Your Very Next Step newsletter for May / June 2022
By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com
“There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.”
– Jack Kerouac
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu
This edition of YVNS comes to you from Manama, Bahrain.
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*** In this issue:
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
*** Where am I?
*** Best pool
*** 15 Best Places to Visit in Bahrain
*** Striking 16 Places To Visit In Bahrain For An Enriching Travel Experience
*** 7 Things To Do In Bahrain
*** 23 UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN CRETE
*** The First Space Hotel Could Open as Soon as 2025
*** Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains
*** There’s a Better Option Than Global Entry. And It’s Free
*** 14 Top-Rated Things to Do in the Catskills, NY
*** Expect Complete Chaos if You’re Heading to Europe This Summer
*** How to Cook One-Pot Backpacking Meals
*** How American Travelers Can Receive Compensation for Flight Delays, Cancellations, other issues
*** 14 Top-Rated Places to Visit in Cambodia
*** 17 Most Beautiful Mediterranean Islands to Visit This Year
*** Visiting Cuttyhunk Island and the Elizabeth Islands
*** 10 great cities in the United States for outdoor adventures
*** Five Wheelchair Accessible Trails Across the AMC Region
*** 20 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in the World
*** THE BEST ISLANDS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN TO VISIT IN SUMMER
*** Trail Skills College
*** These 3 New England beaches were named among the best in the US by Travel + Leisure
*** 25 Best Beaches in the U.S.
*** How to start sailing cheaply and easily
*** Fodor’s Survey: The 5 Most Overrated Tourist Attractions in the World
*** Sagamore, Bourne bridges have brought prosperity, loyalty and now worries to Cape Cod
*** The 25 Best Hikes in the World Right Now
*** 21 WAYS TO GET PAID TO TRAVEL
*** Rail Trail of the Month
May
Trail of the Month
Kentucky’s Dawkins Line Rail Trail
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Trail Repair Crews, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, Various Locations in Colorado
2.) Student Trainee Biological Sciences, United States Fish & Wildlife Service, Falls Church, VA
3.) Visitor Services and Interpretation Intern, Student Conservation Association, Pecos National Historical Park, Pecos, NM
4.) Citizen Scientist (various locations), Green Mountain Club, Waterbury Center, Vermont
5.) Volunteer Wilderness Ranger, Big Bar & Weaverville Ranger Stations, Trinity Alps Wilderness,
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Weaverville, CA
*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Marine Biologists / Fisheries Observers – Pacific Islands Regional Observer Program (PIROP) Hawaii, Lynker Technologies, Honolulu, HI
2.) Policy Director, Western Water, National Audubon Society, Washington, DC (On-site)
3.) Communications Specialist, Defenders of Wildlife, Sacramento, California
4.) Director of Digital Content, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, District Of Columbia
5.) Partnering, Engagement & Communications Officer (PM04), Parks Canada – Nunavut Field Unit, Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
6.) Senior Compliance Specialist, Friends of the Earth, Washington, DC
7.) Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA
8.) Director of Development, Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Norwich, Vermont
9.) Alaska Wilderness Fellow , Society for Wilderness Stewardship, Sitka, Alaska
10.) Backcountry Visitor Technician (Wilderness), Zion National Park, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Springdale, Utah
11.) Communications Associate, SalmonState, Flexible (Juneau or Anchorage preferred but will consider all Alaska-based applicants), Alaska
12.) Songbird Banding and Education Internship, Alaska Songbird Institute, Fairbanks, Alaska
13.) Communications and Outreach Manager African People & Wildlife, Bernardsville, NJ
14.) Trail Staff (Seasonal), Northern Tier High Adventure, Boy Scout of America, Ely, MN
15.) SEASONAL FIELD INSTRUCTORS AND LOGISTICIANS, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School instructors, Camden, ME
16.) Marketing Department – Field Media Correspondents, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School instructors, Camden, ME
17.) Volunteer Coordinator, TWRC Wildlife Center , Houston, Texas
18.) Programs and Outreach Manager, California Fire Safe Council, Sacramento, California
19.) Trail Guide (Part-time), Stevens Pass Mountain Resort, Vail Resorts, Stevens Pass, Washington
…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!
*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update to share?
Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).
