SOCO will hike the Dawson Butte Loop at Dawson Butte Open Space north of Larkspur, CO. The trail passes through wooded areas before opening to vast pastures with breathtaking views. The trail provides a great vantage point to view Dawson Butte’s stony face, very reminiscent of the sonty castle that remains along the Camino. This…

GETTING THERE: The address of Astico Park is N3620 County Road TT, Columbus, WI (Dodge County), 53925. A map of the park and shelter location is located HERE (https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1917/637546920873500000). We will meet at Shelter #1. WHAT TO EXPECT: Entrance to the park is free, and there is a parking lot and restroom close to Shelter…

Join us for a day of Camino camaraderie to celebrate the Feast of St. James on our annual walk in San Francisco. Our new route starts at the Ferry Building where we’ll head south along the Embarcadero and enjoy sweeping views of the bay. At the ball park, we’ll cross over to Mission Bay and…

St. James’ Day is the perfect excuse to gather! While our celebration may be milder than those on the streets of Santiago, it will be fun and will include: What is St James’ Day and why do we celebrate it? Sharing of memories of arriving in Santiago Shell Ceremony for Pilgrims departing on their Camino…

The Northern CO coffee tertulia will be on Friday, July 19 from 9:30 to 11:00 at Dazbog on 2733 Council Tree Ave, Suite 125, Fort Collins. Several people have returned from Camino’s this summer. It would be great to hear from them. Discussion question (after we hear from recent walkers) will be “Tell us about…

Chapter Meeting @ Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4921 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh (in-person only, not online). “Coming Home from the Camino.” Pre-registration isn’t required.

Our July Second Sunday Stroll will take place in Hollywood. We all meet at the front entrance of the Anne Kolb Nature Center at 8:00 AM. From there we will walk the trail around the nature center including a six-story (cement) tower with spectacular views. From the nature center, we will cross over to West…

Join us for a beach walk! Grandview Nature Preserve in Hampton covers 475 acres of salt marsh, tidal creeks and Chesapeake Bay beachfront. There is a half mile walk to the beach, and then about six miles of walking, round trip along the beach to Northend Point and back. Plan to meet up with the…

Next Saturday, July13, we’ve picked a “cool” repeat hike, at the Blue Ridge Tunnel. For once we won’t hike atop the Blue Ridge, but through it, Opened about three years ago, the nearly 170 year old tunnel was the first of its kind when it was finished in 1858 and was used until replaced about…

Where: Buena Vista Park – 1601 Shadowridge Drive. There is a light where you need to turn into the parking lot. The actual street is Antiqua. It is unlikely the lot will be full, but if it is, there is street parking in front of the park.  We will convene at the duck pond on…