Your Very Next Step newsletter for January February 2023
By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com
“The world is big, and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.”
– John Muir
This edition of YVNS comes to you from Oostende, Belgium.
http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2023/01/29/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-january-february-2023
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*** In this issue:
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps
*** Where am I?
*** Where did pirates spend their booty?
*** The Coolest College Towns in America
*** Eastern Hellbenders
*** These are the most in-demand destinations for 2023
*** 8 Tiki Bars Around the United States to Escape to This Winter
*** Here’s how each airline does compensation for flight delays, from meals to hotels to ground transportation
*** 8 Highly-Underrated American Treasures
*** 10 Carry-On Condiments to Zhuzh up Your Plane Food
*** Amtrak Offers First Look at Its New Fleet of Trains
*** 11 Maps That Will Help You See the World in a Whole New Light
*** How To Get Compensation When Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled [2022]
*** 10 European Destinations That Are Overlooked and Underbooked
*** Picture-perfect pools you’ll want to dive into
*** Why do hikers keep dying in the White Mountains of New Hampshire?
*** I Went on the Best Cruise Around, and I’m Still Not a Cruise Person
*** How to Actually Get Some Sleep While Traveling, According to Experts
*** The Best Tools and Apps for Planning a Road Trip
*** 10 Unspoken Rules of Travel You Shouldn’t Break
*** 14 Bushcraft Projects You Can Do At Home
*** What to Do When Your Hotel Room Is Unacceptable
*** 20 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean
*** 5 Flyover States That Deserve a Closer Look
*** How to Survive a Long Haul Flight — According to a Flight Attendant
*** Rail Trail of the Month for January 2023
*** Rail Trail of the Month for December 2022
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Volunteer Trail Ambassador, Nature Collective, Solana Beach, CA
2.) Trail Crew, Smokies Wilderness Elite A.T. Crew (S.W.E.A.T.) (Experienced backpackers with recent backcountry experience), Appalachian Trail Conservancy, base camp is located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
3.) Volunteer Trail Crew, Wild Montana, Multi-day trail projects across Montana
4.) Volunteer Crew Member, Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Lake George Regional Park, Skowhegan, ME
5.) Volunteer in Morocco, Discover International
6.) Trail Adopter (Opportunities throughout Colorado), Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Golden, CO
7.) Volunteer vacations abroad, Discover Corps, Opportunities in Africa, Australia, Asia and Latin America
*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Southern Nevada Programs Manager, FRIENDS OF NEVADA WILDERNESS, Las Vegas, NV
2.) Communications Specialist, International Crane Foundation, Madison, WI
3.) Digital Communications Coordinator, Columbia Riverkeeper, Portland or Hood River, Oregon
4.) Brand Communications Manager, National Parks Conservation Association, Washington, DC
5.) Lead Backpacking & Stewardship Instructor, Alaska Geographic, Anchorage, AK
6.) PART-TIME WILDERNESS MEDICINE INSTRUCTOR, National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE), Various locations
7.) Field Guide (March Orientation), Open Sky Wilderness Therapy, Durango, CO
8.) Cook, Flathead Lake Lodge, BIG FORK, MONTANA
9.) Cabin Specialist and Activity Instructor, Camp Hidden Meadows, Bartow, WV
10.) Team Lead for Backcountry Wilderness Research, JMT Wilderness Conservancy, Truckee, CA
11.) Backcountry Caretaker, Appalachian Mountain Club, Greenville, Maine, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, and Gorham, New Hampshire
12.) Wilderness Therapy Guide, True North Wilderness Program, Waitsfield, VT
13.) Maintenance Worker (Trails), Acadia National Park, National Park Service, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Bar Harbor, ME
14.) Trail Crew / Wilderness Ranger, The Krassel Ranger District, Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness, McCall, Yellow Pine, Idaho
15.) Director Outdoor Rec. Industry Development, The State of New Hampshire, Concord, NH
16.) Strategic Communications Manager, Natural Resources Defense Council, Santa Monica, CA
17.) Press Secretary, Natural Resources Defense Council, Washington, DC
18.) West Africa Coordinator / Communications Assistant, Natural Resources Defense Council, Washington, DC
19.) Public Relations Specialist (10-15 hours per week. Hybrid/Remote. Ability to reliably
commute to Solana Beach, CA), Nature Collective, Solana Beach, CA
20.) MOUNTAIN GUIDES (Worldwide), Alpine Ascents International, Seattle, WA
21.) Mountain Guides (Worldwide), International Mountain Guides (IMG), Ashford, WA
…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:
27 Jan – 4 Feb Oostend, Belgium / London, UK
7-10 Feb Monterey / Los Angeles, CA
23 Feb – 2 Mar Catania, Sicily / Naples, Italy
3-4 Mar Chicago, IL
22 Mar – 1 April Guam, Marianas
*** Where am I?
Just arrived in Oostende, Belgium.
