Ned Lunduist | Your Very Next Step

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

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/pirates-golden-age-taverns-booty?rid=DC7EF4D3F26D454C8D43B880FFEB97CC

*** 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

https://www.businessinsider.com/dot-airline-customer-service-dashboard-shows-cancellation-delay-policies-meals-2022-9

*** 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

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/24/magazine/why-do-hikers-keep-dying-white-mountains-new-hampshire/

*** I Went on the Best Cruise Around, and I’m Still Not a Cruise Person

By Stacey Lastoe

https://www.fodors.com/news/cruises/seabourns-encore-is-considered-one-of-the-best-cruise-ships-but-is-its-really

*** 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

https://www.fodors.com/news/travel-tips/how-to-survive-a-long-haul-flight-according-to-a-flight-attendant

*** 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/

https://appalachiantrail.org/get-involved/volunteer/trail-crews/smokies-wilderness-elite-a-t-crew-sweat/

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

https://execsearches.com/nonprofit-job/southern-nevada-programs-manager-friends-of-nevada-wilderness-las-vegas-nv-usa

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

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-brand-communications-manager-washington-dc/5667678277

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

https://www.glassdoor.com/job-listing/team-lead-for-backcountry-wilderness-research-jmt-wilderness-conservancy-JV_IC1147571_KO0,45_KE46,72.htm?jl=1008266605145

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

https://www.salary.com/job/the-state-of-new-hampshire/director-outdoor-rec-industry-development/j202206150028465747953

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

https://naturecollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Public-Relations-Specialist-RFP-APPROVED-2023.01.06.pdf

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

*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.

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(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

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By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.”

– Mary Anne Radmacher

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Juffair, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

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*** In this issue:

*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps

*** Where am I?

*** Visiting One of the World’s Greatest Archaeological Sites in Türkiye

*** How to Build a Debris Hut

*** NextGen Trail Leaders

*** From Roti to Bành mì: These are 9 of the best street foods in the world

*** With Holiday Travel Here, Reviewing A Report On Best Airlines Of 2022

*** The National Trails System

*** The Most Epic Hikes in the U.S.

*** The REAL Top 10 Places to Pan for Gold

*** All-terrain wheelchairs arrive at U.S. parks: ‘This is life-changing’

*** 6 Trendy Latin American Cities You Haven’t Heard Of

*** 5 Holiday Vacation Spots Without the Crowds (including the least visited country in the world

*** Cuba now has a 90 day tourist visa, here’s what to see while you’re there

*** 10 Places Only a Few Travelers Will Ever See

*** 10 Epic Trips That Will Make You Feel Alive

*** 5 Rice Terraces in Asia You Have to See to Believe

*** Hikes Near You – Find the perfect hike for you!

*** How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling

*** Combine Business with a Family Vacation in the Magical Greek Isles

*** 9 Awesome Things to Do in Bahrain; The Middle East’s Best Kept Secret

*** 9 Beautiful Theaters Around the World

*** The Dominican Republic Pulses with a Rhythm All its Own

*** The best ways to get to the Maldives on points and miles

*** 8 Surprising Truths About Flight Attendant Life—According to a Flight Attendant

*** All the Ancient Egyptian Mythology You’ll Learn on a Nile Cruise

*** 8 Inventive Hotel Hacks for the Savvy Traveler

*** Rail Trail of the Month for November 2022

Oregon’s Crown Zellerbach Trail

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Volunteer Programs (Teaching, Kindergarten, Environmental Education, Health Education, Turtle Conservation and Construction and Renovation), International Volunteer HQ, Ubud / Lovina / Island of Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia

2.) Teach English Abroad, Volunteer World

3.) Teach English and explore a new culture, Worldpackers, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

4.) Wildlife conservation program, Wildlife Reserve, Arava, Israel

5.) Volunteering in South Africa – Protecting Endangered Wildlife, Natucate, Zululand, South Africa

6.) Volunteer in Morocco, Discover International

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Deputy Director Education & Humanitarian Services, Safari Club International, Tucson, Arizona

2.) Associate Editor, Safari Times, bimonthly SAFARI Magazine and other publications produced by the SCI Publications Department, Safari Club International, Tucson, AZ

3.) Guides & Outfitters Liaison, Safari Club International, San Antonio, Texas, US

4.) Volunteer Research Scientific Diver, Nature Seychelles, Cousin Island Special Reserve, Seychelles

5.) Communications And Marketing Director, Washington, City Parks Alliance, Washington, D.C.

6.) Deputy Chief of Communications – National Media, Sierra Club, Washington, DC

7.) Communication Specialist, Loma Prieta Chapter, Sierra Club, Palo Alto, CA (This employee may work most days remotely)

8.) Deputy Chief of Communications – Regional Media, Sierra Club, Washington, DC

9.) Outdoor Education Officer, Harewood Estate, Yorkshire, UK

10.) Waterfowl Banding Technician, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, Arkansas

11.) Brand Partnerships Manager, Wanderful, Remote

12.) Summer Naturalist, Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia State Parks, Grafton, WV

13.) Park Superintendent 2, Cabwaylingo State Forest, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wayne County, West Virginia

14.) Naturalist / Sea Kayak Guide, Kayak Adventures Worldwide, Seward, Alaska

15.) Newsletter Producer, AFAR, NEW YORK, NY

16.) Field Assistant – Social observations and bird ringing of Siberian jays, University of Konstanz, Lapland, Sweden

17.) Restoration Ecologist, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group, Mount Vernon, WA

18.) Communications and Development Coordinator, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group, Mount Vernon, WA

19.) Seasonal Environmental Education Instructor, Alabama 4-H Science School, Columbiana, Alabama

…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:

Nov. 27 – Dec 4 Bahrain

*** Where am I?

Manama, Bahrain, returning to Washington tonight via Riyadh and Frankfurt.

*** Visiting One of the World’s Greatest Archaeological Sites in Türkiye

BY MICHELLE HEIMERMAN

https://www.afar.com/magazine/visiting-one-of-the-worlds-greatest-archeological-sites-in-turkiye

*** How to Build a Debris Hut

By Steven Stolper

https://www.natureoutside.com/how-to-build-a-debris-hut/

*** NextGen Trail Leaders

https://americanhiking.org/ambassador/#nextgen

*** From Roti to Bành mì: These are 9 of the best street foods in the world

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/02/from-roti-to-banh-mi-these-are-9-of-the-best-street-foods-in-the-world

*** With Holiday Travel Here, Reviewing A Report On Best Airlines Of 2022

By Lea Lane

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lealane/2022/11/20/with-holiday-travel-here-reviewing-a-report-on-best-airlines-of-2022/

*** The National Trails System

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationaltrailssystem/index.htm

*** The Most Epic Hikes in the U.S.

By Bradley O’Neill

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-most-epic-hikes-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5awE

*** The REAL Top 10 Places to Pan for Gold

https://www.goldrushnuggets.com/retop10pltop.html

*** All-terrain wheelchairs arrive at U.S. parks: ‘This is life-changing’

Georgia and South Dakota are the latest states to provide off-road wheelchairs on public trails

By Andrea Sachs and Natalie B. Compton

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/11/08/parks-trails-all-terrain-wheelchairs/

*** 6 Trendy Latin American Cities You Haven’t Heard Of

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-trendy-cities-in-latin-america/XvHyVpKgiwAG5agD

*** 5 Holiday Vacation Spots Without the Crowds (including the least visited country in the world

By Fiona

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/travel-safety-advice-you-should-actually-listen-to/XvHyVpKgiwAG5axp

*** Cuba now has a 90 day tourist visa, here’s what to see while you’re there

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/20/cuba-now-has-a-90-day-tourist-visa-heres-what-to-see-while-youre-there

*** 10 Places Only a Few Travelers Will Ever See

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-places-only-a-few-travelers-will-ever-see/XvHyVpKgiwAG5asWutm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1658775393&ST=RF_A

*** 10 Epic Trips That Will Make You Feel Alive

By Laura Dannen Redman

https://www.afar.com/magazine/epic-trips-to-book-desert-sea-mountain-sky

*** 5 Rice Terraces in Asia You Have to See to Believe

By Fiona

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-rice-terraces-in-asia-you-have-to-see-to-believe/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ao8

*** Hikes Near You

Find the perfect hike for you!

https://americanhiking.org/hiking-resources/#hikes-near-you

*** How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/avoid-getting-sick-while-traveling/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aou

*** Combine Business with a Family Vacation in the Magical Greek Isles

By Eugenia Lazaris

https://www.globaltravelerusa.com/combine-business-with-a-family-vacation-in-the-magical-greek-isles/

*** 9 Awesome Things to Do in Bahrain; The Middle East’s Best Kept Secret

By Leyla Kazim

https://www.thecutlerychronicles.com/9-awesome-things-to-do-in-bahrain/

*** 9 Beautiful Theaters Around the World

By Emma Dell

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-most-beautiful-theaters-around-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5axc

*** The Dominican Republic Pulses with a Rhythm All its Own

By Yasser Ogando And Nathan Gallagher

https://www.globaltravelerusa.com/the-dominican-republic-pulses-with-a-rhythm-all-its-own/

*** The best ways to get to the Maldives on points and miles

By Eric Rosen

https://thepointsguy.com/guide/maldives-on-points-and-miles/

*** 8 Surprising Truths About Flight Attendant Life—According to a Flight Attendant

By Madeline Holly-Carothers

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/things-about-flight-attendants-we-bet-you-didnt-know

*** All the Ancient Egyptian Mythology You’ll Learn on a Nile Cruise

By Kayla Becker

https://www.fodors.com/world/africa-and-middle-east/egypt/experiences/news/learn-about-egyptian-mythology-on-a-nile-river-cruise

*** 8 Inventive Hotel Hacks for the Savvy Traveler

By Marissa Kozma

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/inventive-hotel-hacks/XvHyVpKgiwAG5awl

*** Rail Trail of the Month

Trail of the Month for November 2022

Oregon’s Crown Zellerbach Trail

by Amy Grisak

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/november/15/oregon-s-crown-zellerbach-trail/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:

https://www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/bali/

2.) Teach English Abroad, Volunteer World

https://www.volunteerworld.com/en/volunteer-abroad/english-teaching

3.) Teach English and explore a new culture, Worldpackers, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

https://www.worldpackers.com/positions/31756

4.) Wildlife conservation program, Wildlife Reserve, Arava, Israel

https://www.goeco.org/area/volunteer-in-the-middle-east/israel/long-term-wildlife-program/

5.) Volunteering in South Africa – Protecting Endangered Wildlife, Natucate, Zululand, South Africa

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/volunteering-in-south-africa-protecting-endangered-wildlife-2/

6.) Volunteer in Morocco, Discover International

https://www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/morocco/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Deputy Director Education & Humanitarian Services, Safari Club International, Tucson, Arizona

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=53ce36f9-8b30-446b-8bd4-c27ca6c9c64f&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=461582&source=CC2&lang=en_US

2.) Associate Editor, Safari Times, bimonthly SAFARI Magazine and other publications produced by the SCI Publications Department, Safari Club International, Tucson, AZ

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=53ce36f9-8b30-446b-8bd4-c27ca6c9c64f&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=457385&source=CC2&lang=en_US

3.) Guides & Outfitters Liaison, Safari Club International, San Antonio, Texas, US

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=53ce36f9-8b30-446b-8bd4-c27ca6c9c64f&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=455686&source=CC2&lang=en_US

4.) Volunteer Research Scientific Diver, Nature Seychelles, Cousin Island Special Reserve, Seychelles

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/volunteer-research-scientific-diver/

5.) Communications And Marketing Director, Washington, City Parks Alliance, Washington, D.C.

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-communications-and-marketing-director-washington-dc/9770644295

6.) Deputy Chief of Communications – National Media, Sierra Club, Washington, DC

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=1967

7.) Communication Specialist, Loma Prieta Chapter, Sierra Club, Palo Alto, CA (This employee may work most days remotely)

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=2111

8.) Deputy Chief of Communications – Regional Media, Sierra Club, Washington, DC

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=2115

9.) Outdoor Education Officer, Harewood Estate, Yorkshire, UK

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/outdoor-education-officer/

10.) Waterfowl Banding Technician, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, Arkansas

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-waterfowl-banding-technician-monicello-arkansas/2623754764

11.) Brand Partnerships Manager, Wanderful, Remote

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15CHj6iDd6yrfTxA_WbxfSvxVZFfwA_d32l8pdRDGBk0/edit

12.) Summer Naturalist, Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia State Parks, Grafton, WV

https://wvstateparks.com/summer-naturalist-tygart-lake-state-park/

13.) Park Superintendent 2, Cabwaylingo State Forest, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wayne County, West Virginia

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wv/jobs/3797592/park-superintendent-2-dnr-cabwaylingo-wayne-co

14.) Naturalist / Sea Kayak Guide, Kayak Adventures Worldwide, Seward, Alaska

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-naturalist–sea-kayak-guide-seward-alaska/5228398116

15.) Newsletter Producer, AFAR, NEW YORK, NY

https://jobs.lever.co/AfarMedia/03c052a6-2899-4e8a-b81e-974d8b663ba8

16.) Field Assistant – Social observations and bird ringing of Siberian jays, University of Konstanz, Lapland, Sweden

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/field-assistant-social-observations-and-bird-ringing-of-siberian-jays/

17.) Restoration Ecologist, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group, Mount Vernon, WA

https://www.skagitfisheries.org/now-hiring-restoration-ecologist/

18.) Communications and Development Coordinator, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group, Mount Vernon, WA

https://www.skagitfisheries.org/now-hiring-communications-and-development-coordinator/

19.) Seasonal Environmental Education Instructor, Alabama 4-H Science School, Columbiana, Alabama

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/32971?fbclid=IwAR2OUnQ3n_q-tusK0BHP_OhveoQD1DpazNd8cegjHfBFW2ZcPOchY7p6vvA

*** 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

Your Very Next Step newsletter for September / October 2022

Ned Lunduist 10/23/2022

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for September / October 2022

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Adventure is worthwhile in itself.”

– Amelia Earhart

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Santa Ana, California

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2022/10/23/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-september-october-2022/

*** If you are not receiving this newsletter via the new Google Groups list, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com to get on the list for YVNS distribution.

*** Send us your comments, questions, and contributions to lundquist989@cs.com.

*** In this issue:

*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps

*** Where I am now

*** Travel Perks Even After You Land

*** 9 Beautiful Castles in America That You Can Visit

*** Which Theme Park Is The Most Expensive in the World? Hint: It’s NOT Disney

*** 10 Rural American Destinations Definitely Worth a Trip

*** The secret of gua bao: The Taiwanese street food taking over the world

*** Stockholm Instead of Rome? October Instead of July? How Heat Waves Are Changing Tourism in Europe

*** Bolt Farm’s new Mirror Cabins: ‘Our environments shape who we are’

*** The Best Places to Book an Affordable Last-minute Thanksgiving Vacation

*** Must-See Natural Springs In All 50 States

*** How I Pulled Off a Four-Day Trip Through Germany on a €9 Ticket

*** The U.K. Coast Is a Puffin-Lover’s Dream

*** Where should you eat on Cape Cod? Ultimate food and drink guide

*** 5 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings to Visit on the West Coast

*** 7 hikes to see fall foliage in the D.C. area

*** After ‘horror show’ hiker rescues, N.H. asks whether criminal charges are the next frontier

*** THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ADVENTURE TRAVEL – From the best hiking trails to how to get scuba certified.

