Chapter Meeting Topic is ‘Getting Fit 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…

Nothing says the Camino like St Patrick’s Day!! However donated kilts make for a fun chapter event and is a great excuse to gather. Meet under a Ramada at the Dreamy Draw Trailhead – look for the banner. We will start with an easy 5K walk near the Ramadas on a mix of pavement and…

This is the 1st of four back-to-back long hikes. It is on desert trails and includes a steady climb to simulate a typical day on any Camino (like leaving Pamplona) except this trail will be rockier. Join us for one or all of the walks in this series as a great way to dial in…

Walking the Camino de Santiago is life-changing—but your feet need to be ready for the journey. Join us for a special foot care clinic designed specifically for Camino pilgrims, hosted by a Registered Nurse who has walked the Camino herself. This practical, experience-based session will cover blister prevention, nail and skin care, footwear and sock…

WHO IS INVITED: Everyone from our chapter, whether or not you are walking. Friends and family are also welcome. WHERE ON CAMPUS: Free parking is available in the main lot. The room we’ll be in is the Aural Umhoefer Administrative Building, Room A-001. The easiest way to find the room: The building is second on…

Today, we’ll try something different. Once again, we’ll meet at Park Road Shopping Center. From there we’ll head south on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, exiting at I-485 and heading over to the South Boulevard CATS Transit Station.  That is 11.75km (7.3 miles). Boarding a Lynx Blue Line CATS train there, we’ll ride to the…

Hike approximately 4.5 miles roundtrip from Rehoboth Beach to Thompson Island Nature Preserve. Thompson Island Nature Preserve is an ecological and cultural site located between Rehoboth & Dewey Beach. The peninsula is a spiritual site for Native Americans (Nanticoke) so access is restricted to 1.4 miles out and back. Our walk will be on sidewalks…

Help us celebrate our pilgrims heading out to the Camino this year at our annual Shell Ceremony & Potluck. We’ll gather at St. Augustine Church in Oakland with Rev. Beth Linde Foot to confer scallop shells (symbol of the pilgrimage) to outbound pilgrims as well as recognize departing volunteer hospitaleros. If you’re looking for a…

Join us for a city-style Camino walk in Fall River. We’ll meet and park behind Duke’s Bakery on Davol Street (plenty of parking). From there, we’ll set out on a scenic urban pilgrimage through the city, walking along the waterfront and surrounding neighborhoods. Midway, we’ll stop at Barcelos Bakery to refuel with Portuguese coffee, pastries,…