie Night - "Shelter"
      Thu, August 18, 2022 PS - Speaker -Proposed Nat'l Monument - Chuckwalla Valley
      Wed, August 17, 2022 SBVC - Monthly Membership Meeting
      Sun, August 14, 2022 OCLB - Double Whammy! Icehouse Canyon AND Cucamonga Peak Day Hike
      Sat, August 13, 2022 SD - Day Event - La Jolla Shores Snorkeling
      Tue, August 09, 2022 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! California Pizza Kitchen!
      Sun, August 07, 2022 SD - Urban Hike/Social - San Diego Zoo
      Sat, August 06, 2022 SD - Biking - Mission Bay Bike Ride
      Thu, August 04, 2022 OCLB - Music In the Park! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Live Band
      Thu, July 28, 2022 OCLB -Bruno Mars Tribute Band "Uptown Funk"! Free!
      Sun, July 24, 2022 PS - Take Me Out to the Ballgame! Dodgers Stadium
      Sun, July 24, 2022 OCLB - The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum
      Sat, July 23, 2022 PS - Game Night and Pool Time for July - Hosted by George Padilla and Vincent Manarite
      Wed, July 20, 2022 SBVC - Monthly Membership Meeting
      Tue, July 19, 2022 PS - Bike: Northwest Palm Springs
      Sun, July 17, 2022 SD - Pride Event - Mission Bay Kayaking/SUP Boarding
      Thu, July 14, 2022 OCLB -Journey! DSB: The World's Greatest Tribute to Journey! Concerts Are Back @ OC Parks! Free!
      Wed, July 13, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
      Thu, July 07, 2022 PS - Living Desert Zoo and Garden
      Mon, July 04, 2022 SBVC - July 4th Get-Together
      Sun, July 03, 2022 PS - Pool Party July 3rd
      Sun, June 26, 2022 SD - Social - The Fifth Element
      Sun, June 26, 2022 PS - 4x4 Burns Canyon – Baldwin Lake - Big Bear
      Sat, June 25, 2022 SD - Biking - Coronado Island to Silver Strand
      Thu, June 23, 2022 OCLB -Concerts Are Back @ OC Parks! Ozomatli! Free!
      Wed, June 22, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games - Cancelled
      Sun, June 19, 2022 OCLB - Tour of the Art of the Metro B (Red) Line starting at Westlake-MacArthur Park Station
      Sun, June 19, 2022 PS - MetroLink Train to LA Union Station and Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Los Angeles
      Fri, June 17, 2022 PS - Power Baseball Pride Night & BBQ
      Wed, June 15, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
      Wed, June 15, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sat, June 11, 2022 PS - Game Night and Pool Time for June - Hosted by Frank Eggers
      Sat, June 11, 2022 SD - Social - Pride By The Beach
      Fri, June 10, 2022 SBVC - Paradise Pit Ice Cream Stop
      Thu, June 09, 2022 PS - La Quinta Museum & Lecture - Geology
      Wed, June 08, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Tue, June 07, 2022 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! California Pizza Kitchen!
      Sat, June 04, 2022 PS - Not-Quite-Summer Pool Party
      Sat, June 04, 2022 SD - Biking - Liberty Station to Embarcadero
      Sat, June 04, 2022 PS - Bike: CV Link Plus
      Wed, June 01, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Wed, May 25, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
      Mon, May 23, 2022 SD - T-Shirt Design Competition
      Sun, May 22, 2022 PS - Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden - Plus
      Fri, May 20, 2022 SD - Social - Fiesta Island Movie Night
      Wed, May 18, 2022 SBVC - Monthly Membership Meeting
      Wed, May 18, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Wed, May 11, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Tue, May 10, 2022 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! California Pizza Kitchen!
