If getting lost in the woods sounds like fun to you, you’d love orienteering. The sport involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain, often in a forest, to locations circled on a detailed ...

I am constantly amazed by the number of interesting groups and clubs that I come across in WNY. I’m talking about outfits that specialize in distinct skills and practices, whether it’s pigeon fanciers ...

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 ...

At just 15, Brescia House School’s Zalah David rises to the top of the junior girls title at the 2026 Orienteering Schools ...

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, ...

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 ...

Community members who want to celebrate the New Year with an outdoor, physical activity will want to take advantage of two opportunities to participate in local orienteering events on New Year’s Eve ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...