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 ...

To use the compass on your iPhone, you simply need to launch the Compass app and calibrate it. Here's what you need to know.

Still, MSC chief executive Mike Daisley says reading printed maps and navigating handheld compasses are an essential skill ...

Comprehending the mechanics of a compass is a helpful skill. Whether you are a hunter, outdoor enthusiast, survivalist, or simply an individual seeking a better understanding of orienteering skills, ...

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 ...

We talk often in the outdoors community about the risks that wild animals, like bears, mountain lions and rattlesnakes, pose.

Following Wednesday’s launch of Instagram’s new Snap Map-like opt-in “Instagram Map” feature — which lets U.S. users share their most recent active location with others and discover location-based ...