TYLER, Texas — **EDITOR'S NOTE -- the video attached was produced in 2019.
A Tyler Boy Scout has installed an orienteering course at Faulkner Park as part of his Eagle Scout Project.
William Barker, a freshman at Tyler Legacy High School, created the navigation course that follows a highly detailed map to find nine markers placed throughout Faulkner Trails.
“Orienteering requires more human input and skill than just using a GPS and makes for a mental and physical challenge,” said William Barker. “When I was training for a trek in the mountains of New Mexico (Philmont High Adventure Base) and wanted to practice my navigation skills, I had to go all the way to Tyler State Park. I thought that Faulkner Park would be a great place for an orienteering course. It is a beautiful park that is free and accessible to everyone.”
This is the first-ever orienteering course in Tyler and it allows participants to practice their compass and map-reading skills. For more information regarding the orienteering course, visit the Faulkner Orienteering website or contact Tyler Parks and Recreation at (903) 531-1370.