Trying to understand how a map relates to what’s on the ground can be tricky. It requires the brain to do a lot of stuff that it doesn’t customarily do daily. This is one of the reasons that ...

Whether you are a skier, boarder, climber or runner, if you love getting high up in the mountains, then you’re going to need to know your way around. In this age of digital technology, stand-alone GPS ...

Skyrunner and fell running expert Keri Wallace explains why all mountain enthusiasts should hone their map and compass skills. Whether you are a skier, boarder, climber or runner, if you love getting ...

Discover how to read maps using a compass, grid references, symbols and a key. Find out more with Bitesize KS2 Geography.

FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — No matter if it's fishing, hiking or hunting, many opt to use use a cell phone to navigate, but that approach can be a double-edged sword. Dave Bieri, district ...

Whether it’s a lack of connectivity, or the dreaded dead battery, things can get hairy when the electronics aren’t working ...

A compass that relies on polarised light can use the sun to tell where magnetic north is, even when it is cloudy. It is based on how some insects navigate and could be used when conventional magnetic ...