      Sat, May 07, 2022 PS - Game Night and Pool Time for May Hosted by Byron Postma & Ritch Barron
      Sat, May 07, 2022 SD - Bird Walk in Big Bear Lake
      Fri, May 06, 2022 SD - Social - Out At The Park (Padres Vs Marlins)
      Fri, May 06, 2022 OCLB - Yosemite National Park
      Thu, May 05, 2022 PS - Lecture: Coyotes in California
      Wed, May 04, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, May 01, 2022 PS - Bike: Perimeter Palm Springs
      Wed, April 27, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sat, April 23, 2022 PS - Bike: Parks of Palm Springs
      Fri, April 22, 2022 SD - Social - Cosmic Bowling
      Thu, April 21, 2022 PS - Speaker - Oswit Land Trust
      Wed, April 20, 2022 SBVC - Monthly Membership Meeting & Pizza
      Wed, April 20, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
      Wed, April 20, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, April 17, 2022 SD - Hike - City Heights Canyons Hike + Lunch
      Sat, April 16, 2022 PS - Game Night for April - Hosted by Robert Varga and John Simonsen
      Tue, April 12, 2022 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! California Pizza Kitchen!
      Sat, April 09, 2022 OCLB - Griffith Observatory Day Trip
      Sat, April 09, 2022 SD - Social Hike - Fiesta Island Dog Walk
      Sun, April 03, 2022 SBVC - EXPLORATORY Wind Caves Hike
      Sun, April 03, 2022 PS - Bike: PS Museum to Indian Canyon Parking Area
      Tue, March 29, 2022 PS - Hiking Adventures Lecture
      Sun, March 27, 2022 PS - Cathedral City Pride
      Sat, March 26, 2022 SD - Hike - Iron Mountain
      Sat, March 19, 2022 PS - Bike: Las Palmas Plus
      Fri, March 18, 2022 SD - Social - St. Patrick's Day Movie Night
      Wed, March 16, 2022 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Wed March 16 at 6pm
      Sun, March 13, 2022 SD - Urban Hike/Social - San Diego Zoo
      Sat, March 12, 2022 PS - Bike: Las Palmas Plus
      Wed, March 09, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
      Tue, March 08, 2022 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! California Pizza Kitchen!
      Mon, March 07, 2022 PS - Introduction To Pickleball
      Sat, March 05, 2022 PS - Wildflower Festival
      Sat, March 05, 2022 PS - Broadway Historic Theatre and Commercial District Walking Tour
      Tue, March 01, 2022 PS - Bike: Museum to Indian Canyons
      Sat, February 26, 2022 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike and Trip Leader Training
      Fri, February 25, 2022 SBVC - Day Outing to Avila Beach: Kayak to Lighthouse
      Fri, February 18, 2022 PS - 4x4 Old Dale District Joshua Tree
      Wed, February 16, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Sun, February 13, 2022 OCLB - The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Day Trip
      Sat, February 12, 2022 PS - Game Night - Postponed Through March
      Sat, February 12, 2022 SBVC - Day Hike: Sandstone Peak
      Wed, February 09, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Tue, February 08, 2022 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! Panera Bread!
      Wed, February 02, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
      Sun, January 23, 2022 SD - Hike - Daley Ranch
      Thu, January 20, 2022 PS - Keys Ranch Tour - Joshua Tree National Park
      Sun, January 16, 2022 PS - 4x4 Berdoo Cyn, Geology Tour, and Eureka Peak.
      Sun, January 09, 2022 OCLB - A Walk along the Beach Path in Long Beach
      Wed, January 05, 2022 PS - Pickleball Games
      Tue, December 21, 2021 PS - Hike / Bike Planning
      Sun, December 19, 2021 PS - 4x4 Red Cloud Mine
      Sat, December 18, 2021 PS - Game Night Holiday Theme Hosted by Ed and Peter Emond-Worline
      Sat, December 18, 2021 GO LA with OC/Long Beach Chapter present: The Belmont -Naples Boat Parade and Decoration Walk
      Sat, December 18, 2021 LA - Long Beach | Belmont | Naples Boat Parade and Decoration Walk
      Sat, December 18, 2021 LA - Abalone and Sacred Coves Palos Verdes Hike
      Fri, December 17, 2021 PS - Living Desert Wildlights
      Thu, December 16, 2021 SD - Social - Gas Lamp Bowling
      Sun, December 12, 2021 PS - Holiday Party
      Sun, December 12, 2021 LA - Holiday Party 2021 at DeSano Pizza Bakery!
