Survival Skill Series at Buck Shoals Saturday, Jan 19, 2013 10 AM to 1 PM This event has already occurred.   (Archived) The first part of the series is Basic Land Navigation, including an explanation of the compass and how it works, true north vs. magnetic north, bearing/azimuth, terrain features and contour lines, application of the compass to the map and map to the compass, and more. Register in advance. $20 - $95. Call for details. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. Location: Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545 Directions: GPS Coordinates: N 34.691950 | W -083.767150 Located on Ga. Hwy. 75 Alt, 3 miles west of Helen. Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545