[olug] Using "Google Maps" offline?

[Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T]

On Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 11:07 AM, Dan Staehr<staehrmedia at neb.rr.com> wrote:
>  From another Eagle Scout, explore the many facets of GPS and
> geocoding/geocaching. There are some great web sites out there to help
> you. It takes orienteering to a new level!!
>
> Of course the old map and compass is fun too.
>
> Dan Staehr
> Eagle class of 1969
>
Kind of funny how us scouts tend to prefer map and compass ;)  When I
was younger I use to participate in orienteering races.

-Jeff

> Dan Linder wrote:
>> On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 13:08, Jeff Hinrichs <jeffh at delasco.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Most rest stops, in my experience, normally have state maps available
>>> for free.  Handy things to have.
>>>
>>
>>
>> The Eagle Scout in me is jumping on this chance to work with my 8 year old
>> on how to use a compass, so the maps are the best route.  (We'll keep the
>> GPS and laptop as backup options. :-)
>>
>> Thanks for the input everyone!
>>
>> DanL
>>
>>
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