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Navigation and Wayfinding
Engaging ways to gain or improve wayfinding skills using classical and modern navigation tools
Compass Course
The compass course is located at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville.
- The use of the compass course does not require a permit or have an associated fee.
- Participants learn how to use a compass by following a series of directions.
- Visitors can reserve compasses and instructions for this self-guided activity through Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook at (630) 206-9586.
Geocaching
Geocaching adventures are located at several DuPage County forest preserves.
- Searching for caches on Forest Preserve District property does not require a permit or have an associated fee. However, an individual hiding a cache on Forest Preserve District property must apply for a free geocaching permit, which is available through Visitor Services at (630) 933-7248.
- Participants use a global-positioning-system unit to navigate through a preserve to find a “treasure” box hidden in the woods.
- Participants must supply their own GPS units.
- Clues for caches within DuPage County forest preserves are posted at the Geocaching.com web site.
- For additional information, e-mail geocache@dupageforest.com.
Letterboxing
Letterboxing adventures are located at several DuPage County forest preserves.
- Searching for letterboxes on Forest Preserve District property does not require a permit or have an associated fee. However, an individual hiding a letterbox on Forest Preserve District property must apply for a free letterboxing permit, which is available through Visitor Services at (630) 933-7248.
- Using provided clues, participants will find hidden boxes and discover new ways to appreciate the outdoors.
- Clues for letterboxes within DuPage County forest preserves are posted at Letterboxing North America.
- For additional information, e-mail letterbox@dupageforest.com.
Orienteering Course
The orienteering course is located at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien.
- The use of the orienteering course does not require a permit or have an associated fee.
- Participants navigate through a marked course with a compass while learning how to read and use a map.
- Visitors can reserve compasses, maps and instruction sheets for this self-guided activity through Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook at (630) 206-9586.