Ned Lunduist | Your Very Next Step

Your Very Next Step newsletter for November / December 2019

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.

– T. S. Eliot

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

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Monterey, California.

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2019/12/03/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-november-december-2019/

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*** In this issue:

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

*** The One Food to Try in Every State

*** How a volcanic eruption saved a tiny Indonesian island (from itself)

*** 10 Packing Mistakes You’re Making and How to Avoid Them

*** 10 Edible Insects For Survival

*** Harry’s Cafe De Wheels

*** Is Paying for an Airport Lounge REALLY Worth It?

*** Did these epic Iranian sand dunes bury an entire civilization?

*** Recommended Winter Day Hiking Gear List

*** WHITE MOUNTAIN HUTS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

*** 6 Best Tents For All Seasons

*** Seal soup for dinner? Get to know Greenland’s Inuit cuisine

*** 10 Things That Should Be In Everyone’s Carry-On

*** Once war-torn, Slovenia has become a green retreat

*** Wildlife Photography Advice From The Experts

*** The Jet Lag Survival Guide

*** Rudiments Of Building A Proper Campfire

*** News flash: This is the only travel companion you’ll ever need

*** HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND TREAT THE FIRST SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA IN THE BACKCOUNTRY

*** Great Hikes: A Presidential Traverse

*** The Nordic woman with the right to roam

*** In the Greek islands, a ‘slow travel’ sailing odyssey to the far Ionians

*** 5 Things You Should Never Do When Booking a Flight

*** How to Master the Art of Doing Nothing on a Beach

*** Grown-up camps are nostalgic escapes for adults. Here are 6 tips to make the most of your trip.

*** 9 Luxurious Castle Hotels in Italy Where You Can Sleep Like Royalty

*** 6 Of The World’s Greatest Rail Journeys

*** OUTDOOR SAFETY: TIPS FOR PARENTS

*** How to Melt Snow…Without Burning a Hole in Your Cooking Pot

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: November 2019

Massachusetts and New Hampshire’s Nashua River Rail Trail

Trail of the Month: October 2019

Arizona’s Grand Canyon Greenway Trail

West Virginia and Pennsylvania’s Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Corridor

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

1.) VOLUNTEER ALPINE STEWARDS, Franconia Ridge and on Mt. Washington summit cone trails, Appalachian Mountain Club, Boston, Mass.

2.) Interpretation/Visitor Center 2020, Petrified Forest National Park, Petrified Forest, AZ

3.) Trail Watch, Law Enforcement Department, Forest Preserves of Cook County, River Forest, IL

4.) Wilderness Internships, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Foundation, Red Lodge, MT

5.) Backcountry Intern, Student Conservation Association, The Maze district in Canyonlands National Park, Moab, UT

6.) ADVENTURE LOGISTICS INTERNSHIP, Wilderness Collective, Los Angeles, CA

7.) Trail Crew, Thumb’s Cove State Marine Park, Caines Head State Recreation Area, and Decision Point

8.) MARINE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, Intern Africa, Tofu Beach, Mozambique

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

1.) Specialist, External Affairs, The National Park Foundation, Washington, DC

2.) In-20020 Internal Communications Intern, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC

3.) Early Detection/Rapid Response Invasive Plant Management Crew Leader – California, The Great Basin Institute with the National Park Service, Yosemite National Park, CA

4.) Naturalist and Environmental Educator AmeriCorps Intern, The Great Basin Institute with the National Park Service, Reno, NV

5.) Communications Manager/Research Director, Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, Broad Run, VA

6.) Social Media Manager, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (Remote)

7.) Water Resources Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 3), Department of Ecology, Lacey, WA

8.) Global Communications Intern, Conservation International Arlington, VA

9.) Education Outreach Coordinator, Mohonk Preserve New Paltz, Hudson Valley, New York

10.) Research and Communications Fellow, Western Conservation Foundation, Seattle, Washington

11.) Marketing & Events Coordinator – Minnesota, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, White Bear Lake, MN

12.) Naturalist Guide, Camp Denali and North Face Lodge, Kantishna, Alaska

13.) Assistant Program Manager, Big Creek Outdoor Education Center, Flathead National Forest (Glacier

View District), The Glacier Institute, Columbia Falls, MT

14.) Director of Marketing, Communications & Experience (Hilo / Kona), Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden, Papa‘ikou, HI

15.) Outdoor Programs Flatwater Kayaking Instructor, REI, Beltsville, MD

16.) Park Ranger (P) (Emergency Services Coordinator), Lake Mead National Recreation Area, National Park Service, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Boulder City, NV

17.) AMC Guided Outdoors Youth Environmental & Outdoor Educator, White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian Mountain Club, Gorham, NH

18.) Membership Engagement Manager, Direct Mail Communications, AMC HQ Office, Appalachian Mountain Club , Boston, MA

19.) Park Ranger (River Patrol), Dinosaur National Monument, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Dinosaur, Colorado

20.) Wilderness Camp Director, Manice Education Center (MEC), Christodora, Florida, MA

21.) Students In Wilderness Initiative (SIWI) Coordinator, Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions, Albuquerque, NM

