In the class, which is given about four times in November at the Catoctin Mountain Park visitor center, people of all ages learned how to use a compass.

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.

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 ...

How To Use A Map And Compass To Determine Your Exact Position: If you’re ever really lost and need to reestablish confidence with either yourself or a group, do this.

Knowing how to use a compass, along with a topographical map of the area, means you can navigate those remote locations with confidence. It also opens up the world of orienteering, the sport of ...

Compass class teaches first aid — for mental health A one-day course hosted in Snohomish County is designed to triage behavioral health challenges: “This gave me many more tools.” by Joy ...