I have a terrible sense of direction. In the car or on foot, I can get lost effortlessly unless I'm very familiar with where I am. I'm often amazed how well most people get around. I can always find ...

In many articles and captions in the Sentinel there have been inaccurate descriptions of compass directions. In the Feb. 12 edition, Cowell Beach was described as being north of the Santa Cruz ...

Have you ever looked at a compass in Santa Barbara, then looked around feeling bewildered? You are in good company. My Dad was a pilot, and so is my son. For myself, I took to the sea rather than to ...

This material is taken from Chapter 6 - Wilderness Travel from The Backpackers Field Manual by Rick Curtis. For more details on this exciting book check out The Backpacker's Field Manual Page. This ...