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Use a shadow

Put a stick in the ground, and mark
the end of its shadow. Mark the end
of the shadow again after 15 minutes.
The line between these two marks
runs from west to east.

Look for a road.

Climb a tree

With great care, climb up a
tree and look at the surrounding
forest. A dip in the tops of the Find west and east.
trees means that there is a road,
river, or clearing there.

Mark your trail
Leave small mounds of
stones or twigs along your
path. These markers can help
you retrace your steps if you
pass them when lost.

Leave markers.

Forest code
Always go with a group.

Tell someone where you’re
going and when you’re going
to be back.
Look to the sky.
Bring a compass.
Use the stars Bring a phone (fully charged).

If it is night, you can use the stars to Take more food and water
guide you. In northern parts of the than you think you’ll need.
Earth, the North Star points north.
In southern parts of the Earth, the Bring a map.
Southern Cross can direct you south. Wear comfortable
shoes and clothes.
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