…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:

Dec 2-4 Monterey, CA

*** The One Food to Try in Every State

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-one-food-to-try-in-every-state/

*** How a volcanic eruption saved a tiny Indonesian island (from itself)

By Marco Ferrarese

https://adventure.com/indonesia-volcano-una-una/

*** 10 Packing Mistakes You’re Making and How to Avoid Them

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-packing-mistakes-youre-making-and-how-to-avoid-them/

*** 10 Edible Insects For Survival

By The Outdoor Wear Team

https://theoutdoorwear.com/10-edible-insects-for-survival/

*** Harry’s Cafe De Wheels

https://www.harryscafedewheels.com.au/history

*** Is Paying for an Airport Lounge REALLY Worth It?

By Amy Beth Wright and Derek Wright A

https://www.fodors.com/news/travel-tips/is-paying-for-an-airport-lounge-really-worth-it

*** Did these epic Iranian sand dunes bury an entire civilization?

By Marco Ferrarese

https://adventure.com/iran-sand-dunes-varzaneh/

*** Recommended Winter Day Hiking Gear List

By Philip Werner

https://sectionhiker.com/winter-day-hiking-gear-list/

*** WHITE MOUNTAIN HUTS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

https://www.outdoors.org/lodging-camping/huts

*** 6 Best Tents For All Seasons

By The Outdoor Wear Team

https://theoutdoorwear.com/6-best-tents-for-all-seasons/2/

*** Seal soup for dinner? Get to know Greenland’s Inuit cuisine

By Lola Akinmade Åkerström

https://adventure.com/inuit-food-greenland-cuisine/

*** 10 Things That Should Be In Everyone’s Carry-On

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-things-that-should-be-in-everyones-carry-on/

*** Once war-torn, Slovenia has become a green retreat

By Mary Winston Nicklin

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/once-war-torn-slovenia-has-become-a-green-retreat/2019/11/26/2e599e22-0b07-11ea-bd9d-c628fd48b3a0_story.html

*** Wildlife Photography Advice From The Experts

https://theoutdoorwear.com/wildlife-photography-advice-from-the-experts/

*** The Jet Lag Survival Guide

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-jet-lag-survival-guide/

*** Rudiments Of Building A Proper Campfire

By the Outdoor Wear Team

https://theoutdoorwear.com/rudiments-of-building-a-proper-campfire/

*** News flash: This is the only travel companion you’ll ever need

By Oliver Pelling

https://adventure.com/instant-coffee-best-in-the-world/

*** HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND TREAT THE FIRST SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA IN THE BACKCOUNTRY

Dr. Tom Trimarco

https://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/mtn-medicine-how-to-recognize-and-treat-the-first-signs-of-hypothermia-in-the-backcountry

*** Great Hikes: A Presidential Traverse

By Philip Werner

https://sectionhiker.com/great-hikes-a-presidential-traverse/

*** The Nordic woman with the right to roam

By Maddy Savage & Benoit Derrier

http://www.bbc.com/travel/gallery/20190507-the-nordic-woman-with-the-right-to-roam

*** In the Greek islands, a ‘slow travel’ sailing odyssey to the far Ionians

By William Powers

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/in-the-greek-islands-a-slow-travel-sailing-odyssey-to-the-far-ionians/2019/11/27/ac84f120-f685-11e9-a285-882a8e386a96_story.html

*** 5 Things You Should Never Do When Booking a Flight

https://www.traveltrivia.com/never-do-when-booking-a-flight/

*** How to Master the Art of Doing Nothing on a Beach

By Jennifer Flowers

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-master-the-art-of-doing-nothing-on-a-beach

*** Grown-up camps are nostalgic escapes for adults. Here are 6 tips to make the most of your trip.

By Wilder Shaw

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/grown-up-camps-are-nostalgic-escapes-adults-here-are-tips-make-most-your-trip/

*** 9 Luxurious Castle Hotels in Italy Where You Can Sleep Like Royalty

By Megan Murphy

https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/italy/experiences/news/9-luxurious-castle-hotels-in-italy-where-you-can-sleep-like-royalty

*** 6 Of The World’s Greatest Rail Journeys

https://theoutdoorwear.com/6-of-the-worlds-greatest-rail-journeys

*** OUTDOOR SAFETY: TIPS FOR PARENTS

By Kristen Laine

https://www.outdoors.org/articles/blogs/great-kids-great-outdoors-blog/outdoor-safety-tips-for-parents

*** How to Melt Snow…Without Burning a Hole in Your Cooking Pot

By Philip Werner

https://sectionhiker.com/how-to-melt-snow-without-burning-a-hole-in-your-cooking-pot/

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: November 2019

Massachusetts and New Hampshire’s Nashua River Rail Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/november/08/massachusetts-and-new-hampshire-s-nashua-river-rail-trail/

Trail of the Month: October 2019

Arizona’s Grand Canyon Greenway Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/october/16/arizona-s-grand-canyon-greenway-trail/

West Virginia and Pennsylvania’s Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Corridor

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/december/05/west-virginia-and-pennsylvanias-parkersburg-to-pittsburgh-corridor/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) VOLUNTEER ALPINE STEWARDS, Franconia Ridge and on Mt. Washington summit cone trails, Appalachian Mountain Club, Boston, Mass.

