Orienteering is the sport of navigation—often held in unfamiliar terrain—using a map and compass.
It's easy to learn and a fun way to exercise your body and mind as you enjoy the outdoors.
It's a sport for everyone and beginners are always welcome.
2025 Nationals Event Recap
October 11-13, 2025 US Orienteers were treated to three days of high-quality…
2025 Nationals Online Course Review
Join us on Google Meet this Thursday, October 16th at 8:30pm ET…
October Forum: Athlete’s Primer to “Forest” Orienteering Maps
The October forum will take place on Thursday, October 23rd at 8:30pm…
Welcome from Orienteering USA’s New President: Tori Campbell
If you’d told me the first time I tried orienteering in 1996…
Bitterroot Weekend Event Recap
September 20-21, 2025 Grizzly Orienteering invited orienteers to enjoy some warm fall…
2025 Golden Service Award Winners
This year nine orienteers received Golden Service Awards, announced at the 2025…
2025 Silva Award: Peter Goodwin
Congratulations to Peter Goodwin of Up North Orienteers (UNO), the recipient of…
September Forum: Silva O Camp
The September forum will take place on Thursday, September 25th at 8:30pm…
YMP September Map of the Month
The Youth Mapping Program September Map of the Month is Auburndale Park in Newton, MA. This…
North American Championships 2026
The 2026 North American Championships (NAOC) will be held in southern Arizona from December 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027. The final schedule and list of venues is being finalized. Stay tuned for more information!
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