Understanding how to use a compass can prove invaluable, especially when boating, hiking or engaging in other activities in the great outdoors.

Using a compass is an essential skill. It’s like having a mental roll of duct tape: You don’t know when you’re going to use it, and it might kick around unused for a long time, but when you ...

Try old-school navigation by learning to use a magnetic compass The handheld device has been helping explorers for hundreds of years.

To use the compass on your iPhone, you simply need to launch the Compass app and calibrate it. Here's what you need to know.

Hiking in Maine: Use these compass basic skills to avoid a runaround A little knowledge and practice with your compass can boost your confidence level and safety factor when out on the trail.