Everyone from across New Hampshire is invited by the Up North Orienteers (UNO) to come try orienteering during UNO's annual Camping and Orienteering Weekend at Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham, NH from September 5th through the 7th.

The approach of autumn is a wonderful time to get outdoors and into the woods. It's a great time to try the sport of orienteering. It's the fun, easy to learn, recreational activity that involves navigating between points using a map and compass. Orienteering is appropriate for people of all ages and athletic abilities. You can participate individually or with friends and family. It's like treasure hunting in the woods!

With events throughout the weekend, the UNO Camping and Orienteering Weekend gives participants the opportunity to do a bit of orienteering or a lot. Participants can come orienteer for a few hours or stay the whole weekend.

Traditional orienteering courses will be available from 10 AM – 1 PM on Saturday and 9 AM – 12 PM on Sunday. Canoe orienteering will available both days. In addition, there will be special navigation activities for youngsters as well as night orienteering courses after dark on Saturday. And, for those who want to take part in every activity, including a potluck barbecue on Saturday night, camping at the park will be available, too.

Newcomers to the sport will be welcomed by experienced orienteers who will be on hand at Pawtuckaway to help newcomers learn the basics and try their first course. Compasses will be available to loan out for those who do not have one.

Additional information – including a detailed schedule, directions, event fees, and a link to register - may be found at https://upnoor.org/event/camping-weekend-2025/. Questions may be emailed to the event organizer at unofam@aol.com .