Your Very Next Step newsletter for March / April 2021
By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com
“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.”
– T.S. Eliot
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu
This edition of YVNS comes to you from Springfield, Virginia.
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*** In this issue:
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps
*** 12 of the Most Charming Fairy-Tale Towns in Germany
*** How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
*** I may not be cut out for ice fishing. Or ice drinking.
*** These 6 scenic Midwest road trips are perfect for families
*** Why You Should Embrace Layovers
*** 10 of the Most Unusual Beauty Pageants Around the World
*** Canceled pandemic flights led to travel vouchers. Here’s how to use them.
*** 16 Incredible Caves Around the World to Explore
*** Expect The Unexpected By Packing These 5 Things
*** 10 Appalachian Trail Tips for Women
*** Think Spontaneous Travel Is Dead? You’re Wrong
*** 10 Best Backpacking Stoves of 2021
*** CALIFORNIA PORT NAMED FIRST U.S. WHALE HERITAGE SITE
*** Spike in Birdwatching is a Conservation Boon
*** 5 Essential Tips for Planning a Camping Trip
*** How Well Do You Know Your Japanese Arts and Crafts?
*** Mt Whitney Hike in a Day
*** 5 TIPS FOR FIRST TIME BACKPACKERS
*** Soak in spring at these four outdoor destinations
*** Bolivia’s little-known tribal kingdom
*** 9 Things You Never Knew About Yellowstone National Park
*** 10 Underrated Caribbean Gems
*** 11 travel resolutions for when we can go on adventures again
*** 11 Stunning Photos of Zanzibar’s Beaches and Architecture
*** Ireland Travel Guide
*** 6 Reef-Safe Sunscreens to Try at the Beach
*** What Are Points Really Worth?
*** The aurora borealis skipped this Alaska photography class. But some swinging light cords saved the night.
*** Rail Trail of the Month
March 2021 Rail Trail of the Month – Florida’s Spring to Spring Trail
February 2021 Rail Trail of the Month – Idaho’s Portneuf Greenway
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Paid Conservation Research Internship, Summer 2021 – Louisiana Pine Snake, Memphis Zoo, Memphis, TN
2.) Adopt-A-Trail Program, Plumas and Tahoe National Forests, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Quincy, CA
3.) U.S. Communications Intern, Oceana, Inc., Washington, DC
4.) Digital Communications Intern, Oceana, Inc., Remote Location, Europe
5.) 2021 Rafting Program Volunteer Announcement, Environmental Traveling Companions, San Francisco, CA
6.) Parks & Recreation Volunteers, Department of Parks & Recreation, Town of Oro Valley, Oro Valley, AZ
*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Social Media Specialist, KLIM, Teton Outfitters, LLC, Rigby, ID
2.) Alaska Communications & Public Engagement Director, Trout Unlimited, Remote, Alaska
3.) Director of Development, The JMT Wilderness Conservancy, Menlo Park, California
4.) Content Marketing Coordinator, Adventure Aquarium, Herschend Family Entertainment, Camden, New Jersey
5.) SEA KAYAK GUIDE (Must be licensed guide from the state of Maine), Portland Paddle, Portland, Maine
6.) Outdoor Recreation and Wildlife Technician, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, Fairbanks, AK
7.) Youth Crew Leader, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Quincy, CA
8.) Overnight Camp (Full Time – Seasonal), Avid4 Adventure, Bailey, CO
9.) Retail Buyer – Merchandise Manager, Neptune Mountaineering, Boulder, CO
10.) Communications Director, WildEarth Guardians, Santa Fe, New Mexico
11.) Director of Science, Save the Redwoods League, San Francisco, California
12.) Communications Officer, New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), Stonington, CT
13.) AmeriCorps STEM Education Ambassadors (SEA) (15 positions – schools throughout New London County in Connecticut); Building Brighter Futures Through Ocean Adventure Education, New London, CT / New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), Stonington, CT
14.) Outdoor Educator, Camp Chewonki, Chewonki Foundation, Wiscasset, Maine
15.) Marketing and Events Coordinator, Summit Sales NW, Seattle, WA
16.) Sea Kayak Program Associate, Environmental Traveling Companions, San Francisco, CA
17.) Weed Control Crew Leader, Landganics, Driggs, Idaho
18.) Natural Resource Steward Program Coordinator, Student Conservation Association, Albany, NY
19.) PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Department of Environmental Protection, State of Florida, FELLSMERE, FL
20.) Field School Operations Coordinator, Wildlife Leadership Academy, Lock Haven, PA
21.) After-School Adventure and Outdoor Staff, Bretton Woods Youth Leadership Academy (BWYLA), Bretton Woods Rec, Germantown, MD
22.) Communications Director Oceana in Mexico, Oceana, Inc., Mexico
23.) Communications Specialist, Leelanau Conservancy, Leland, Michigan
24.) Communications Consultant, Forest Health and Resiliency, Department of Natural Resources, Washington State, Olympia, Washington
25.) Sales Manager, Pau Hana Surf Supply, LLC, Los Angeles, CA
26.) Oyster Shell Recycling Assistant, Galveston Bay Foundation, Kemah, Texas
27.) Rafting, Kayaking, SUP, Rock Climbing Guides and Support/Sales Staff, New Mexico River Adventures, Taos, NM
28.) Communications Director, WildEarth Guardians, Santa Fe, NM
29.) Senior Communications & Media Relations Manager, Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, MO
30.) Conservation Communications and Marketing Manager, Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, MO
31.) Social Media Manager, Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, MO
32.) Animal Keeper – Alaska, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage, Alaska
33.) Mountain Classroom Teacher/Instructor, Proctor Academy, Andover, New Hampshire, Andover, New Hampshire
34.) Marbled Murrelet Surveyor / field biologists – Western Oregon, full-time seasonal, Turnstone Environmental Consultants, Inc., Multiple Locations, Western Oregon
35.) Communications Manager, Beaver Creek Resort Avon, Colorado
36.) Ecology Instructor, Kestrel Educational Adventures, Beverly, Mass.
