Distance: 3 miles – Easy to Moderate (due to uneven terrain and semi-arid). Fort Bowie witnessed almost 25 years of conflict between the Chiricahua Apache and the US Army, and remains a tangible connection to the turbulent era of the late 1800s. Explore the history of Fort Bowie and Apache Pass as you hike 3…

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 for our first-ever in-town Camino! On Saturday, we will walk a ~10-mile loop north of the hotel that will end back at the starting point. There are various places to eat for dinner. Then, on Sunday, we will do a ~10-mile loop south of the hotel that will end back at the…

It is time for another SOCO Hike! This will be a 4 – 5 mile moderately challenging hike that starts with a short jaunt up to a hilltop before descending through scrub oaks over a rocky ridge trail. So this is best for the more fit hiker. Be sure to bring poles if you use…

About the hikes: We will take the shuttle from the Visitor Center to Echo Canyon Trailhead (if available) otherwise we will carpool to the Echo Canyon Trailhead. See this Trail Map. Both hikes will begin on Echo Canyon. Echo Canyon Walk: The route winds through spectacular rock formations including the Grottoes and Wallstreet to the…

Have you been dreaming about hiking the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain, but are not sure how to prepare for it? Join a veteran of seven Camino journeys who will share her personal experience as well as some tips that will help you on your Camino. You’ll learn about the basics of the walk,…

Why is the scallop shell important to pilgrims? Join us and find out. The Southeast Michigan Chapter of the American Pilgrims Association is holding a “Shell Ceremony and Pilgrim Blessing” for pilgrims leaving this year experiencing their first pilgrimage. We encourage everyone to attend. The morning will start in the Hamburg Township Library at 10:00…

Elena Gallegos Picnic Area and Trails are part of Albuquerque Open Space. From Tramway Blvd. turn east on Simms Park Rd. There is an entrance fee of $1.00 per vehicle. Bring cash or use your Open Space annual parking pass. Go to the right around the loop road and park on the far east side…

Please join us for Dinner and the Hoosiers on the Camino Shell Ceremony.  In case you are not familiar with shell ceremonies, this will be when our chapter presents Camino scallop shells to those participants who will be beginning their Caminos in the near future. It’s a meaningful experience for all.  Of course, we will…

Are you still actively planning and dreaming of your upcoming Camino? Are you looking for more info before starting your Camino? Do you have packing and logistics questions? This presentation is for you! We will provide a brief orientation of the Camino, followed by a discussion on traveling to your starting place and packing tips.…