Chapter member, Jim LaRocco, will lead a 9-mile hike along the Potomac Heritage Trail on Sunday, February 2 at 10:00am. The hike will take approximately 6 hours with a lunch break at Fletcher’s boat house. The starting location will be the parking lot at 2722 N Marcey Road, Arlington, VA. Marcey Road is off Military…

New member Kelly Whitaker takes us on a hike on her beloved “home court” – Fort Yargo State Park. We will meet at the new Visitor Center Parking Lot, then hike almost 7 miles along the beautiful Lake Loop. This trail doesn’t have much elevation, but it has some beautiful lake views! After the hike,…

A continuous verbal communication of between 1 to 30 individuals with about equal unexperienced and veteran pilgrims.

If you’re planning on walking the Camino, or just thinking about it, this is a great opportunity to meet with Camino veterans to talk about routes, what to pack and all things Camino. We hope you can join us!

Walk through the beautiful Elena Gallegos foothills area for about 2-2.5 hours over varied terrain. Bring hiking poles and dress warmly as it could be cold this time of year. Bring snacks and water. You will have to pay a nominal fee for parking at the Elena Gallegos picnic area. Following the walk, we will…

Join Camino veteran and Chapter coordinator Kris Ashton for a presentation on the Camino de Santiago, the medieval pilgrimage route across northern Spain. The presentation will cover the historical and cultural background of the Camino and the practicalities of walking the routes including distances and difficulty, packing lists, and modern support infrastructure (lodging, eating, etc).…

Join the Anchorage Chapter for a great introduction to walking the Camino de Santiago. This presentation will cover various routes (there are many!), what to bring, what not to bring, best times to go and what to expect on this unique and rich pilgrimage. Lots of beautiful photos, tips and opportunity to ask questions. Experience…

Have you seen the movie “The Way”. The Camino de Santiago, “The Way of St. James”, attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year. In Camino 101, the first of our 3-part educational series, the Tampa Bay Chapter will talk about the history and the culture of this medieval pilgrimage that begins traditionally with the path…

A verbal communication of between 1 to 30 individuals with about equal unexperienced and veteran pilgrims.

So you’ve decided to walk the Camino de Santiago, or maybe you’re still thinking about it. Join the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Pilgrims on the Camino for an evening of Camino talk. Camino veterans will discuss the various routes, what to expect, how to prepare and how to pack. They will tell you…