37.) Digital Communications Campaigner, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Brisbane & Gold Coast, Australia
38.) Communications Specialist, Piedmont Environmental Council, Warrenton, VA
39.) Communications Intern, Great Outdoors Colorado, Denver, Colorado
40.) Waterpark Supervisor, Kalahari Resorts – Round Rock, TX
41.) Campaign and Advocacy Fellowship, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Boston, Mass.
42.) Director of Marketing and Communications, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Sacramento, CA
43.) Program Assistant and Outreach Specialist – Tahoe Resource Conservation District, Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership, South Lake Tahoe, CA
44.) Branch Chief (Wild Horses and Burros), Bureau of Land Management, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Reno, NV
45.) Wilderness Excursions Supervisor, Christodora, Florida, Massachusetts
…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:
None.
*** 12 of the Most Charming Fairy-Tale Towns in Germany
By James March
*** How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpack-planning.html
*** I may not be cut out for ice fishing. Or ice drinking.
Two days inside the gong show that is the massive ice fishing derby on Lake Winnipesaukee
By Billy Baker
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/19/metro/i-may-not-be-cut-out-ice-fishing-or-ice-drinking/
*** These 6 scenic Midwest road trips are perfect for families
By Cortney Fries
*** Why You Should Embrace Layovers
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/why-you-should-embrace-layovers/XvHyVpKgiwAG5av8
*** 10 of the Most Unusual Beauty Pageants Around the World
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/10-of-the-most-unusual-beauty-pageants-around-the-world
*** Canceled pandemic flights led to travel vouchers. Here’s how to use them.
Airlines have different policies on credits they’ve issued due to covid-19 — and it’s up to travelers to stay on top of the details
By Hannah Sampson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/02/26/cancel-flights-travel-voucher-covid/
*** 16 Incredible Caves Around the World to Explore
By Lorraine Allen
https://www.traveltrivia.com/incredible-caves-around-the-world-to-explore/X_zLK66riAAGjnqB
*** Expect The Unexpected By Packing These 5 Things
By Julia Hammond
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/expect-the-unexpected-by-packing-these-5-things/Xxn4D9ugygAGS2gz
*** 10 Appalachian Trail Tips for Women
By Heather Daya Rideout
https://sectionhiker.com/10-appalachian-trail-tips-women/
*** Think Spontaneous Travel Is Dead? You’re Wrong
By Vivian Chung
https://www.fodors.com/news/news/think-spontaneous-travel-is-dead-youre-wrong
*** 10 Best Backpacking Stoves of 2021
https://sectionhiker.com/sectionhiker-gear-guide/10-best-backpacking-stoves/
*** CALIFORNIA PORT NAMED FIRST U.S. WHALE HERITAGE SITE
By MARY FORGIONE
*** Welcome to Polebridge: One of America’s Last Frontiers
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20210215-welcome-to-polebridge-one-of-the-us-last-frontiers
*** Spike in Birdwatching is a Conservation Boon
The challenge now is to sustain this interest and turn it into political action.
