Just an idea, but other outdoor boards occasionally arrange "rondys" (rendez-vous, si vous parlez la langue) in different regions of the country where members can meet up in big groups for a hike, trip, campout, etc. Has anyone here at TLB considered or done this? I always feel some solidarity when I see people posting here from my own region and/or state (Midwest/Michigan), and always wondered if I might cross paths with some of them without even knowing.

Like I said, just an idea. Blast away.

I've posted this in two forums, since I'm not sure where it best belongs.