Volunteer Alpine Stewards provide outreach education to help protect the fragile alpine ecosystem above tree line in the White Mountains. As they hike along the Franconia Ridge and on Mt. Washington summit cone trails, Stewards engage with hikers about Leave No Trace principles, alpine ecology, trail conditions, and backcountry safety. Stewards monitor alpine plants at designated research plots, collecting data for AMC’s Mountain Watch, and perform light trail maintenance. The Volunteer Alpine Steward Program is a partnership between the Appalachian Mountain Club, the White Mountain National Forest, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

Essential qualifications include prior experience hiking White Mountain trails, especially above treeline; an outgoing, friendly personality; and knowledge about outdoor gear and backcountry safety.

To receive an application to become a Volunteer Alpine Steward, please contact the Outdoor Program Centers Volunteer Coordinator at amcvolservices@outdoors.org.

2.) Interpretation/Visitor Center 2020, Petrified Forest National Park, Petrified Forest, AZ

https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8221

3.) Trail Watch, Law Enforcement Department, Forest Preserves of Cook County, River Forest, IL

https://fpdcc.com/volunteer/trail-watch/

4.) Wilderness Internships, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Foundation, Red Lodge, MT

https://abwilderness.org/projects/wilderness-internships/

5.) Backcountry Intern, Student Conservation Association, The Maze district in Canyonlands National Park, Moab, UT

https://careerhooks.com/Backcountry-nbsp-intern-at-Student-Conservation-Association-near-Arlington-VA/m7SptRIg

6.) ADVENTURE LOGISTICS INTERNSHIP, Wilderness Collective, Los Angeles, CA

https://wildernesscollective.com/internship/

7.) Trail Crew, Thumb’s Cove State Marine Park, Caines Head State Recreation Area, and Decision Point Marine State Park, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Resurrection Bay, Seward, AK

http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/vvitrlcr.htm

8.) MARINE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, Intern Africa, Tofu Beach, Mozambique

https://intern-africa.eu/marine-conservation-volunteer-mozambique/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Specialist, External Affairs, The National Park Foundation, Washington, DC

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c77264ea-0378-4b2a-b88d-d06bed974763&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=309169

2.) In-20020 Internal Communications Intern, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC

https://jobs.livecareer.com/l/in-20020-internal-communications-intern-world-wildlife-fund-fd8d9ad3c66ce5d140ecfcbeaf18a9ce

3.) Early Detection/Rapid Response Invasive Plant Management Crew Leader – California, The Great Basin Institute with the National Park Service, Yosemite National Park, CA

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=TAM&req=2019-RAP-095

4.) Naturalist and Environmental Educator AmeriCorps Intern, The Great Basin Institute with the National Park Service, Reno, NV

https://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/?adata=EDHgjx03QJPsax5ftdBQD8Kw9idgvAlY5wP7F0NwYsGIcJJTGe9Ruoh1sXf1BUOVZikZLckGF2u6llkpgVimd7x%2b%2fr1SY07klsJUX2Hk79My3WnGE%2fkOdQ7LAiOg5Edgqx6eX3TH44fVPaLc%2bAyYMICYnxBtIDwJiuwTz1ywE3W6TuTkGnQa86dB6vWfK1JN12eqq29jeDEe0Fg0AqOTRUc%3d

5.) Communications Manager/Research Director, Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, Broad Run, VA

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/9be4de7a35594f04b929feca0d6ff6a9-communications-managerresearch-director-bull-run-mountains-conservancy-broad-run

6.) Social Media Manager, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (Remote)

https://appalachiantrail.org/home/about-us/careers/position-description/social-media-manager

7.) Water Resources Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 3), Department of Ecology, Lacey, WA

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2221081/communications-specialist-3-communications-consultant-3

8.) Global Communications Intern, Conservation International Arlington, VA

https://jobs.livecareer.com/l/global-communications-intern-conservation-international-6c7fc0f0d4025602617cd8aeda15623d

9.) Education Outreach Coordinator, Mohonk Preserve New Paltz, Hudson Valley, New York

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/51383-education-outreach-coordinator

10.) Research and Communications Fellow, Western Conservation Foundation, Seattle, Washington

https://jobs.macslist.org/job/research-and-communications-fellow-seattle-washington-13834

11.) Marketing & Events Coordinator – Minnesota, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, White Bear Lake, MN

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-marketing–events-coordinator—minnesota-white-bear-lake-minnesota/2464600039

12.) Naturalist Guide, Camp Denali and North Face Lodge, Kantishna, Alaska

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-naturalist-guide-kantishna-alaska/2022844089

13.) Assistant Program Manager, Big Creek Outdoor Education Center, Flathead National Forest (Glacier

View District), The Glacier Institute, Columbia Falls, MT

https://www.glacierinstitute.org/images/2020%20Job%20Descriptions/2020%20Assistant%20Program%20Manager%20Job%20Description%20Big%20Creek%202020.pdf

