Tampa is a large city on the west coast of central Florida. It's about an hour away from Orlando and Kissimmee, where Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks reside. North Orient Road is right in the heart of Tampa. It is only minute… read more
A topo map, short for topographical map, can be intimidating upon first glance. These maps contain a wealth of information about the land features of a particular area. Thanks to contour lines, which show elevation, a flat topo map gives yo… read more
Professional lake maps provide a wealth of essential information for both anglers and recreational boaters, including water depths, hazardous underwater structures and preferable channels through which to travel. Learning how to read a lake… read more
The sport of orienteering combines physical exercise with a mental workout. Athletes hike, run, bike or ski while navigating with a map and compass through a series of control points (checkpoints) to reach a finish line. Though there is a c… read more
Orienting is the process of using a compass or a map and a compass to find your way from point A to point B. This is a vital skill for cross-country hikers, who are often away from established trails and have few or no visible landmarks to… read more
There are many ways to find your bearing in the wild. One of the fastest, easiest ways to make a compass requires a needle or pin, a leaf (or a cork) and some standing water. read more
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