I would concur that ability to use a map and compass to navigate in the woods is something we all ought to have. If you're comfortable finding your way around in the woods, it leaves your mind free to solve a lot of other problems you might encounter out there.
If you want a fun way to get better with your navigation, I would suggest orienteering. It's basically a navigation race. You have a series of points you have to go to, And you have to go to each point in the proper order, but the exact route you take is up to you.
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