By FIONA CUNDY, RANDY HESTER, AND MARCIA MCNALLY
*** 5 Essential Tips for Planning a Camping Trip
By Lee Ridley
https://www.traveltrivia.com/essential-tips-for-planning-a-camping-trip/Xynn9Ij3zgAHXdnK
*** How Well Do You Know Your Japanese Arts and Crafts?
By Bailey Berg
*** Mt Whitney Hike in a Day
https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/hikes-around-mt-whitney/mt-whitney-hike/
*** 5 TIPS FOR FIRST TIME BACKPACKERS
By Mikayla Koeltzow
https://tetonsports.com/adventureblog/5-tips-for-first-time-backpackers/
*** Soak in spring at these four outdoor destinations
By Rachel Schnalzer
*** Bolivia’s little-known tribal kingdom
For hundreds of years, the tiny Kingdom of the Afro-Bolivians lay hidden from the outside world.
By Jordi Busqué
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20210310-bolivias-little-known-tribal-kingdom
*** 9 Things You Never Knew About Yellowstone National Park
*** 10 Underrated Caribbean Gems
By Digna Joseph
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/underrated-caribbean-gems/YCMUCEa2nQAHLHnP
*** 11 travel resolutions for when we can go on adventures again
Pro travelers shared their resolutions and goals for 2021
By Natalie B. Compton
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/travel-resolutions-2021/
*** 11 Stunning Photos of Zanzibar’s Beaches and Architecture
A new book from Assouline celebrates the Tanzanian archipelago.
BY MEGAN SPURRELL
https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/stunning-photos-of-zanzibars-beaches-and-architecture
*** Ireland Travel Guide
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destination/ireland
*** 6 Reef-Safe Sunscreens to Try at the Beach
By Bailey Berg
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/reef-safe-sunscreen/YC2Os0a2nQAHLH7e
*** What Are Points Really Worth?
By Alex Miller
https://upgradedpoints.com/points-and-miles-valuations/
*** The aurora borealis skipped this Alaska photography class. But some swinging light cords saved the night.
By Bailey Berg
*** Rail Trail of the Month
March 2021 Rail Trail of the Month
Florida’s Spring to Spring Trail
by Laura Stark
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2021/march/16/florida-s-spring-to-spring-trail/
February 2021 Rail Trail of the Month
Idaho’s Portneuf Greenway
by Laura Stark
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2021/february/11/idaho-s-portneuf-greenway/
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:
1.) Paid Conservation Research Internship, Summer 2021 – Louisiana Pine Snake, Memphis Zoo, Memphis, TN
https://www.aza.org/jobs?job=22595
2.) Adopt-A-Trail Program, Plumas and Tahoe National Forests, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Quincy, CA
https://sierratrails.org/adopt-a-trail/
3.) U.S. Communications Intern, Oceana, Inc., Washington, DC
https://oceana.org/employment-opportunities/us-communications-intern-5
4.) Digital Communications Intern, Oceana, Inc., Remote Location, Europe
https://oceana.org/employment-opportunities/digital-communications-intern
5.) 2021 Rafting Program Volunteer Announcement, Environmental Traveling Companions, San Francisco, CA
https://etctrips.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-River-Program-Volunteer-annoucement-_0-1.pdf
6.) Parks & Recreation Volunteers, Department of Parks & Recreation, Town of Oro Valley, Oro Valley, AZ
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orovalley/jobs/2821656/parks-recreation-volunteers
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:
1.) Social Media Specialist, KLIM, Teton Outfitters, LLC, Rigby, ID
2.) Alaska Communications & Public Engagement Director, Trout Unlimited, Remote, Alaska
3.) Director of Development, The JMT Wilderness Conservancy, Menlo Park, California
https://greenjobs.greenjobsearch.org/jobs/director-of-development-4/
4.) Content Marketing Coordinator, Adventure Aquarium, Herschend Family Entertainment, Camden, New Jersey
https://hfecorp-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=15455
5.) SEA KAYAK GUIDE (Must be licensed guide from the state of Maine), Portland Paddle, Portland, Maine
https://portlandpaddle.net/blog/join-our-team/#kayakguide=
6.) Outdoor Recreation and Wildlife Technician, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, Fairbanks, AK
7.) Youth Crew Leader, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Quincy, CA
https://sierratrails.org/student-trail-crew/
8.) Overnight Camp (Full Time – Seasonal), Avid4 Adventure, Bailey, CO
https://avid.workbrightats.com/jobs/529388.html
9.) Retail Buyer – Merchandise Manager, Neptune Mountaineering, Boulder, CO
https://neptunemountaineering.com/pages/merchandise-manager
10.) Communications Director, WildEarth Guardians, Santa Fe, New Mexico
https://goodfulltime.jobs/jobs-near-me/communications-director-santa-fe-new-mexico/234091427-2/
11.) Director of Science, Save the Redwoods League, San Francisco, California
https://greenjobs.greenjobsearch.org/jobs/director-of-science/
12.) Communications Officer, New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), Stonington, CT
https://nessf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COMMUNICATIONS-OFFICER.pdf