*** Where did pirates spend their booty?
The cash flowed—and so did the drinks—at taverns across the Caribbean during the golden age of piracy. But these watering holes weren’t just for getting drunk.
BY JAMIE L. H. GOODALL
*** The Coolest College Towns in America
By Julia Hammond
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-coolest-college-towns-in-america/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ai3
*** Eastern Hellbenders
Eastern Hellbenders are large, stout-bodied, fully aquatic salamanders. They are the largest salamanders in North America; adults measure nearly 30 inches long and weigh up to 4 lbs. Their heads are large and flattened with small, widely separated eyes.
https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/information/eastern-hellbender/
*** These are the most in-demand destinations for 2023
Delays and inflation be damned! Travelers are dreaming of Copenhagen or Edinburgh, or, well, it depends on whom you ask.
By Christopher Muther
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/29/lifestyle/these-are-most-in-demand-destinations-2023/
*** 8 Tiki Bars Around the United States to Escape to This Winter
Live the island life—or at least dream of it during the cold front—at these tiki-inspired bars across the country.
By Erin Gifford
https://www.afar.com/magazine/8-new-tiki-bars-around-the-united-states-to-escape-to-this-winter
*** Here’s how each airline does compensation for flight delays, from meals to hotels to ground transportation
By Hannah Towey
*** 8 Highly-Underrated American Treasures
By Morgan Love
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/8-highly-underrated-american-treasures/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ah4
*** 10 Carry-On Condiments to Zhuzh up Your Plane Food
By Joey Skladany
https://www.fodors.com/news/restaurants/carry-on-condiments-to-help-plane-food-taste-better
*** Amtrak Offers First Look at Its New Fleet of Trains
Get ready for more comfortable seats, fewer delays, and a big decrease in air pollution.
By Michelle Baran
https://www.afar.com/magazine/amtrak-offers-first-look-at-new-fleet-of-trains
*** 11 Maps That Will Help You See the World in a Whole New Light
By Apeksha Bhateja
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/11-maps-that-will-help-you-see-the-world-in-a-whole-new-light
*** How To Get Compensation When Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled [2022]
https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airlines/flight-delay-cancelation-compensation/
*** 10 European Destinations That Are Overlooked and Underbooked
By Wendy Helfenbaum
https://www.travelweekly.com/Thought-Leadership/Apple-Leisure-Group-Thought-Leadership/352313
*** Picture-perfect pools you’ll want to dive into
From spectacular postcard-perfect plunge pools with nature landscapes to horizon-edge infinity pools, dive into some of our favorite pools around the world for a splashing experience.
https://www.hotels.com/lp/b/picture-perfect-pools
*** Why do hikers keep dying in the White Mountains of New Hampshire?
With millions of visitors a year, twisted ankles and slips are bound to happen. But a small accident — or miscalculation — in these unforgiving mountains can turn catastrophic.
By Kevin Koczwara
*** I Went on the Best Cruise Around, and I’m Still Not a Cruise Person
By Stacey Lastoe
*** How to Actually Get Some Sleep While Traveling, According to Experts
By Michelle Tchea
https://www.fodors.com/news/travel-tips/how-to-fall-asleep-and-sleep-better-while-traveling
*** The Best Tools and Apps for Planning a Road Trip
This arsenal of apps takes the work out of planning, allowing you to fully enjoy the freedom of the open road.
By Annie Daly
https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-tools-for-planning-a-road-trip
*** 10 Unspoken Rules of Travel You Shouldn’t Break
By Vivian Chung
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-unspoken-rules-of-travel-you-shouldnt-break/XvHyVpKgiwAG5auY
*** 14 Bushcraft Projects You Can Do At Home
https://www.survivalworld.com/survival/bushcraft-projects-you-can-do-at-home/
*** What to Do When Your Hotel Room Is Unacceptable
By Scott Laird
https://www.fodors.com/news/hotels/what-to-do-when-a-hotel-room-is-unacceptable
*** 20 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean
By Rosie Bell & Lindsay Cohn
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/10-best-luxury-all-inclusive-resorts-in-the-caribbean
*** 5 Flyover States That Deserve a Closer Look
By Tara Scatz
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-flyover-states-worth-a-deeper-look/XvHyVpKgiwAG5apX
*** How to Survive a Long Haul Flight — According to a Flight Attendant
By Caterina McGrail
*** Rail Trail of the Month
Trail of the Month for January 2023
North Carolina’s Charlotte Rail Trail
by Lindsay Martell
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2023/january/19/north-carolina-s-charlotte-rail-trail/
Trail of the Month for December 2022
Michigan’s Kal-Haven Trail State Park
by Amy S. Eckert
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/december/09/michigan-s-kal-haven-trail-state-park/
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:
1.) Volunteer Trail Ambassador, Nature Collective, Solana Beach, CA
Do you have a few weekend hours, each month? As a Volunteer Ambassador (age 16+) you can help to welcome visitors of all ages when they experience Annie’s Canyon Trail + Swami’s Beach + Seaside State Beach.
