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Orienteering in Nickerson State Park Sat. Nov 12
Orienteering is a fun outdoor activity for the whole family in which you walk or run in the woods, using only a map and compass to guide you. The goal is to find spots in the woods and return to the start/finish area. Bring a compass if you have one. A small number of compasses will be available for loan.
At 10:00, 10:45, 11:15, 12:00 there will be instruction for beginners, followed by the opportunity to run a practice course. ***Pre-registration required for the beginner training; limited spots available*** Go to the New England Orienteering Club (NEOC) website shown below to pre-register and to learn more about orienteering.
Picnic, informal course analysis, and map discussion with the mappers will begin around 12:30 pm. Bring your own picnic. Be sure to remove all your trash as there are no trash cans in the park.
Directions to Nickerson State Park, 3488 Main Street, Brewster, MA. The orienteering event will be in Area 6 Ext. campground at the southern end of the park. (The park entrance is at the northern end of the park off Rte. 6A)
Parking: From the park entrance drive approximately 3 miles to the entrance to Campgrounds 6 and 6 Ext. Both campgrounds are closed to vehicle traffic. Park in the lot next to the entrance to these campgrounds. Follow the sign to Campground Area 6 Ext. It is a short walk to the pavilion in Campground Area 6 Ext. where we have the Start and Finish.
Cost $10 fee per person (or $25 for a family) for the maps. The instruction is free. There is no fee for parking.
Sponsored by the New England Orienteering Club (NEOC).