*** The Best Airport Lounges in the United States

*** When Will I Get There? – How to Predict Hiking Time

*** 5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Caught COVID on a Cruise

*** The 11 Best U.S. Destinations to Visit During the Fall Off-Season

*** These cities turned parks into orchards where anyone can pick for free

*** HOW TO LEARN MINDFULNESS FROM THE WILDERNESS

*** Urban Creatures –The Turkey Vulture

*** Family Volunteer Vacations

*** Housebound – 6 Things to do when you can’t get to the Woods

*** Rail Trail of the Month

Rail Trail of the Month for October 2022 – Minnesota and North Dakota’s Greenway of Greater Grand Forks

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Kure Atoll Habitat Restoration Volunteer, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), The State of Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Honolulu, Hawaii

2.) Summer Intern, Deer Hill Expeditions, Mancos, Colorado

3.) Marine Conservation in Barcelona, GoEco, Barcelona, Spain

4.) DOLPHIN RESEARCH & MARINE CONSERVATION, African Impact, ZANZIBAR

5.) Trail Ambassador, GLEN HELEN, Yellow Springs, Ohio

6.) Intern Instructor (Paid), Natrona County School District – Casper Mountain Science Program, Casper, WY

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Conservation International, Arlington, VA

2.) Press Secretary, National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC

3.) Assistant Director – Fish and Aquatic Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Washington, DC

4.) Director, IDEA, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington, DC

5.) Director of Marketing and Communications (Remote), The Nature Conservancy, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

6.) Senior Conservation Scientist, Defenders of Wildlife

Washington, DC

7.) Natural Resource Steward – Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, Student Conservation Association, Warrensburg, NY

8.) Conservation and Volunteering Officer, Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Cheshire, UK

9.) Marketing Activations Manager, AFAR Media, Remote (Anywhere)

10.) KITCHEN – HEAD COOK, Wilderness Adventure, New Castle, VA

11.) Motus Field Technician: West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Elkins, WV

12.) Conservation Technician III – Wildlife, DNREC/Fish and Wildlife, State of Delaware, Dover, DE

13.) National Wildlife Federation, Artemis Program Manager, Anywhere

14.) Big Sky Watershed Corps Member, Individual Placement Program Staff, Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) (an AmeriCorps program), Montana Conservation Corps, Bozeman, MT

15.) Curieuse Island Communications and Social Media Internship in Seychelles, Conservation Careers, Curieuse Island, Seychelles

16.) Field Assistant (Social Media & Volunteer Management) Thailand, GVI, Phang Nga, Thailand

17.) Fish / Wildlife Technician, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission, Saint Cloud, FL

…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:

Nov. 7-10 Miami, FL

*** Where am I?

Santa Ana, California…returning to Washington, DC tomorrow.

*** Travel Perks Even After You Land

Your boarding pass can be your ticket to discounts at luxe spas, reduced admissions to museums, free ski passes, and more.

BY JESSICA PUCKETT

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/these-airlines-boarding-passes-offer-travel-perks-even-after-you-land

*** 9 Beautiful Castles in America That You Can Visit

No need to hop across the pond to visit sprawling, storied castles—you can get your Downton Abbey fix at these amazing U.S. palaces, from Hawaii to Kentucky.

BY JILLIAN DARA

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-04-02/united-states-castles-you-can-visit-biltmore-boldt-iolani

*** Which Theme Park Is The Most Expensive in the World? Hint: It’s NOT Disney

Nine out of 10 of the most expensive theme parks in the world are in the U.S.

By Apeksha Bhateja

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-10-most-expensive-theme-parks-in-the-world

*** 10 Rural American Destinations Definitely Worth a Trip

By Scott Laird

https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/experiences/news/rural-american-destinations-worth-visiting

*** The secret of gua bao: The Taiwanese street food taking over the world

By Maggie Hiufu Wong

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/gua-bao-taiwan/index.html

*** Stockholm Instead of Rome? October Instead of July? How Heat Waves Are Changing Tourism in Europe

Shifts in travel patterns are likely to become more common in Europe, a region that climate researchers describe as a “hot spot” for severe summer heat.

By PAIGE MCCLANAHAN

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/04/travel/heat-wave-europe.html

*** Bolt Farm’s new Mirror Cabins: ‘Our environments shape who we are’

By Melonee Hurt

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2022/10/23/mirror-cabins-bolt-farms-whitwell-mountain/10551433002/

*** The Best Places to Book an Affordable Last-minute Thanksgiving Vacation

Last minute trip planners rejoice — these locations still have plenty of availability!

By Alison Fox

www.travelandleisure.com/where-to-take-a-last-minute-thanksgiving-vacation-6753941

*** Must-See Natural Springs In All 50 States

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/must-see-natural-springs-in-all-50-states/YBx-PUa2nQAHLHeW

*** How I Pulled Off a Four-Day Trip Through Germany on a €9 Ticket

Traveling through Germany’s charming Bavarian towns and into the foothills of the Alps for less than 10 Euros in train fare.

BY MATT PERKINS

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/germany-train-travel-9-euro-ticket

*** The U.K. Coast Is a Puffin-Lover’s Dream

By Byron Pace

https://www.afar.com/magazine/where-to-see-puffins-in-the-u-k

*** Where should you eat on Cape Cod? Ultimate food and drink guide

When you want to know the best places to eat and drink, you ask your friends and neighbors, right? Here’s where Cape Codders say you should eat.

https://www.capecodtimes.com/in-depth/news/2022/05/27/cape-cod-restaurant-guide-seafood-lobster-breakfast-coffee-lunch-dinner/9658244002/

*** 5 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings to Visit on the West Coast

By Mae Hamilton

https://www.afar.com/magazine/frank-lloyd-wright-buildings-to-visit-on-the-west-coast

*** 7 hikes to see fall foliage in the D.C. area

By Nevin Martell

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/10/07/fall-hikes-dc/

*** After ‘horror show’ hiker rescues, N.H. asks whether criminal charges are the next frontier

By Shannon Larson

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/10/01/nation/after-horror-show-hiker-rescues-nh-asks-whether-criminal-charges-are-next-frontier/

*** THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ADVENTURE TRAVEL

From the best hiking trails to how to get scuba certified.

https://www.cntraveler.com/inspiration/adventure

*** The Best Airport Lounges in the United States

And how to gain access to these preboarding sanctuaries.

By Mike Arnot

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-airline-lounges-in-the-united-states

*** When Will I Get There? – How to Predict Hiking Time

By Steven Stolper

https://www.natureoutside.com/when-will-i-get-there-how-to-predict-hiking-time/

*** 5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Caught COVID on a Cruise

By Mae Hamilton

https://www.afar.com/magazine/things-i-wish-id-known-before-i-caught-covid-on-a-cruise

*** The 11 Best U.S. Destinations to Visit During the Fall Off-Season

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/best-u-s-destinations-to-visit-in-the-fall

*** These cities turned parks into orchards where anyone can pick for free

In the United States and elsewhere, land is being converted to offer free fruits and vegetables, ‘no questions asked’

By Cathy Free

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/10/10/edible-cities-orchard-free-produce/

*** HOW TO LEARN MINDFULNESS FROM THE WILDERNESS

https://www.outwardbound.org/blog/how-to-learn-mindfulness-from-the-wilderness/

*** Urban Creatures –The Turkey Vulture

By Steven Stolper

https://www.natureoutside.com/urban-creatures-turkey-vulture/

*** Family Volunteer Vacations

https://www.volunteerhq.org/family-volunteering/

*** Housebound – 6 Things to do when you can’t get to the Woods

By Steven Stolper

https://www.natureoutside.com/housebound-6-things-cant-get-woods/

*** Rail Trail of the Month

Trail of the Month for October 2022

Minnesota and North Dakota’s Greenway of Greater Grand Forks

By Cindy Barks

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/october/06/minnesota-and-north-dakota-s-greenway-of-greater-grand-forks/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:

1.) Kure Atoll Habitat Restoration Volunteer, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), The State of Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Honolulu, Hawaii

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-kure-atoll-habitat-restoration-volunteer-honululu-hawaii/5410934094

2.) Summer Intern, Deer Hill Expeditions, Mancos, Colorado

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-summer-intern-mancos-colorado/5760291562

3.) Marine Conservation in Barcelona, GoEco, Barcelona, Spain

https://www.goeco.org/area/volunteer-in-europe/spain/marine-conservation-in-barcelona/

4.) DOLPHIN RESEARCH & MARINE CONSERVATION, African Impact, ZANZIBAR

https://africanimpact.com/volunteer-projects/marine-conservation/dolphin-research-marine-conservation/

5.) Trail Ambassador, GLEN HELEN, Yellow Springs, Ohio

https://www.glenhelen.org/volunteer-needs

6.) Intern Instructor (Paid), Natrona County School District – Casper Mountain Science Program, Casper, WY

https://us.jora.com/job/Instructional-Intern-a63198c8cdba0bbca388dda55f00d74e

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Conservation International, Arlington, VA

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3305548276/

2.) Press Secretary, National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC

https://latinooutdoors.org/job/national-wildlife-federation-washington-d-c-full-time-press-secretary/

3.) Assistant Director – Fish and Aquatic Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Washington, DC

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/681940400

4.) Director, IDEA, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington, DC

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/director-idea-at-national-fish-and-wildlife-foundation-3185651859/

5.) Director of Marketing and Communications (Remote), The Nature Conservancy, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

https://www.naacpjobfinder.com/job/director-of-marketing-and-communications-remote-conshohocken-pennsylvania-10349669

6.) Senior Conservation Scientist, Defenders of Wildlife

Washington, DC

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/senior-conservation-scientist-6/

7.) Natural Resource Steward – Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, Student Conservation Association, Warrensburg, NY

https://directlyapply.com/jobs/student-conservation-association/633d99fc7af12746879f794a

8.) Conservation and Volunteering Officer, Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Cheshire, UK

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/conservation-and-volunteering-officer-4/

9.) Marketing Activations Manager, AFAR Media, Remote (Anywhere)

https://jobs.lever.co/AfarMedia/b79f7924-72fb-4069-aaf1-3b0b673aacad

10.) KITCHEN – HEAD COOK, Wilderness Adventure, New Castle, VA

https://www.wilderness-adventure.com/about/employment/#kitchen

11.) Motus Field Technician: West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Elkins, WV

https://tarta.ai/j/QwrjeoMBf__BEUSnoQ9e0922-motus-field-technician-west-virginia-in-elkins-wv-at-west-virginia-division-of-natural-resources

12.) Conservation Technician III – Wildlife, DNREC/Fish and Wildlife, State of Delaware, Dover, DE

https://de.jobsaz.us/view/3432770.html

13.) National Wildlife Federation, Artemis Program Manager, Anywhere

https://national-wildlife-federation.talentify.io/job/artemis-program-manager-washington-district-of-columbia-national-wildlife-federation-artem001337

14.) Big Sky Watershed Corps Member, Individual Placement Program Staff, Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) (an AmeriCorps program), Montana Conservation Corps, Bozeman, MT

https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/individual-placement-programs/big-sky-watershed-corps.html/title/big-sky-watershed-corps-member

15.) Curieuse Island Communications and Social Media Internship in Seychelles, Conservation Careers, Curieuse Island, Seychelles

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/curieuse-island-communications-and-social-media-internship-in-seychelles/

16.) Field Assistant (Social Media & Volunteer Management) Thailand, GVI, Phang Nga, Thailand

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/field-assistant-social-media-volunteer-management-thailand-2/

17.) Fish / Wildlife Technician, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission, Saint Cloud, FL

https://grabjobs.co/us/job/full-time/construction/fish-wildlife-technician-saint-cloud-fl-urgent-14911786

*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.

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(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for July / August 2022

Ned Lunduist 08/28/2022

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for July / August 2022

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Listen; there’s a hell of a good universe next door: let’s go.”

– e e cummings

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Helsinki, Finland.

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2022/08/28/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-july-august-2022/

*** If you are not receiving this newsletter via the new Google Groups list, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com to get on the list for YVNS distribution.

*** Send us your comments, questions, and contributions to lundquist989@cs.com.

*** In this issue:

*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

*** Who Gets to Use an Empty Middle Seat While Flying? These Are the Rules

*** 5 Epic Cable Car Rides

*** 10 Reasons to Skip Hawaii and Choose Fiji Instead

*** 7 Abandoned Towns Where You Can Step Into the Past

*** Can Stunning Lerici Be The Italian Riviera’s Next Hot Stop?

*** Wild Spotter

*** The 20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

*** iNaturalist

*** The Best Bucket List Trips For Empty Nesters

*** The 24 American UNESCO World Heritage Sites Ranked

*** The Best Train Trips to Take Across America

*** Packing Tips for the Minimalist Traveler

*** T+L’s 2022 Destination of the Year: Mexico

*** To Tip or Not to Tip? Tipping Practices Around the World

*** These Are the Happiest Countries in the World

*** How To Be A Maui Mermaid For A Day

*** KA BRU FOREST VILLA – ITACARÉ – Itacaré, Brazil

*** How to use the sharing economy to travel on a budget

*** Love Gin? Try This Week-Long Tour of Scotland’s Best Distilleries

*** 50 States, 50 Cuisines: The Food Worth Traveling For in Every State

*** The Best Ways to Gain Airport Lounge Access, Depending on How You Travel

*** Your Next Trip, From Antipaxos to Thirasia

*** Best Complimentary Airline Snacks!

*** Bisate Lodge, Volcanos, Rwanda

*** See New England’s vibrant fall foliage on an epic canoe trail

*** 61 TRAVEL TIPS TO MAKE YOU THE WORLD’S SAVVIEST TRAVELER

*** The 5 Best Day Trips From Montreal

*** Are Airplane Seats Too Small?

*** 5 Incredible European Countries Everyone Forgets About

*** Explore 13,000 years of human history on this remote California island

*** Rail Trail of the Month for August 2022 – South Carolina’s Spanish Moss Trail

*** Rail Trail of the Month for July 2022 – Massachusetts’ Manhan Rail Trail

*** Rail Trail of the Month for June 2022 – Idaho’s Weiser River National Recreation Trail

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Buenos Aires NWR Volunteer, Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Fish & Wildlife Service, Sasabe, Arizona

2.) Albatross Census Volunteers, The Annual Albatross Count, Friends of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, Papāhanaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawaii

3.) Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter, Volunteer World, Windhoek, Namibia

4.) Volunteers, High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew, Fresno Calif.

5.) RV Volunteer: Visitor Center Ranger Naturalist, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (The nearest city is Socorro (30 minutes drive), USFWS, San Antonio, NM

6.) Volunteers, African Wildlife Orphanage, GoEco, Zimbabwe

7.) Costa Rica volunteer projects, GVI Planet, Costa Rica

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Communications Manager, Deschutes River Alliance, Portland, OR

2.) Director of Communications & Engagement, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, Carbondale, Colorado

3.) Director of Internal Communications, Conservation International, Arlington, VA

4.) Director of Communications, National Association of Conservation Districts, Washington, DC

5.) Senior Director, Climate Policy, National Audubon Society Washington, DC (On-site)

6.) CREW LEADER, Parks Occoquan Regional Park, NOVA Parks, Fairfax Station, VA

7.) Content Copywriter – Seasonal, Backcountry, SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA

8.) Communications Director, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), Denver, CO

9.) Warranty-Technical Support in Snow Division, SCOTT USA, Ogden, UT

10.) WILL Program Coordinator, Wilderness Leadership & Learning, Washington, DC

11.) Consumer & Market Insights Analyst, Leatherman, Portland, OR

12.) Forest Resources Division Manager, NR Division Manager, Washington Dept Natural Resources, Olympia, Washington

13.) Deputy Press Secretary, Sierra Club, Midwest, Location negotiable

14.) Chapter Communications Director, Florida Chapter, Sierra Club, Flexible – Florida

15.) Associate Director of Legislative & Administrative Advocacy, People and Nature, Program/Federal Policy; Our Wild America, Sierra Club, Washington, DC

16.) Senior Content Creator, Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), Montpelier, VT; Concord, NH; Portland, ME; Providence, RI; New Haven, CT; or Boston, MA

…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:

Aug 28-31 Helsinki, Finland

Sept 1 – Sept. 4 Stockholm, Sweden

Sept 4-5 Gothenburg, Sweden

Sept 5-6 Helsingborg, Sweden

Sept 7-9 Linkoping, Sweden

Sept 9-14 Stockholm, Sweden

Sept 23-28 Lisbon, Portugal

Nov. 7-10 Miami, FL

*** Where am I?

I arrived in Helsinki, Finland today, traveling from Washington via Frankfurt.