14.) Director of Marketing, Communications & Experience (Hilo / Kona), Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden

Papa‘ikou, HI

https://www.idealist.org/en/amp/nonprofit-job/7193633716e6419dbb9ad1944583b77e-director-of-marketing-communications-experience-hilo-kona-hawaii-tropical-bioreserve-garden-papaikou

15.) Outdoor Programs Flatwater Kayaking Instructor, REI, Beltsville, MD

https://jobs.livecareer.com/l/outdoor-programs-flatwater-kayaking-instructor-rei-bf19aeed215ff82f57b5dcc123434864

16.) Park Ranger (P) (Emergency Services Coordinator), Lake Mead National Recreation Area, National Park Service, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Boulder City, NV

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/551808200

17.) AMC Guided Outdoors Youth Environmental & Outdoor Educator, White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian Mountain Club, Gorham, NH

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0069e8e9-aaba-4b74-ac6a-a6ccadb65927&ccId=1125625467_1842&type=MP&lang=en_US

18.) Membership Engagement Manager, Direct Mail Communications, AMC HQ Office, Appalachian Mountain Club , Boston, MA

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0069e8e9-aaba-4b74-ac6a-a6ccadb65927&ccId=1127230443_4216&type=MP&lang=en_US

19.) Park Ranger (River Patrol), Dinosaur National Monument, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Dinosaur, Colorado

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/552317600

20.) Wilderness Camp Director, Manice Education Center (MEC), Christodora, Florida, MA

http://www.christodora.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MEC-Camp-Director-Job-.pdf

21.) Students In Wilderness Initiative (SIWI) Coordinator, Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions, Albuquerque, NM

https://www.cottonwoodgulch.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/SIWI-Coordinator.pdf

*** 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 2019

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Believe me, you will find more lessons in the woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you what you cannot learn from masters.”

– St. Bernard of Clairvaux

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

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2019/10/07/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-september-october-2019/

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

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

*** In this issue:

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

*** Ten Tips for Adventure Travel

*** What I Wish I’d Known Before Going Abroad My First Time

*** These Free Airline Perks Will Change the Way You Travel

*** 11 Lost Cities You Can Actually Visit

*** Mogmog island: the perfect place to be shipwrecked?

*** Our Favorite Travel Gadgets for In-Flight Productivity

*** 11 Edible Plants Found In The Wild

*** Thinking of Visiting a Popular Tourist Destination? Try These More Affordable Alternatives Instead

*** Gallery: An exclusive look at Turkish Airlines’ new lounges at Istanbul Airport

*** Chasing the Aurora Borealis – Hordes of tourists are flocking to the Arctic in search of the elusive glow

*** 10 Incredible Things to Do in Bears Ears National Monument

*** A Brief History of the Pacific Crest Trail

*** The 24 American UNESCO World Heritage Sites Ranked

*** The best free tour guides in the world are here

*** What travelers should know about hurricane season, before or during a trip

*** My 50 Best Travel Tips After 9 Years Traveling The World

*** 7 Non Traditional Ways To Start A Fire

*** The Hardest Backcountry Permits To Get (and How You Can Get Them)

*** Unhappy with your travel loyalty program? Join the crowd.

*** 10 Tourist Attractions Where You Should Spend a Little Extra Time

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Seven Bucket List Rail-Trail Destinations Around the World

The Great American Rail-Trail Experience: Connections to Our National Scenic and Historic Trails

Rail Trail of the Month: September 2019

Michigan’s Falling Waters Trail

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

1.) Volunteer Long Trail Patrol, Mt. Tabor Work Center, Danby Camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps, Green Mountain Club, Mt. Tabor, Vermont

2.) Volunteer – hiking trails and historical ruin maintenance and repair (December 1 – December 8),

3.) Volunteer Traik Work (Saturday December 7, 2019) The Trail Center, Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills, CA

4.) Protecting Migratory Pathways, Dartmouth Outing Club, Hanover, NH

5.) Volunteer, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA

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

1.) Public Affairs Specialist, Forest Service, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Vallejo, CA

2.) Wildlife Communications Liaison/Sr. Research Investigator, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

3.) Visitor Services Information Assistant, Androscoggin Ranger District, White Mountain National Forest, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Gorham, New Hampshire

4.) Human-Wildlife Conflict CE Advisor, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Half Moon Bay, CA

5.) International Conservation Ocean Campaigner, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, DC

6.) Director of Conservation, Catalina Island Conservancy, Long Beach, CA

7.) Part-Time driver for the Jeep Eco-Tour Department, , Catalina Island Conservancy, Long Beach, CA

8.) Conservation & Disaster Crew Leader, Conservation Corps, Austin, Texas

9.) Assistant Director, National Landscape Conservation System and Community Partnership, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, Mesa County, Colorado

10.) Freelance Human Rights & Wildlife Conservation Writers, Arcus Foundation, NY, NY

11.) Governmental Affairs Manager, Ducks Unlimited, Washington, DC

12.) Communications Manager, National Audubon Society, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA

