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Before GPS - Trailblazing with Compass and Map

Do you remember maps? Paper maps? and Compasses? Relearn how to use these tools that seem to have fallen out of favor thanks to GPS.

Go back in time to discover how our ancestors navigated without the use of  satellites and fancy gadgets. This program will teach you how to use true North, declination, topographies, landmarks and other concepts to read a map and get where you want to go.

Bring comfy shoes for hiking and water for hydration. Ages 7 and older.

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