Join us as we embark on an extraordinary journey with Karen Power, a remarkable 70-year-old grandmother who defied expectations and conquered the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This program was taped live during her presentation Feb. 22, 2025 at the Springboro Performing Arts Center. Her inspiring presentation will take you through her six-day trek, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and magical moments that shaped her experience.
The City of Springboro Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) partner with the Franklin-Springboro Public Library to present the 2025 Next Destination Speaker Series. For more information, call 748-6183.
About the presenter: Karen Power is a retired college professor, a grandmother of four, a volunteer trail maintainer, and an educator at local parks. Her long-distance hikes include the 1100-mile Florida Trail, the 1400-mile Buckeye Trail, the 480-mile French Way on the Camino de Santiago, and others. Karen’s 3,000+ miles of long hiking have inspired a non-lucrative hobby as a freelance writer, cartoonist, and writing coach.