Your Very Next Step newsletter for January / February 2018
By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com
“The real voyage of discovery consists of not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.”
– Marcel Proust
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu
This edition of YVNS comes to you from Stavanger, Norway.
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*** In this issue:
*** Travel News:
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
*** Rail Trail of the month:
*** Travel IQ – New App on iOS & Android
*** 5 Things to Do When Your Flight Is Delayed, Canceled, or Overbooked
*** What Are Your Rights When a Flight Is Overbooked?
*** 2017 AIRLINE RANKINGS- The Airline Quality Rating (AQR)
*** Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Haida Gwaii
*** Why There Should Be a Drink Limit on Flights
*** South Pacific Tale
*** Onsen Etiquette 101: What You Need to Know About Japan’s Public Baths
*** 8 Places You Didn’t Know You Could Afford to Visit in 2018
*** How Well Do You Know UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
*** Backpacking a Pemigewasset Loop
*** The Most Scenic Train Rides in the U.S.
*** Lethal fungus that causes white-nose syndrome may have an Achilles’ heel, study reveals
*** Those Seatback Screens on Planes Are Starting to Disappear
*** At the Edge of the World, an Indigenous People Thrives
*** Your Amazon Order Might Lock You Out of Trusted Traveler Programs
*** Rail-Trail of the Month for December 2017
Wisconsin’s Oak Leaf Trail
*** Rail-Trail of the Month for January 2018
Pennsylvania’s D&L Trail
*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation volunteer opportunities:
1.) Trail Maintenance Volunteer, Prince William Forest Park, National Park Service, Triangle, VA
2.) Day Use Host, BZ Corners Boat Launch, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, BZ Corner, WA
3.) Outdoor Education Intern, Echo Hill Outdoor School, Worton, Maryland
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation career opportunities:
1.) Marketing & Communications Specialist, America Outdoors Association, Knoxville, Tennessee
2.) Salmonberry Trail Campaign Associate, Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust, Portland, Oregon
3.) Manager, Ambassadors of the Environment, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
4.) Executive Director, Rock Creek Conservancy, Maryland or Washington, DC
5.) Coordinator, Communications, U.S. Travel Association, Washington, DC
6.) Coordinator, Industry Communications, U.S. Travel Association, Washington, DC
7.) Press Secretary, Conservation Law Foundation, Boston, MA
8.) Director of Salazar Center for North American Conservation, Colorado State University- School of Global Environmental Sustainability, Fort Collins, CO
9.) ADIRONDACK CORPS PROJECT LEADER (Program Dates: April 16th – October, 20th 2018), The Student Conservation Association (SCA), Adirondack, NY
10.) SCA Seattle Community Crew Leader (Old Faithful Crew), The Student Conservation Association (SCA), Seattle , WA
11.) ALASKA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CREW LEADER (Program Dates: June – September, 2018 (end dates vary by position)), The Student Conservation Association (SCA), Anchorage, AK
12.) Program Coordinator, Southwest Conservation Corps, Durango and Salida, CO
13.) Mountains Instructor – North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS), Richmond, VA
14.) Forest School Teacher, Trackers Forest School, Portlamd, OR
15.) Volunteer Program Manager, Washington Trails Association, Seattle, WA
15.) Multi-sport Assistant Guide, Zion Adventure Company, Springdale, UT
16.) PR & Outreach Specialist, American Prairie Reserve, Bozeman, Montana
17.) Lead Naturalist, Cook Museum of Natural Science, Decatur, Alabama
18.) Maine Trail Crew Leader, Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Dover Foxcroft, Maine
19.) Assistant Trail Crew Leader, Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Dover Foxcroft, Maine
20.) Canoe Program Coordinator, Mono Lake Committee, Lee Vining, CA
…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/).
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
January 28-February 1 London, UK
February 1-4 Stavanger, Norway
February 4-7 Aarhus/Copenhagen, Denmark
March 1-4 Chicago, IL
April 2-4 Norfolk, VA
June 2-3 Montreal, PQ, Canada
June 4-8 Chania, Crete, Greece
June 21-29 Vienna, Austria
*** Travel IQ – New App on iOS & Android
Travel smarter, safer, healthier, happier — equipped to see n’ experience the world like never before — with this new, free app for travel lovers everywhere!
