About us
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.
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An Afternoon at Derby Creek Beach
my house, 11 w Marne, Beverly Shores, IN, USthis is the event rescheduled from the original July 18 date.
note: we probably will have enough parking at my house for the people who will come to the beach, but if you get to my house and all the parking is gone, park at the Beverly Shores train station, walk down Broadway to Lake Front dr, turn left, and walk to the dip in the road till you see my golf cart parked, then come down to the beach on the trail at the west end of that mini-lot, and look for us on the shore (probably to the right). i will we wearing a faded blue hat that says "GREECE" on it.
if you arrive late, park in the spaces mentioned below ONLY; then walk back to Broadway, and turn left; walk down to Lake Front dr, turn left again, and walk to the dip in the road till you see my blue golf cart parked, then come down to the beach on the trail at the west end of that mini-lot, and look for us on the shore (probably to the left). i will we wearing a faded blue hat that says "GREECE" on it.
dear friends--
we will try again for a classic high summer beach day, with water temps likely in the high 70's or low 80's ... a classic lazy, hazy, crazy afternoon together at the beach.be sure to check the weather beforehand, and dress appropriately. http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Beverly+Shores+IN+46301 , which, i hope, will be a swimsuit and flip-flops so you can go in the water, which should be in the low 80’s. it is rather rocky entering the Lake, so you might want to bring water shoes.
bring along some food which we will eat at the beach, plus enough water (one quart minimum), a hat with a brim, sunscreen, etc.
about a quarter mile to the east, at Lakeview Beach, there are modern restrooms and drinking water, but bring your own water with, because it is a bit of a hike.
once at the beach, we will assess the temperature, sun conditions, and the inclinations of the group to decide who just wants to hang out on the beach, and who might want to walk west down the shore, into the state park, or beyond.
hope to see you there,
Rick and Erin
directions & parking instructions:
avoid the intersection of IN 49 & US 12 because of summer traffic jams; take IN 49 north to US 20; go east; turn left on CR 300 E (Kemil rd), then right on US 12, then left onto Broadway (traffic light opposite National Park campground); continue about 3/4 mile, and turn left at Marne, go to 11 w Marne--a gray, three story house set back rather far from the road; street parking is not allowed in Beverly Shores, but you can park in the off-street spaces across the road from us, and in front of the house to the east of us (towards Broadway); pull straight into the spaces and park as close together as you safely can; DO NOT block anyone in, or block any driveways!
do not park in my driveway unless i tell you to. do not block anyone's driveway.
once you have parked, come to my front porch and take one of the parking permits there. put it in your car window facing the road.
if all spaces are taken, call me at 773-415-0428.
we will wait till 11:30, then depart for the beach. i will drive our trusty golf cart, Bluesheen, down to the beach with people's gear, since i have a Beverly Shores parking permit, and the rest of you will walk about 3/4 mile there on foot.
i can take 1-3 passengers by golf cart if anyone wants or needs a ride, but travel at your own risk, no seat belts--this is a golf cart.
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Let's Take a Hike: Saugatuck - Oval Beach Hike - 4+ miles
Saugatuck Chain Ferry, 528 Water St, Saugatuck, MI, USLet's Take a Hike: Saugatuck - Oval Beach Hike - 4+ miles
thanks to Kevin for letting us share this event with his Explore the Coast meetup group https://www.meetup.com/swmi-fun/events/
Dogs are not allowed!
We will meet at the Chain Ferry at 9:00 EDT. (It opens at 9.) We will take the ferry across the river ($3, cash only.) The only remaining chain driven ferry in the country, it has been in use since 1838. We operate Memorial - Labor Day, 9a-9p or 30 minutes prior to sunset.
Address: 528 Water St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
The 1st stop at Mount Baldhead steps. Climbing these steps are optional. You may climb up and down the 303 steps. This if for bragging rights, just to say that you did it.
Then we will walk 1/2 mile down the street to our 1st trail. Tallmadge Wood's - Crow's Nest Trail is a 1.7 mile loop. We will then follow a trail to the beach (0.8 miles).
Optional Hike: We the walk north down the beach 1/4 to 1/2 mile or so. (The pier is 0.8 miles) This is out and back. This optional, you may stay at the main beach and wait for us to return.
After beach fun is done, we will take the John Woolam Trail back to the chain ferry (0.8 miles). Then return over the chain ferry (another $3).
It will be around a 4.1 mile hike plus the beach hike.Note: Except for the optional beach hike, the most of the rest of the trails will be in woods (shade).
After the hike we can stop at the Mitten Brewery for pizza. (They sell pizza flights [4 types of pizza].)
https://www.mittenbrewing.com/saugatuckThis is a great hike,
Kevin
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