*** Travel news and adventures
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
June 5-10, 2022 Chania, Crete, Greece
June 10-14 Manama, Bahrain
June 25-28 New York City, NY / Woodstock, NY / Pittsfield, MA
July 24-30 London, UK
July 31-Aug 5 Honolulu, HI
Aug 16-19 San Diego, CA
Aug 28-1 Sep Helsinki, Finland
Sep. 1 – Sept. 5 Stockholm, Sweden
Sept 23-28 Lisbon, Portugal
*** Where am I?
I arrived in Chania, Crete, on June and left on June 10.
“Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, narrow streets and waterfront restaurants. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian and Ottoman influences. Opposite, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The former monastery of St. Francis houses the Archaeological Museum of Chania.” ― Google
I am currently in Bahrain.
*** Best pool
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu is home to the Best Hotel Pool in America
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu is home to one of the largest single pools on the island of Kauai, the 350,000-gallon Main Pool packed with water slides, swim-through waterfalls, a grotto and an infinity edge. The smaller but equally spectacular Lagoon Pool offers 6,000 square feet of family friendly fun.
https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-hotel-pool-2021/
*** 15 Best Places to Visit in Bahrain
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-bahrain/
*** Striking 16 Places To Visit In Bahrain For An Enriching Travel Experience
https://www.myholidays.com/blog/places-to-visit-in-bahrain/
*** 7 Things To Do In Bahrain
By Jim Ferri
https://www.neverstoptraveling.com/things-to-do-in-bahrain
*** 23 UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN CRETE
By Gabriela Ancarola
https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-crete-greece/
*** The First Space Hotel Could Open as Soon as 2025
By Anna Fiorentino
https://www.afar.com/magazine/space-hotel-pioneer-station-to-open-in-2025
*** Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains
By Robert N. Buchsbaum
*** There’s a Better Option Than Global Entry. And It’s Free
By Angel Castellanos
*** 14 Top-Rated Things to Do in the Catskills, NY
By Lisa Alexander
https://www.planetware.com/new-york/top-rated-things-to-do-in-the-catskills-us-ny-136.htm
*** Expect Complete Chaos if You’re Heading to Europe This Summer
By Apeksha Bhateja
*** How to Cook One-Pot Backpacking Meals
By Philip Werner
https://sectionhiker.com/how-to-cook-one-pot-backpacking-meals/
*** How American Travelers Can Receive Compensation for Flight Delays, Cancellations and Other Air Transport Issues
By MINDY PODER
*** 14 Top-Rated Places to Visit in Cambodia
By Jess Lee
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/cambodia-cam.htm
*** 17 Most Beautiful Mediterranean Islands to Visit This Year
https://nomadparadise.com/mediterranean-islands/
*** Visiting Cuttyhunk Island and the Elizabeth Islands
https://www.kinlingrover.com/blog/visiting-cuttyhunk-island-and-the-elizabeth-islands/
*** 10 great cities in the United States for outdoor adventures
By Jen Rose Smith
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/06/10/great-outdoor-cities-travel-vacation/
*** Five Wheelchair Accessible Trails Across the AMC Region
From inaccurate information to changing conditions, planning a hike with a disability is no easy feat. These five paths, from Maine to Virginia, offer key accommodations without skimping on the views.
By Matt Morris
*** 20 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in the World
By Karen Hastings and Carri Wilbanks
https://www.planetware.com/world/best-luxury-all-inclusive-resorts-in-the-world-cay-1-3.htm
*** THE BEST ISLANDS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN TO VISIT IN SUMMER
By Or Amir
https://mypathintheworld.com/best-islands-in-the-mediterranean-to-visit/
*** Trail Skills College
https://www.pcta.org/volunteer/trail-skills-college/
*** These 3 New England beaches were named among the best in the US by Travel + Leisure
By Brittany Bowker
*** 25 Best Beaches in the U.S.
From New York to Hawaii and California to Florida, find your perfect U.S. beach destination.
