We are walking one of our favorite paths to welcome Spring! The Noland Trail is a 4.8 mile loop around the lake adjoining the Mariner’s Museum, 100 Museum Drive, in Newport News. This hard dirt path is well-groomed with lots of twists and turns, and beautiful views of the lake. Generally considered an easy route,…

The walk will be a lovely 8 mile combo of a loop and in-out return with hills, water views, marsh views and perhaps an eagle, egret, blue heron or two. First Landing State Park is rated #5 of 646 Virginia State Parks! There will be a turn around spot for folks who do not want…

We will be walking the beautiful and highly rated Grandview Nature Preserve in Hampton, VA. It is a 6.0-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking and beautiful to visit anytime. The walk will…

Explore this 4.2-mile loop trail near Chesapeake, Virginia. The Molly Mitchell, Otter Point and Indian Creek Loop is ranked very high on All Trails and is located in the Northwest River Natural Area Preserve. It is considered an easy route and takes an average of 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. This is a…

The Noland Trail is located within Mariner’s Park. It is a 4.8 mile loop around the lake adjoining the Mariner’s Museum, 100 Museum Drive, in Newport News. This hard dirt path is well-groomed with lots of twists and turns, and beautiful views of the lake. Generally considered an easy route, it takes about an hour…

Catherine Yarberry, a recent pilgrim, will talk about her experiences walking from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela (the Camino Francés route) in May and June 2022. The talk will include the route, accommodations, packing considerations and the amazing experiences of walking solo 500 miles across Spain on this ancient path, now…

Gearing up for the Camino! If you’re planning on walking the Camino de Santiago later this year or next, come join us at REI as we talk about things to consider when preparing for your journey. We’ll offer gear recommendations (and lessons learned!) and talk about backpacks, footwear, clothing, electronics and much more. We will…

Join us for a five-mile (almost) walk in Newport News Park on Saturday, Feb 4 beginning at 10:00 am. This is a beautiful wooded path very similar to what you’ll find on the Camino. We will meet at 9:45 am at the Newport News Park Discovery Center. The entrance to the park is at 13560…

Join us for our traditional first talk of the year: “Camino 101.” It is an overview of the Camino de Santiago – history, routes, decision factors for when to go, what to pack, where to stay. It is designed for new pilgrims and anyone interested in the Camino de Santiago but of value to returning…

Tertulia / Camino Coffee! July 22, 2022 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Stop by for a coffee – or even a breakfast – and enjoy an informal gathering to talk about the Camino – or any other walk. It is a great time to ask questions, gather information, discuss myriad topics or simply enjoy an early…