Practice your map and compass skills in the park

map and compass class

“I think we should be about there,” someone said as we approached an indistinct corner of Prospect Park. We were a few hours into a navigation class and we were lost.

“Um, I don’t think this is right,” someone else mumbled. We glanced at the map of the park we had plotted our course on beforehand to try to make sense of where we were. Our instructor gave us a few minutes to figure out our error before setting us back on track. We held up our compasses and marched on by following the azimuth we had recorded on our maps when we had planned our route. Continue reading Practice your map and compass skills in the park

Here’s another hashtag holiday that’s easy to get behind

Outdoor non profits to donate to on #GivingTuesday

While #OptOutside promoted a new Thanksgiving tradition of getting outside rather getting in line (or online), #GivingTuesday harnesses the endorphins you get when using a credit card that you may have missed while you were enjoying the extra day off outside. Check out the organizations below if you’re unsure of where to start or are looking for nonprofits that are dedicated to outdoor adventure in New York City. Continue reading Here’s another hashtag holiday that’s easy to get behind