News Observer, NC: Outdoor Group Takes Off

Great article in today's News Observer about the wild successes of the Triangle Hiking Meetup -- 750+ members strong -- and more!

In its first few months of existence, the Triangle Hiking and Outdoors Group did one organized hike a month. Between now and next Thursday, seven hikes are scheduled. In the early days the group sponsored hikes that attracted 80 hikers or more, at least four times more people than hike organizers like on most hikes. That led to capping each hike at 10 to 15 people. (And that has led to the lone complaint you hear about Meetup's local hiking group: Once posted, the hikes fill so fast it's nearly impossible to get a slot.) ...

Meetup.com is the modern equivalent of Floyd's Barber Shop, the town square or the community campfire. It's where people in the 2000s gather to meet people of like mind and interests. Looking for others who share your passion for movies? Go to meetup.com. Can't find anyone else who plays euchre? Check out meetup.com. A tall girl looking for other tall girls? Meetup is your place. Even after "tall girls," you don't think there's a group for you? As of Tuesday, Meetup had 4,632 topics. Link