I aspire to be them, because they’re getting out in nature and getting exercise.” (Plus, she adds, sometimes the older people beat the high-school kids, “because they know exactly where they’re going.

Local naturalist Mary Ann Schlegel can't coax her 12-year-old daughter, Hyla, into taking a hike with her. But when mom suggests they do an orienteering course, the girl scrambles for her sneakers. "I ...

The Orienteering Club is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization promoting orienteering, map and compass education, and outdoor activity in Middle Tennessee.    They host ...

For the second year in a row, a team of 10 students from Gov. Thomas Johnson High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program won first place in a national championship for ...

When hundreds of runners sprinted into the night at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025 – maps in hand, headtorches blazing, hearts thumping – they weren’t just racing. They were scheming, plotting, ...

It’s a scavenger hunt to some, a muddy-shoed challenge to others. It’s a family outing, a strategy game, a cross-training exercise or the ultimate urban adventure. It’s orienteering — the art and ...

Laura Moss is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience writing about science, nature, culture, and the environment. Most people tend to avoid wandering into the woods or unfamiliar terrain, ...

If your Geeklings are getting tired of Geocaching, and you're looking for something a little more challenging for them, then it's time you gave some thought to Orienteering. The basic idea of the ...

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, ...

A Chinese orienteering team was disqualified for cheating this week during the 2019 Military World Games, which were hosted by China. Orienteering is an endurance sport in which competitors navigate ...