Join us as we return to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway for a mid-winter urban hike. Our trail will be about 8 miles, thru Freedom Park to a turn-around point at the Captain Jack statue in Elizabeth Park. For those looking for a shorter walk, this is an out-and-back path, so you could turn around…

Why do half a million pilgrims make the journey each year on one of the various paths to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela? Join us for an introduction to the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage path through northern Spain, and much of Europe. Over the course of 90 minutes, we will introduce you…

Ring in the New Year with a brisk hike at McDowell Nature Preserve in Steele Creek and shake off the after-effects of the send-off of 2025. We’ll meet at the waterfront parking area to test out several of their trails, for a walk of 5-6 miles. This is a natural surface trail with an assortment of small hills.…

We missed out in 2024 due to Hurricane Helene, but the park is recovering nicely and welcoming visitors. Located in Alleghany and Wilkes counties 60 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, Stone Mountain State Park is home to the 600-foot granite dome that is a designated National Natural Landmark and the historic Hutchinson Homestead, a restored mid-19th-century…

Today we visit the Ballantyne area and the McMullen Greenway Trail. This is an out-and back hike of just over 12km (7.6 miles) on a flat, tree-lined path. Most of the surface is paved with 2km of dirt and another 1km of wooden walkways. While hiking poles are not necessary, this is a good surface…

8-mile walk along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Pass thru residential neighborhoods, parks. Turn-around point is the Captain Jack statue. Lunch at Sit Edmond Halley Freehouse following walk.

Join us on Saturday, November 16 as we hike at Morrow Mountain State Park. Plan to arrive by 9:45am for a 10:00am step-off time. We’ll start together on the Morrow Mountain Trail with a turn-around just short of the 3-mile mark, for a total hike of 5.7 miles. This should be considered a moderately strenuous.…

Are you anticipating your first Camino experience? Want to learn more about the Camino? Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Join us for a fun, fact-filled walk-through on how to prepare for your Camino de Santiago hike across Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Learn the history, soak up the picturesque landscapes, and…

The Whitewater Center features over 40 miles of multi-use trails. While we won’t cover them all on our hike, you’ll get a flavor of what the Center has to offer. Our main route will cover about 6 miles, with views of the Catawba River, the kayak launch area, the ropes courses and namesake whitewater training…

Join us for a Zoom presentation focused on the Camino del Norte. This is an 865 km route across northern Spain, crossing the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia, to Santiago de Compostela. The unspoiled sandy beaches and rugged cliffs of the Atlantic Ocean, along with beautiful historical cities and towns make for a different Camino…