Orienteering Defined
Orienteering is a sport in which orienteers use an accurate, detailed map and a compass to find points in the landscape. It can be enjoyed as a walk in the woods or as a competitive sport.
Lessons and Activities
Resources
Boy Scouts of America - http://www.scoutstuff.org; Silva 1-2-3 Starter compass, $10.95. Other options at various price ranges and with various capabilities. Hiking/camping supplies also.
Camping Gurus - http://www.campinggurus.com; compasses and other orienteering supplies.
Hearth Song - http://www.hearthsong.com; a very good compass for $4.95, $3.95 for two or more; item #724503.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources - topographic maps and other maps. Map Sales, 402 West Washington Street, W160, Indianapolis IN 46204-2741, 1.877.463.6367; http://www.in.gov/dnr/publications/mapsandmore.html.
Orienteering Power Point by Joe Ladwig, Lighthouse Christian Academy
Topozone - http://www.topozone.com; access topographic maps, shaded relief maps and aerial photographs of the region under study.