For many thousands of years Polaris has been used as a guiding star and reference point for navigators and astronomers. Through experience and observation wayfarers discovered the North Star lights the way to true north.
In ancient times locating this lodestar was crucial to navigating long distances through the wilderness. The beauty of using the north [...]
Archive for March 16th, 2008
How To Find The North Star
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Education on March 16, 2008 | 3 Comments »