*** Who Gets to Use an Empty Middle Seat While Flying? These Are the Rules

https://www.fodors.com/news/airlines/if-an-airplanes-middle-seat-is-open-who-gets-to-use-it

*** 5 Epic Cable Car Rides

By Kellie Coppola

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-epic-cable-car-rides/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ayN

*** From Heather Murphy:

10 Reasons to Skip Hawaii and Choose Fiji Instead

Two years of COVID travel restrictions bound us to our homes apart from two short, but careful, adventures by car. It was long past time for a real adventure. Snorkeling is a shared passion and my guy and I initially set our sights on Maui for the opportunity to go to Molokini Atoll.

I started researching accommodations only to run into remarkably high prices ($2300 minimum for six nights’ lodging). Clearly lots of travelers had Maui on their minds. Knowing that airlines often offer vacation bundles, we looked at Air Tahiti Nui and Fiji Airways because both island nations have direct flights from LAX.

Fiji Airways offered an economical package including flights, seven nights of resort accommodations (including two meals per day!), plus airport transfers for less than $1,800 per person. Sold!

Leaving from LAX, you travel to and from Fiji on a 10-hour overnight flight. Fiji Airways has a modern fleet of planes with individual power chargers and screens on the back of each seat. It also offers one of the nicest airline blankets I’ve ever experienced!

In no particular order, here are 10 reasons to skip Hawaii and travel to Fiji instead. (Full disclosure: I love Hawaii and lived there for a time. In fact, I was the first from my university to graduate with the home state of Hawaii, thanks to my father’s military duty station at the time.)

Happy people – Fijian people are happy, cheerful people eager to see that you have a good time while visiting their country. They speak English, but frequently speak their local language amongst each other.

Coral – Our guides took us to multiple reefs, each with their own characteristics like table corals, which we had not seen before. There was no evidence of coral bleaching and using coral-safe sunscreen is highly encouraged to keep the reefs healthy.

Sea life – The reefs were teeming with life with all ranges of color and form among the fish, brilliant cobalt blue sea stars, strange and interesting sea cucumbers, giant clams, octopus and even sharks (at a safe distance, thank you!)

Beaches – With 300 islands, a variety of beaches await you. The sea water was warmer than the pool water in early May. Although the beach at our resort had a lot of sandy churn from the incoming waves, the outer islands featured tranquil water with white, sandy beaches.

Resorts – Fiji offers everything from family-friendly resorts to honeymoon getaways or overwater bungalows. The country features more than 300 islands with residents on about 110 of them.

Music – The Fijian people seem to be gifted with amazing voices. Music is all around you and the local songs and dances will leave you smiling.

Excursions – The main airport is Nadi on the island of Viti Levu. Nearby Port Denerau is one of several launching points for inter-island or reef excursions. You can also island hop by water taxi or small planes.

Kava – Become an honorary Fijian by trying this local drink that has calming effects. It’s not a drug, but drinking kava mellows you out. I won’t lie, it tastes sort of like dirty mushroom water. But hey, you’re in Fiji…why not partake in the local tradition of a kava ceremony?

Relaxation – You won’t find bustling malls, casinos or rowdy nightclubs. A vacation in Fiji is a chance to unplug, relax and enjoy. If you want to explore the outer islands, go sailing or both, it is easy to arrange!

Sunsets – Every night was a chance to experience a stunning overwater sunset. Each postcard-worthy snapshot featured ever changing colors reflected on the glistening water, framed by palm trees.

If you are a beer or cocktail person, I’d offer an eleventh entry – the local Fiji Gold beer is quite good as are the locally-inspired cocktails.

So, what are you waiting for? Fiji is welcoming and the local people are eager to make sure you have a good visit.

*** 7 Abandoned Towns Where You Can Step Into the Past

By Bradley O’Neill

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/7-abandoned-towns-around-the-world-you-can-actually-visit/YJW7NWfpMgAGbRg5

*** Can Stunning Lerici Be The Italian Riviera’s Next Hot Stop?

By Catherine Sabino

https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherinesabino/2022/08/11/can-stunning-lerici-be-the-italian-rivieras-next-hot-stop/?sh=70e401de46ee

*** Wild Spotter

Wild SpotterTM – Engaging and empowering the public to help find, map, and prevent invasive species in America’s wilderness areas, wild rivers, and other natural areas. Become a Wild Spotter citizen scientist volunteer, download the Mobile App, and help protect America’s Wild Places

https://wildspotter.org/

*** The 20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

By Lottie Gross

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-20-best-beaches-in-the-world

*** iNaturalist

iNaturalist let you volunteer while you’re out recreating in the wilderness by contributing to national datasets on plants and animals using your smartphone.

https://www.inaturalist.org/

*** The Best Bucket List Trips For Empty Nesters

By Katie Kelly Bell

https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2022/08/11/the-best-bucket-list-trips-for-empty-nesters/?sh=36727df14b9f

*** The 24 American UNESCO World Heritage Sites Ranked

By Jim Stewart

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-24-american-unesco-heritage-sites-ranked/XvHyVpKgiwAG5at-

*** The Best Train Trips to Take Across America

Explore the U.S. by train on these scenic train trips.

By Claire Trageser

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/bus-train/train-travel-usa

*** Packing Tips for the Minimalist Traveler

By Rachel Gresh

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/packing-tips-for-the-minimalist-traveler/XvHyVpKgiwAG5av_

*** T+L’s 2022 Destination of the Year: Mexico

By Travel Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/destination-of-the-year

*** To Tip or Not to Tip? Tipping Practices Around the World

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/to-tip-or-not-to-tip-tipping-practices-around-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5akS

*** These Are the Happiest Countries in the World

By CAITLIN MORTON

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/the-10-happiest-countries-in-the-world

*** How To Be A Maui Mermaid For A Day

Did you know that being a mermaid – or a merman – is a hot new travel trend? You can learn how to become one, through a PADI course at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.

By Debbi Kickham

https://www.forbes.com/sites/debbikickham/2022/08/11/splash-i-was-a-maui-mermaid-for-a-day/?sh=588115f044d0

*** KA BRU FOREST VILLA – ITACARÉ – Itacaré, Brazil

https://kobu.co/listings/ka-bru-forest-villa-itacare/

*** How to use the sharing economy to travel on a budget

By Nomadic Matt

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/sharing-economy-travel-cheap/

*** Love Gin? Try This Week-Long Tour of Scotland’s Best Distilleries

By Katie MacLeod

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-distilleries-for-gin-tasting-in-scotland

*** 50 States, 50 Cuisines: The Food Worth Traveling For in Every State

Think of this as the ultimate food-inspired road trip.

BY CNT EDITORS

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/50-states-50-cuisines

*** The Best Ways to Gain Airport Lounge Access, Depending on How You Travel

Your complete guide to lounge access, whether you fly occasionally or a lot.

BY SUZANNE ROWAN KELLEHER AND JESSICA PUCKETT

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-best-ways-to-get-airport-lounge-access-for-every-type-of-traveler

*** Your Next Trip, From Antipaxos to Thirasia

These smaller satellite islands are some of the country’s best-kept secrets.

BY ELENI N. GAGE

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/lesser-known-greek-islands-to-discover-on-your-next-trip

*** Best Complimentary Airline Snacks!

Especially if your flying economy. That may be true if you are looking for a fine dining experience, but airline snacks are a different story.

Depending on what carrier you fly you could be in for some delightful treats that go beyond the mini bag of pretzels and ginger ale.

From premium coffee and artisan cheeses to deluxe ice cream bars The Travel Channel has rounded up 10 of the best airline snacks around and who dishes them out!

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/airports/photos/best-free-airplane-snacks-economy

*** Bisate Lodge, Volcanos, Rwanda

Bisate Lodge perches dramatically on the edge of Volcanoes National Park in north-west Rwanda – one of the most thrilling safari destinations in Africa.

https://wilderness-safaris.com/our-camps/camps/bisate-lodge

*** See New England’s vibrant fall foliage on an epic canoe trail

Stretching from New York to Maine, the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail is the longest inland water passage in the U.S.

BYSTEPHANIE VERMILLION

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/paddle-the-longest-inland-water-trail

*** 61 TRAVEL TIPS TO MAKE YOU THE WORLD’S SAVVIEST TRAVELER

By Nomadic Matt

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/61-travel-tips/

*** The 5 Best Day Trips From Montreal

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-day-trips-from-montreal

*** Are Airplane Seats Too Small?

The FAA Launches Review and Gets an Earful

By Barbara Peterson

https://www.afar.com/magazine/are-airplane-seats-too-small

*** 5 Incredible European Countries Everyone Forgets About

By Bradley O’Neill

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-incredible-european-countries-everyone-forgets-about/XvHyVpKgiwAG5atY

*** Explore 13,000 years of human history on this remote California island

Channel Islands National Park includes Santa Rosa Island, a virtual natural history museum with miles of uncrowded trails and breathtaking cliff-top ocean views.

By Miles W. Griffis and Alex Krowiak

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/explore-13000-years-of-human-history-on-this-remote-california-island?rid=DC7EF4D3F26D454C8D43B880FFEB97CC&cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=editorial::add=Compass_20220820

*** Rail Trail of the Month

Trail of the Month for August 2022

South Carolina’s Spanish Moss Trail

By Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/august/03/south-carolina-s-spanish-moss-trail/

Trail of the Month for July 2022

Massachusetts’ Manhan Rail Trail

By Kaylyn Yee

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/july/12/massachusetts-manhan-rail-trail/

Trail of the Month for June 2022

Idaho’s Weiser River National Recreation Trail

By Amy Grisak

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/june/13/idaho-s-weiser-river-national-recreation-trail/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:

1.) Buenos Aires NWR Volunteer, Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Fish & Wildlife Service, Sasabe, Arizona

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000bE6oAAE/buenos-aires-nwr-volunteer

For details and information on how to apply to the 4-to-6 week positions for the annual albatross count in December 2022 and January 2023 go to:

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/midway-atoll/get-involved

3.) Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter, Volunteer World, Windhoek, Namibia

https://www.volunteerworld.com/en/volunteer-program/wildlife-sanctuary-supporter-in-namibia-windhoek

4.) Volunteers, High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew, Fresno Calif.

https://trailcrew.org/

5.) RV Volunteer: Visitor Center Ranger Naturalist, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (The nearest city is Socorro (30 minute drive), USFWS, San Antonio, NM

https://www.fws.gov/volunteer-opportunity/rv-volunteer-visitor-center-ranger-naturalist

6.) Volunteers, African Wildlife Orphanage, GoEco, Zimbabwe

https://www.goeco.org/area/volunteer-in-africa/zimbabwe/african-wildlife-orphanage/

7.) Costa Rica volunteer projects, GVI Planet, Costa Rica

https://www.gviusa.com/volunteer-in-costa-rica/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

*** From Mac’s List:

1.) Communications Manager, Deschutes River Alliance, Portland, OR

https://jobs.macslist.org/job/8gt6sd/communications-manager/portland/or

2.) Director of Communications & Engagement, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, Carbondale, Colorado

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/71329-director-of-communications-engagement

*** From Anastasia Khoo:

3.) Director of Internal Communications, Conservation International, Arlington, VA

The Director of Internal Communications oversees internal communications and leads the creation and execution of key communications projects. As the lead for institutional communications, the Director advises CI’s executive leadership on timing, messaging, and tactics to ensure clear, effective, and appropriate communication with team members across more than 30 countries. This includes creating periodic opportunities for connection and conversation between leaders and team members, as well as guiding communications with staff about major organizational changes. This position is a key influence on other departments by helping to advise and guide their initiatives. Additionally, they advise leaders across CI’s divisions to build internal awareness for critical work that has an organization-wide impact or needs to reach large subsets of staff.

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CONSERVATION&cws=39&rid=1823

4.) Director of Communications, National Association of Conservation Districts, Washington, DC

https://careerhq.asaecenter.org/jobs/16932984/director-of-communications

5.) Senior Director, Climate Policy, National Audubon Society Washington, DC (On-site)

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3117323812/

6.) CREW LEADER, Parks Occoquan Regional Park, NOVA Parks, Fairfax Station, VA

https://www.novaparks.com/employment?p=job%2Fo2UCkfwC

7.) Content Copywriter – Seasonal, Backcountry, SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA

https://jobs.jobvite.com/backcountry/job/oFyfkfww

*** From Andrew Hudson’s Jobs List:

8.) Communications Director, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), Denver, CO

https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/communications-director-in-denver-adams-colorado-us/

9.) Warranty-Technical Support in Snow Division, SCOTT USA, Ogden, UT

https://www.outdoorindustryjobs.com/JobDetail/GetJobDetail?jobID=13758

10.) WILL Program Coordinator, Wilderness Leadership & Learning, Washington, DC

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/71912-will-program-coordinator

11.) Consumer & Market Insights Analyst, Leatherman, Portland, OR

https://www.outdoorindustryjobs.com/JobDetail/GetJobDetail?jobID=14546

12.) Forest Resources Division Manager, NR Division Manager, Washington Dept Natural Resources, Olympia, Washington

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/BZGMihxWAic2tBmNq

13.) Deputy Press Secretary, Sierra Club, Midwest, Location negotiable

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=2011

14.) Chapter Communications Director, Florida Chapter, Sierra Club, Flexible – Florida

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=2029

15.) Associate Director of Legislative & Administrative Advocacy, People and Nature, Program/Federal Policy; Our Wild America, Sierra Club, Washington, DC

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=1986

*** From Marisa DeLoatch:

Good afternoon, Ned Lundquist,

We are interested in advertising the attached job announcement with your esteemed Newsletter.

Thank you,

Marisa Bright-DeLoatch

Recruitment Coordinator

Conservation Law Foundation

Boston, MA 02110

16.) Senior Content Creator, Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), Montpelier, VT; Concord, NH; Portland, ME; Providence, RI; New Haven, CT; or Boston, MA

Conservation Law Foundation is hiring a full-time Senior Content Creator. Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, this position will develop and execute multi-channel content strategies to advance CLF’s advocacy and fundraising goals. It is an opportunity to join a highly experienced team of communications/marketing professionals and dedicated advocates working on critical environmental issues facing New England.

This position can be based in any one of CLF’s regional offices (Montpelier, VT; Concord, NH; Portland, ME; Providence, RI; New Haven, CT; or Boston, MA), with some opportunity to work remotely.

What you’ll do

Key responsibilities of the Senior Content Creator include, but are not limited to:

Working with the Chief Content Officer to develop and deliver an effective content strategy that supports CLF’s advocacy priorities.
Conceptualizing, writing, and editing blogs, feature stories, action alerts, and other content to produce clear, compelling narratives highlighting CLF’s legal, policy, and economic work.
Working with CLF Development Team to write fundraising materials, including quarterly appeal letters.
Overseeing the editorial strategy for CLF’s quarterly print newsletter, Conservation Matters, including writing, editing, and contracting of stories.
Supervising external writers and content creators.
Mentoring Communications Associates/Strategists in writing and editing, including effective narrative-based content.

What you’ll need:

7+ years of experience as a writer/editor
Training in how to tell a story using words, images, and/or audio, and an understanding of how to create content that draws an audience.
Ability to turn complex issues into compelling, accessible, values-based narratives for lay audiences.
Experience writing effective and successful fundraising materials.
Proven editorial skills, including training and working with subject matter experts to create effective, accessible blogs.
Experience working with graphic designers and video producers.
Project management skills to manage editorial schedules and deadlines.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About CLF

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A nonprofit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders – in state houses, court houses and board rooms, regulatory hearings and community gatherings – to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF frequently works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from the impacts of environmental degradation.

CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. People of color are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The base salary for the position is $80,000; actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.

To Apply

CLF considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work, intern, or volunteer with CLF are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

To apply for this exciting position, click on the link below to be directed to an online application where you may upload your cover letter and resume.

https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6181430.careers?ShowJob=436662032

*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for May / June 2022

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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.

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2022/06/11/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-may-june-2022/

*** If you are not receiving this newsletter via the new Google Groups list, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com to get on the list for YVNS distribution.

