We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Technology like handheld GPS and navigation apps are wonderful to have, but anyone seeking adventure ...

Sure, not all who wander are lost. But when you've been walking in circles for hours and your day hike is stretching into an overnight, that saying is cold comfort. The solution? Don't get lost in the ...

There’s something about the pull of the great outdoors that seeps into your bones. You start off slow, maybe for a walk in the woods near your house. But soon, that call of the wild has you gearing up ...

Using a compass is an essential skill. It’s like having a mental roll of duct tape: You don’t know when you’re going to use it, and it might kick around unused for a long time, but when you’re in a ...

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Which way does your front door face? Which direction is your school? The library? Your best friend's house? Being able to visualize directions adds ...

Basic map and compass instruction will be given from 7-9:30 p.m. June 28 at the North Chagrin Reservation Nature Center, or from 6:30-9 p.m. July 1 at Look About Lodge in South Chagrin Reservation.