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…

5th Tuesday Southeast Louisiana chapter meeting to discuss 2026 chapter events

This is the first 5th Tuesday Chapter meeting of 2026. We are asking for input from the chapter members regarding activities and gauging interest among the members for a hike coordinator and other chapter volunteers to assist with chapter sponsored events.

If you’ve ever been curious to learn more about long walks/pilgrimages, please join us for this very special evening featuring Cicerone Guidebook Authors, Sandy Brown and Dave Whitson.For details, click here (http://eepurl.com/jwJjIY)

If you’ve ever been curious to learn more about long walks/pilgrimages, please join us for this very special evening featuring Cicerone Guidebook Authors, Sandy Brown and Dave Whitson. For details, click here (http://eepurl.com/jwJjIY)

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THESE TWO AMAZING PRESENTERS ON OUR OWN CENTRAL COAST! The topic of their presentation is: “The Camino de Santiago and the Resurgence of Pilgrimage”. Those wishing to join us for dinner prior should meet us at St. Paul Church at 800 Bello St. in Pismo no later than 5:00pm.…

First time out with us, or long-time returnees … All are welcome to join us for this lovely out and back walk along the American River. Every “Last Sunday of the Month”, rain or shine, we meet for a lovely 6-ish mile walk along the American River. Up on the levee, we have a route…

More than a half-million people completed a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in 2025, while countless others followed one of the scores of ancient, medieval, and contemporary routes across Europe and beyond. For two decades, Sandy Brown and Dave Whitson have explored many of these routes, and in this presentation they will discuss why, even…

Presentation of Q&A on the Camino that will cover the historical and cultural background of the Camino and the practicalities of walking the “way”. This is a comprehensive presentation for those who are planning to embark on walking the Camino. Following the presentation will be holding an informal interactive What to Pack session. Everyone is…

Camino 101 is for individuals planning their FIRST Camino. This discussion-based class, hosted by Camino veterans, will cover everything you want to know – routes, best times to walk, weather, getting there, training, gear, credentials, and more!