Have you ever thought about walking across Spain? The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes leading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Maybe you were inspired by the movie “The Way” and are actively planning your own Camino or maybe you just heard…

Let’s explore Elmwood Cemetery on our very own self guided walking tour! Famous stories include celebrities, politicians, generals, paupers and spies. The cast of characters runs the gamut from city founders to saloon owners, from outlaws to heroes. Nearly 80,000 Memphians rest beneath the soil of this 80-acre wooded cemetery. It is free to enter,…

Come join us at the Malco Ridgeway Cinema to watch the Bill Bennet movie: The Way, My Way. Tickets are available via the Malco theater website or at the door. We’ll go out to lunch afterwards to Happy Mexican at 6080 Primacy Parkway, very close by! Please RSVP to memphis@americanpilgrims.org so we can get a…

Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike the Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more information or are actively planning your trip, this talk will be informative,…

Please join us for a pot luck brunch welcoming back and launching our fellow pilgrims! Please send us an email at: memphis@americanpilgrims.org to let us know you will be attending! Tresha Mandel, our Chapter Coordinator, will be making her infamous Spanish tortilla. Can’t wait to see you and hear about your caminos and for those…

Of the five major pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the Camino Frances is the most famous and well-traveled. Please join our presentation of two lesser known but equally impressive Camino routes: the Camino de Norte and the Portuguese Central. The Norte is a coastal route through Northern Spain the hugs the ocean…

Please join us for our Annual Shell Ceremony at the labyrinth at Cancer Survivor’s Park in East Memphis. What a great way to celebrate those embarking on their journeys in 2024 with tapas and fellowship and a mindful, contemplative walk in the labyrinth. This is really wonderful time to come and participate in our camino…

Please join us at REI MEMPHIS for this informative workshop! We will cover planning and preparation for you camino: choosing your camino path, accommodations, travel, training, equipment, clothing, communication and resources. We will have have some seasoned hikers share their tips.You won’t want to miss this! Please use the registration link provided.

Andrew Lafferty (Porto to Santiago) will be leading this 4.25 mile easy walk. Meet at 9 am at WC Johnson Road Park (419 W.C. Johnson Park Road, Collierville) at the Trailhead parking lot. Drive PAST the public restroom to the parking lot. Mostly flat, with boardwalk and dirt trails with two sets of wooden stairs.…

You’ve heard of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Maybe you read about it in a magazine or book, saw a movie like “The Way” or talked to someone who walked it. You’re intrigued and wonder where to start and if it’s right for you. You have come to the right place and American Pilgrims…