*** Send us your comments, questions, and contributions to lundquist989@cs.com.

*** 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

https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/best-day-hikes-in-the-white-mountains/

*** There’s a Better Option Than Global Entry. And It’s Free

By Angel Castellanos

https://www.fodors.com/news/travel-tips/forget-global-entry-heres-what-you-should-be-using-mobile-passport-instead

*** 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

https://www.fodors.com/news/news/europe-braces-for-a-chaotic-summer-with-massive-delays-and-disruptions

*** 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

https://www.travelagewest.com/industry-insight/business-features/flight-delay-compensation?oly_enc_id=8019B3571089D0C

*** 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

https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/five-wheelchair-accessible-trails-across-the-amc-region/

*** 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

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/04/29/lifestyle/these-3-new-england-beaches-were-named-among-best-us-by-travel-leisure/?et_rid=768967340

*** 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

https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2022/05/27/cape-cod-canal-bridges-brought-prosperity-loyalty-worries/9688301002/

*** 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

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-songbird-banding-and-education-internship-fairbanks-alaska/1860956704

13.) Communications and Outreach Manager African People & Wildlife, Bernardsville, NJ

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/b531d6807b774ada8fee4f9f59a332c5-communications-and-outreach-manager-african-people-wildlife-bernardsville

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

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-programs-and-outreach-manager-sacramento-california/2593982802

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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-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for March / April 2022

Ned Lunduist 04/25/2022

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for March / April 2022

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Hawaii is the only place I know where they lay flowers on you while you are alive.”

– Will Rogers

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Kohola Landing, Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii.

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2022/04/25/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-march-april-2022/

*** If you are not receiving this newsletter via the new Google Groups list, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com to get on the list for YVNS distribution.

*** Send us your comments, questions, and contributions to lundquist989@cs.com.

*** In this issue:

*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

*** The Best Waterfalls in the U.S.

*** 10 Waterfall Hikes to Take This Summer

*** 50 Places Across North America Where You Can Find Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year

*** An Alaskan bush mail run delivers plenty of packages — and one unforgettable experience

*** 9 Ways to Attract Nesting Birds (AND help them thrive!)

*** 10 Best Zoos in the World

*** Tokyo hotel takes guests for 200-mph make-believe ride

*** How to Start a Campfire

*** The 11 Best Backpacking Gear Items for Hitting the Trail in 2022

*** How to Stay Clean While Camping

*** The Best Hiking Snacks To Fuel Your Time on the Trail

*** Top 10 Rail Trails in Maine

*** The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a One-Person Tent

*** REVIEW: 24 ESSENTIAL BACKPACKING GEAR ACCESSORIES OF 2022

*** 3 Hiking and Survival Tips That Could Save Your Life

*** How Long Does It Take to Renew a Passport?

*** 7 Countries Where You Can Get a Passport Through Ancestry

*** 3 Fire-Building Techniques

*** Hiking 101: Everything You Need to Head for the Hills

*** TENT FLAP WITH A VIEW: 25 FAVORITE BACKCOUNTRY CAMPSITES

*** 6 Backcountry Dangers to Watch For on the Trail

*** Rail Trail of the Month

April

California’s Napa Valley Vine Trail

March

Maine’s Eastern Trail

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Territorial Riders BCHO, Elk Lake Creek Trail Restoration RTP Grant Project, Bull of the Woods, Clackamas Ranger District, Back Country Horsemen of America, Columbia Falls, MT

2.) Internships, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, Durango, CO

3.) Cabin Camp Host, National Park Service, Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, VA

4.) Minnesota Biological Survey Database Assistance, Metro Area and Central MN, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Saint Paul, MN

5.) Trail Manager, Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA), Rockfall, CT

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Alpine Steward, Mount Moosilauke, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

2.) Watersheds Coordinator, Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

3.) ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (Part Time), Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC), Metro Vancouver or Greater Victoria, BC

4.) Communications & Advancement Assistant, The Sierra Club, Boise, ID

5.) Mexican Spotted Owl Technician , Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Tucson, AZ

6.) Recreation Manager – Outdoor Adventures, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

7.) Conservation Associate, Contract, Idaho Rivers United, Multiple Locations, Idaho

8.) Conservation Associate, Idaho Rivers United, Boise, ID

9.) Communications Coordinator, Door County Land Trust, Sturgeon Bay, WI

10.) Manager, Content Creation (Writer/Editor), Wildlife Habitat Council, Silver Spring, MD

11.) NATURE NETWORK ORGANIZER, Ontario Nature, Toronto, ON

12.) Coral Disease Associate, Florida Sea Grant, Remote

13.) Sr. Manager, Donor Communications and Stewardship, Oceana, INC., Washington, DC

14.) Chief Brand and Communications Officer, Ocean Conservancy, Washington, DC On-site

15.) Communications Manager, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Taunton, UK

16.) Coordinator of Outdoor Education and Programs, Bates College, Lewiston, ME

17.) Communications Specialist, Nature & Western Region, David Suzuki Foundation, Vancouver, BC, Canada

18.) Specialiste, medias sociaux, Quebec, La Fondation David Suzuki, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

19.) Communications Specialist, Climate & Executive Director Support, David Suzuki Foundation, Vancouver, BC, Canada

20.) Summer Outdoor Trip Leader, Wilderness Kids Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

21.) Living With the Land and Building Community Coordinator, Sitka 4-H, Sitka Conservation Society, Sitka, AK

22.) Salt Watch Campaign Manage, Izaak Walton League of America, Gaithersburg, Maryland

23.) Wilderness Specialist, Ouachita National Forest, outhern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS), Mount Ida, Arkansas

24.) Black Swift Crew Leader, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Fort Collins, Colorado

25.) Communications & Advancement Assistant, Sierra Club Idaho Chapter, Boise, ID

26.) Terrapin Stewardship Technician, Florida State Parks and Turtle Survival Alliance – North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group, Jacksonville, Florida

27.) COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE COORDINATOR (Contract), Ontario Invasive Plant Council, Peterborough, ON

28.) Deputy Chief of Communications, National Media, Sierra Club, Washington, DC

…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:

Apr 21-May 2 Oahu, Kauai, Hawaii

May 10-12 Virginia Beach, VA

May 16-20 Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

June 4-9, 2022 Chania, Crete, Greece

June 25-26 New York City, NY

Aug 28-1 Sep, 2022 Helsinki, Finland

*** The Best Waterfalls in the U.S.

By Kaitlin Reilly

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-best-waterfalls-in-the-u-s/YGx4sC-BWwAGfdEZ

*** 10 Waterfall Hikes to Take This Summer

By Ken Gidwani

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-waterfall-hikes-this-summer/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aq5

*** 50 Places Across North America Where You Can Find Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year

By Molly O’Brien

This year’s hue is born in the purple.

The Pantone Color of the Year 2022 is named “Very Peri”—it’s a periwinkle blue hue with violet-red undertones, meant to inspire a sense of positive emotion and symbolize the dynamic transformations that have taken place this past year while looking toward an optimistic future, ahead. This color can be seen in fields of blooming flowers, shades of purple mountain’s majesties across the Midwest, painted historic adobe buildings in the desert, and the brightly lit casino facades of more urban-centered outposts. Here’s where to spy this picturesque pigment in destinations across America.

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/50-places-across-north-america-where-you-can-find-pantones-2022-color-of-the-year

*** An Alaskan bush mail run delivers plenty of packages — and one unforgettable experience

Catching a lift on one of the mail flights proves a fun and inexpensive way to get a bird’s-eye view of interior Alaska and meet some of the people who live there.

By Kari Bodnarchuk

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/04/07/lifestyle/an-alaskan-bush-mail-run-delivers-plenty-packages-one-unforgettable-experience/?et_rid=768967340

*** 9 Ways to Attract Nesting Birds (AND help them thrive!)

By Lindsey Dahle

https://birdwatchinghq.com/how-to-attract-nesting-birds/

*** 10 Best Zoos in the World

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-best-zoos-in-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5avy

*** Tokyo hotel takes guests for 200-mph make-believe ride

By Tabea Greuner

https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/this-tokyo-hotel-has-installed-a-shinkansen-simulator-at-its-lobby-041222

*** How to Start a Campfire

When campfires are allowed, it’s important to know how to light them—and how to put them out.

THE BACKPACKER EDITORS

https://www.backpacker.com/survival/how-to-start-a-campfire/

*** The 11 Best Backpacking Gear Items for Hitting the Trail in 2022

By Sam Schild and Mike Richard

https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/best-backpacking-gear-for-men/

*** How to Stay Clean While Camping

By Vivian Chung

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/how-to-stay-clean-while-camping/YGZR7i-BWwAGfc9A

Survival Quiz: Can you save your partner?

https://www.backpacker.com/survival/survival-quiz-can-you-save-your-partner/

*** The Best Hiking Snacks To Fuel Your Time on the Trail

By Sasha Hanna, MS, RD

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-hiking-snacks/

*** Top 10 Rail Trails in Maine

By Derek M. Strout

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2021/august/23/top-10-trails-in-maine/

*** The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a One-Person Tent

By Kurt Spurlock

https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/guide-to-choosing-a-one-person-tent/

*** REVIEW: 24 ESSENTIAL BACKPACKING GEAR ACCESSORIES OF 2022

By Michael Lanza

https://thebigoutside.com/gear-review-12-essential-backpacking-accessories/

*** 3 Hiking and Survival Tips That Could Save Your Life

By Tally

https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/survival-tips-on-the-trail/

*** How Long Does It Take to Renew a Passport?

It all depends on how much you’re willing to spend.

BY JESSICA PUCKETT

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-long-does-it-take-to-renew-a-passport

*** 7 Countries Where You Can Get a Passport Through Ancestry

Your parents, grandparents, or distant relatives could be your ticket to dual citizenship.

BY ASHLEA HALPERN

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/countries-where-you-can-get-a-passport-through-ancestry

*** 3 Fire-Building Techniques

Teepee, Log Cabin, and Lean-to are three options for setting up a strong fire base.

By CASEY LYONS

https://www.backpacker.com/survival/3-fire-building-techniques/

*** Hiking 101: Everything You Need to Head for the Hills

By Matt Jancer

https://www.wired.com/story/best-hiking-gear/

*** TENT FLAP WITH A VIEW: 25 FAVORITE BACKCOUNTRY CAMPSITES

By Michael Lanza

https://thebigoutside.com/tent-flap-with-a-view-25-favorite-backcountry-campsites/

*** 6 Backcountry Dangers to Watch For on the Trail

https://www.backpacker.com/survival/6-backcountry-dangers/

*** Rail Trail of the Month

April

California’s Napa Valley Vine Trail

By Amy Grisak

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/april/12/california-s-napa-valley-vine-trail/

March

Maine’s Eastern Trail

By Cindy Barks

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/march/15/maine-s-eastern-trail/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:

1.) Territorial Riders BCHO, Elk Lake Creek Trail Restoration RTP Grant Project, Bull of the Woods, Clackamas Ranger District, Back Country Horsemen of America, Columbia Falls, MT

https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/03/30/territorial-riders-bcho-elk-lake-creek-trail-restoration-rtp-grant-project/

2.) Internships, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, Durango, CO

Do you need to fulfill an intern requirement for your degree? We’re always looking for extra hands and probably have a project for every field of study.

Working with Broads will give you insight into what goes on in the day-to-day craziness operations of running a non-profit. Come learn more about conservation advocacy and gain great experience in:

Grassroots Organizing

Fundraising

Communications

Marketing

Database Management

Research

And more!

https://www.greatoldbroads.org/volunteering-internships/

3.) Cabin Camp Host, National Park Service, Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, VA

https://www.nps.gov/prwi/getinvolved/volunteer.htm

4.) Minnesota Biological Survey Database Assistance, Metro Area and Central MN, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Saint Paul, MN

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteering/opps/index.html#mbs

5.) Trail Manager, Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA), Rockfall, CT

Vacancies are available on sections of the following Trails: Macedonia Brook State Park, Metacomet Trail, Scovill Loop Trails, Mohawk Trail, and Zoar Trail.

Duration of Service:

Ongoing as desired; Committed to attending a Trail Manager training.

CFPA coordinates a robust trails program that manages and maintains over 825 miles of Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails (BBHT) in the state. Our Trail Managers are a key ingredient to the success of this state-wide program. Since 1929 volunteers have been developing and stewarding the trails that offer the public a unique respite from the busy and chaotic world.

https://www.ctwoodlands.org/volunteer/trail-manager

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Alpine Steward, Mount Moosilauke, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/61769

2.) Watersheds Coordinator, Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

https://www.barefootstudent.com/jobs/full-time/watersheds_coordinator_1920610818

3.) ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (Part Time), Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC), Metro Vancouver or Greater Victoria, BC

https://www.workcabin.ca/job/federation-of-mountain-clubs-of-bc-fmcbc-metro-vancouver-or-greater-victoria-bc-7-administration-communications-manager/

4.) Communications & Advancement Assistant, The Sierra Club, Boise, ID

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=1944

5.) Mexican Spotted Owl Technician, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Tucson, AZ

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-mexican-spotted-owl-technician-tucson-arizona/2401302838

6.) Recreation Manager – Outdoor Adventures, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=177829779

7.) Conservation Associate, Contract, Idaho Rivers United, Multiple Locations, Idaho

https://ngojobstenders.com/job/conservation-associate-2/

8.) Conservation Associate, Idaho Rivers United, Boise, ID

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60a6c34d62a20e102bb26220/t/62224776ecd70701c4ea4667/1646413686501/2022+Conservation+Associate.pdf

9.) Communications Coordinator, Door County Land Trust, Sturgeon Bay, WI

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-communications-coordinator-sturgeon-bay-wisconsin/2029481461

10.) Manager, Content Creation (Writer/Editor), Wildlife Habitat Council, Silver Spring, MD

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2954983461/

11.) NATURE NETWORK ORGANIZER, Ontario Nature, Toronto, ON

https://www.workcabin.ca/job/ontario-nature-toronto-on-6-nature-network-organizer/

12.) Coral Disease Associate, Florida Sea Grant, Remote

https://sevenseasmedia.org/job/florida-sea-grant-remote-45-coral-disease-associate/

13.) Sr. Manager, Donor Communications and Stewardship, Oceana, INC., Washington, DC

https://jobs.philanthropy.com/job/31108/sr-manager-donor-communications-and-stewardship/

14.) Chief Brand and Communications Officer, Ocean Conservancy, Washington, DC On-site

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2931558824/

15.) Communications Manager, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Taunton, UK

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/communications-manager-at-somerset-wildlife-trust-2979904873/

16.) Coordinator of Outdoor Education and Programs, Bates College, Lewiston, ME

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/980/cw/en-us/job/492472

17.) Communications Specialist, Nature & Western Region, David Suzuki Foundation, Vancouver, BC, Canada

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/DavidSuzukiFoundation/743999808985034-communications-specialist-nature-western-region

18.) Specialiste, medias sociaux, Quebec, La Fondation David Suzuki, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/DavidSuzukiFoundation/743999808672655-specialiste-medias-sociaux-quebec

19.) Communications Specialist, Climate & Executive Director Support, David Suzuki Foundation, Vancouver, BC, Canada

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/DavidSuzukiFoundation/743999802117613-communications-specialist-climate-executive-director-support

20.) Summer Outdoor Trip Leader, Wilderness Kids Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

https://tarta.ai/j/0RFsK38BUtwXGc8ft1Vc-summer-outdoor-trip-leader-in-alexandria-va-at-wilderness-kids-alexandria

21.) Living With the Land and Building Community Coordinator, Sitka 4-H, Sitka Conservation Society, Sitka, AK

https://www.sitkawild.org/employment

22.) Salt Watch Campaign Manage, Izaak Walton League of America, Gaithersburg, Maryland

https://www.iwla.org/about/jobs

23.) Wilderness Specialist, Ouachita National Forest, Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS), Mount Ida, Arkansas

https://www.wildernessstewards.org/jobs/wilderness-specialist—ouachita-national-forest%2C-ar

24.) Black Swift Crew Leader, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Fort Collins, Colorado

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-black-swift-crew-leader-fort-collins-colorado/2967009392

25.) Communications & Advancement Assistant, Sierra Club Idaho Chapter, Boise, ID

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/oCJL9XByTbJMfDH4k

26.) Terrapin Stewardship Technician, Florida State Parks and Turtle Survival Alliance – North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group, Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-terrapin-stewardship-technician-jacksonville-florida/692320755

27.) COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE COORDINATOR (Contract), Ontario Invasive Plant Council, Peterborough, ON

https://www.workcabin.ca/job/ontario-invasive-plant-council-peterborough-on-8-communications-service-coordinator/

28.) Deputy Chief of Communications, National Media, Sierra Club, Washington, DC

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3033711630/

*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.

