Trying to understand how a map relates to what’s on the ground can be tricky. It requires the brain to do a lot of stuff that it doesn’t customarily do daily. This is one of the reasons that ...

Navigation of the world’s wild places using a compass and paper map is a must-have skill. With it, you’ll always find your way home. Little magnetic needles have been pointing the way for explorers ...

FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — No matter if it's fishing, hiking or hunting, many opt to use use a cell phone to navigate, but that approach can be a double-edged sword. Dave Bieri, district ...

A handful of years ago, Steve was at a workshop thingy where he heard the idea that some people could be categorized as “map” people while others as “compass” people. In the work-related realm, what ...

In the days since GPS was invented, many of us have lost the skill of navigating by a good old compass and map. As a family ...

I’m hiking in Shropshire. I’m planning my route using this map. I’m working out how far it is to this castle and which way it is. I’m here by the campsite. First I need to find out which direction the ...

Dad: OK, so here’s the treasure map. ‘X’ marks the spot! James: Awesome! I can't wait to find out what the treasure is! Ayesha: We’ll need a compass. Dad: Do you remember how it works? Ayesha: It has ...

If you ever wanted to learn how to make your way along the many hiking trails at Ricketts Glen State Park, a free instructional program on using a compass and maps will be offered Friday afternoon.