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Outdoors 101
Learn the fundamentals for safely and ethically exploring the outdoor world
Trip Planning 101
How to Plan a Road Trip Route with Google Maps
Map and Compass Navigation for Beginner
- Essential Skills
Essential Items
How to Read a Topographic Map
Estimate Your Hiking Travel Time
Route Finding Using Terrain Features and Triangulation
Basic Compass Skills
Navigating off Trail using Map and Compass