13.) AmeriCorps STEM Education Ambassadors (SEA) (15 positions – schools throughout New London County in Connecticut); Building Brighter Futures Through Ocean Adventure Education, New London, CT / New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), Stonington, CT
https://nessf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-AC-position-description-Final.pdf
14.) Outdoor Educator, Camp Chewonki, Chewonki Foundation, Wiscasset, Maine
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-outdoor-educator-wiscasset-maine/3095320272
15.) Marketing and Events Coordinator, Summit Sales NW, Seattle, WA
https://www.outdoorindustryjobs.com/JobDetail/GetJobDetail?jobID=12162
16.) Sea Kayak Program Associate, Environmental Traveling Companions, San Francisco, CA
https://etctrips.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SK-Program-Associate.pdf
17.) Weed Control Crew Leader, Landganics, Driggs, Idaho
https://www.landganics.com/junior-crew-leader
18.) Natural Resource Steward Program Coordinator, Student Conservation Association, Albany, NY
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=22237
19.) PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Department of Environmental Protection, State of Florida, FELLSMERE, FL
20.) Field School Operations Coordinator, Wildlife Leadership Academy, Lock Haven, PA
https://wildlifeleadershipacademy.org/fs-operations-coordinator/
21.) After-School Adventure and Outdoor Staff, Bretton Woods Youth Leadership Academy (BWYLA), Bretton Woods Rec, Germantown, MD
https://careercactus.com/jobs/after-school-adventure-and-outdoor-staff_8e214d1a496af709_0_0
22.) Communications Director Oceana in Mexico, Oceana, Inc., Mexico
https://oceana.org/employment-opportunities/communications-director-oceana-mexico
23.) Communications Specialist, Leelanau Conservancy, Leland, Michigan
24.) Communications Consultant, Forest Health and Resiliency, Department of Natural Resources, Washington State, Olympia, Washington
https://jobs.prnewsonline.com/job/communications-consultant-forest-health-and-resiliency/55752305/
25.) Sales Manager, Pau Hana Surf Supply, LLC, Los Angeles, CA
https://www.outdoorindustryjobs.com/CompanyProfile/9543
26.) Oyster Shell Recycling Assistant, Galveston Bay Foundation, Kemah, Texas
https://galvbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Job-Announcement_Shell-Recycling-Assistant_2021.pdf
27.) Rafting, Kayaking, SUP, Rock Climbing Guides and Support/Sales Staff, New Mexico River Adventures, Taos, NM
https://www.newmexicoriveradventures.com/join-the-new-mexico-river-adventures-team/
28.) Communications Director, WildEarth Guardians, Santa Fe, NM
https://wildearthguardians.org/about-us/careers/
29.) Senior Communications & Media Relations Manager, Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, MO
30.) Conservation Communications and Marketing Manager, Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, MO
31.) Social Media Manager, Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, MO
32.) Animal Keeper – Alaska, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage, Alaska
https://www.alaskawildlife.org/jobs/
33.) Mountain Classroom Teacher/Instructor, Proctor Academy, Andover, New Hampshire, Andover, New Hampshire
https://careers.nais.org/jobs/14347071/mountain-classroom-teacher-instructor
34.) Marbled Murrelet Surveyor / field biologists – Western Oregon, full-time seasonal, Turnstone Environmental Consultants, Inc., Multiple Locations, Western Oregon
35.) Communications Manager, Beaver Creek Resort Avon, Colorado
https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/communications-manager-in-avon-eagle-county-colorado-us/
36.) Ecology Instructor, Kestrel Educational Adventures, Beverly, Mass.
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-ecology-instructor-beverly-massachusetts/142432119
37.) Digital Communications Campaigner, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Brisbane & Gold Coast, Australia
https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/amcs/digital-communications-campaigner/
38.) Communications Specialist, Piedmont Environmental Council, Warrenton, VA
39.) Communications Intern, Great Outdoors Colorado, Denver, Colorado
https://jobs.prnewsonline.com/job/communications-intern/56241985/
40.) Waterpark Supervisor, Kalahari Resorts – Round Rock, TX
41.) Campaign and Advocacy Fellowship, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Boston, Mass.
42.) Director of Marketing and Communications, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Sacramento, CA
https://jobs.macslist.org/job/c2d5zr/director-of-marketing-and-communications/sacramento/ca
43.) Program Assistant and Outreach Specialist – Tahoe Resource Conservation District, Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership, South Lake Tahoe, CA
*** From Bridget Serchak:
44.) Branch Chief (Wild Horses and Burros), Bureau of Land Management, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Reno, NV
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/596370800
45.) Wilderness Excursions Supervisor, Christodora, Florida, Massachusetts
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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana
(And So The Story Is Told)
-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs