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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 ...

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 ...

Comprehending the mechanics of a compass is a helpful skill. Whether you are a hunter, outdoor enthusiast, survivalist, or simply an individual seeking a better understanding of orienteering skills, ...

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 ...

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 ...