Monthly Archives: January 2012

Orienteering Shawnee Mission Park

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Michael R

Shawnee Mission Park has a permanent orienteering course with 75 control points.  For $3.50 you can get a packet at the visitor’s center that contains an orienteering brochure, a black & white map of the park with all control points, … Continue reading →

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Orienteering 101

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Michael R

I had a great time today at my first orienteering meet.  It was run by the Possum Trot Orienteering Club at Monkey Mountain Nature Preserve near Grain Valley Mo.  I expected that it would be a good way to sharpen my … Continue reading →

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Indian Cave State Park – the winter edition

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Michael R

I spent the weekend at Indian Cave State Park in SE Nebraska.  It was officially an Adventure Club trip but only one other person participated out of the 6 or 7 that were signed-up at one point.  It was an … Continue reading →

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A Ouachita New Year

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Michael R

I spent New Year’s weekend backpacking with a buddy in the Ouachita Mountains of Oklahoma and the weather was just incredible – around 70 on Friday & Saturday, about 60 on Sunday, but rather chilly on Monday.  Clouds were rare, … Continue reading →

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