By Patricia Doherty
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/beach-vacations/best-beaches-in-the-us
*** How to start sailing cheaply and easily
By Erin E. Williams
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/06/09/sailing-beginners-community-centers/
*** Fodor’s Survey: The 5 Most Overrated Tourist Attractions in the World
By Apeksha Bhateja
https://www.fodors.com/news/news/the-most-overrated-tourist-attractions-in-2022
*** Sagamore, Bourne bridges have brought prosperity, loyalty and now worries to Cape Cod
By Asad Jung
*** The 25 Best Hikes in the World Right Now
Ancient European pilgrimages. Coastal treks along jungle isles. Surprising Rocky Mountain summits. Checking off any of these bucket-list hikes is sure to be the experience of a lifetime
By Stephanie Pearson
https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/best-hikes-in-the-world/
*** 21 WAYS TO GET PAID TO TRAVEL
https://theplanetd.com/get-paid-to-travel/
*** Rail Trail of the Month
May
Trail of the Month
Kentucky’s Dawkins Line Rail Trail
by Austyn Gaffney
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/may/13/kentucky-s-dawkins-line-rail-trail/
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:
1.) Trail Repair Crews, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, Various Locations in Colorado
https://wlrv.volunteerhub.com/lp/trails/?format=0&filter={}
2.) Student Trainee Biological Sciences, United States Fish & Wildlife Service, Falls Church, VA
https://www.internships.com/posting/bug_39204589100
3.) Visitor Services and Interpretation Intern, Student Conservation Association, Pecos National Historical Park, Pecos, NM
https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/visitor-services-and-interpretation-intern/po-00734006
4.) Citizen Scientist (various locations), Green Mountain Club, Waterbury Center, Vermont
Track the effects of climate change on the northeast’s sensitive alpine plants. Take photos of plants while hiking on Mt. Mansfield, Camel’s Hump, or Mt. Abraham, and submit them to the Northeast Alpine Flower Watch project in the iNaturalist app. Your contributions are part of a large, regional data set.
https://www.greenmountainclub.org/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities/
5.) Volunteer Wilderness Ranger, Big Bar & Weaverville Ranger Stations, Trinity Alps Wilderness,
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Weaverville, CA
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm9_008627.pdf
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:
1.) Marine Biologists / Fisheries Observers – Pacific Islands Regional Observer Program (PIROP) Hawaii, Lynker Technologies, Honolulu, HI
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1108772
2.) Policy Director, Western Water, National Audubon Society, Washington, DC (On-site)
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2957673787/
3.) Communications Specialist, Defenders of Wildlife, Sacramento, California
https://defenders.org/about/jobs?p=job%2FoNFXhfwq
4.) Director of Digital Content, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, District Of Columbia
https://defenders.org/about/jobs?p=job%2Fozkxjfwt
5.) Partnering, Engagement & Communications Officer (PM04), Parks Canada – Nunavut Field Unit, Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1779528
6.) Senior Compliance Specialist, Friends of the Earth, Washington, DC
https://www.daybook.com/jobs/d22wpRtfXfpgLgHcn
7.) Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/654124200
8.) Director of Development, Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Norwich, Vermont
https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/70685-director-of-development
9.) Alaska Wilderness Fellow , Society for Wilderness Stewardship, Sitka, Alaska
https://www.coolworks.com/society-for-wilderness-stewardship/profile
10.) Backcountry Visitor Technician (Wilderness), Zion National Park, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Springdale, Utah
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/657796800
11.) Communications Associate, SalmonState, Flexible (Juneau or Anchorage preferred but will consider all Alaska-based applicants), Alaska
https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/70889-communications-associate
12.) Songbird Banding and Education Internship, Alaska Songbird Institute, Fairbanks, Alaska
13.) Communications and Outreach Manager African People & Wildlife, Bernardsville, NJ
14.) Trail Staff (Seasonal), Northern Tier High Adventure, Boy Scout of America, Ely, MN
https://www.ntier.org/jobs/summerpositions/
15.) SEASONAL FIELD INSTRUCTORS AND LOGISTICIANS, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School instructors, Camden, ME
https://www.hiobs.org/connect/careers/
16.) Marketing Department – Field Media Correspondents, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School instructors, Camden, ME
https://www.hiobs.org/connect/careers/job-descriptions/
17.) Volunteer Coordinator, TWRC Wildlife Center, Houston, Texas
https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/70641-volunteer-coordinator
18.) Programs and Outreach Manager, California Fire Safe Council, Sacramento, California
19.) Trail Guide (Part-time), Stevens Pass Mountain Resort, Vail Resorts, Stevens Pass, Washington
https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/stevens/job/Stevens-Pass-Trail-Guide-WA/892449600/
*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.
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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana
(And So The Story Is Told)
-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs