How could you orient yourself when you are lost?

Question

How could you orient yourself when you are lost?

Answer 1

Ask someone for directions...

Or use the north star. Depends on where you are.

Answer 2

Use a land mark like a tall tree or high hill.

move in one direction away from it but keep it in sight. Move back to it and keep trying other directions until you figure out where you are.

I was lost in fog once though, that was nasty.

Answer 3

Buy a compass?

Buy a Map?

Call 411 for directions (most carriers offer this option)?

Buy a GPS (hand held are available)

Answer 4

Climb a tree or hike to the top of the highest point if you can.

If you have a watch you could also deduce from the location of the sun and the time which way North, South, East and West are.