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(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for January / February 2022

Ned Lunduist 02/20/2022

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for January / February 2022

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Never a day passes but that I do myself the honor to commune with some of nature’s varied forms.”

– George Washington Carver

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Springfield, Virginia.

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2022/02/20/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-january-february-2022/

*** If you are not receiving this newsletter via the new Google Groups list, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com to get on the list for YVNS distribution.

*** Send us your comments, questions, and contributions to lundquist989@cs.com.

*** In this issue:

*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

*** The Best Airlines in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards

*** The 10 Worst Airlines in the World

*** Veterans, Gold Star Families get free entrance to national parks, refuges, other public lands

*** 5 Incredible European Countries Everyone Forgets About

*** The World’s 13 Most Dangerous Airports

*** The best barbecue joints in the D.C. area

*** Seasoned vs. Kiln Dried Firewood: Does It Burn the Same?

*** How To Budget When You Want To Travel More

*** The New England Carousel Museum was the ride I needed it to be

*** 5 European Tourist Traps to Avoid – And Where to Go Instead

*** Find the Perfect Volunteer Vacation for You

*** The Surprising Way to Deepen Your Travel Experiences

*** What You Need to Know About Airplane Etiquette

*** 12 Best Heaters for Tents: Safe Camping Guide (Gas / Electric Space Heaters)

*** Ice Cold Angling – Get out and go ice fishing!

*** 25 Architectural Wonders You Have to See in Person

*** How to Support Indigenous-Owned Businesses in Canada

*** Visiting A Nudist Beach For The First Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

*** The Complex and Competitive Ways Flight Attendants Choose Their Schedules

*** The Best Trips Around the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards

*** 6 U.S. Towns With Charming Architecture

*** World’s Best Places to Visit

*** AIRPORTS TO AVOID FOR CONNECTING FLIGHTS

*** New England ski resorts with throwback charm and (relatively) retro prices

*** 5 Breathtaking U.S. National Forests

*** The Best Destinations in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards

*** Hoping to sleep on a plane? Here are 8 tips for catching zzz’s on a red-eye flight

*** 15 Best National Parks in the U.S. You Should Visit

*** 8 American Islands You’ve Never Heard Of

*** 22 Exceptional Destinations to Travel to in 2022 (Plus, What to Do While You’re There)

*** Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?

*** The wildest place in the Bahamas

*** How Much Should You Tip Room Service? (Video)

*** 5 Types of Volunteer Vacations That Can Take You Around the World

*** The Ultimate Italy Bucket List

*** Families will love these 8 tropical destinations, perfect for escaping winter

*** The Cultural Parks

*** 10 Amazing Ancient Forests Around the World

*** People From 14 Countries Reveal the Most Annoying Things Foreigners Do When They Visit

*** I saved over $7,000 on a dream trip to French Polynesia with easy travel hacks. Here’s how I did it.

*** The Best Cities for Architecture Lovers

*** The quaintest small towns to visit in New England

*** Sacred Temples in a Sacred Place

*** Connie Britton on the Magic of Zanzibar

*** The Best Resorts in the Caribbean: 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards

*** Facts About the Common Loon

*** The 10 Worst Airlines in the World

*** Giving Back While Getting Away — 6 Amazing Volunteer Vacations

*** 7 Foods That Are Taboo Around the World

*** How Much Are You Supposed To Tip?

*** Required Eating: The 10 Meals Not to Miss in Singapore

*** New Mexico’s Water Ditches Are Way More Interesting Than You Think

*** The Best Small Airports in the U.S.

*** Rail Trail of the Month

February 2022

North Carolina’s American Tobacco Trail

January 2022

Indiana’s Big 4 Trail

December 2021

Utah’s Jordan River Parkway Trail

November 2021

Ohio’s Camp Chase Trail

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Find the Perfect Volunteer Vacation for You

2.) Wildlife Volunteer, Sam and Myra Ross Farm & Wildlife Center, Green Chimneys, Brewster, NY

3.) Individual Volunteers, American River Parkway Foundation, Carmichael, CA

4.) Lance-tailed Manakin Behavioral Ecology: Republic of Panama, Florida State University, Isla Boca Brava, Chiriqui Province, Panama

5.) Ecuador – Environmental Sustainability Projects, United Planet

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Katy Trail Coordinator, Division of State Parks, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Katy Trail State Park / Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Columbia, MO

2.) Communications and Outreach Coordinator, The Natural Areas Association (NAA), Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga

3.) Deputy Regional Campaign Director – Mid Atlantic & Appalachia, Sierra Club, Washington, DC

4.) BACKCOUNTRY & FRONTCOUNTRY GUIDES (Locations: AZ, UT, CO, CA, WY, NC), Wildland Trekking Company. Flagstaff, Arizona

5.) The Work Crew Coordinator (WCC), Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico

6.) Naturalist, Hike Inn Outside School program, Amicalola Falls State Park, Chattahoochee National Forest, Dawsonville, Georgia

7.) Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator, Morning Star Boys Ranch, Spokane, WA

8.) Instructor, Northwest Outward Bound School, Portland, OR

9.) Communications Manager, Western Resource Advocates, Santa Fe, NM

10.) General Manager, Trip Communications Marketing, Delta Air Lines, ATLANTA, GEORGIA

11.) Parks & Recreation Coordinator, Town of Boylston, Boylston, Mass.

12.) Communications Director, Alaska Wilderness League, Washington DC-Baltimore Area Remote

13.) Communications Officer for Marine Protected Areas Project, The Irish Environmental Network, Dublin, Ireland

14.) Communications Officer – CitiesWithNature/RegionsWithNature, ICLEI Africa, Cape Town, South Africa

15.) Communications Associate, Nevada Conservation League, Las Vegas, NV

16.) Drinking Water Policy Coordinator, National Wildlife Federation, Ann Arbor, MI

17.) Communications and Outreach Director, Friends of the San Juans, Friday Harbor, WA

18.) Senior Public Relations & Marketing Specialist, Virginia Dept of Conservation & Recreation, Richmond, VA

19.) Wilderness Trek – Wilderness Staff, Wilderness Trek Christian Camp, Santa Fe, NM

20.) Regional Communications Manager, Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Kigali, Rwanda

21.) Whale Watch and Ferry Captain, Boston Harbor City Cruises by City Experiences, Boston, Massachusetts

22.) Senior Manager, Special Events, Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, Canada

23.) Director, Civil Society Partnerships, American Forests, Washington, District of Columbia

24.) Outreach Manager, NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, Los Angeles, CA

25.) Regional Program Manager (Habitat), Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Watertown, SD

26.) Education and Interpretation Individual, Conservation Legacy, Appalachian Conservation Corps, Conservation Legacy, Shenandoah National Park, VA

27.) Marketing and Donor Communications Manager, Legacy of Life Foundation, Bristol, Pennsylvania

28.) Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Bicycle Colorado, Denver, Colorado

29.) Director of the Kären & Jay Abbe National Discovery Center, American Prairie, Lewistown,Montana

30.) Communications Assistant, Sierra Club, Chicago, IL

31.) Park Recreation Activities Specialist, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, State of New York, Albany, NY

32.) Programs Intern (Spring 2022), American Hiking Society, Silver Spring, MD (This is a remote position)

33.) Interpretative Naturalist Internship, Dunes Learning Center, Indiana Dunes National Park, Chesteron, Indiana

34.) Forest School Teacher, EdenAcres Environmental Education, Hillsboro, OR

35.) Interpretation and Education Intern, SCA, Denali National Park and Preserve, Denali Park, AK

36.) Desert Tortoise Program Manager, Conservation Science Partners, Truckee, CA

37.) Marketing Communications Analyst, Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, Raleigh, North Carolina

38.) ICE FISHING GUIDES, Ken-Mar-Ke Resort, Baudette, MN

39.) Indigenous Peoples and Local Community Specialist, RAINFOREST TRUST, Warrenton, Virginia

40.) Asia-Pacific Conservation Strategy Specialist, RAINFOREST TRUST, Warrenton, Virginia

41.) Wagon Master – Winter Season, Alterra Mountain Co., Winter Park, Colorado

42.) Communications and Center Coordinator, Petaluma Visitors’ Center, Petaluma, CA

43.) Public Affairs and Community Engagement Division Chief for Maryland NCPPC, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, College Park, Maryland

44.) Whale Watch and Ferry Captain, Boston Harbor City Cruises by City Experiences, Boston, 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:

Mar 13-17, 2022 San Diego, CA

Apr 21-May 2 Oahu, Kauai, Hawaii

June 4-9, 2022 Chania, Crete, Greece

Aug 28-1 Sep, 2022 Helsinki, Finland

*** The Best Airlines in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards

By AFAR Editors

https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-airlines-in-the-world-afar-travelers-awards

*** The 10 Worst Airlines in the World

By Apeksha Bhateja

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-10-worst-airlines-in-the-world

*** Veterans, Gold Star Families get free entrance to national parks, refuges, other public lands

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/80547/veterans-gold-star-families-get-free-entrance-national-parks-refuges-public-lands/

*** 5 Incredible European Countries Everyone Forgets About

By Bradley O’Neill

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-incredible-european-countries-everyone-forgets-about/XvHyVpKgiwAG5atY

*** The World’s 13 Most Dangerous Airports

By Apeksha Bhateja

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-worlds-13-most-dangerous-airports

*** The best barbecue joints in the D.C. area

By Tim Carman

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/02/03/best-barbecue-dc-maryland-virginia-2022/?utm_campaign=wp_afternoon_buzz&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_buzz&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F35f0526%2F61fc46089d2fda51802e8309%2F596c33799bbc0f2086556bc4%2F42%2F57%2F61fc46089d2fda51802e8309

*** Seasoned vs. Kiln Dried Firewood: Does It Burn the Same?

By Robert Annis

https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/seasoned-vs-kiln-dried-firewood/

*** How To Budget When You Want To Travel More

From Pet News & Views

https://www.petnewsandviews.com/travel-tips/how-to-budget-when-you-want-to-travel-more/

*** The New England Carousel Museum was the ride I needed it to be

If you like museums with a narrow focus, get yourself to Bristol, Conn.

By Meredith Goldstein

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/12/16/lifestyle/new-england-carousel-museum-was-ride-i-needed-it-be/

*** 5 European Tourist Traps to Avoid – And Where to Go Instead

By Hailey Hudson

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-european-tourist-traps-to-avoid-and-where-to-go-instead/XvHyVpKgiwAG5anF

*** Find the Perfect Volunteer Vacation for You

From the tropical coves of the US Virgin Islands to the glacial fjords of Alaska

https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacations/

*** The Surprising Way to Deepen Your Travel Experiences

By Vivian Chung

https://www.fodors.com/news/travel-tips/the-surprising-way-to-deepen-your-travel-experiences

*** What You Need to Know About Airplane Etiquette

https://www.journohq.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-airplane-etiquette/

*** 12 Best Heaters for Tents: Safe Camping Guide (Gas / Electric Space Heaters)

By AuthorDena Haines

https://gudgear.com/heaters-for-tents/

*** Ice Cold Angling – Get out and go ice fishing!

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=FishingSportFishAK.reelTimes

*** 25 Architectural Wonders You Have to See in Person

By Jim Stewart

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/25-architectural-wonders-you-have-to-see-once/XvHyVpKgiwAG5apY

*** How to Support Indigenous-Owned Businesses in Canada

by Destination Canada

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-support-indigenous-owned-businesses-in-canada

*** Visiting A Nudist Beach For The First Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

https://www.journohq.com/blog/visiting-a-nudist-beach-for-the-first-time-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

*** The Complex and Competitive Ways Flight Attendants Choose Their Schedules

It’s a game of strategy that includes employee alliances, seniority status, and even bartering.

BY BOBBY LAURIE

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-complex-and-competitive-ways-flight-attendants-choose-their-schedules

*** The Best Trips Around the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards

By AFAR Editors

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-trips-around-the-world-afar-travelers-awards

*** 6 U.S. Towns With Charming Architecture

By Vivian Chung

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/us-towns-with-charming-architecture/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ay7

*** World’s Best Places to Visit

U.S. News & World Report

https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/worlds-best-vacations/

*** AIRPORTS TO AVOID FOR CONNECTING FLIGHTS

TRIED AND TRUE SECRETS FOR TRAVELING

By Benjamin Szweda

https://cluballiance.aaa.com/the-extra-mile/articles/Prepare/Travel/Airports-To-Avoid-For-Connecting-Flights

*** New England ski resorts with throwback charm and (relatively) retro prices

Skiing is expensive. These places are easier on the wallet.

By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/12/09/lifestyle/new-england-ski-resorts-with-throwback-charm-relatively-retro-prices/

*** 5 Breathtaking U.S. National Forests

By Tara Schatz

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-breathtaking-u-s-national-forests/XvHyVpKgiwAG5anc

*** The Best Destinations in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards

By AFAR Editors

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-destinations-in-the-world-afar-travelers-awards

*** Hoping to sleep on a plane? Here are 8 tips for catching zzz’s on a red-eye flight

By Sara Tabin

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/reviewed/2021/12/22/how-to-sleep-on-a-plane/49561039/

*** 15 Best National Parks in the U.S. You Should Visit

These are the nation’s most-visited national parks — for good reason.

By Elizabeth Rhodes

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/top-10-national-parks-in-the-us

*** 8 American Islands You’ve Never Heard Of

By Hailey Hudson

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/8-american-islands-youve-never-heard-of/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aro

*** 22 Exceptional Destinations to Travel to in 2022 (Plus, What to Do While You’re There)

By Rachael McKeon

https://suitcasemag.com/articles/22-exceptional-destinations-travel-2022

*** Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?

By Barbara Peterson

https://www.afar.com/magazine/major-changes-are-coming-to-these-us-airports

*** The wildest place in the Bahamas

Andros is the largest of the country’s 700 islands, and one of the least populated

By Pamela Wright and Diane Bair

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/12/01/lifestyle/wildest-place-bahamas/

*** How Much Should You Tip Room Service? (Video)

By Jill Krasny

https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/travel-etiquette/how-much-to-tip-hotel-room-service

*** 5 Types of Volunteer Vacations That Can Take You Around the World

By Marianne Hayes

https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/5-types-of-volunteer-vacations-that-can-take-you-around-the-world/

*** The Ultimate Italy Bucket List

By Vivian Chung

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/us-towns-with-charming-architecture/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ay7

*** Families will love these 8 tropical destinations, perfect for escaping winter

By Meagan Wristen

https://www.10best.com/interests/explore/8-tropical-vacation-ideas-families-warm-weather-winter/

*** The Cultural Parks

BY AMEEMA AHMED

https://www.arizonahighways.com/article/cultural-parks

*** 10 Amazing Ancient Forests Around the World

By Matt Bell and Jessie Beck

https://www.afar.com/magazine/ancient-forests-around-the-world

*** People From 14 Countries Reveal the Most Annoying Things Foreigners Do When They Visit

By Sophie-Claire Hoeller

https://www.travelandleisure.com/syndication/things-tourists-do-that-locals-hate

*** I saved over $7,000 on a dream trip to French Polynesia with easy travel hacks. Here’s how I did it.

By Kara Williams

https://www.insider.com/how-to-save-on-french-polynesia-travel-2021-12

*** The Best Cities for Architecture Lovers

By Lianne

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-best-cities-for-architecture-lovers/XvHyVpKgiwAG5akB

*** The quaintest small towns to visit in New England

By Erin McDowell

https://www.insider.com/quaint-small-towns-to-visit-in-new-england-2021-12

*** Sacred Temples in a Sacred Place

BY MIKE BUCHHEIT

https://www.arizonahighways.com/article/sacred-temples-sacred-place

*** Connie Britton on the Magic of Zanzibar

The star of HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ on soaking up the island’s powdery beaches, bustling spice market, and beautiful architecture.

