
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, music events, 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- Hometown Jams: Justin MooreBulldog Park, Crown Point , IN
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Justin Moore takes the stage at Bulldog Park in Crown Point, IN, on Thursday, August 14th, 2025!
Kicks off at 5:00 PM with doors opening, featuring two opening artists and a DJ spinning between sets, all building the energy until Justin Moore ignites the crowd at 8:30 PM.
Get General Admission Lawn tickets (bring your lawn chairs) at Ticketmaster: LINK Sign up for the event when you buy your ticket so I have an accurate count. We can carpool or meet there.
Food and drinks available at Bulldog Park. No outside food or drink allowed.
- Kayak Down the Galien RiverGalien River DNR Boat Ramp, New Buffalo , MI
this event is being held jointly with Michiana Adventures
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-yjezdrty/This is 11 am CT, 12 pm ET
The Galien River flows to Lake Michigan. It’s about 2.5 miles down the river. With scenic views the river winds through New Buffalo into Lake Michigan.
We have 2 options, we can meet in the boat launch area on Red Arrow Highway or we can meet at the beach and paddle towards the boat launch on Red Arrow. If you need to rent a kayak, you can rent one from Third Coast near the beach parking lot. Kayak rentals are $25 per hour.
Reserve a kayak here:
https://www.thirdcoastpaddling.com/#locationsBeach parking is $20 for the day or $10.50 for 3 hours.
Boat launch
17177 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo, MI 49117
more details will follow.