13.) Canadian Communications Specialist, Stand, Vancouver, BC, Canada

14.) Communications Associate, Aldo Leopold Foundation Inc., Baraboo, Wisconsin

15.) Program Associate, Course and Gear Library Operations, Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT), Earth Island Institute, San Francisco, CA

16.) Senior Officer, Pew – Conservation International Ocean Alliance (Campaign Strategies/Marine Protected Areas), The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, DC

17.) Communication Manager, Cascade Forest Conservancy, Portland, Oregon

18.) Executive Director, Madison River Foundation, Ennis, MT

19.) Wilderness Therapist, Full-Time, Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness, Clayton, Georgia

20.) Outdoor Education Instructor, Cody Outdoor Classroom, Camp Cody, Freedom, NH

21.) Vice President, Communications, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, DC

22.) Communications and Outreach Officer, Global Coral Reef Conservation, Wildlife Conservation Society, Flexible, New York

23.) Senior Communications Manager, National Wildlife Federation, Annapolis, MD

24.) Communications and Outreach Specialist, Sussex Conservation District, Georgetown, DE

25.) Legislative Advocate–Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Washington, DC

26.) Interpretive Naturalist, Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, Hayward, CA

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

*** Travel news and adventures

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

Ocr 5-12 Sydney, Australia

Nov 2-12 Chania, Crete, Greece / Rijeka, Croatia

*** Ten Tips for Adventure Travel

https://blog.theclymb.com/out-there/10-tips-adventure-travel/

*** What I Wish I’d Known Before Going Abroad My First Time

By Vivian

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/what-i-wish-id-known-before-going-abroad-my-first-time/

*** These Free Airline Perks Will Change the Way You Travel

By Emily Manthei

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/these-free-airline-perks-will-change-the-way-you-travel

*** 11 Lost Cities You Can Actually Visit

By Jen Rose Smith

https://www.afar.com/magazine/11-lost-cities-you-can-actually-visit

*** Mogmog island: the perfect place to be shipwrecked?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/mar/30/mogmog-island-shipwrecked-family

*** Our Favorite Travel Gadgets for In-Flight Productivity

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/our-favorite-travel-gadgets-for-in-flight-productivity/

*** 11 Edible Plants Found In The Wild

https://theoutdoorwear.com/11-edible-plants-found-in-the-wild/

*** Thinking of Visiting a Popular Tourist Destination? Try These More Affordable Alternatives Instead

https://time.com/5612383/affordable-travel-destinations/

*** Gallery: An exclusive look at Turkish Airlines’ new lounges at Istanbul Airport

By Kurt Hofmann

https://atwonline.com/airports-routes/gallery-exclusive-look-turkish-airlines-new-lounges-istanbul-airport

*** Chasing the Aurora Borealis

Hordes of tourists are flocking to the Arctic in search of the elusive glow.

By James Lasdun

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/29/chasing-the-aurora-borealis

*** 10 Incredible Things to Do in Bears Ears National Monument

By Shoshi Parks

https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/10-incredible-things-to-do-in-bears-ears-national-monument

*** A Brief History of the Pacific Crest Trail

By Brad Lane

https://blog.theclymb.com/out-there/brief-history-pacific-crest-trail/

*** The 24 American UNESCO World Heritage Sites Ranked

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

*** The best free tour guides in the world are here

https://www.guruwalk.com/

*** What travelers should know about hurricane season, before or during a trip

By Hannah Sampson

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/08/31/what-travelers-should-know-about-hurricane-season-before-or-during-trip/

*** My 50 Best Travel Tips After 9 Years Traveling The World

by Matthew Karsten

https://expertvagabond.com/best-travel-tips/

*** 7 Non Traditional Ways To Start A Fire

https://theoutdoorwear.com/7-non-traditional-ways-to-start-a-fire

*** The Hardest Backcountry Permits To Get (and How You Can Get Them)

https://blog.theclymb.com/tips/the-hardest-adventure-permits-to-get-2/

*** Unhappy with your travel loyalty program? Join the crowd.

By Christopher Elliott

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/unhappy-with-your-travel-loyalty-program-join-the-crowd/2019/09/05/41845258-c9c1-11e9-a1fe-ca46e8d573c0_story.html

*** 10 Tourist Attractions Where You Should Spend a Little Extra Time

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-tourist-attractions-where-you-should-spend-a-little-extra-time/

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Seven Bucket List Rail-Trail Destinations Around the World

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/september/27/seven-bucket-list-rail-trail-destinations-around-the-world/

The Great American Rail-Trail Experience: Connections to Our National Scenic and Historic Trails

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/september/23/the-great-american-rail-trail-experience-connections-to-our-national-scenic-and-historic-trails/

Trail of the Month: September 2019

Michigan’s Falling Waters Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/september/11/michigan-s-falling-waters-trail/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) Volunteer Long Trail Patrol, Mt. Tabor Work Center, Danby Camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps, Green Mountain Club, Mt. Tabor, Vermont

https://www.greenmountainclub.org/volunteers/volunteer-long-trail-patrol/

2.) Volunteer – hiking trails and historical ruin maintenance and repair (December 1 – December 8),

