Navigation methods refer to the techniques used to determine one's position and plan a route to a destination. Common methods include using maps, compasses, and GPS devices. Each method has its own advantages; for example, GPS provides real-time location tracking, while traditional maps require understanding of geography and scale. In addition to these tools, navigation can also involve celestial navigation, which uses the positions of stars and planets, and dead reckoning, which estimates one's current position based on a previously determined location. These methods have been essential for explorers and travelers throughout history.