Mapping and Directions
"Most, the overwhelming majority, seem condemned to the role of spectators, servitors, dependent consumers. One exception remains to the iron rule of oligarchy. At least in America one relic of our ancient and rightful liberty has survived. And that is - a walk into the woods; a journey on foot into the uninhabited interior; a voyage down the river of no return. Hunters, fishermen, hikers, climbers, white-water boatmen, red-rock explorers know what I mean. In America at least this category of experience remains open and available to all, democratic. It is my fear that if we allow the freedom of the hills and the last of the wilderness to be taken from us, then the very idea of freedom may die with it." Edward Abbey, from Down the River (with Henry)
Arizona Passages
Arizona Passages
Mapping your sit spot can be a lot of fun. Use the following steps for mapping your backyard sit spot.
You can use the following projects to make your map look fancy or old like a pirates treasure map. Have fun!
Map Making Crafts - Pirates Map
Another Map-making Technique
- Draw a basic map of your back yard including where your sit spot is. This is all approximate. Do your best.
- Find where the sun rises beside your house everyday. Mark that as east on your map.
- Mark the opposite side of where the sun sets as west.
- Fill in the rest of the cardinal directions - north at the top and south at the bottom
- Color your map
You can use the following projects to make your map look fancy or old like a pirates treasure map. Have fun!
Map Making Crafts - Pirates Map
Another Map-making Technique