      Sun, December 05, 2021 OCLB - See You There! Holiday Party 2021
      Sun, December 05, 2021 PS - Bike - CicLAvia - South LA
      Sat, December 04, 2021 SD - Hike - Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
      Wed, December 01, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Wed, December 01, 2021 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
      Sat, November 27, 2021 SBVC - Day Hike Point Sal
      Sun, November 21, 2021 LA - Bicycle Tour Shoreline Long Beach
      Sat, November 20, 2021 SD - DAY ACTIVITY - MISSION BAY BIKE RIDE
      Tue, November 09, 2021 PS - Bike: PS - Indian Canyon Entrance
      Sun, November 07, 2021 PS - Palm Springs Pride Parade
      Sat, November 06, 2021 OCLB - Tour of the Art of the Metro B (Red) Line
      Wed, November 03, 2021 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
      Tue, November 02, 2021 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting
      Sat, October 30, 2021 OCLB - Silent Disco Returns! The Halloween Edition!
      Sat, October 30, 2021 PS - Bike: PS to Rancho Mirage
      Sat, October 23, 2021 PS - October Pool/Spa/Swim Time and Game Night Hosted by Byron Postma & Ritch Barron
      Sat, October 23, 2021 LA - SOLD OUT! - Camp Mozumdar Historic Walking Tour and Lunch
      Sat, October 23, 2021 PS - Mineral Hot Spring
      Sat, October 23, 2021 PS - Continental Breakfast-Hike-Spa Soak
      Thu, October 21, 2021 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Wed, October 20, 2021 SD - Social Event - Haunted Trail and Experiment Maze of Balboa Park
      Tue, October 12, 2021 PS - Hike / Bike Planning
      Tue, October 05, 2021 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! New Venue! New Start Time!
      Tue, October 05, 2021 PS - Bike Ride - Palm Springs
      Mon, October 04, 2021 PS - Trip Planning For 2022
      Sun, October 03, 2021 PS - 4x4 Black Eagle Mine Joshua Tree Park
      Sun, September 26, 2021 PS - End Of Summer Pool Party
      Sun, September 26, 2021 LA - Palos Verdes Hike: Founders Park/Ocean Trails Reserve
      Sat, September 25, 2021 OCLB - Let's Get Soaking Wet Again! Pool Party #3!
      Sat, September 18, 2021 PS - September Pool/Swim Time and Game Night Hosted by Robert Varga and John Simonsen
      Sat, September 18, 2021 LA - Malibu Hindu Temple
      Sat, September 18, 2021 PS - Bike Ride - Amtrak Station
      Thu, September 16, 2021 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Tue, September 14, 2021 PS - 4x4 Red Canyon
      Mon, September 13, 2021 PS - Trip Planning For 2022
      Sun, September 12, 2021 SD - Day Event - End of Summer Hike, BBQ, and Pool Party
      Tue, September 07, 2021 OCLB - Monthly Chapter Meeting! New Venue! New Start Time!
      Tue, September 07, 2021 PS - Trip Planning For 2022
      Sun, September 05, 2021 OCLB - WaterBikes in Long Beach! Ride A Bike On Water!
      Sat, September 04, 2021 PS - Labor Day Pool Party
      Sun, August 29, 2021 LA - Ballona Creek Bike Ride
      Sat, August 28, 2021 OCLB - Silent Disco! Yes, Silent Disco! SOLD OUT!
      Sat, August 28, 2021 LA - Lake Shrine Walk
      Thu, August 26, 2021 OCLB -Free Concert Donavon Frankenreiter @ Salt Creek Beach; OC Parks!
