Maps

An excursion into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will not be the same as a weekend camping trip into a state park. Camping in the BWCAW generally requires that you pack in with you...

To get local topography information, the U.S. Department of the Interior, has United States Geological Survey USGS maps available for most any area in the U.S. If you are looking to topographic...

If you don't have an online job or one where you can work from home, you have probably gotten stuck in traffic on your work commute at some time. Being in stopped traffic when driving one of the...

If you're traveling to Europe for a few weeks or more, chances are you're taking personal technology and electronics for your trip. I'll tell you how to get electronic mapping, cellular service...

No matter how lost you get in the wilderness, you can still orient yourself using a map and a compass. The key to using the two together is by navigating according to the compass rose on the map....

Getting directions from one place to another used to mean asking locals and hoping their directions were accurate. Today, getting accurate, detailed directions in most cities can be done with the...

Maps are extremely useful tools for travel and construction planning, both globally and even in your back yard. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), maps have been used for...

The second most frequently asked travel question--right after "Are we there yet?"--is "How do we get there?" Most often, the question occurs when travelers face navigating a new city. Asking...

TomTom is one of the leading GPS devices on the market. One of the reasons for this is because you can readily update information on it without needing to buy a new device. TomTom includes a...

Everyone dreams of it. The perfect camp, along the creek. Maybe a waterfall or two, a shady hammock spot & plenty of trees, a flat tent spot, maybe a view. A big, sturdy, rock fire ring...

If you are planning to relocate, it's important to find out what county you will be living in, now that the city has been decided upon. Counties often have different ordinances, rules and court...

So what is a plat book? And why might I need one? Every county in Wisconsin has one. Considered a public record, it's part detailed land ownership record, part detailed map...more than just a...

There is nothing worse than getting lost in an unfamiliar area when driving. Especially if you do not own a GPS system and all of the gas stations are on the opposite side of the highway or...

Global positioning satellites make precise mapmaking and direction finding easier than ever. If you need a simple way to use GPS to create a map for any location, you can use a GIS (Geographic...

There is nothing more exciting than traveling the open road. Printable maps are available if you are too old fashioned to get one of those expensive GPS units. Large atlas' are great but can be...

I'm a very visual person. When I plan a trip, an itinerary helps but what really keeps me on track is a trip map. Google makes it easy for you to create your own personalized trip map which will...

Are you planning a driving trip soon? If so, are you a member of AAA? Well, the one main benefit of being a AAA member is to have your driving trip mapped out for you and put into a neat...

Topographic maps are an essential resource for hiking and wilderness driving. You can download copies of maps for free online, or purchase large paper copies for about $6. Here are some tips for...

You may be relying on a travel map to get you to your destination, but if you are unfamiliar with the map, you may encounter difficulties with reading it. However, you can learn to read a map and...

Whether you are consulting a road map or choosing a route using an online map, there are several factors you should take into consideration when choosing a travel route.

Buying maps of overseas destinations is a wonderful way to plan a trip in advance, do some research or simply add to a collection. There are millions of different maps available from the jungles...

While Internet sites such as MapQuest have made it easy to find and print maps and obtain driving directions, not everyone has ready access to the Internet. Even with printed driving directions,...

While technology is increasing at such a fast pace that many new cars now have installed GPS units--which tell you how to get from point A to point B--many travelers, either through preference or...

A topographic map deals with the surface changes on the face of the earth. With a first look, a topographic map may seem confusing and not very useful, but once you learn the basics, it can be an...

If you plan to backpack or hike in a foreign country, you'll need maps particular to the trails that you will be going on. Here's a guide to help you find the right map.

Need to know how many miles lie between two points on a map? Here's how to figure it out.

An atlas makes a wonderful gift for both real and armchair travelers. Atlases have evolved into specialty books that include political, historical, economic and ecological information about a...