BY MEREDITH CAREY

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/connie-britton-on-the-magic-of-zanzibar

*** The Best Resorts in the Caribbean: 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards

The places inspiring your return to travel.

BY CAITLIN MORTON

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/readers-choice-awards-caribbean-resorts

*** Facts About the Common Loon

By Alina Bradford

https://www.livescience.com/55577-common-loon.html

*** The 10 Worst Airlines in the World

By Apeksha Bhateja

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-10-worst-airlines-in-the-world

*** Giving Back While Getting Away — 6 Amazing Volunteer Vacations

By JOE CUHAJ

https://www.travelawaits.com/2709669/best-volunteer-vacations/

*** 7 Foods That Are Taboo Around the World

By Apeksha Bhateja

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/taboo-foods-around-the-world

*** How Much Are You Supposed To Tip?

Your Travel Tipping Cheat Sheet

https://www.journohq.com/blog/how-much-are-you-supposed-to-tip-your-travel-tipping-cheat-sheet/

*** Required Eating: The 10 Meals Not to Miss in Singapore

By Charlene Fang

https://www.afar.com/magazine/singapore-food-guide-the-best-restaurants-and-must-eat-food

*** New Mexico’s Water Ditches Are Way More Interesting Than You Think

By Paul Ross

https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/new-mexico/experiences/news/new-mexicos-water-ditches-are-way-more-interesting-than-you-think

*** The Best Small Airports in the U.S.

By Jersey Griggs

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-best-small-airports-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5a0u

*** Rail Trail of the Month

February 2022

North Carolina’s American Tobacco Trail

by Melba Newsome

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/february/15/north-carolina-s-american-tobacco-trail/

January 2022

Indiana’s Big 4 Trail

by Agueda Pacheco Flores

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/january/11/indiana-s-big-4-trail/

December 2021

Utah’s Jordan River Parkway Trail

by Cindy Barks

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2021/december/06/utah-s-jordan-river-parkway-trail/

November 2021

Ohio’s Camp Chase Trail

by Christina Sturdivant Sani

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2021/november/10/ohio-s-camp-chase-trail/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:

*** From the American Hiking Society

1.) Find the Perfect Volunteer Vacation for You

From the tropical coves of the US Virgin Islands to the glacial fjords of Alaska

2021 Trip Schedule

https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacations/

2.) Wildlife Volunteer, Sam and Myra Ross Farm & Wildlife Center, Green Chimneys, Brewster, NY

https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/wildlife-volunteer-ny/

3.) Individual Volunteers, American River Parkway Foundation, Carmichael, CA

https://arpf.org/volunteer-2/individuals/

4.) Lance-tailed Manakin Behavioral Ecology: Republic of Panama, Florida State University, Isla Boca Brava, Chiriqui Province, Panama

https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/lance-tailed-manakin-behavioral-ecology-republic-of-panama/

5.) Ecuador – Environmental Sustainability Projects, United Planet

https://www.unitedplanet.org/volunteer-abroad/short-term/ecuador/environmental-sustainability#

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

*** From George Farrar:

1.) Katy Trail Coordinator, Division of State Parks, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Katy Trail State Park / Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Columbia, MO

Join our team as the Katy Trail Coordinator. This position is with Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be assigned to theKaty Trail State Park Park with work assignments located over a large geographic area. The office for this position will be located at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park.

To learn more and apply, visit http://ow.ly/3zo750HI5O8

2.) Communications and Outreach Coordinator, The Natural Areas Association (NAA), Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga

https://www.warnell.uga.edu/communications-and-outreach-coordinator

3.) Deputy Regional Campaign Director – Mid Atlantic & Appalachia, Sierra Club, Washington, DC

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/pmR5zkJzRg7kod2qp

4.) BACKCOUNTRY & FRONTCOUNTRY GUIDES (Locations: AZ, UT, CO, CA, WY, NC), Wildland Trekking Company. Flagstaff, Arizona

https://wildlandtrekking.com/employment-opportunities/

5.) The Work Crew Coordinator (WCC), Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico

https://20lisa1ukask2skqr737a50o-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Coordinator-Work-Crew.pdf

6.) Naturalist, Hike Inn Outside School program, Amicalola Falls State Park, Chattahoochee National Forest, Dawsonville, Georgia

http://hike-inn.com/jobs

7.) Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator, Morning Star Boys Ranch, Spokane, WA

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/811295/Morning-Star-Boys-Ranch/Facilities-Maintenance-Coordinator

8.) Instructor, Northwest Outward Bound School, Portland, OR

https://www.nwobs.org/connect/employment/field-positions-and-internships/instructor/

9.) Communications Manager, Western Resource Advocates, Santa Fe, NM

https://westernresourceadvocates.org/careers/communications-manager/

10.) General Manager, Trip Communications Marketing, Delta Air Lines, ATLANTA, GEORGIA

https://delta.avature.net/careers/JobDetail/General-Manager-Trip-Communications-Marketing/10803

11.) Parks & Recreation Coordinator, Town of Boylston, Boylston, Mass.

https://www.mma.org/listing/parks-recreation-coordinator-2/

12.) Communications Director, Alaska Wilderness League, Washington DC-Baltimore Area Remote

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2886902916/

13.) Communications Officer for Marine Protected Areas Project, The Irish Environmental Network, Dublin, Ireland

https://sevenseasmedia.org/job/the-irish-environmental-network/

14.) Communications Officer – CitiesWithNature/RegionsWithNature, ICLEI Africa, Cape Town, South Africa

https://www.bizcommunity.com/Job/196/18/405181.html

15.) Communications Associate, Nevada Conservation League, Las Vegas, NV

https://careercenter.gainpower.org/job/communications-associate/60940475/

16.) Drinking Water Policy Coordinator, National Wildlife Federation, Ann Arbor, MI

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/rAvzymLQ8w9yWf3vf

17.) Communications and Outreach Director, Friends of the San Juans, Friday Harbor, WA

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/b5cfb4cc98024230afc0ec583424a27e-communications-and-outreach-director-friends-of-the-san-juans-friday-harbor

18.) Senior Public Relations & Marketing Specialist, Virginia Dept of Conservation & Recreation, Richmond, VA

https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/255527

19.) Wilderness Trek – Wilderness Staff, Wilderness Trek Christian Camp, Santa Fe, NM

https://www.wildernesstrek.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Summer-Guide-Job-Description.pdf

20.) Regional Communications Manager, Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Kigali, Rwanda

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/68010-regional-communications-manager-central-africa-gulf-of-guinea

21.) Whale Watch and Ferry Captain, Boston Harbor City Cruises by City Experiences, Boston, Massachusetts

https://jobsite.gcaptain.com/job/whale-watch-and-ferry-captain/59806449/

22.) Senior Manager, Special Events, Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, Canada

https://jobs.iabc.com/job/senior-manager-special-events/59609886/

23.) Director, Civil Society Partnerships, American Forests, Washington, District of Columbia

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2848962887/

24.) Outreach Manager, NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, Los Angeles, CA

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=53f6f507-a5aa-40d9-9198-8802e8d57d1a&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

25.) Regional Program Manager (Habitat), Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Watertown, SD

https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1444/lmghr/CandidateSelfService/lm?frombto=JobPosting&JobPosting=1&_ctx.JobPosting=1&navname=PostingDisplayPDF&JobRequisition=17893&_ctx.frombto=JobPosting&_ctx.HROrganization=1&HROrganization=1&service=_formnav&_of=true&webappname=CandidateSelfService&name=PostingDisplaySummaryForm&bto=JobPosting&_ctx.navname=PostingDisplayPDF&_pdf=fg&_ctx.JobRequisition=17893&_timezone=-5&_dst=1

26.) Education and Interpretation Individual, Conservation Legacy, Appalachian Conservation Corps, Conservation Legacy, Shenandoah National Park, VA

https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/education-and-interpretation-individual-placement-shenandoah-national-park-va/

27.) Marketing and Donor Communications Manager, Legacy of Life Foundation, Bristol, Pennsylvania

https://jobs.prsa.org/jobs/view/marketing-and-donor-communications-manager/60783738

*** From Andrew Hudson’s Jobs List:

28.) Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Bicycle Colorado, Denver, Colorado

https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/communications-and-marketing-coordinator-in-denver-adams-colorado-us/

29.) Director of the Kären & Jay Abbe National Discovery Center, American Prairie, Lewistown,Montana

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/67132-kaeren-jay-abbe-director-of-the-national-discovery-center

30.) Communications Assistant, Sierra Club, Chicago, IL

https://jobsnearme.ai/jobs/communications-assistant_233231bd150d122a_0_0

31.) Park Recreation Activities Specialist, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, State of New York, Albany, NY

https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=94746

32.) Programs Intern (Spring 2022), American Hiking Society, Silver Spring, MD (This is a remote position)

https://americanhiking.org/blog/american-hiking-society-seeks-programs-intern-spring-2022/

33.) Interpretative Naturalist Internship, Dunes Learning Center, Indiana Dunes National Park, Chesteron, Indiana

https://www.chicagoenvironment.org/jobintern/dsp_jobdetail.cfm?JobID=13456&caller=http%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Echicagoenvironment%252Eorg

*** From Mac’s List:

34.) Forest School Teacher, EdenAcres Environmental Education, Hillsboro, OR

https://jobs.macslist.org/job/envfkt/forest-school-teacher/hillsboro/or

35.) Interpretation and Education Intern, SCA, Denali National Park and Preserve, Denali Park, AK

https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/interpretation-and-education-intern/po-00732639

36.) Desert Tortoise Program Manager, Conservation Science Partners, Truckee, CA

https://careers.conbio.org/job/420754/desert-tortoise-program-manager/

37.) Marketing Communications Analyst, Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, Raleigh, North Carolina

https://jobs.prsa.org/jobs/view/marketing-communications-analyst/60787772/

38.) ICE FISHING GUIDES, Ken-Mar-Ke Resort, Baudette, MN

http://kenmarke.com/employment-opportunities/

39.) Indigenous Peoples and Local Community Specialist, RAINFOREST TRUST, Warrenton, Virginia

https://www.rainforesttrust.org/about-us/careers/indigenous-peoples-and-local-community-specialist/

40.) Asia-Pacific Conservation Strategy Specialist, RAINFOREST TRUST, Warrenton, Virginia

https://www.rainforesttrust.org/about-us/careers/asia-pacific-conservation-strategy-specialist/

41.) Wagon Master – Winter Season, Alterra Mountain Co., Winter Park, Colorado

https://www.jobilize.com/job/wagon-master-winter-season-park-alterra-mountain-co-united-states-29b139364eb724

42.) Communications and Center Coordinator, Petaluma Visitors’ Center, Petaluma, CA

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?currentJobId=2876698227

43.) Public Affairs and Community Engagement Division Chief for Maryland NCPPC, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, College Park, Maryland

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc/jobs/3339271/

44.) Whale Watch and Ferry Captain, Boston Harbor City Cruises by City Experiences, Boston, Massachusetts

https://jobsite.gcaptain.com/job/whale-watch-and-ferry-captain/59806449/

*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for November / December 2021

Ned Lunduist 11/16/2021

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for November / December 2021

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself….”

– Rumi

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu

This edition of YVNS comes to you from London, UK.

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2021/11/16/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-november-december-2021/

*** If you are not receiving this newsletter via the new Google Groups list, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com to get on the list for YVNS distribution.

*** Send us your comments, questions, and contributions to lundquist989@cs.com.

*** In this issue:

*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

*** The Most Luxurious Airport Lounges in the World

*** Camp Chef Makeover: Fix Your Boring Camp Cooking

*** 10 Canal Rides You Have to Take

*** Road Trip: USA Great Lakes featuring Michigan, Wisconsin, Minneapolis

*** 11 TERMS EVERY TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW

*** Storing Up for Winter with Forageables

*** 8 TSA Rules You Should Know

*** Why Everyone Is Suddenly Flying Premium Economy

*** 6 Ways to Master a New Language From Home

*** The Best Airports in the World: 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards

*** Invasive Species in Virginia

*** THE MOST EYE-CATCHING NATURAL WONDERS OF THE U.S.

*** Matera, Basilicata, Italy – from shame to Bond fame

*** 10 Unspoken Rules of Travel You Shouldn’t Break

*** Malta: The Mediterranean’s Hidden Gem

*** Why Everyone Is Suddenly Flying Premium Economy

*** Europe’s most beautiful towns

*** London, Is That You? These 15 New Public Spaces Are FREE

*** Malta: The Mediterranean’s Hidden Gem

*** At the Crossroads of the Silk Road in Kyrgyzstan

*** 15 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

*** The Best Waterfalls in the U.S.

*** 6 Cities Where You Should Take a Food Tour

*** THE BEST U.S. WATERFALLS

*** 10 Best Zoos in the World

*** 10 Unusual Trips for the Adventurer in You

*** An Immersive Monet Digital Art Show Is Now Open in Toronto

*** 10 Sacred Sites in America Worth Seeing

*** The Tiny Towns of California

*** Cambodia Travel Guide

*** Etiquette Tips for European Travel

*** 12 Healthy, Delicious Homemade Snacks for Hiking

*** Rail Trail of the Month

September’s Rail Trail of the Month

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Winter Volunteer Interpretive Rangers, Mt. Bachelor, Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland, Bend, Oregon

2.) Volunteer in Fiji, International Volunteer HQ, Suva, Fiji

3.) Volunteer at the Garden, Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, Key West Botanical Garden Society Inc., Key West, FL

4.) Mount Major Outdoor Classroom Hike Helpers, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Mount Major, Alton, NH

5.) Volunteering for Ecological Restoration, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, IL

6.) Outreach Volunteer Opportunities, Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, VA

7.) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, Deschutes Land Trust, Bend, OR

8.) PARK HOST PROGRAM, WA State Parks Volunteer Program, Washington State Parks, Olympia, WA

9.) Volunteer Opportunities (Trail Maintenance, Painting and Graffiti Removal, General Projects, Trail Building), The Friends of the Sandia Mountains, Tijeras, NM

10.) Volunteer Educators for Kid Programs, Durango Nature Center, Durango, CO

11.) Backcountry Ranger and Park Assistant, SHUYAK ISLAND STATE PARK, Alaska State Parks – Kodiak, Kodiak, AK

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Co-Executive Director, Cambridge Camping Association, Cambridge, Massachusetts

2.) CCV Brattleboro Part Time Faculty – Forest Ecology, Community College of Vermont, Brattleboro, VT

3.) Multi Day Guide – Phoenix, AZ – Backpacking and/or Cycling (road & mountain), REI, Scottsdale, AZ

4.) Activities Guide (Winter 2021 – 2022), Moonlight Basin, Big Sky, MT

5.) Guide, Northern Alaska Tour Company, Fairbanks, Alaska

6.) Recruitment Outreach and Communication Manager, Arizona Conservation Corps, Flexible, Flagstaff or Tucson,Arizona

7.) Clay Shooting Trapper – Field Club, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA

8.) Park Ranger, Operations Branch, San Francisco Operations & Readiness Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Geyserville, CA

9.) Imperiled Species Education & Outreach Program Coordinator, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, Huron Pines AmeriCorps, Lansing, MI

10.) DCNR Ranger (Seasonal) Point State Park, Commonwealth of PA, Little Buffalo State Park, Allegheny County, PA

11.) RESIDENT PARK MANAGER IV – SES, O’Leno State Park (O’Leno State Park, River Rise Preserve State Park, Dudley Farm Historic State Park, and Ruth B Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park), The State of Florida, High Springs, FL

12.) OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDE – FULL TIME, Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa, Tucson, AZ

13.) Forest and Watershed Health Coordinator, New Mexico Forest and Watershed Health Plan and the New Mexico Forest Action Plan (FAP), State of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

14.) Baxter Park Customer Representative – Rolling, State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources, Millinocket, Maine

15.) Floodplain Management Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1), Department of Ecology, Washington State, Lacey, WA

16.) Veterans Fire Corps Crew Leader, (2022), Southwest Conservation Corps’ Veterans Fire Corps, Four Corners, Durango, CO

17.) Senior Communications Manager, The Nature Conservancy, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

18.) Hatchery Technician/ Trapper, Tulalip Tribes, Tulalip, WA

19.) Vice President, Marketing and Communications, American Forests, Flexible (East Coast), New York, NY or Washington, DC

20.) Senior Ranger, NOVA Parks, Lorton, VA

21.) Cultural Interpretation Internship – NPS Southeast Arizona Group, Arizona Conservation Corps, Wilcox, AZ

22.) Park Ranger, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, Prince William County, Woodbridge, Virginia

23.) Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – GEF Ecosystem, Greater Kafue Ecosystem (GKE), Global Environmental Facility (GEF), The Nature Conservancy Africa, Lusaka, Zambia

24.) Media & Public Relations Manager, The Nature Conservancy, Michigan Communications Team, Lansing, Michigan

25.) Volunteer and Community Engagement Specialist, The Nature Conservancy, Portland, Oregon

26.) Communications Director, Conservation Northwest, Greater Seattle Area (Hybrid), Seattle, WA

27.) Park Ranger I-Parks, County of Riverside, Rancho Jurupa Park, Jurupa, Calif.

