Get to grips with a compass and map to elevate your navigating skills and become a more intrepid explorer.

Skyrunner and fell running expert Keri Wallace explains why all mountain enthusiasts should hone their map and compass skills.

The ability to read a map and use a compass are essential skills every hiker should have in their toolkit. With some rudimentary knowledge and a little practice with both you can really up the ...

A basic paper map is the simplest, most reliable and most effective way to find your location and navigate somewhere else. But, in the age of GPS and Google Maps, many people have forgotten how to ...

“In addition to basic compass skills, utilizing a topographical map to learn more about the features of the area that you will be in is a great place to start.” ...

This is why basic compass and map skills are so important. "Using a map with a compass is a skill that a lot of most people probably don't possess anymore," Bieri said.

Use the digital compass only for basic navigation assistance. Don't rely on it to determine precise location, proximity, distance, or direction." ...

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.