If you find yourself without a compass, GPS, or map, the natural world offers constant navigational indicators. Recognizing these signs allows you to maintain orientation and direction.
Navigational Indicators
- •The Shadow Stick: Placing a stick in the ground and marking shadow movements to find a East-West line.
- •The Stars: Locating the North Star (Polaris) in the Northern hemisphere or the Southern Cross in the Southern hemisphere.
- •Flora: Looking at moss growth, tree branches, and vegetation density to identify general sun paths.
"Nature is constantly drawing a compass on the ground. You only need to learn how to read the symbols."
Complement this with physical tool navigation skills in Map & Compass Navigation.
