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See all- Program: Walking The Camino de Santiago - The Portuguese WaySpringboro Performing Arts Center, Springboro, OH
Program: Walking The Camino de Santiago - The Portuguese Way
Presenter: Andy "Captain Blue" Niekamp
Presented By: Springboro Next Destination Speaker Series - Free & Open To The Public
Description: Join Andy Niekamp as he narrates his trek on the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago, from Porto, Portugal, to Santiago, Spain. This second most popular Camino route boasts stunning coastal views, vibrant cities rich in history, quaint cobblestone streets, shrines, ancient churches, stone crosses, hiking trails, and friendly locals. The 19-day, 220-mile, pilgrimage photo journey follows Andy and his hiking partner along the multiple, and sometimes confusing, routes of the Portuguese Way, including the Litoral, Coastal, Central, and Spiritual routes. The trek concludes on Spain's western shore at Finisterre whose name literally means "end of the earth," as the Romans believed it was. Today, the Camino Finisterre has a reputation as a place of endings and new beginnings. This presentation will inspire you to embark on a Camino de Santiago journey of your own.
Bio: Andy "Captain Blue" Niekamp has over 20,000 miles of backpacking experience, including five end-to-end hikes on the Appalachian Trail, a continuous footpath from Georgia to Maine that travels throughout 14 different states. He has also hiked the Buckeye Trail, Florida Trail, Arizona Trail, Camino de Santiago (French Way and Portuguese Way), Colorado Trail, John Muir Trail, Sheltowee Trace, Long Trail, Ozark Highlands Trail, Superior Hiking Trail, Benton McKaye Trail, Ohio To Erie Trail, and other trails. He is the founder and organizer of Dayton Hikers, a Meetup hiking group with 9,500 members, and the Chief Adventure Officer of Outdoor Adventure Connection, a backcountry guide service. His passion lies in organizing special hiking events and encouraging others to get involved in trail maintenance.
More Info: https://www.cityofspringboro.com/387/Upcoming-Events
- Winter Adventure WeekendCarter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill, KY
🎉 Winter Adventure Weekend 2025 ❄️
📅 January 23–26, 2025
📍 Carter Caves State Resort Park, KentuckyAre you ready for an unforgettable winter adventure? 🏞️✨ Join us for Winter Adventure Weekend, a four-day event packed with unique outdoor experiences, thrilling activities, and educational programs for all ages and skill levels!
🔥 Featured Activities:
Hiking
Rappelling
Wild Caving
Walking Cave Tours
Kayaking
Yoga in the Cave
Yoga Hike
Tree Climbing
Winter Survival
Wildlife Tracking
Orienteering 101
Carbide Lamp Trip
Camino de Santiago Presentation
Leap of Faith
Squeeze Box
Rope Climbing Competition
And many other special events!Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or just looking for something new, there’s something for everyone. Explore the beauty of Carter Caves, build your skills, and connect with fellow adventurers.
💻 Learn More & Register: winteradventureweekend.com & wawregistration.org
📌 Details:
Activities require pre-registration.
Fees vary by activity.
Don’t miss out on this incredible winter tradition! ❄️⛏️ - Meet Derick Lugo - The Unlikely Thru HikerThe Mercantile Library, Cincinnati, OH$15.00
Join us for an inspiring evening at The Mercantile Library hearing from Derick Lugo, author of "The Unlikely Thru-Hiker."
Derick, a young Black man, set off on the Appalachian Trail with no hiking experience and learned lessons on preparation, humility, race relations and nature’s wild unpredictability.
You can purchase Derick's book at the event, where he will also do a book signing.
This event is presented by Adventure Crew's RAD Women's Collective and will benefit the mission of Adventure Crew. Tickets are $15 and are on sale now!
Sponsored by Roads Rivers and Trails, and by Summit Trek & Travel.