Meet at 8:30 AM inside the Park at the Trailhead Staging Area We will be hiking mostly on Blevins Trail, a loop we will follow counterclockwise, with an extension on the East end called Cat Peaks Loop. It is rated ‘Easy’ with a short section of ‘Moderate’ on the east side of Cat Peaks. Total…

We’ll hike 1.3 miles along the Border-to-Border Trail to Downtown Dexter’s Ice Sculpture Exhibit. View the exhibits, then take a coffee/ hot cocoa / lunch break and afterward return to the Dexter Wellness Center.

ABOUT: Invitation to Present or Display Art: This invitation goes out to the creative side in every one of us. On January 17, our chapter will once again hold an arts-related gathering, and we would love for you to participate! Do you like to craft? Take pictures? Cook? Paint? Draw? Write? Sing? Woodwork? Do ceramics?…

Our annual potluck featuring wonderful Spanish food, wine, and beverages will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 1-4pm at St. Mary’s Church (5222 Sideburn Road) in Fairfax, VA. Bring your favorite Spanish dish (hors d’oeuvre, entree, dessert, or anything else you would like) and/or beverage (including Spanish wine or beer) to share with…

Gearing Up for the Camino

Join American Pilgrims on the Camino for an inspiring session that brings to life the incredible tradition and epic adventure of the Camino de Santiago. Through personal stories, cultural insights, and practical advice, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of both the spirit and logistics of pilgrimage. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or…

Join our Iowa Chapter charla to hear the experience of local Pampered Pilgrims, Jackie Saxon and Laurie Ihry, who opted to use a service or support system while on their Camino. They will share details of why they opted to use a service and what their experience was like. There will be substantial time for…

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…

This is a live-zoom of an in-person presentation on walking short Caminos of 100KM. The in-person presentation will be in the Community Room at REI.

A presentation on walking short Caminos, (100KM). This event is in-person at REI but also being lived Zoomed.