Created by Taj Bates, an author and adventurous traveller who has journeyed on 6 continents and nearly 40 U.S. states, everything in the app is written by seasoned travelers.
Inside you’ll find:
– Expert travel hacks and how-tos, plus comprehensive packing checklists
– A Budget Airfare 101 guide to the fees and amenities for 12+ budget airlines
– Travel-inspired recipes and Netflix movie recommendations
– Fresh, original city guides + maps to Paris, NYC, LA, San Francisco and Sydney, Australia (with more to come!)
Download it today: https://theyologuide.com/travel-iq/
*** 5 Things to Do When Your Flight Is Delayed, Canceled, or Overbooked
Tips for rebooking, getting compensation, and keeping comfortable while you wait
By Ramsey Qubein
https://www.afar.com/magazine/5-things-to-do-when-your-flight-is-delayed-canceled-or-overbooked
*** What Are Your Rights When a Flight Is Overbooked?
By Matt Villano
https://www.afar.com/magazine/what-are-your-rights-when-a-flight-is-overbooked
*** 2017 AIRLINE RANKINGS
The Airline Quality Rating (AQR)
https://airlinequalityrating.com/
*** Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Haida Gwaii
By Miranda Smith
https://www.afar.com/magazine/everything-you-need-to-know-to-plan-a-trip-to-haida-gwaii
*** Why There Should Be a Drink Limit on Flights
by CNT Editors
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/why-there-should-be-a-drink-limit-on-flights
*** South Pacific Tale
The Cook Islands are plush with Polynesian culture and natural beauty
*** Onsen Etiquette 101: What You Need to Know About Japan’s Public Baths
by Chadner Navarro
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/onsen-etiquette-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-japans-public-baths
*** 8 Places You Didn’t Know You Could Afford to Visit in 2018
By Shannon McMahon
https://www.smartertravel.com/2018/01/23/places-for-affordable-vacations-2018/
*** How Well Do You Know UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
By Alina Polishuk
https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-well-do-you-know-unesco-world-heritage-sites
*** Backpacking a Pemigewasset Loop
By Philip Werner
https://sectionhiker.com/backpacking-a-pemigewasset-loop/
*** The Most Scenic Train Rides in the U.S.
by Tyler Moss
https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2016-08-09/the-most-scenic-train-rides-in-the-us
*** Lethal fungus that causes white-nose syndrome may have an Achilles’ heel, study reveals
USDA Forest Service- Northern Research Statio
https://www.fullsciencenetwork.com/white-nose-syndrome-bats-may-achilles-heel/
*** Those Seatback Screens on Planes Are Starting to Disappear
By MARTHA C. WHITE
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/01/business/airlines-travel-entertainment.html
*** At the Edge of the World, an Indigenous People Thrives
By Marcello Di Cintio
https://www.afar.com/magazine/at-the-edge-of-the-world-an-indigenous-people-thrives
*** Your Amazon Order Might Lock You Out of Trusted Traveler Programs
By CARLY ZINDERMAN
*** Rail Trail of the month:
*** Rail-Trail of the Month for December 2017
Wisconsin’s Oak Leaf Trail
by Laura Stark
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2017/december/05/wisconsin-s-oak-leaf-trail/
*** Rail-Trail of the Month for January 2018
Pennsylvania’s D&L Trail
by Laura Stark
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/january/17/pennsylvania-s-dl-trail/
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:
1.) Trail Maintenance Volunteer, Prince William Forest Park, National Park Service, Triangle, VA
https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=2976
2.) Day Use Host, BZ Corners Boat Launch, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, BZ Corner, WA
https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=16475
3.) Outdoor Education Intern, Echo Hill Outdoor School, Worton, Maryland
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-outdoor-education-intern-worton-maryland/1769992703
*** Send your volunteer opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation employment opportunities:
1.) Marketing & Communications Specialist, America Outdoors Association, Knoxville, Tennessee
https://careerhq.asaecenter.org/jobs/10580576/marketing-communications-specialist
*** From Mac’s List:
2.) Salmonberry Trail Campaign Associate, Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust, Portland, Oregon
https://jobs.macslist.org/job/salmonberry-trail-campaign-associate-portland-oregon-1585
3.) Manager, Ambassadors of the Environment, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
4.) Executive Director, Rock Creek Conservancy, Maryland or Washington, DC
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/37351-executive-director
5.) Coordinator, Communications, U.S. Travel Association, Washington, DC
https://www.daybook.com/jobs/Py4dnM74qH5zkswAt
6.) Coordinator, Industry Communications, U.S. Travel Association, Washington, DC
https://www.daybook.com/jobs/fiiFRoeCNk3dtS6wZ
*** From Carol Gregory:
7.) Press Secretary, Conservation Law Foundation, Boston, MA
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) seeks a proactive and strategic Press Secretary with advocacy, political and/or campaign experience to oversee the nonprofit environmental organization’s day-to-day external communications and media outreach. The Press Secretary must have strong relationships with national and New England news decision makers (reporters, broadcast producers, editorial boards, influential bloggers), a proven track record for generating positive earned media coverage, excellent writing skills, an innate understanding of leveraging the changing digital landscape to increase visibility, and the ability to turn complex topics into messages that resonate with various audiences. S/he will take the lead on identifying opportunities and platforms for increasing CLF’s visibility, training CLF staff as spokespeople, monitoring the news, and preparing media reports for key stakeholders. The Press Secretary is a member of the Communications and Marketing Department, and reports to the Vice President of Communications and Marketing.
