6-mile intermediate-challenging hike followed by optional lunch at Cook’sCorner.

Hike approximately 4.5 to 5 miles roundtrip – over the Indian River Bridge and also explore Burton Island. The bridge is one of our only hills in the area! The views of the ocean and bay from the bridge are spectacular but it can be windy and chilly. Please dress warmly and wear shoes that…

Join us for a great Chapter Walk at First Landing State Park on 14 February 2026. It will be about an 8 mile trek on some beautiful back trails. There will be a turnoff spot for folks who are not able to do a longer walk (3-4 miles in total). We will meet at the…

Join Chapter Coordinator Jim Larocco for a 4-mile (2 hour) loop hike in Old Town Alexandria to celebrate Alexandria’s Revolutionary War history. For those who wish to return to their cars after the ceremony (~3 miles), Jim will return to S. Payne St. past historical sites such as Washington’s only residence in Old Town. Some…

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…

We will be doing a 3 mile loop at Cascade Peace Park. Please enter off of Grand River Dr at the Cascade Peace Park Trailhead. Please RSVP if you can make it so we know to look for you and we have your emergency contact information. Hoping to see you there and looking forward to…

Come swirl, sip, and say ¡salud! with us as we explore some delicious wines from Spain. No expertise required ~ just curiosity, good company, and a willingness to have some fun! To start off our evening, we have selected some very special SPANISH wines ~ Our first candidate: Otoñal Reserva is a red wine from…

Join REI for a presentation hosted by local partners about walking the Camino de Santiago trail in northern Spain. Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino trekker. Preparations for the journey will be discussed, including backpacking gear needed. Explore with us the many layers of this ancient path…

Zoom Meeting Title: “Pilgrim’s Progress” visiting Roncesvalles American Pilgrims on the Camino Southeast Michigan Chapter Invites you to save the date for either: February 10th OR February 12th at 7:00 PM. David will share the same presentation both nights. This is our second “Pilgrim’s Progress” Zoom meeting, and our topic of conversation on both nights…

Chapter members Jeannie Semaan and Dianne Bobowski will share reflections on the University of Santiago de Compostela’s (USC) immersive experiential learning program in Santiago. This partnership between American Pilgrims and USC offers American Pilgrim members customized insight into Spanish language, history, culture, and the Camino. Jeannie and Dianne will talk about their time in Spain,…