Cinnamon Bay Campground, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John, Virgin Islands

The island of St. John in Virgin Islands National Park needs your help more than ever! The island was devastated from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the summer of 2017. Volunteers will be working on hiking trails as well as historical ruin maintenance and repairs within Virgin Islands National Park. Volunteers will work to maintain and stabilize park trails and historical ruins that have been severely damaged from hurricanes. The work will include running weed whackers, clearing brush with loppers…

https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/virgin-islands-national-park-3/

3.) Volunteer Traik Work (Saturday December 7, 2019) The Trail Center, Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills, CA

https://www.trailcenter.org/events/saturday-december-7-2019-hidden-villa/

4.) Protecting Migratory Pathways, Dartmouth Outing Club, Hanover, NH

https://myatstory.appalachiantrail.org/home/community/events/2019/11/09/default/protecting-migratory-pathways

5.) Volunteer, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA

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

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

*** From Joe Navratil:

Captain Ned,

Appreciate if you can run this in jotw. Media Plans/SC position with the Forest Service in Wine Country. Open to federal employees only.

Thanks,

Joe

Thank you ~

Joe Navratil

Director of Public Affairs and Communications

Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Region

Vallejo, CA

1.) Public Affairs Specialist, Forest Service, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Vallejo, CA

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/546973900

2.) Wildlife Communications Liaison/Sr. Research Investigator, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

https://jobs.ama.org/job/wildlife-communications-liaisonsr-research-investigator/50898874/

3.) Visitor Services Information Assistant, Androscoggin Ranger District, White Mountain National Forest, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Gorham, New Hampshire

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/546908400

4.) Human-Wildlife Conflict CE Advisor, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Half Moon Bay, CA

https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/human-wildlife-conflict-ce-advisor-san-francisco-bay-area/

5.) International Conservation Ocean Campaigner, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, DC

www.daybook.com/jobs/M3hKYQ9snzhSpHy9z

6.) Director of Conservation, Catalina Island Conservancy, Long Beach, CA

https://www.catalinaconservancy.org/userfiles/files/Job%20Description-%20August%202019%20Director%20of%20Conservation.pdf

7.) Part-Time driver for the Jeep Eco-Tour Department, , Catalina Island Conservancy, Long Beach, CA

https://www.catalinaconservancy.org/userfiles/files/Jan%202019%20Job%20Description-Part-Time%20%20Jeep%20Eco%20Tour%20Driver.pdf

8.) Conservation & Disaster Crew Leader, Conservation Corps, Austin, Texas

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-conservation–disaster-crew-leader-austin-texas/1584926448

9.) Assistant Director, National Landscape Conservation System and Community Partnership, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, Mesa County, Colorado

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/546637300

10.) Freelance Human Rights & Wildlife Conservation Writers, Arcus Foundation, NY, NY

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/49652-freelance-human-rights-wildlife-conservation-writers

11.) Governmental Affairs Manager, Ducks Unlimited, Washington, DC

www.daybook.com/jobs/Gkm6KNSwkXb6AexSb

12.) Communications Manager, National Audubon Society, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/4139/communications-manager/job

13.) Canadian Communications Specialist, Stand, Vancouver, BC, Canada

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/68d78cd0bdeb461ab26559b62b6731fa-canadian-communications-specialist-stand-wwwstandearth-vancouver

14.) Communications Associate, Aldo Leopold Foundation Inc., Baraboo, Wisconsin

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-communications-associate-baraboo-wisconsin/2646320947

15.) Program Associate, Course and Gear Library Operations, Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT), Earth Island Institute, San Francisco, CA

https://www.bawt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Job-Description-Program-Associate-Courses-and-Gear-Library-7.23.19.pdf

16.) Senior Officer, Pew – Conservation International Ocean Alliance (Campaign Strategies/Marine Protected Areas), The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, DC

https://www.idealist.org/en/job/0bccf4e7a02a423c9924f1c8ed21eef7-senior-officer-pew-conservation-international-ocean-alliance-campaign-strategiesmarine-protected-areas-the-pew-charitable-trusts-washington

*** From Mac’s List:

17.) Communication Manager, Cascade Forest Conservancy, Portland, Oregon

https://jobs.macslist.org/job/communication-manager-portland-oregon-12809

18.) Executive Director, Madison River Foundation, Ennis, MT

www.daybook.com/jobs/xaqL9gCfwjk4Sg4zr

19.) Wilderness Therapist, Full-Time, Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness, Clayton, Georgia

http://blueridgewilderness.com/2018/12/06/wilderness-therapist/

20.) Outdoor Education Instructor, Cody Outdoor Classroom, Camp Cody, Freedom, NH

https://www.occupationwild.com/cody-outdoor-classroom

21.) Vice President, Communications, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, DC

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/TSc94aoBaR2tYPsgK

22.) Communications and Outreach Officer, Global Coral Reef Conservation, Wildlife Conservation Society, Flexible, New York

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/50510-communications-and-outreach-officer-global-coral-reef-conservation

23.) Senior Communications Manager, National Wildlife Federation, Annapolis, MD

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-senior-communications-manager-annapolis-maryland/247570920

24.) Communications and Outreach Specialist, Sussex Conservation District, Georgetown, DE

https://jobs.iabc.com/job/communications-and-outreach-specialist/50841332/

25.) Legislative Advocate–Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Washington, DC

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/b9032afa2a2f4890b4af435c1b4d7e1b-legislative-advocate-southern-utah-wilderness-alliance-southern-utah-wilderness-alliance-washington

26.) Interpretive Naturalist, Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, Hayward, CA

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-interpretive-naturalist-hayward-california/1927893371

*** 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

Your Very Next Step newsletter for July / August 2019

Ned Lunduist 08/14/2019

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for July / August 2019

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.”

