The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Getting lost in Golden Gate Park

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September 18, 2023 11:05pm

14m

Many of us rely on digital maps and GPS to get anywhere these days. Hear what happens when Producer Amanda McGowan finds herself lost in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for a sport you may have never heard of – orienteering – which forces participants to navigate checkpoints with old fashioned maps and compasses.

MORE: If you think you might want to try orienteering, find a local group here.