When: Saturday, January 20 from 8:30 am-10:45 am – meet @ 8:30 am; hike begins @ 8:45 am; Optional post-hike meal @ 11:00 am Details: Moderate 6-mile out and back walk from the Park, along the Salado Creek Greenway, across the Boardwalk, to McAllister Park & return. Park in the paved lot at the back…

The Minnesota Chapter welcomes our presenter, Dawn Bratch-Prince, Coordinator of the Central Iowa Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino and Professor of Spanish and Associate Provost at Iowa State University. Dawn took her first pilgrim steps along the Camino de Santiago in 2015 and has returned nearly every year since in search of purpose…

Dexter Ice Fest & Walk (weather permitting). We will take a short walk from the Dexter Wellness Center to Downtown Dexter’s Ice Sculpture Exhibit at the downtown Gazebo, then a Border-to-Border Trail Hike of 1.5 – 2 Miles Total.

Our January Saturday Walk is now set for January 20th at 9:00 AM – we’ll try again to take the beautiful Winter Park Walk (having been rained out in December) ~ meeting in the parking area at Mead Gardens (1300 South Denning Drive, Winter Park). Then, we’ll walk out the back of Mead Gardens, around…

What are the most architectonical “jewels” of the Camino? The cathedrals! Walking the Frances provides the opportunity to see many of the most beautiful cathedrals in Spain. Local pilgrim Vernon Meyer will explain church architecture and the history of Cathedrals along the Frances. Whether you plan to walk the Frances or already have, this presentation…

• 5:00 – Visit, Shop, Browse, Mingle • 5:30-6:15 – Camino Gear/Packing Presentation • 6:15-7:00 – Q&A, Shop, Visit Join us at the Alpine Shop in Kirkwood, MO, for a Gear Gathering as we discuss the best and newest gear for making a Camino or other pilgrimage. We will also talk about water bottles/hydration systems,…

This hike is a mix of easy (2 miles), moderate (2 mile) and difficult (.5 miles) terrain to give you a sense of how your body (and gear) respond over the different grades you will encounter on the Camino. In addition, this hike features 6 areas of Petroglyphs from the Hohokam Indians – all within…

The topic for the evening will be CAMINO LOGISTICS – everything you’ve ever wanted to know about transportation to and from your starting point, technology (apps, SIM cards, phone plans, etc.) and tips for exchanging money without selling your soul.

Meet-up Spot: We will meet in the area in front of Maria’s Mexican Kitchen Come join us for an out and back walk along the Trinity Trail! We’ll walk for about 45 minutes, then turn around and head back to arrive back at our starting point around 11 am. Anyone who wants to can then…

Shauna has lined up the perfect hike to kick off year, just a few miles south of the Marietta Square. This 5.5 mile loop trail makes up the southern section of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. We will walk through rolling hills along this multi-use trail followed by lunch on the Marietta Square, at Marietta…