As our environment becomes smaller and more stressed we need every tool at our disposal to appreciate the earth and our relationship to it. Orienteering improves your knowledge of geography and practical navigation, and enhances your physical and mental fitness as well. Besides the problem-solving and physical challenge, orienteering gets you close to nature like you've never seen it before. Orienteering is a safe activity because it occurs in a boundaried area. Basic courses for beginners are placed on or near trails.
More advanced courses take the navigator cross-country.
The competitive sport of orienteering is enjoyed throughout the United States. As many as 75 clubs belong to the U.S. Orienteering Federation and through them have representation in the International Orienteering Federation. Hike to the Navigation Adventures page.