      Tue, August 24, 2021 LA - Monthly LA Chapter Planning Meeting
      Sun, August 22, 2021 OCLB - AUGUST GREAT OUTDOORS POOL PARTY
      Sat, August 21, 2021 SBVC - Flying Club Picnic
      Sat, August 21, 2021 PS - Bike Ride - Las Palmas
      Thu, August 19, 2021 SD - Monthly Bonfire
      Thu, August 19, 2021 OCLB -Free Concert @ The Beach; OC Parks!
      Tue, August 17, 2021 PS - Mineral Hot Spring
      Tue, August 17, 2021 (copy) PS - Mineral Hot Spring
      Sun, August 15, 2021 PS - Bike Ride CicLAvia-Wilmington
      Thu, August 12, 2021 OCLB - Party In the Park! Sweet & Tender Hooligans!
      Sun, August 08, 2021 LA - DISCOASIS Skate Night: Black Charmed's Bloom Ball!
      Sun, August 08, 2021 SD - Day Event - La Jolla Shores Snorkeling
      Thu, August 05, 2021 OCLB - Party In the Park! Music - Live Band
      Tue, August 03, 2021 LA - [POSTPONED]: Roller Skate Lesson & Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway!
      Sun, July 25, 2021 SD - Day Event - Mission Bay Kayaking/SUP Boarding
      Sun, July 18, 2021 LA - Los Angeles River Bike Path Bike Ride
      Sat, July 17, 2021 SBVC - Day Hike in Santa Barbara
      Sun, July 11, 2021 PS - 4x4 Burns Canyon - Big Bear
      Sat, July 10, 2021 PS - Bike Ride - Palm Springs South
      Sun, July 04, 2021 SBVC - Independence Day Potluck in Goleta
      Sat, July 03, 2021 OCLB - Let's Get Soaking Wet! 2021 Pool Party
      Wed, June 23, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Sat, June 19, 2021 PS - Power Baseball Pride Night & BBQ
      Sat, June 12, 2021 PS - Bike Ride - Palm Springs North
      Mon, May 31, 2021 PS - Bike Ride - CV Link
      Wed, May 26, 2021 CORP - OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE - HIKING SAFETY
      Wed, May 19, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Fri, May 14, 2021 PS - Picnic/Hike: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
      Wed, May 05, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Sun, May 02, 2021 PS - Desert X Bike Ride
      Sun, April 25, 2021 PS - Bike Ride
      Wed, April 21, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Thu, April 08, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Wed, April 07, 2021 CORP - Reopening Plan Review
      Wed, March 31, 2021 PS - Wildflower Festival
      Mon, March 29, 2021 PS - Trail Talk
      Sat, March 27, 2021 CORP - Training - Trip Leader - Outdoors Experience
      Wed, March 24, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Wed, March 10, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Wed, March 10, 2021 CORP - Training - Covid Protocols Event Leader
      Tue, March 09, 2021 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
      Mon, March 01, 2021 PS - Trail Talk
      Wed, February 24, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Wed, February 17, 2021 PS - Yosemite High Sierra Camps - Virtual Tour
      Wed, February 10, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Tue, February 02, 2021 PS - Trail Talk
      Sat, January 30, 2021 CORP - Online Training - Outdoor Experiences
      Wed, January 27, 2021 PS - Exploring the Backcountry in 4WD - Virtual Tour
      Tue, January 26, 2021 PS - Info-A-Go-Go
      Thu, January 21, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Tue, January 19, 2021 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
      Wed, January 13, 2021 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Tue, January 05, 2021 PS - Trail Talk
      Wed, December 23, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Wed, December 16, 2020 PS - Camping Adventures - Virtual Tour
      Sun, December 13, 2020 PS - Holiday Party - 2020 Virtual Edition
      Wed, December 09, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Tue, November 24, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Tue, November 24, 2020 LA - Thanksgiving-edition LA Monthly Core Meeting & Zoom Social
      Thu, November 19, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
      Wed, November 18, 2020 PS - Hiking Adventures - Virtual Tour
