I love the community that you can find in the Pacific Northwest. It seems everyone loves to be outdoors! For good reason, the PNW is beautiful and provides the perfect backdrop no matter the activity. Today I am sharing with you 10 outdoorsy Facebook groups to join if you live in the PNW and are looking to find a community of like-minded people. Most specifically, the groups in this list are geared towards females (since that is the majority of my audience and the kind of groups I join). However, there are groups listed for everyone!
I hope you can find some new outdoorsy Facebook groups to join and meet others in the PNW, ask questions, or pick up tips. Anyways, without further ado, let’s get into it!
Mt. Storm King – Olympic National Park, WA
10 Outdoorsy Facebook Groups to Join if you Live in the Pacific Northwest
1. PNW Outdoor Women Group
This group is one of my favorites to meet new hiking partners, take a peek into the other members of the group’s adventures, and ask questions! This group’s description says “We’re an inclusive community of passionate, adventurous women from the PNW. This group is a brave space for members to plan adventures, make new friends, share stories, seek advice, and thoughtfully discuss issues related to the outdoors and the way our experiences there are mediated by our various identities. This is a diverse group and we cover a lot of ground, literally and metaphorically.”
You can join this group by answering the questions on this page here.
2. Washington Hikers and Climbers
This group is one of my favorites to find new hikes and climbing destinations in the PNW. This group’s description says “This page is for Washington hikers, climbers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers, and other outdoor inclined residents of or visitors to the state. Post your photos, trip reports, questions or tips.”
You can join this group by answering the questions on this page here.
3. All Women All Trails: Hiking & Backpacking
A great community of women across the US that show hiking pics and tips! The group description says “Novice to expert, this group is for women worldwide who crave time on trails… hiking, backpacking, or trail running! Our motto is Safety, Support, Adventure and we believe in sharing what we learn and encouraging each other.”
You can join this group by answering the questions on this page here.
4. Hiking in the Pacific Northwest
A huge group focusing on hiking in the PNW (as the name implies). The group description says “All about Hiking the PNW post your adventures here, ask questions etc. Only things PNW hiking related” (this group is simple and straight to the point, as you can tell).
You can join this group be answering the questions on this page here.
5. Travelers of the U.S. National Parks
This group is great if you want to visit all of the National Parks! Everyone shares pictures from the parks and what # they are on. I joined this group recently because I decided I wanted to visit all the U.S. National Parks. This groups description says “This is an open group whose purpose is to serve as a forum to help organize people in small trips around the country (mostly by means of roadtrips) to explore, hike, camp, and absorb the beauty of the national parks (state parks too). It is very informal, anyone can organize/lead a trip, and at anytime of the year.”
Join this group by answering the questions on this page here.
6. Kayaking with Dogs
A more niche group for those of you with pups! I have been wanting to get a SUP or kayak and teach my puppy to go with me, so this group has been really fun! If you are looking to get into paddle boarding or kayaking with your dog, this group has a lot of helpful tips and information. This group’s description says ” I’ve started this page only to give people just like me an outlet to share their adventures they take with their pups, mutts, purebreds, halfbreeds, and all that lies between. Kayaking with dogs is the main topic on this page, but hiking, biking, and camping with your furry friends will never be rejected!”
Join this group by answering the questions on this page here.
7. Camping and Hiking with Dogs
Another more niche group for those of you with dogs! THis group has a lot of helpful tips and info for hiking and camping with your pup (as the name implies). The pictures of dogs hiking and camping with their person on this page are also so cute! This group’s description says “The purpose of this Facebook group is to provide a community where we can connect with each other, explore new parts of the globe, share stories, and inspire all of us to go on more adventures with our dogs. We want everyone to feel that this is a safe space where you can ask questions, share tips and tricks, and make friends.”
You can join this group by answering the questions on this page here.
8. Pacific Northwest Mushroom Social Club
All things mushroom and mushroom hunting. If you are into that or want to get into that, this group is perfect for you! This group’s description says “Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Mushroom Social Club, a place for members of the Pacific Northwest Mushroom Identification and Information Forum (or other mushroom enthusiasts) to chat and share things. Conversation openers, photos, and articles shared should be at least a TINY bit mushroom-related, since that’s why we’re here.”
You can join this group by answering the questions on this page here.
9. 52 Hike Challenge – Washington & Oregon Chapters
The 52 hike challenge is simple; the goal is to do one hike per week for the entire year (resulting in 52 hikes). In the FB 52 hike challenge FB groups, people share pictures each week for the hike that they are on. Each state has its own chapter. You can find the Washington chapter here and the Oregon chapter here.
10. Pacific Northwest Plants and Wildlife
The final of the outdoorsy Facebook groups is for those of you that like identifying plant and animals or helping others identify, this is the group for you. The group’s description says “This group is for those who would like to share information, photos and experiences about our awesome Pacific Northwest plants and wildlife. Do you have a plant or local animal needing identification? Please feel free to upload a good closeup along with the location and any comments that might help with the ID. The more information you provide, the better!”
You can join this group by answering the questions on this page here.
I hope you’ve found an outdoorsy Facebook group to join if you’re looking for a community in the Pacific Northwest! For more hiking-related posts in the PNW, check out some of my past posts below.
- Mount Storm King: What to Know Before Hiking
- Lewis River Falls | Trail Route, Hiking Tips + Best Time to Visit!
- Trail of Ten Falls: Silver Falls State Park
- The Best Hikes in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