28.) Email Strategist, Outside magazine, Boulder, CO – Remote OK

…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:

Nov 10-20 London, UK

Jan. 16-21 – 2022 London, UK

*** The Most Luxurious Airport Lounges in the World

By Jersey Griggs

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-most-luxurious-airport-lounges-in-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5az6

*** Camp Chef Makeover: Fix Your Boring Camp Cooking

By ELIZABETH MARGLIN

https://www.backpacker.com/skills/camp-chef-makeovers/

*** 10 Canal Rides You Have to Take

By Vivian Chung

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-canal-rides-you-have-to-take/XvHyVpKgiwAG5atq

*** Road Trip: USA Great Lakes featuring Michigan, Wisconsin, Minneapolis

By Sharron Livingston

https://www.thetravelmagazine.net/road-trip-great-lakes-featuring-michigan-wisconsin-minneapolis.html

*** 11 TERMS EVERY TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW

KEY TRAVEL PHRASES AND THEIR DEFINITIONS

By Caitlyn Callahan

https://cluballiance.aaa.com/the-extra-mile/articles/prepare/travel/11-terms-every-traveler-should-know

*** Storing Up for Winter with Forageables

By Megan Williams

https://dwr.virginia.gov/blog/storing-up-for-winter-with-forageables/

*** 8 TSA Rules You Should Know

By Rachel Gresh

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/8-tsa-rules-you-should-know/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ay2

*** Why Everyone Is Suddenly Flying Premium Economy

The upgraded cabin class is more popular than ever.

BY JESSICA PUCKETT

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/why-everyone-is-suddenly-flying-premium-economy

*** 6 Ways to Master a New Language From Home

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/tips-for-learning-a-new-language/XvHyVpKgiwAG5a2Y

*** The Best Airports in the World: 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards

The airports you can’t wait to fly into again.

BY BARBARA PETERSON

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-international-airports-readers-choice-awards

*** Invasive Species in Virginia

Feral hogs, zebra mussels, snakeheads and nutria

https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/invasive-species/

*** THE MOST EYE-CATCHING NATURAL WONDERS OF THE U.S.

FIVE INCREDIBLE SITES WORTH VISITING

By Benjamin Szweda

https://cluballiance.aaa.com/the-extra-mile/articles/explore/travel-inspirational/natural-wonders-of-the-us

*** Matera, Basilicata, Italy – from shame to Bond fame

Matera went from shame to fame and even featured in the new Bond film

By Sharron Livingston

https://www.thetravelmagazine.net/italy-matera-basilicata.html

*** 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

*** Malta: The Mediterranean’s Hidden Gem

A visit to Malta is to immerse oneself in centuries of history while enjoying the very best of modern life and curated experiences to meet each traveler’s unique, personal desires.

https://www.travelweekly.com/Advertiser-Spotlight/Malta-for-Mediterranean-luxury-historic-sites-and-fine-cuisine

*** Why Everyone Is Suddenly Flying Premium Economy

The upgraded cabin class is more popular than ever.

BY JESSICA PUCKETT

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/why-everyone-is-suddenly-flying-premium-economy

*** Europe’s most beautiful towns

By Julia Buckley

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/beautiful-towns-europe/index.html

*** London, Is That You? These 15 New Public Spaces Are FREE

By Olly Beckett

https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/england/london/experiences/news/london-is-that-you-these-15-new-public-spaces-are-free

*** Malta: The Mediterranean’s Hidden Gem

https://www.travelweekly.com/Advertiser-Spotlight/Malta-for-Mediterranean-luxury-historic-sites-and-fine-cuisine

*** At the Crossroads of the Silk Road in Kyrgyzstan

by Rupert Parker

https://www.thetravelmagazine.net/at-the-crossroads-of-the-silk-road-in-kyrgyzstan.html

*** 15 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

By Sarah Buder

https://www.afar.com/magazine/beautiful-abandoned-places-around-the-world-that-you-can-actually-visit

*** The Best Waterfalls in the U.S.

By Kaitlin Reilly

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-best-waterfalls-in-the-u-s/YGx4sC-BWwAGfdEZ

*** 6 Cities Where You Should Take a Food Tour

By Bradley

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-cities-where-you-should-take-a-food-tour/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aok

*** THE BEST U.S. WATERFALLS

THESE NATURAL WONDERS ARE WORTH CHASING

By Michele Herrmann

https://cluballiance.aaa.com/the-extra-mile/articles/explore/travel-inspirational/the-best-us-waterfalls

*** 10 Best Zoos in the World

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-best-zoos-in-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5avy

*** 10 Unusual Trips for the Adventurer in You

By Jim Stewart

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-unusual-trips-for-the-adventurer-in-you/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aqL

*** An Immersive Monet Digital Art Show Is Now Open in Toronto

By Lyndsey Matthews

https://www.afar.com/magazine/beyond-monet-where-to-see-the-immersive-monet-exhibition-in-2021

*** 10 Sacred Sites in America Worth Seeing

By Jim Stewart

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-sacred-sites-in-america-worth-seeing/XvHyVpKgiwAG5asG

*** The Tiny Towns of California

By Lee Ridley

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-tiny-towns-of-california/XvHyVpKgiwAG5azs

*** Cambodia Travel Guide

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destination/cambodia

*** Etiquette Tips for European Travel

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/etiquette-tips-for-european-travel/XvHyVpKgiwAG5asS

*** 12 Healthy, Delicious Homemade Snacks for Hiking

By ZOE GATES

https://www.backpacker.com/skills/cooking/recipes/15-healthy-delicious-homemade-snacks-for-hiking/

*** Rail Trail of the Month

October’s Trail of the Month

Oklahoma’s Oklahoma River Trails

by Amy Grisak

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2021/october/06/oklahoma-s-oklahoma-river-trails/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:

1.) Winter Volunteer Interpretive Rangers, Mt. Bachelor, Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland, Bend, Oregon

These opportunities have high contact with the public and require the applicant to provide a thorough description of their experience interacting with the public within the “Experience” field of the Volunteer Application.

Represent the U.S. Forest Service at Mt. Bachelor leading Interpretive snowshoe tours and ski tours. Rangers also needed for Project SNOW, education based snowshoe program for school field-trips to Mt. Bachelor. Duties include helping visitors don snowshoes and/or skis, safely guiding up to 75 people on a 1 mile snowshoe walk, and occasional snow removal. Snowshoe and Ski Rangers are asked to commit to at least 4 hikes a month (or 1 day per week) from mid-December – end of March.

https://discoveryourforest.org/volunteer/

2.) Volunteer in Fiji, International Volunteer HQ, Suva, Fiji

https://www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/fiji/

3.) Volunteer at the Garden, Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, Key West Botanical Garden Society Inc., Key West, FL

https://www.keywest.garden/become-a-volunteer/

4.) Mount Major Outdoor Classroom Hike Helpers, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Mount Major, Alton, NH

Do you love hiking, inspiring kids, and live within a reasonable driving distance of Mount Major? We are looking to train some additional volunteers to assist with Mount Major Outdoor Classroom, a program that provides outreach to schools who run annual field trips to hike Mount Major. Volunteer hike helpers greet students, teachers and parent chaperones at Mount Major and hike with them to the summit, reinforcing messages they’ve learned in the classroom portion of Mount Major Outdoor Classroom about natural, cultural and geologic history, hiker safety and etiquette. We’ll show you what the kids learn in class, and how you’ll be of help on the hike days!

Skills/Qualifications: Ability to keep up with elementary and middle school kids (and their parents) hiking Mount Major, like interacting with kids. Willing to drive to Mount Major for hikes. Must be available for occasional weekdays in the spring and/or fall (when school field trips will be scheduled). Available for May 4th, 2018 training.

Location: Mount Major, Alton NH

Training required: Trainings for MMOC offered annually. Contact Carrie Deegan cdeegan@forestsociety.org for more information.

Commitment/Hours: We hope each volunteer can commit to 1 to 2 school hikes in Spring and 1-2 hikes in Fall. Hikes will be weekdays in April-June and September-October.

https://forestsociety.org/volunteer

5.) Volunteering for Ecological Restoration, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, IL

https://www.fotfp.org/habitat-restoration-ecological-stewardship/

6.) Outreach Volunteer Opportunities, Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, VA

https://www.wildlifecenter.org/outreach-volunteer-opportunities

7.) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, Deschutes Land Trust, Bend, OR

https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/get-involved/volunteer/vol-opps

8.) PARK HOST PROGRAM, WA State Parks Volunteer Program, Washington State Parks, Olympia, WA

https://parks.state.wa.us/275/Park-Host-Program

9.) Volunteer Opportunities (Trail Maintenance, Painting and Graffiti Removal, General Projects, Trail Building), The Friends of the Sandia Mountains, Tijeras, NM

https://friendsofthesandias.org/projects/

10.) Volunteer Educators for Kid Programs, Durango Nature Center, Durango, CO

https://sjma.org/get-involved/volunteer/

11.) Backcountry Ranger and Park Assistant, SHUYAK ISLAND STATE PARK, Alaska State Parks – Kodiak, Kodiak, AK

http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/vvibcran.htm

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Co-Executive Director, Cambridge Camping Association, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/64314-co-executive-director

2.) CCV Brattleboro Part Time Faculty – Forest Ecology, Community College of Vermont, Brattleboro, VT

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/VER1019VTSC/JobBoard/ad733bd3-0ef2-418e-8d60-4979d46e19e1/OpportunityDetail

3.) Multi Day Guide – Phoenix, AZ – Backpacking and/or Cycling (road & mountain), REI, Scottsdale, AZ

https://rei.jobs/careers/JobDetail/Multi-Day-Guide-Phoenix-AZ-Backpacking-and-or-Cycling-road-mountain/21387

4.) Activities Guide (Winter 2021 – 2022), Moonlight Basin, Big Sky, MT

https://easyapply.co/a/c41d6023-ab3a-4f38-979d-b25e55c7126c

5.) Guide, Northern Alaska Tour Company, Fairbanks, Alaska

http://www.northernalaskajobs.com/guides

6.) Recruitment Outreach and Communication Manager, Arizona Conservation Corps, Flexible, Flagstaff or Tucson,Arizona

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/64424-recruitment-outreach-and-communication-manager

7.) Clay Shooting Trapper – Field Club, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/LUM1000NWL/JobBoard/c00e73a9-0a5f-4082-8257-fcddd1029261/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=752a7d2f-00dc-4373-b45d-741ca2905fbc

8.) Park Ranger, Operations Branch, San Francisco Operations & Readiness Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Geyserville, CA

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/611079800

9.) Imperiled Species Education & Outreach Program Coordinator, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, Huron Pines AmeriCorps, Lansing, MI

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-us-fish-and-wildlife-service-imperiled-species-education–outreach-program-coordinator-lansing-michigan/411611260

10.) DCNR Ranger (Seasonal) Point State Park, Commonwealth of PA, Little Buffalo State Park, Allegheny County, PA

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/3247520/dcnr-ranger-seasonal-point-state-park

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/HIGH-SPRINGS-RESIDENT-PARK-MANAGER-IV-SES-37000618-FL-32643/800823300/

12.) OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDE – FULL TIME, Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa, Tucson, AZ

https://careers.hyatt.com/en-US/careers/jobdetails/10780/TUC001054

13.) Forest and Watershed Health Coordinator, New Mexico Forest and Watershed Health Plan and the New Mexico Forest Action Plan (FAP), State of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=117081&PostingSeq=1

14.) Baxter Park Customer Representative – Rolling, State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources, Millinocket, Maine

https://mainebhr.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0u95j/

15.) Floodplain Management Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1), Department of Ecology, Washington State, Lacey, WA

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3273046/floodplain-management-unit-supervisor-wms-band-1

16.) Veterans Fire Corps Crew Leader, (2022), Southwest Conservation Corps’ Veterans Fire Corps, Four Corners, Durango, CO

https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/2901

17.) Senior Communications Manager, The Nature Conservancy, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

https://www.naacpjobfinder.com/job/senior-communications-manager-conshohocken-pennsylvania-7084163

18.) Hatchery Technician/ Trapper, Tulalip Tribes, Tulalip, WA

https://employment.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/search-jobs/job-detail/?jid=1052

19.) Vice President, Marketing and Communications, American Forests, Flexible (East Coast), New York, NY or Washington, DC

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/65038-vice-president-marketing-and-communications

20.) Senior Ranger, NOVA Parks, Lorton, VA

https://www.learn4good.com/jobs/lorton/virginia/outdoor_and_adventure/619417049/e/

21.) Cultural Interpretation Internship – NPS Southeast Arizona Group, Arizona Conservation Corps, Wilcox, AZ

https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/2925

22.) Park Ranger, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, Prince William County, Woodbridge, Virginia

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/3287348-0/park-ranger

23.) Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – GEF Ecosystem, Greater Kafue Ecosystem (GKE), Global Environmental Facility (GEF), The Nature Conservancy Africa, Lusaka, Zambia

https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=50556&PostingSeq=1

24.) Media & Public Relations Manager, The Nature Conservancy, Michigan Communications Team, Lansing, Michigan

https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=50430&PostingSeq=1

25.) Volunteer and Community Engagement Specialist, The Nature Conservancy, Portland, Oregon

https://careers.nature.org/psc/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

26.) Communications Director, Conservation Northwest, Greater Seattle Area (Hybrid), Seattle, WA

https://www.conservationnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CNW-Communications-Director-job-posting-October-2021.pdf

27.) Park Ranger I-Parks, County of Riverside, Rancho Jurupa Park, Jurupa, Calif.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/3276706-0/park-ranger-i-parks

28.) Email Strategist, Outside magazine, Boulder, CO – Remote OK

https://outside.breezy.hr/p/568820bbe959-email-strategist

*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.

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(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for September / October 2021

Ned Lunduist 10/07/2021

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for September / October 2021

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”

– Frank Loyd Wright

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Scottsdale, Arizona.

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2021/10/07/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-september-october-2021/

*** If you are not receiving this newsletter via the new Google Groups list, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com to get on the list for YVNS distribution.