      Wed, November 04, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Tue, October 27, 2020 LA - Halloween-edition LA Monthly Core Meeting & Zoom Social
      Wed, October 21, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Fri, October 09, 2020 PS - "A History of Off-Roading in the California Desert"
      Wed, October 07, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Wed, September 23, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Thu, September 17, 2020 PS - 4x4 Adventures- Virtual Tour
      Wed, September 09, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Mon, August 31, 2020 PS - GOPS T-Shirts and Hats
      Wed, August 26, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Fri, August 21, 2020 CORP - Online Training - Outdoors Experience - Interest Survey
      Fri, August 14, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
      Wed, August 12, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Wed, July 29, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Thu, July 23, 2020 PS - Death Valley Pt 2 - Virtual Tour
      Thu, July 16, 2020 PS -4x4 Trip to Santa Rosa Mountain /Toro Peak
      Wed, July 15, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Sat, July 11, 2020 LA - [CANCELED] GO Picnic and Social Hike at Chilao
      Fri, July 10, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
      Thu, July 09, 2020 PS - Death Valley Pt 1 - Virtual Tour
      Wed, July 01, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Sat, June 20, 2020 LA - Pasadena Architectural House Walking Tour
      Wed, June 17, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Tue, June 16, 2020 LA - Cancelled -Virtual Open Mic/Show & Tell Social!
      Fri, June 12, 2020 PS - Name That Campout-Jeopardy
      Wed, June 03, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Thu, May 28, 2020 PS - Staycamp -Saline Valley - Virtual Tour
      Wed, May 20, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Fri, May 15, 2020 PS - Staycamp - Lake Perris Virtual
      Fri, May 15, 2020 CANCELLED - CORP - Lake Perris Jamboree
      Sat, May 09, 2020 PS -Our Amazing Desert: The Diversity of Life!
      Wed, May 06, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Tue, May 05, 2020 LA - Virtual Cinco de Mayo Social!
      Wed, April 29, 2020 PS - Deep Creek Hot Springs - Virtual Tour
      Fri, April 24, 2020 PS - CANCELED - April Game Night Hosted by Jody King
      Wed, April 22, 2020 PS - Earth Day 50 Years - Wild and Scenic Short Films
      Tue, April 21, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Tue, April 07, 2020 PS - Virtual Campfire Event
      Tue, April 07, 2020 PS - Hike and Spa
      Tue, March 31, 2020 LA - Virtual Happy Hour
      Mon, March 30, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Bike Ride - Palm Springs North
      Sat, March 21, 2020 PS - Cancelled - March Game Night: Gather Your Balls for BOWLING!!
      Wed, March 11, 2020 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Tue, March 10, 2020 PS - Speaker Program- -CANCELLED -Mar. 2020 Bats, Man! What GOPS Members Might Want To Know About Bats
      Sat, March 07, 2020 PS - WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL
      Sat, March 07, 2020 SD - Whale Watching
      Fri, March 06, 2020 PS - Birding at the Salton Sea
      Sun, March 01, 2020 PS - Mineral Hot Spring
      Fri, February 28, 2020 SBVC - Movie Night - "Boys Don't Cry"
      Sat, February 22, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike And Trip Leader Training
      Fri, February 21, 2020 PS - February Game Night Hosted by Robert Varga and John Simonsen
      Fri, February 21, 2020 PS - Bike Ride -Las Palmas Stars
      Sat, February 15, 2020 PS - Architectural Bike Ride
      Wed, February 12, 2020 SD - Core Group Meeting***Canceled***
      Tue, February 11, 2020 PS - Speaker Program- Understanding Coyotes
      Tue, February 11, 2020 PS - Ski Outing Big Bear
      Sun, February 02, 2020 PS - Bike Tahquitz Loop Plus
