When you go for a run, you need a supportive pair of running shoes, some comfortable, sweat-wicking kit and perhaps a GPS running watch if you want to track your stats. You’ll likely follow a known, ...

I waded through ankle deep mud on a hiking trail in Chili's Black Creek Park about three minutes into my first attempt at orienteering. Mud splattered across my legs, which I quickly learned was ...

If getting lost in the woods sounds like fun to you, you’d love orienteering. The sport involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain, often in a forest, to locations circled on a detailed ...

Find your inner Bear Grylls at 9:30 a.m. Saturday or Sunday with the Lost — An Orienteering Program at Riverbend Park. Build confidence for that next trip into the wilderness. Learn basic orienteering ...

OKEANA — Community members who want to celebrate the new year with an outdoor, physical activity will want to take advantage of two opportunities to participate in local orienteering events on Dec. 31 ...

As a Girl Scout, Sharon Crawford never left a trail. It was always safety first. Then she took up orienteering. With a map in one hand and a compass in the other, for decades Crawford has cut her own ...

Birmingham, Alabama - Many athletes come to The World Games hoping to experience the unique atmosphere of a multi-sport event. Some even take time to tour the host city and learn more about its ...

Sarah and Jessica Przychodzko came first place in their respective grades at the Wellington Secondary Schools Orienteering Championships. Photo / Rosalie Willis Watching their older brother compete in ...

Orienteering has actually only been a sport in Australia since 1969, although it was originally developed in Scandinavia over 100 years ago. Scandinavia remains the spiritual home of orienteering, and ...