Dr. Karl Ahlswede at a Delaware Valley Orienteering event in Iron Hill, Del.

Navigate your way through nature with Orienteering, a fast-growing sport that combines a great physical workout with an intellectual challenge and lots of fresh air.

• You'll need appropriate outdoor clothing, hiking footwear and a compass to begin.
  
• Trail maps cost $7; begin with one for an easy course.
  
• Orienteering on skis is a challenging and fun way to enjoy the snow.
  
• Central Park in New York City has a permanent orienteering course.

Delaware Valley Orienteering Association (DVOA)
Spring City, Pennsylvania
Individual memberships start at $16/six months or annual renewal
Map rental starts at $4; compass rental 50 cents
610-792-0502
frankdvoa@aol.com, www.dvoa.org

U.S. Orienteering Federation
www.us.orienteering.org
Website for the national governing body for orienteering in the United States

Orienteering
www.online-orienteering.net
Information on learning to read maps and perform land navigation using such tools as a compass, based on U.S. Army training

Orienteering by Steven Boga,
www.amazon.com/exec