      Sun, February 02, 2020 LA - Kayaking and Birding in Beautiful Newport Back Bay
      Fri, January 31, 2020 SBVC - Movie Night - "Third Man Out"
      Sat, January 25, 2020 OCLB - Tour of the Art of the Metro Gold Line
      Fri, January 24, 2020 PS - January Game Night Hosted by Tom Bolton and Jim Copeland
      Sat, January 18, 2020 OCLB - Bowers Museum day tour
      Wed, January 15, 2020 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Tue, January 14, 2020 PS - Speaker Program-Jan. 2020 A 50th Anniversary Pilgrimage to the Sites of Apollo 11 Mission
      Tue, January 07, 2020 PS - Bike Ride - Amtrak Station
      Sat, December 28, 2019 SBVC - Holiday Party
      Fri, December 27, 2019 SBVC - Movie Night - "Shelter"
      Wed, December 25, 2019 PS - Bike Ride Christmas Morning
      Sun, December 22, 2019 PS - 4x4 Meccacopia Trail
      Tue, December 17, 2019 PS - Speaker Program-Dec. 2019 The Palms to Pines Birding Trail
      Mon, December 16, 2019 PS- Cruise of Lights and Dinner - Newport Beach Holiday
      Sat, December 14, 2019 SD - Holiday Party/Sleepover/Hike
      Fri, December 13, 2019 PS - Holiday Theme Game Night. Hosted by Ed and Peter Emond-Worline
      Wed, December 11, 2019 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Sun, December 08, 2019 PS - Holiday Party
      Sun, December 08, 2019 LA - Holiday Party 2019 at DeSano Pizza Bakery!
      Sun, December 08, 2019 PS - Bike Ride
      Wed, December 04, 2019 PS - WILD COACHELLA THE NATIONAL MONUMENT
      Sun, December 01, 2019 OCLB-2019 Holiday Party
      Fri, November 22, 2019 SBVC - Movie Night - "4th Man Out"
      Wed, November 13, 2019 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Tue, November 12, 2019 PS - Speaker Series - Joshua Tree Park Jeopardy
      Sat, November 09, 2019 PS - NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY TRAIL CLEANUP
      Fri, November 08, 2019 PS - November Game Night Hosted by Brian Davis
      Tue, November 05, 2019 PS - Bike Ride - S. Palm Springs
      Sun, November 03, 2019 PS - Palm Springs Pride Parade
      Wed, October 30, 2019 PS - Save Oswit Canyon Fundraiser
      Sat, October 26, 2019 OCLB - BBQ and Pool Party
      Fri, October 25, 2019 SBVC - Halloween Party
      Thu, October 17, 2019 PS - Sunset Hike and Campfire Event
      Mon, October 14, 2019 PS - Bike Ride - Palm Springs Loop
      Fri, October 11, 2019 PS - October Game Night and Pool Time Hosted by Bond Shands
      Wed, October 09, 2019 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Tue, October 08, 2019 PS - GOPS Speaker Series - Save Oswit Canyon
      Tue, October 01, 2019 PS - HIKE & YOGA
      Sun, September 29, 2019 LA - Huntington Brunch and Chapter Elections
      Fri, September 27, 2019 SBVC - Movie Night - "Rebel Without a Cause"
      Fri, September 27, 2019 OCLB - Planes of Fame Air Museum
      Sat, September 21, 2019 PS - Autumn Pool Party
      Sat, September 21, 2019 SBVC - Day Hike in Carpinteria
      Sat, September 21, 2019 SD - Coastal Cleanup Day
      Thu, September 19, 2019 PS - TOUR AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER
      Wed, September 18, 2019 PS - Trip Planning For 2020
      Tue, September 17, 2019 PS - Bike Ride - Las Palmas Neighborhood
      Sat, September 14, 2019 PS - September Game Night and Pool Time Hosted by Jim, Brian & Ed
      Wed, September 11, 2019 SD - Core Group Elections
      Tue, September 10, 2019 PS - September Monthly Speaker Program
      Wed, September 04, 2019 PS - LA County Fair
      Sun, August 25, 2019 OCLB - Autry Museum
      Sun, August 25, 2019 SD - End of Summer BBQ, Hike and Pool Party
      Sat, August 24, 2019 SBVC - Santa Barbara Pride Festival
      Fri, August 23, 2019 SBVC - Movie Night - "Bridegroom"
      Fri, August 23, 2019 OCLB - Aquarium of the Pacific
      Tue, August 20, 2019 SD - 2020 Event Planning Meeting and Member Appreciation Pizza Party
      Sun, August 18, 2019 PS - Bike Ride CicLAvia-Hollywoods
      Sat, August 17, 2019 PS - August Game Night: Gather Your Balls for BOWLING!!
