A look into the orienteering scene in Illinois

When we need to go somewhere, modern technology makes getting from point A to point B easy. It's as simple as putting your destination into Google Maps on your phone and then following the directions it gives you. However, there's an entire sport that brings the process of navigating back to basics: just a map, a compass, and your own sense of place and direction.

It's called orienteering and it has a sizeable following around the world including here in Illinois. The Illinois River Valley Orienteering Club runs events for the sport. The next one is this Saturday at Jubilee College State Park in Peoria County. A leader from the club joins the program today. 
 

 GUEST

Saul Boast 
Secretary,  Illinois River Valley Orienteering Club