Learn overland navigation

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Tuesday, 26/08/2025

Friends of Panthertown invites the public to a one-of-a-kind outdoor skills event: “Orienteering With Map and Compass,” led by renowned wilderness guide and author Burt Kornegay (“A Guide’s Guide to Panthertown”). 

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Haywood County hosts wilderness navigation course

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Wednesday, 04/12/2024

Haywood County Recreation is offering a wilderness navigation course that will equip hikers with the basics of modern navigation required to not become lost in the wilderness. 

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Get outside with Haywood County Recreation

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Wednesday, 23/08/2023

Haywood County Recreation is hosting a series of events throughout September. Here’s a look at what lies ahead

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