– John Muir

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

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Jamestown, North Dakota.

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2019/08/14/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-july-august-2019/

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

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

*** In this issue:

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

*** Everything That’s Not Included at ‘All-Inclusive’ Resorts

*** The World’s Most Luxurious “Hut-to-Hut” Hikes

*** 13 Items That Are Illegal, Unethical, or Just Plain Stupid to Buy Overseas

*** The Best Resorts in the World: 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

*** 25 Stunning National Park Vistas

*** 9 of the World’s Most Gorgeous Glamping Destinations

*** The 9 Cheapest Places to Fly Right Now (Summer 2019)

*** 18 Easy Ways to Have a Better Flight

*** We Tried These Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See if They Actually Work

*** Are All-Inclusive Resorts Really Worth It?

*** Sleeping on Planes: 13 Tips for Travelers

*** What the World’s Longest Flight Is Actually Like

*** Houston company’s app allows airport travelers to order food on the go

*** Take a Mini Vacation in the Best Airport for a Long Layover

*** 19 Items to Pack in Your Carry-On for Every Flight

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: July 2019

Florida’s Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

Trail of the Month: August 2019

Mississippi’s Tanglefoot Trail

Pathways for Patriots: 10 Rail-Trails with American Revolution Sites
A Closer Look: Connecting the Lower Rio Grande Valley by Trail

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

1.) Stewards VISTA – AmeriCorps, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Rico

2.) Middle Fork Redd Alert Volunteer, Protecting Spawning Salmon & Redds, Middle Fork Outfitters Association, Stanley, ID

3.) White Wilderness – Carpathian Wolf Watch Project, WorkingAbroad Projects, Nízke Tatry National Park, Bratislava, BL, Slovakia

4.) SCA NH AmeriCorps Conservation Steward – Education, Trail Work, and Conservation Service, Student Conservation Association, Allenstown, NH

5.) Trails Work, Indian Peaks III, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, Boulder, CO

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

1.) Interpretive Naturalist, State of Minnesota, Fort Snelling State Park, Saint Paul, MN

2.) Development Associate, Major Donor Communications, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, San Francisco, CA

3.) Outreach Program Coordinator, Catalina Island Conservancy, Long Beach, CA

4.) Communications Manager, Blue Ventures Conservation, London, England, United Kingdom

5.) SW Oregon Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy in Oregon, Ashland, Oregon

6.) Wilderness Recreation Coordinator, p:ear, Portland, Oregon

7.) Director of Membership and Communication, Oregon State Parks Foundation, Portland, Oregon

8.) Communications Officer, International Federation of Park and Recreation Administration, Regina, SK, Canada

9.) Communications Coordinator, Parks, Recreation and Culture, City of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

10.) Communications Assistant, Ocean Conservancy, Washington, D.C.

11.) Special Assistant to the CEO, Ocean Conservancy, Portland, OR

12.) Development and Outreach Manager, Downeast Lakes Land Trust, Grand Lake Stream, Maine

13.) Communications Coordinator, Outward Bound California, San Francisco, CA

14.) Wilderness Therapy Guide, True North Wilderness Program, Waitsfield, VT

15.) Northeastern CAR Protected Areas Director/Country Director, Wildlife Conservation Society, Bamingui National Park, Central African Republic

16.) Engagement Manager, Nature Conservancy, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

17.) Program Associate, Oceans Communications, WWF, Washington, DC

18.) Communications Manager, American Prairie Reserve, Bozeman, Montana

19.) Americorps Environmental / Outdoor Educator, Christodora, Florida, MA

20.) Wilderness Field Instructor, Trails Carolina, Asheville, NC

…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 13-15 Fargo/Jamestown/Kulm, ND

Aug 21-23 San Diego, CA

Sept 1-8 Copenhagen, Denmark

Nov 25-27 Kuwait City, Kuwait

*** Everything That’s Not Included at ‘All-Inclusive’ Resorts

By Blake Snow

https://www.fodors.com/news/hotels/everything-thats-not-included-at-all-inclusive-resorts

*** The World’s Most Luxurious “Hut-to-Hut” Hikes

By Maggie Fuller

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-worlds-most-luxurious-hut-to-hut-hikes

*** 13 Items That Are Illegal, Unethical, or Just Plain Stupid to Buy Overseas

By Jacob Dean

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/13-items-that-are-illegal-unethical-or-just-plain-stupid-to-buy-overseas