*** Send us your comments, questions, and contributions to lundquist989@cs.com.

*** In this issue:

*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

*** Northeast Fall Foliage Tracker

*** 10 Easy Hikes to Catch Peak Foliage in the Appalachian Region

*** Responsible Traveler’s Manifesto

*** Read This and We Promise You’ll Want to Travel to One of the Least-Visited Countries in Central America

*** Best Places to Visit in October

*** MY 100 BEST TRAVEL TIPS FROM TEN YEARS OF TRAVEL

*** 10 Lesser Visited Caribbean Islands Where You Can Escape the Crowds

*** Alliance of Hiking Organizations

*** 7 Hangover Cures From Around the World

*** Take a hike: Airports with the longest walks between gates

*** Volunteer Trail Maintenance (Various locations), Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, Vienna, VA

*** Lesser-Known Greek Islands to Discover on Your Next Trip

*** 21 Top Things to Do in Arizona

*** How to Retire Abroad—According to Those Who Have Done It

*** Essential tips for planning an adventure trip

*** 42 Places That Are Straight Out of Fairy Tales

*** I traveled the world for a year and here are the 21 best travel tips I can give you

*** The 27 Most Beautiful Places in Europe

*** How to Filter or Purify Water in Freezing Temperatures

*** ZERO WASTE TRAVEL: 8 WAYS TO GREEN YOUR NEXT TRIP

*** 8 Smart Planning Tips for Adventure Travel

*** Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a world apart

*** The Best Hotels in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards

*** Ten Tips for Adventure Travel

*** These Are the 15 Best Chinatowns Around the World

*** The White Mountains Direttissima

*** Rail Trail of the Month

September’s Rail Trail of the Month

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Marine Animal Rehabilitation and Environmental Education Intern, National Marine Life Center, Buzzards Bay, MA

2.) Fellowship in Nature-based Early Education, Boston Outdoor Preschool Network, Boston, MA

3.) Social Media, Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC), Kasese, Uganda

4.) Wilderness Information Steward, Mesa Ranger District, Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Mesa, Arizona

5.) Mule Deer Field Technician, Zion National Park & Utah State University, Zion National Park, Utah

6.) Wilderness Stewardship Program — ‘Wild Stew,’ Wild Arizona, Tucson, AZ

7.) Volunteer Vacations (Various locations), American Hiking Society, Silver Spring, MD

8.) Bat Research Assistant: Texas, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

9.) Elephant Conservation Helper, Plan My Gap Year, Wasgamuwa, Sri Lanka

10.) VOLUNTEER STREAM MONITOR, Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District, Fairfax, VA

11.) Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter, The Great Projects, Windhoek, Namibia

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Backcountry Caretakers, Green Mountain Club, Various Locations, Vermont

2.) Communications Manager, Bike East Bay, Oakland, CA

3.) Wilderness Fuels Module Swamper, Crew Member, Sierra Institute for Environment and Community, Lassen Volcanic National Park (LVNP), California

4.) Digital Communications Coordinator, New Mexico Wild, Albuquerque, New Mexico

5.) Cooks, cleaners, hosts, Yukon River Camp, Yukon River Bridge (2.5hrs outside of Fairbanks), Alaska

6.) Director, Conservation Corps New Mexico, Las Cruces, New Mexico

7.) Internal Communications Director, National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC

8.) Internal Communications Specialist, Aspen Skiing, Aspen, Colorado

9.) Communications and Social Media Manager, Colorado Ski Country USA, Denver, Colorado

10.) Fundraising Director, Palmer Land Conservancy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

11.) Vice President, Communications, Content and Marketing, Appalachian Mountain Club, Boston, MA

12.) Director of Marketing & Communications, NOVA Parks, Fairfax Station, VA

13.) 2021 WAGE POSITIONS, Mason Neck State Park, Mason Neck, VA

14.) Communications & Outreach Specialist, Okanogan Conservation District, Okanogan, Washington

15.) Experience Advisor, Amangiri Resort, Canyon Point, UT

16.) Public Relations Manager, Wonders of Wildlife / Dogwood Canyon, Springfield, MO

17.) Water Communications and Knowledge Manager, Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford, California

18.) Riparian Plant Ecology Research Technician, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

19.) Summer Whale Watch Naturalist and Kayak Guide, San Juan Island Outfitters, Friday Harbor, Washington

20.) Vice President of Conservation, Wild Salmon Center, Portland, OR

21.) Trail Worker, Payette Trails, McCall, Idaho

…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:

Oct. 4-7 Sahuarita, AZ / Scottsdale, AZ

Oct. 18-25 Los Angeles, CA

Nov 10-20 London, UK

Jan. 16-21 – 2022 London, UK

*** Northeast Fall Foliage Tracker

https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/northeast-fall-foliage-tracker/

*** 10 Easy Hikes to Catch Peak Foliage in the Appalachian Region

Meghan Klemm

https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/adventures/10-easy-hikes-to-catch-peak-foliage-in-the-appalachian-region/

*** Responsible Traveler’s Manifesto

https://www.worldnomads.com/responsible-travel/manifesto

*** Read This and We Promise You’ll Want to Travel to One of the Least-Visited Countries in Central America

By Rosie Bell

https://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/honduras/experiences/news/read-this-and-we-promise-youll-want-to-travel-to-the-least-visited-country-in-central-america

*** Best Places to Visit in October

https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-places-to-visit-in-october/

*** MY 100 BEST TRAVEL TIPS FROM TEN YEARS OF TRAVEL

By LAUREN JULIFF

https://www.neverendingfootsteps.com/100-best-travel-tips/

*** 10 Lesser Visited Caribbean Islands Where You Can Escape the Crowds

By CAROLINE MORSE TEEL

https://www.smartertravel.com/lesser-visited-caribbean-islands/

*** Alliance of Hiking Organizations

Find a local recreation or conservation group.

https://americanhiking.org/hiking-resources/#hiking-alliance

*** 7 Hangover Cures From Around the World

By Ashlea Halpern

https://www.afar.com/magazine/hangover-cures-from-around-the-world

*** Take a hike: Airports with the longest walks between gates

By Harriet Baska

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2015/06/24/airport-gates-distance/29168851/

*** Volunteer Trail Maintenance (Various locations), Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, Vienna, VA

http://www.patc.net/PATC/Get_Involved/Trail_Maintenance_Volunteers.aspx

*** Lesser-Known Greek Islands to Discover on Your Next Trip

These five satellite islands are some of the country’s best-kept secrets.

BY ELENI N. GAGE

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/lesser-known-greek-islands-to-discover-on-your-next-trip#intcid=_mtp-online-exp-B2_88fa192c-b05b-4cc7-96b1-c804df0acccf_text2vec1

*** 21 Top Things to Do in Arizona

Venture into the Wild West and take in the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon State.

By Lyn Mettler

https://travel.usnews.com/features/21-top-things-to-do-in-arizona

*** How to Retire Abroad—According to Those Who Have Done It

Where to go, what to consider, and why it’s worth it.

BY LAURA KINIRY

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-retire-abroad

*** Essential tips for planning an adventure trip

By Molly Feltner

https://www.smartertravel.com/essential-tips-for-planning-an-adventure-trip/

*** 42 Places That Are Straight Out of Fairy Tales

These dreamy castles, quaint towns, and soaring waterfalls can be part of your own happily ever after.

BY CAITLIN MORTON

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-11-23/20-places-that-are-straight-out-of-fairy-tales

*** I traveled the world for a year and here are the 21 best travel tips I can give you

By Harrison Jacobs

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-travel-tips-from-world-traveler-advice-2019-5

*** The 27 Most Beautiful Places in Europe

From Italian islands to the Arctic Circle.

BY CAITLIN MORTON

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2016-03-31/the-50-most-beautiful-places-in-europe

*** How to Filter or Purify Water in Freezing Temperatures

By Philip Werner

https://sectionhiker.com/how-to-filter-purify-water-in-freezing-temperatures/

*** ZERO WASTE TRAVEL: 8 WAYS TO GREEN YOUR NEXT TRIP

By Sandy Page

https://www.goworldtravel.com/zero-waste-travel-hacks/

*** 8 Smart Planning Tips for Adventure Travel

https://www.eaglecreek.com/blog/8-smart-planning-tips-adventure-travel.html

*** Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a world apart

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/michigan-upper-peninsula-things-to-do/2021/09/16/a2581f06-11a4-11ec-882f-2dd15a067dc4_story.html

*** The Best Hotels in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards

https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-hotels-in-the-world-afar-travelers-awards

*** Ten Tips for Adventure Travel

https://blog.theclymb.com/out-there/10-tips-adventure-travel/

*** These Are the 15 Best Chinatowns Around the World

By Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/these-are-the-15-best-chinatowns-around-the-world

*** The White Mountains Direttissima

By Philip Werner

https://sectionhiker.com/the-white-mountains-direttissima/

*** Rail Trail of the Month

September’s Rail Trail of the Month

Iowa’s Raccoon River Valley Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2021/september/10/iowa-s-raccoon-river-valley-trail/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:

1.) Marine Animal Rehabilitation and Environmental Education Intern, National Marine Life Center, Buzzards Bay, MA

https://www.barefootstudent.com/other/jobs/internships/marine_animal_rehabilitation_and_environmental_education_internship_1920383377

2.) Fellowship in Nature-based Early Education, Boston Outdoor Preschool Network, Boston, MA

https://c6e49363-00be-40af-9ae9-bccd672682f2.filesusr.com/ugd/57f8f6_5d60e56b089549699ea5c6a4f4bae3af.pdf

3.) Social Media, Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC), Kasese, Uganda

https://www.barefootstudent.com/jobs/internships/communications_and_social_media_volunteer_1920571595

4.) Wilderness Information Steward, Mesa Ranger District, Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Mesa, Arizona

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tonto/workingtogether/volunteering/?cid=stelprdb5445487

5.) Mule Deer Field Technician, Zion National Park & Utah State University, Zion National Park, Utah

https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/mule-deer-field-technician-zion-national-park-utah/

6.) Wilderness Stewardship Program — ‘Wild Stew,’ Wild Arizona, Tucson, AZ

https://www.wildarizona.org/projects/wild-stew/

7.) Volunteer Vacations (Various locations), American Hiking Society, Silver Spring, MD

https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacations/

8.) Bat Research Assistant: Texas, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/bat-research-assistant-texas/

9.) Elephant Conservation Helper, Plan My Gap Year, Wasgamuwa, Sri Lanka

https://www.volunteerworld.com/en/volunteer-program/elephant-conservation-helper-in-sri-lanka-wasgamuwa

10.) VOLUNTEER STREAM MONITOR, Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District, Fairfax, VA

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/soil-water-conservation/volunteer-stream-monitoring

11.) Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter, The Great Projects, Windhoek, Namibia

https://www.volunteerworld.com/en/volunteer-program/wildlife-sanctuary-supporter-in-namibia-windhoek

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Backcountry Caretakers, Green Mountain Club, Various Locations, Vermont

https://www.greenmountainclub.org/about/employment-opportunities/seasonal-jobs/backcountry-caretakers/

2.) Communications Manager, Bike East Bay, Oakland, CA

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/ad4fffd1520f45ceb5e1b6f70f7b3d60-communications-manager-bike-east-bay-oakland

3.) Wilderness Fuels Module Swamper, Crew Member, Sierra Institute for Environment and Community, Lassen Volcanic National Park (LVNP), California

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-wilderness-fuels-module-swamper-crew-member-lassen-volcanic-national-park-lvnp-california/3885861053

4.) Digital Communications Coordinator, New Mexico Wild, Albuquerque, New Mexico

https://greenjobs.greenjobsearch.org/jobs/digital-communications-coordinator/

*** From Paul Hart:

5.) Cooks, cleaners, hosts. Yukon River Camp, Yukon River Bridge (2.5hrs outside of Fairbanks), Alaska

Yukon River Camp is looking for cooks, cleaners, hosts. Hiring all positions. No experience needed, everything is trained. Beautiful location at the Yukon River Bridge, 2.5hrs outside of Fairbanks, Alaska.

$13/hr more than likely overtime, $1,000 bonus after 4month commitment, free room & board, and also free internet.

Contact information is by phone, call 907-474-3557

Online at www.workarctic.com

http://www.workarctic.com/?fbclid=IwAR0bDeyaWnvZBhpVDo17qQ9XnDNWDA9Vk2Q3SiXbfodjCWo6ZTzeaD2B6uY

6.) Director, Conservation Corps New Mexico, Las Cruces, New Mexico

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/62723-director

7.) Internal Communications Director, National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2645710569/

*** From Andrew Hudson’s Jobs List:

8.) Internal Communications Specialist, Aspen Skiing, Aspen, Colorado

https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/internal-communications-specialist-in-aspen-pitkin-colorado-us/

9.) Communications and Social Media Manager, Colorado Ski Country USA, Denver, Colorado

https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/communications-and-social-media-manager-in-denver-denver-county-colorado-us/

10.) Fundraising Director, Palmer Land Conservancy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/fundraising-director-in-colorado-springs-el-paso-colorado-us/

11.) Vice President, Communications, Content and Marketing, Appalachian Mountain Club, Boston, MA

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0069e8e9-aaba-4b74-ac6a-a6ccadb65927&ccId=1127230443_4216&jobId=359091

12.) Director of Marketing & Communications, NOVA Parks, Fairfax Station, VA

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2690439929/

13.) 2021 WAGE POSITIONS, Mason Neck State Park, Mason Neck, VA

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs?j=2017-12-12-09-54-45-991361-i1c

14.) Communications & Outreach Specialist, Okanogan Conservation District, Okanogan, Washington

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-communications–outreach-specialist-okanogan-washington/4007820933

15.) Experience Advisor, Amangiri Resort, Canyon Point, UT

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=bfd563a5-308d-48e1-b9cf-19fb1961ffc4&jobId=177507

16.) Public Relations Manager, Wonders of Wildlife / Dogwood Canyon, Springfield, MO

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=29083&clientkey=B35D75BD152D0E0F76F4D8EB49AA0EF1

17.) Water Communications and Knowledge Manager, Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford, California

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-water-communications-and-knowledge-manager-stanford-california/1472829358

18.) Riparian Plant Ecology Research Technician, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=605506&PostingSeq=1

19.) Summer Whale Watch Naturalist and Kayak Guide, San Juan Island Outfitters, Friday Harbor, Washington

https://www.sanjuanislandoutfitters.com/about/employment-opportunities

20.) Vice President of Conservation, Wild Salmon Center, Portland, OR

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/rGyppiDnoodXj9naN

21.) Trail Worker, Payette Trails, McCall, Idaho

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-trail-worker-mccall-idaho/3567237293

*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for July / August 2021

Ned Lunduist 08/25/2021

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for July / August 2021

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Travelers never think that they are the foreigners.” Mason Cooley

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Seattle, Washington.

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2021/08/25/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-july-august-2021/

*** If you are not receiving this newsletter via the new Google Groups list, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com to get on the list for YVNS distribution.

*** Send us your comments, questions, and contributions to lundquist989@cs.com.

*** In this issue:

*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

*** 6 Spots in Europe That Tourists Always Miss

*** 17 U.S. Towns That Are Self-Proclaimed “Capitals of the World”

*** A Guide to Hawai‘i’s Best Local Food, Across the Islands

*** Blisters – Don’t let blisters spoil a good walk

*** 5 Healthy Travel Snacks You Have to Try

*** 50 Weirdest Roadside Attractions in All 50 States

*** The Best Mountain Towns in America

*** 10 Unusual Destinations in Europe

*** Resources for Safe Outdoor Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

*** 12 of Europe’s Strangest Traditions

*** The 19 Best Beaches in the U.S.

*** 6 Expert-Recommended Bug Sprays That Actually Work

*** 15 Jaw-Dropping Fountains Around the World

*** Travel Safely: 13 Common Sense Tips From A Former FBI Special Agent

*** Singapore Changi Airport falls from top spot as world’s best airports for 2021 revealed

*** The Best Road Trip in Each State

*** A Coast-to-Coast Guide to the Best New Things to Do in Canada

*** The 15 Best River Walks in the United States

*** 8 Places in the U.S. to See the Leaves Change Color this Fall

*** Rail Trail of the Month

August Rail Trail of the Month

Washington’s Snoqualmie Valley Trail

July Rail Trail of the Month

South Carolina’s Three Rivers Greenway

June Rail Trail of the Month

Wisconsin’s White River State Trail

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):

1.) Northeast Alpine Flower Watch, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK), Green Mountain Club (GMC), and Baxter State Park (BSP), Various Locations, Northeast U.S.

2.) Volunteer Stream Monitoring, FAIRFAX COUNTY, Fairfax, VA

3.) Docent, San Francisco Maritime NHP, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, California

4.) Outreach Volunteers, Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, VA

5.) Environmental Education Volunteering, International Volunteer HQ, Ubud, Bali

6.) LEMON SHARK AND TURTLE CONSERVATION IN THE SEYCHELLES, GVI, Curieuse, SEYCHELLES

7.) Pahranagat NWR Visitor Center Host – Sept-Dec 2021 only, Fish & Wildlife Service, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada

8.) The Northeast Alpine Flower Watch (NEAFW), Mt. Mansfield, Camels Hump, or Mt. Abraham, The Green Mountain Club, Vermont

9.) Trail Maintennace Volunteers (throughout State of Washington), Washington Trails Association, Seattle, WA