Join our monthly charla (“chat”) to share a recent Camino experience or to get information for your upcoming walk on the Camino in the future. Some months we will choose a specific topic and will let you know in advance. There is so much wisdom and experience among our local pilgrims! All are welcome!

Join us for a four-mile hike around Walnut Woods State Park in West Des Moines. The trail is dirt and grass and one loop is just over 2 miles. We will plan on walking two loops. We will meet at the parking area across from the Lodge and next to the playground (address is 3155…

Join our monthly charla (“chat”) to share a recent Camino experience or to get information for your upcoming walk on the Camino in the future. Some months we will choose a specific topic and will let you know in advance. There is so much wisdom and experience among our local pilgrims! All are welcome!

We will plan to hike 4 miles along the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail. We will meet in the small town of Rhodes, IA. The trailhead is located at the end of Main Street— 209 S.Main Street. We’ll be walking on a grass trail and will see the historic Hoy Bridge. Bring water and a…

Join local pilgrims in our monthly virtual “charla” (“chat”) to share a recent Camino experience or to get information for your upcoming walk on the Camino in the future. There is so much wisdom and experience among our local pilgrims! This month we will have a short presentation on the Camino Portugues which is the…

While most pilgrims choose to walk the Camino frances first, there are many other pilgrimage routes in Spain that are equally wonderful, albeit less traveled. In this presentation, we will hear from pilgrims who have walked the Camino ingles, Camino primitivo, and the Le Puy routes. They will share the pros and cons of walking…

Join chapter members for this informal check in and discussion on anything Camino-related! Are you preparing for an upcoming Camino in 2022 or beyond? Do you have a Camino experience you want to share? Some wise advice for pilgrims-to-be? We look forward to seeing you!

Experienced local pilgrims provide more detail about the logistics of the journey. We share what to expect from a “typical” day on the Camino, including: the experience of sleeping in an albergue; lodging options and how to choose; personal hygiene; washing clothes; carrying your backpack or having it transported; taking the train or bus; phone…

Experienced pilgrims will discuss the specific clothing and gear options best suited for those planning to walk the Camino de Santiago. Because pilgrims aim to carry as little as possible as they trek from town to town, walking any portion of the Camino can be challenging. We share our best tips for packing and planning.…

Our monthly chapter “charla” is an informal check in and discussion on anything Camino-related! This month we will have a SHOW AND TELL focusing on equipment and items you will take (or have taken) on your Camino. To make it more fun, we ask you to share 3 items for this show-and-tell: for example your…