      Sat, August 17, 2019 SBVC - Ventura Pride Festival
      Sun, August 04, 2019 SD - Day Event - La Jolla Shores Snorkeling
      Sat, August 03, 2019 LA - Chinatown Urban Walk & Wine Day
      Sat, July 27, 2019 SBVC - Movie Night - "Hit and Runway"
      Sat, July 27, 2019 PS - July Game Night and Pool Time Hosted by George Gosselin
      Thu, July 25, 2019 PS - Bike Ride
      Wed, July 24, 2019 PS - Summer Pool Party
      Sun, July 21, 2019 OCLB - Long Beach Ranchos Day Trip
      Sat, July 20, 2019 LA - Long Beach Beach Party 2019
      Wed, July 10, 2019 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Thu, July 04, 2019 SBVC - July 4th Potluck and Fireworks
      Sun, June 30, 2019 PS - Bike Ride CicLAvia
      Sat, June 29, 2019 LA - Big Gay Picnic + Victorian Urban Stair Hike
      Sat, June 29, 2019 GO - Hike Leader Training - Outdoor Experience
      Sun, June 23, 2019 SD - Day Event - Mission Bay Kayaking/SUP Boarding
      Sun, June 23, 2019 LA - Beginner Pride Bike Ride
      Fri, June 14, 2019 PS - June Game Night and Pool Time Hosted by David Stewart and Don Adams
      Wed, June 12, 2019 SD - Core Group Meeting
      Thu, June 06, 2019 LA - Pride Pop-Up! Rocketman Movie Night + Happy Hour
      Thu, June 06, 2019 PS - Integratron Sound Bath & Giant Rock
      Sun, June 02, 2019 PS - Spring Pool Party
      Sun, May 26, 2019 PS - Bike Ride
      Sat, May 25, 2019 PS - Autry Museum Of The American West
      Fri, May 24, 2019 SBVC Movie Night - "Taking Woodstock"
      Sat, May 11, 2019 PS - May Game Night and Pool Time Hosted by Robert Varga and John Simonsen
      Sat, April 20, 2019 SBVC Movie Night - "My Beautiful Laundrette"
      Fri, April 19, 2019 PS - April Game Night and Pool Time Hosted by Tom Bolton and Jim Copeland
      Tue, March 26, 2019 HIKE: Herman's Peak 26 March 2019
      Mon, March 25, 2019 PS- HIKE: SLOT CANYON EXPERIENCE 25 March 2019
      Wed, March 20, 2019 PS- HIKE: The Maze Copper Mt Overview 20 March 2019
      Sun, March 17, 2019 PS - GUIDED HIKE: Geology- Earthquakes-History-Floral-Fauna
      Sun, March 03, 2019 OCLB - Autry Museum
      Mon, February 18, 2019 PS -HIKE: Earl Henderson 18 Feb 2019
      Sun, January 20, 2019 PS - Lunar Eclipse-Blood Moon-Hike 20 Jan 2019
      Mon, December 24, 2018 PS - Pushwalla Palms - Xmas Eve Hike 24 DEC 2018
      Sun, November 25, 2018 PS- Hike: Forbes Trail: Garner Valley 2018
      Sun, January 21, 2018 PS - HIKE: Mecca Hills Little Utah Canyon 21 Jan 2018


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