What we’re about
I started Rick's Hiking & Fun Group a few days after 9/11/01 to bring people together for fun, friendship and community, both outdoors and in.
At first I advertised in the Chicago Reader, then on Craig's List, and starting in 2009, on meetup. the group had 181 events before joining meetup, so you can add that number to the meetup total for the true number of events.
To view some scenes from the early days of the group from 2002-2005, see https://www.angelfire.com/trek/rickhike/ .
We do hiking, game nights, dining out, conversation salons, house concerts, potlucks, etc. we hike at a leisurely pace, stop to smell the roses, and value socializing. we welcome you, please join us.
Rick
...and remember “The world is full of nice people. If you can't find one, be one.”
~Nishan Panwar.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bike Ride on Prairie Duneland Trail & Visit to Chesterton European MarketPrairie-Duneland Trail, Chesterton, IN
this event is being held jointly with Michiana Adventures
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-yjezdrty/dear hiking friends--
On Saturday morning, May 3, we will take a bike ride on the Prairie Duneland trail, then visit the 2025 grand opening of the Chesterton European Market for lunch at one of the many food stands there.
This is part of the rails to trails bike path. Roundtrip the distance is 22.4 miles. We will do the whole path with breaks as needed. This will be a casual ride set at a moderate pace.
We will meet in the parking lot. We will wait 10 minutes to give everyone enough time to get there and have their gear ready for the ride.
This won't be a race but you are welcome to ride a faster pace if you would like.
We will gather back in the parking lot after, go for lunch and head over to the European Market.more details will follow,
Rick and Rhonda