https://naturecollective.org/volunteer/
2.) Trail Crew, Smokies Wilderness Elite A.T. Crew (S.W.E.A.T.) (Experienced backpackers with recent backcountry experience), Appalachian Trail Conservancy, base camp is located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
3.) Volunteer Trail Crew, Wild Montana, Multi-day trail projects across Montana
https://wildmontana.org/volunteer/volunteer-trail-crew/
4.) Volunteer Crew Member, Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Lake George Regional Park, Skowhegan, ME
https://www.matc.org/volunteer-with-maine-trail-crew/
5.) Volunteer in Morocco, Discover International
https://www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/morocco/
6.) Trail Adopter (Opportunities throughout Colorado), Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Golden, CO
https://continentaldividetrail.org/adopt-a-section/
7.) Volunteer vacations abroad, Discover Corps, Opportunities in Africa, Australia, Asia and Latin America
https://discovercorps.com/landing/volunteer-vacations-destinations/
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:
1.) Southern Nevada Programs Manager, FRIENDS OF NEVADA WILDERNESS, Las Vegas, NV
2.) Communications Specialist, International Crane Foundation, Madison, WI
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3424404052/
3.) Digital Communications Coordinator, Columbia Riverkeeper, Portland or Hood River, Oregon
https://jobs.macslist.org/job/5qffdp/digital-communications-coordinator/-/or
4.) Brand Communications Manager, National Parks Conservation Association, Washington, DC
5.) Lead Backpacking & Stewardship Instructor, Alaska Geographic, Anchorage, AK
https://www.akgeo.org/about-alaska-geographic/employment/
6.) PART-TIME WILDERNESS MEDICINE INSTRUCTOR, National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE), Various locations
https://ncoae.org/career/part-time-wilderness-medicine-instructor/
7.) Field Guide (March Orientation), Open Sky Wilderness Therapy, Durango, CO
https://www.openskywilderness.com/field-guides/
8.) Cook, Flathead Lake Lodge, BIG FORK, MONTANA
https://www.coolworks.com/flathead-lake-lodge/highlighted-job/54658-cook-214
9.) Cabin Specialist and Activity Instructor, Camp Hidden Meadows, Bartow, WV
https://www.camphiddenmeadows.com/about-camp/join-our-team
10.) Team Lead for Backcountry Wilderness Research, JMT Wilderness Conservancy, Truckee, CA
11.) Backcountry Caretaker, Appalachian Mountain Club, Greenville, Maine, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, and Gorham, New Hampshire
https://www.coolworks.com/appalachian-mountain-club/highlighted-job/54797-backcountry-caretaker-1
12.) Wilderness Therapy Guide, True North Wilderness Program, Waitsfield, VT
https://truenorthwilderness.com/careers/
13.) Maintenance Worker (Trails), Acadia National Park, National Park Service, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Bar Harbor, ME
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/689664600
14.) Trail Crew / Wilderness Ranger, The Krassel Ranger District, Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness, McCall, Yellow Pine, Idaho
https://www.trailskills.org/jobs/trail-crew-wilderness-ranger
15.) Director Outdoor Rec. Industry Development, The State of New Hampshire, Concord, NH
16.) Strategic Communications Manager, Natural Resources Defense Council, Santa Monica, CA
https://careers-nrdc.icims.com/jobs/5033/strategic-communications-manager/job
17.) Press Secretary, Natural Resources Defense Council, Washington, DC
https://careers-nrdc.icims.com/jobs/5098/press-secretary/job
18.) West Africa Coordinator / Communications Assistant, Natural Resources Defense Council, Washington, DC
https://careers-nrdc.icims.com/jobs/5108/west-africa-coordinator—communications-assistant/job
19.) Public Relations Specialist (10-15 hours per week. Hybrid/Remote. Ability to reliably
commute to Solana Beach, CA), Nature Collective, Solana Beach, CA
20.) MOUNTAIN GUIDES (Worldwide), Alpine Ascents International, Seattle, WA
https://www.alpineascents.com/about-us/employment-alpine-ascents-international/
21.) Mountain Guides (Worldwide), International Mountain Guides (IMG), Ashford, WA
https://www.mountainguides.com/employment.shtml
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(And So The Story Is Told)
-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs