Your Very Next Step newsletter for January February 2025
By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com
“People don’t take trips, trips take people.”
– John Steinbeck
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
– Lao Tzu
This edition of YVNS comes to you from Springfield, Virginia
http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2025/03/03/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-january-february-2025
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*** In this issue travel and adventure news; volunteer conservation and wilderness opportunities; travel, adventure and conservation jobs.
*** Where am I?
Springfield, Virginia
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps
2-6 June 2025 Chania, Crete, Greece
13-22 June 2025 Harwich, Mass.
12 Sept – 26 Sept 2025 Paris/Lyon/Avignon/Aix-en-Provence/Marseille, France
*** The Spain you might not expect
https://www.travelzoo.com/blog/the-spain-you-might-not-expect/
*** Bringing the Joy Back Into Planning: How to make travel planning feel fun, exciting and enriching
By Fay Doyle and Matt Doyle
https://www.thisexpansiveadventure.com/blog/2021/the-joy-of-planning/
*** New U.S. National Monuments Worth Planning a Trip Around
By Bailey Berg
https://www.afar.com/magazine/new-u-s-national-monuments-named-in-california-east-coast
*** What Makes Travelling So Much Fun?
By Lucy Mary
https://www.lucymary.co.uk/2023/12/what-makes-travelling-so-much-fun.html
*** 6 Underrated Road Trip Routes in the U.S.
By K.C. Dermody
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-underrated-road-trip-routes-in-the-u-s/ZHASbMrm_wAHud-F
*** 5 Reasons to Visit Anchorage in 2025
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-reasons-to-visit-anchorage-in-2025/Z5uo-y9MrwAHyUEK
*** Tourists Are Hated in Large Parts of Europe. But This Country Will Definitely Welcome You
By Hayley Domin
*** Travel Anticipation
By Debbie
https://debs-world.com/2023/04/14/travel-anticipation/
*** 6 Lesser-Known Landmarks in Rome
By Bennett Kleinman
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/lesser-known-roman-landmarks/ZKXiIoj5sgAHF17U
*** 2 Countries Have Joined the European Schengen Area
By Bailey Berg
https://www.afar.com/magazine/romania-and-bulgaria-are-set-to-join-europes-schengen-area
*** Food and Drink
10 Drinks You Should Never Order at a Bar
Two expert mixologists weigh in on the cocktails you should avoid when going out on the town.
By Christina Liao
https://www.travelandleisure.com/drinks-you-should-never-order-at-a-bar-7099695
*** The Best Travel Magazines to Satisfy Your Wanderlust
https://www.magazineline.com/blog/best-travel-magazines
*** The Best Small Airports in the U.S.
By Jersey Griggs
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-best-small-airports-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5a0u
*** 8 Stunning Roadside Waterfalls in the US That Don’t Require Hiking
https://mustseeplaces.eu/572/yahoo/1108437/20009/roadside-waterfalls/
*** Many People Don’t Know This Type of Safari Exists—but It’s the Best Way to See Animals Up Close
By Alexandra Owens
https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-places-for-a-water-based-safari
*** American Travelers Are Missing Out on This Underrated European City—but This Palace Hotel Could Change That
By Chrissie McClatchie
https://www.travelandleisure.com/corinthia-brussels-first-look-hotel-review-11682927
*** Italy Wants to Stop These Lying Grannies From Ripping You Off
By Apeksha Bhateja
*** Feel Like You’re in a Snow Globe on These Scenic Train Rides
By Lyndsey Matthews
https://www.afar.com/magazine/scenic-winter-train-rides-youll-want-to-book-right-now
*** This Island Nation Was Named the Most Relaxing Destination on Earth
Australia came in at No. 1.
By Stacey Leasca
https://www.travelandleisure.com/australia-named-most-relaxing-vacation-destination-on-earth-8757458
*** 10 Cleanest Cities Around the World
By Aimee Long
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-cleanest-cities-around-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5atl
*** Twenty-five places to go in 2025.
https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2025
*** 25 Things You Should Do Before Boarding a Plane, According to a Frequent Flier
We’ve rounded up 25 things you should do before your next flight so you can relax and know that you’re totally prepared.
By Eric Rosen
https://www.travelandleisure.com/what-to-do-before-flight-5439295
*** The Long, Incredible History of the Champagne Sabering Ritual
By Lydia Mansel
https://www.fodors.com/news/wine-and-cocktails/whats-the-origin-of-the-champagne-sabering-ritual
*** The Most Romantic Hotels in the World
Whether you’re looking for adventure or want to focus on relaxation, these hideaways and splashy resorts have something for every couple.
By Betsy Blumenthal and Jessica Chapel
https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-02-14/the-16-most-romantic-places-to-stay-in-the-world
*** 6 Destinations Where You Can Relive the Romance of Famous Love Stories
By Becca Blond
https://www.afar.com/magazine/places-travelers-can-visit-to-relive-famous-love-stories
*** Rail Tail of the Month
December 2024
Indiana’s Monon Trail
By Robert Annis
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/december/05/indianas-monon-trail/
January 2025
Rhode Island’s East Bay Bike Path
By Agueda Pacheco Flores
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2025/january/14/rhode-islands-east-bay-bike-path/
February 2025
Arizona’s Rillito River Park Trail
By Cindy Barks
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2025/february/04/arizonas-rillito-river-park-trail/
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:
1.) Shorebird Program (April – August), Goosewing Beach Preserve, Little Compton, RI
Help our staff keep track of nesting piping plovers and least terns at Goosewing Beach Preserve. No experience necessary, training provided. Contact jeanne.cooper@tnc.org.
2.) Winter Trail Groomer, Mount Desert Island, Acadia Winter Trails Association/ Friends of Acadia, Bar Harbor, ME
3.) Reforestation and Community Development, Volunteer World, Matapalo, Costa Rica
Be part of and spearhead a variety of community and reforestation projects in a tropical beach town. Join the fun & make a difference in beautiful Matapalo, Costa Rica!
4.) Field Trip Leader – Walk and Talk on the Wild Side, Duke Forest, Durham, NC
https://dukeforest.duke.edu/volunteer/
5.) Conservation Education / Forest Stewards / Interpretation / Wilderness Trailhead Hosts, Discover Your Forest, Bend, OR
https://discoveryourforest.org/volunteer-and-careers/volunteer/
*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:
1.) PART-TIME COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, FRIENDS OF THE MARIANA TRENCH HIRING, Saipan, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands
– Responsibilities include overseeing, executing, and managing communications for the organization and several of projects as well as developing and implementing organizational strategies.
– Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
– Significant experience working with multiple forms of media and membership services
– Preference given to applicants fluent in Chamorro and/or Carolinian languages
https://www.friendsmarianatrench.org/
2.) Sea Turtle and Manatee Intern, Pinellas, National Wildlife Federation, Tampa, FL
https://www.daybook.com/jobs/46PYn9cgKF9LdeEbt
3.) Director of Marketing, Communications and Enrollment, Telluride Mountain School, Telluride, CO
https://careers.nais.org/jobs/20825832/director-of-marketing-communications-and-enrollment
4.) Senior Associate, U.S. Conservation, Intermountain West, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Portland, OR / Washington, DC
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
5.) Senior Communications Manager, VISIT PHILADELPHIA®, Philadelphia, PA
https://klsresources.applicantstack.com/x/detail-visitphilly/a29ha7b2v2md
6.) Director of Communications, The Vermont Center for Ecostudies, White River Junction, Vermont
7.) Digital Marketing Specialist (TERM), The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Remote, US
8.) Wilderness Trail Crew Leader, Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Reno, Nevada
9.) Wilderness Trail Crew Member (full-time, seasonal), Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Reno, Nevada
1.) Communications Coordinator, Sea & Shore Solutions, Remote
https://sea-shoresolutions.com/careers
11.) Historic Interpreter (Americorps), NPS & Stewards Individual Placements Lewis and Clark Interpretative Center and Fort Mandan Historic Site, Washburn, ND
12.) Communications Strategist and Storyteller, Catalina Island Conservancy, Long Beach, California
13.) Park Officer, Environment – Parks & Planning – South Region, Yukon Government, Whitehorse, YT, CA
https://yukongovernment.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/57157
*** From Jeff Carrigan’s Big Shoes Network:
14.) Public Relations Lead – Americas, Tourism New Zealand, Los Angeles, CA
https://jobs.odwyerpr.com/job/public-relations-lead-americas/76690643/
15.) Marketing & Communications Specialist, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, Milwaukee, WI
16.) Communications Manager, Conservation Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.
https://www.bigshoesnetwork.com/job/communications-manager/conservation-minnesota/29531
17.) Sea Kayak Guide and Naturalist, Trek & Trail, Bayfield, Wisconsin
18.) Educator and Community Outreach Coordinator, Alaska Songbird Institute, Fairbanks, Alaska
19.) Shorebird Monitor, Coastal Ecology Program (CEP), Duxbury Beach Reservation, Duxbury, Massachusetts
https://duxburybeach.bamboohr.com/careers/35
20.) Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District, Hadley, Mass.
21.) Communications and Marketing Intern, National Wildlife Federation, Annapolis, MD
https://www.daybook.com/jobs/DEAZBBZEfyoBe2DZB
22.) Director of Development and Communications, Pleasant Bay Community Boating, Harwich, MA
https://capecodgiving.org/development-and-communications-director-pleasant-bay-community-boating/
23.) Marketing Specialist – Outreach Specialist Position, Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa, St. Paul, MN
https://jobs.jopilot.net/job/e9Lw5JMB_CyF9o_06iSD1124
24.) Communications Director, Restoration, World Resources Institute, Washington, DC
https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/oG1YufwT
25.) Web Specialist – Outreach Specialist Position, Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa, St. Paul, MN
26.) Spring Migration Monitoring Crewmember – Gunsight Mountain HawkWatch, HawkWatch International. Nelchina, Arkansas
27.) Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center Manager, Maine Audubon, Scarborough, Maine
https://jobs.nonprofitmaine.org/job/scarborough-marsh-audubon-center-manager-scarborough-maine-3695
28.) Wilderness Ranger Fellow, Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation, Missoula, MT
29.) Director of Communications, Triangle Land Conservancy, Durham, North Carolina
https://triangle-land-conservancy.breezy.hr/p/e06b2a2faf64-director-of-communications
30.) Trail Crew Member; Adirondack Region, Tahawus Trails, Lake Placid, NY
31.) Communications Coordinator, Friends Camp, South China, Maine
https://careers.icahdq.org/jobs/view/communications-coordinator/76892484/
32.) Director of Communications, The Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation, Austin, Texas
https://careers.icahdq.org/job/director-of-communications/76867426/
33.) Government Relations Manager, Wyoming Outdoor Council, Lander, WY
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bd0ea8e8d1e2252e&from=shareddesktop
34.) 2025 Seasonal Wildlife Sanctuary Education Specialist, City of Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
35.) Outreach Director, Downeast Coastal Conservancy, Machias, Maine
https://jobs.nonprofitmaine.org/job/outreach-director-machias-maine-3716
36.) Director of Communications, Vermont Center for Ecostudies, White River Junction, VT
https://www.comnetwork.org/jobs/director-of-communications-2
37.) Environmental Program Specialist, Chickaloon Village Traditional Council, Palmer, Alaska
https://chickaloon.bamboohr.com/careers/199
38.) Communications Lead, Climate & Environmental Justice, Jeff Bezos Earth Fund, Washington, DC
https://www.daybook.com/jobs/eZRt3vPAwER4M4XSj
39.) Program Officer, Natural Resources and Climate Justice – International, Ford Foundation, New York, New York
40.) Stewardship and Trails Intern, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Lenox, MA
https://www.bnrc.org/story/job-opening-stewardship-and-trails-intern
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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana
(And So The Story Is Told)
-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs