Can we use a compass and straightedge to construct a line segment of any length? By Gauss’s time, mathematicians knew the surprising answer to this question.

Learning how to use a map and compass is something all hikers and backpackers need to know. Why Should I Learn to Use a Compass? With the advent of GPS, navigating by compass has become something ...

Want to learn how to read a compass? Our wilderness expert's guide will teach the parts of a compass, and how to use this valuable tool.

It’s time to go analog with your navigation tools. Using a map and compass is one of the most reliable foundational skills of the wilderness.