Recent stories have created lots of interest in how to not get lost in thet woods and, more importantly, what to do if it happens. Being lost might seem like an unlikely concept, given that our cell phones can tell us where we are. But not all areas of Maine have cell service, and unexpected things can happen.
I am reminded of the first time I really needed the GPS I was carrying.
On a mackerel fishing trip with a young family, I could clearly see the fog bank approaching and was confident in my ability to easily find our way back to the harbor using the new GPS.
It was time to go, and the fog had really settled in. I reached down and turned on the magic device that simply did not come to life even after several tries. Luckily I had been in that spot many times and found my way home using only a compass and landmarks, so the trip was uneventful even if momentarily unsettling for me.
I tell clients all the time, “How hard could it be to hit North America?” Of course hitting the right spot matters. Continue reading – http://bangordailynews.com/2015/06/03/outdoors/how-to-not-get-lost-in-the-maine-woods/