To Apply
Send your resume titled “your last name-first initial-resume” (e.g., “SMITH J RESUME”) and a detailed cover letter titled “your last name-first initial-cover” (e.g., “SMITH J COVER”) to careers@clf.org. Please make “Press Secretary” the subject of your e-mail. The position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please.
https://www.clf.org/about/employment-opportunities/press-secretary/
8.) Director of Salazar Center for North American Conservation, Colorado State University- School of Global Environmental Sustainability, Fort Collins, CO
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-director-of-salazar-center-for-north-american-conservation-fort-collins-colorado/1617639315
9.) ADIRONDACK CORPS PROJECT LEADER (Program Dates: April 16th – October, 20th 2018), The Student Conservation Association (SCA), Adirondack, NY
https://www.thesca.org/adirondack-corps-project-leader
10.) SCA Seattle Community Crew Leader (Old Faithful Crew), The Student Conservation Association (SCA), Seattle , WA
https://www.thesca.org/sca-seattle-community-crew-leader
11.) ALASKA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CREW LEADER (Program Dates: June – September, 2018 (end dates vary by position)), The Student Conservation Association (SCA), Anchorage, AK
https://www.thesca.org/alaska-regional-high-school-crew-leader
12.) Program Coordinator, Southwest Conservation Corps, Durango and Salida, CO
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-program-coordinator-durango-and-salida-colorado/471104805
13.) Mountains Instructor – North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS), Richmond, VA
https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/richmond-mountains-instructor-ncobs-jobs-SRCH_IL.0,8_IC1130198_KO9,35.htm
14.) Forest School Teacher, Trackers Forest School, Portlamd, OR
https://trackerspdx.com/employment/forest-school-teacher
15.) Volunteer Program Manager, Washington Trails Association, Seattle, WA
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-volunteer-program-manager-seattle-washington/195405785
15.) Multi-sport Assistant Guide, Zion Adventure Company, Springdale, UT
http://www.zionadventures.com/zion-adventure-career-opportunities.html
16.) PR & Outreach Specialist, American Prairie Reserve, Bozeman, Montana
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/37183-pr-outreach-specialist
17.) Lead Naturalist, Cook Museum of Natural Science, Decatur, Alabama
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/21110/Cook-Museum-of-Natural-Science/Lead-Naturalist
18.) Maine Trail Crew Leader, Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Dover Foxcroft, Maine
http://www.matc.org/assets/120117-2018-MTC-Leader-Ad-.pdf
19.) Assistant Trail Crew Leader, Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Dover Foxcroft, Maine
http://www.matc.org/assets/120117-2018-MTC-Leader-Ad-.pdf
20.) Canoe Program Coordinator, Mono Lake Committee, Lee Vining, CA
21.) Wildland Restoration Team Leader – Kalispell, Montana Conservation Corps, Kalispell, MT
https://careers-mtcorps.icims.com/jobs/1263/wildland-restoration-team-leader—kalispell/job?mobile=false&width=950&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240
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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana
(And So The Story Is Told)
-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs