Category: Blog

  • Turkey-O

    43rd Annual Turkey-O, Sunday, November 12, 2023, noon-1:30 PM, Highland Forest Park, Fabius, NY — Valley Camp. The main events are Score-O competitions: find as many markers in the woods as you can, within the time limit. Choice of regular 90-minute limit, or Head Banger 3-hour limit. 2023 Turkey-O Competition Results Also available: practice courses […]

  • Scout-O Nov 11-12

    For the 30th year, CNYO offers Scouts and other youth groups a chance to practice the skill of navigating in the woods with map and compass. On Saturday (or other days by arrangement), take a guided hike led by a club member who will point out how-to’s as you walk. Then try a practice course […]

  • Sportsmen’s Days Sept 23 & 24

    CNYO offers a short course suitable for families and beginners as part of the annual Sportsmen’s Days event at Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery in Eldridge. Experienced orienteers may also enjoy this as a sprint course. Saturday and Sunday, Sept 23 & 24, 11am-3pm.  

  • Pratt’s Falls Open House Sept 9 & Oct 21

    Permanent orienteering trim course is available whenever the park is open, April through October. Club members will be on site two Saturdays this fall, Sept 9 2-4PM and Oct 21 11AM-1PM, to answer questions, hand out maps, and help you get started. Groups large and small are welcome, as well as individuals or families. If […]

  • Daddy-O June 18

    Lime Hollow Nature Center, 338 McLean Road, Cortland, NY. An event open to the public for individuals, families, or groups. Great all-ages family activity to have fun seeking the flags on the trails and forest. Start any time between noon and 3:00. Finish at your own pace in an hour or two. Orienteering is a sport […]

  • ROGAINE June 17

    CNYO’s annual ROGAINE is offered on a summer weekend, with options for 6, 12, or 24 hours. The 2023 event took place Saturday & Sunday, June 17-18, 2023 at Potomac Group Campground in the Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector, NY. See our ROGAINE page for all the details.