*** The Best Resorts in the World: 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

50 PHOTOS

by CNT EDITORS

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-resorts-in-the-world

*** 25 Stunning National Park Vistas

By Maggie Gorman

https://www.fodors.com/news/outdoors/25-stunning-national-park-vistas

*** 9 of the World’s Most Gorgeous Glamping Destinations

By Caroline Morse Teel

https://www.smartertravel.com/glamping-destinations/

*** The 9 Cheapest Places to Fly Right Now (Summer 2019)

By Shannon McMahon

https://www.smartertravel.com/cheapest-places-to-fly-right-now/

*** 18 Easy Ways to Have a Better Flight

By ED HEWITT

https://www.smartertravel.com/better-flight/

*** We Tried These Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See if They Actually Work

By Lyndsey Matthews

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-overcome-jet-lag

*** Are All-Inclusive Resorts Really Worth It?

By RAEJEAN STOKES

https://www.smartertravel.com/are-all-inclusive-resorts-the-best-way-to-go/

*** Sleeping on Planes: 13 Tips for Travelers

By ED HEWITT

https://www.smartertravel.com/sleeping-planes-top-tips-travelers/

*** What the World’s Longest Flight Is Actually Like

Nineteen hours of bliss…or boredom?

by KATHERINE LAGRAVE

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/what-the-longest-flight-in-the-world-is-actually-like

*** Houston company’s app allows airport travelers to order food on the go

By Andrea Leinfelder

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/techburger/article/Houston-company-s-app-allows-airport-travelers-to-14285383.php

*** Take a Mini Vacation in the Best Airport for a Long Layover

By Caroline Lupini

https://www.fodors.com/news/travel-tips/take-a-mini-vacation-in-the-best-airport-for-a-long-layover

*** 19 Items to Pack in Your Carry-On for Every Flight

By Jackie Homan & Siobhan Reid

https://www.jetsetter.com/magazine/must-pack-for-your-carry-on/

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: July 2019

Florida’s Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

by Laura Stark

http://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/july/15/florida-s-palatka-to-lake-butler-state-trail/

Trail of the Month: August 2019

Mississippi’s Tanglefoot Trail

by Laura Stark

http://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/august/06/mississippi-s-tanglefoot-trail/

Pathways for Patriots: 10 Rail-Trails with American Revolution Sites

by Maggie McAden and Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/july/03/pathways-for-patriots-10-rail-trails-with-american-revolution-sites/

A Closer Look: Connecting the Lower Rio Grande Valley by Trail

by Ryan Chao

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/august/12/a-closer-look-connecting-the-lower-rio-grande-valley-by-trail/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) Stewards VISTA – AmeriCorps, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Rico

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=82131

2.) Middle Fork Redd Alert Volunteer, Protecting Spawning Salmon & Redds, Middle Fork Outfitters Association, Stanley, ID

http://www.idahosmiddlefork.com/redds/

3.) White Wilderness – Carpathian Wolf Watch Project, WorkingAbroad Projects, Nízke Tatry National Park, Bratislava, BL, Slovakia

https://www.idealist.org/en/volunter-opportunity/8beb3897b75f4b5ebdd6960f0683eb2a-white-wilderness-carpathian-wolf-watch-project-workingabroad-projects-nizke-tatry-national-park-bratislava

4.) SCA NH AmeriCorps Conservation Steward – Education, Trail Work, and Conservation Service, Student Conservation Association, Allenstown, NH

https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/sca-nh-americorps-conservation-steward-%E2%80%93-education-trail-work-and-conservation

5.) Trails Work, Indian Peaks III, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, Boulder, CO

https://www.wlrv.org/volunteer/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Interpretive Naturalist, State of Minnesota, Fort Snelling State Park, Saint Paul, MN

https://careers.mn.gov/psc/hcm92apc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=34659&PostingSeq=1

2.) Development Associate, Major Donor Communications, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, San Francisco, CA

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/wFWrycb8Bwmc4P2w7

3.) Outreach Program Coordinator, Catalina Island Conservancy, Long Beach, CA

https://www.catalinaconservancy.org/userfiles/files/Job%20Description-%20Outreach%20Program%20Coordinator%202019%20Final.pdf

4.) Communications Manager, Blue Ventures Conservation, London, England, United Kingdom

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/8a7876590a3a4f99a17b7796d694970e-communications-manager-blue-ventures-conservation-london

*** From Mac’s List:

5.) SW Oregon Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy in Oregon, Ashland, Oregon

https://jobs.macslist.org/job/sw-oregon-volunteer-and-outreach-coordinator-ashland-oregon-10809

6.) Wilderness Recreation Coordinator, p:ear, Portland, Oregon

https://jobs.macslist.org/job/wilderness-recreation-coordinator-portland-oregon-10493

7.) Director of Membership and Communication, Oregon State Parks Foundation, Portland, Oregon

https://jobs.macslist.org/job/director-of-membership-and-communication-portland-oregon-11358

8.) Communications Officer, International Federation of Park and Recreation Administration, Regina, SK, Canada

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/communications-officer-at-international-federation-of-park-and-recreation-administration-1331035182/

9.) Communications Coordinator, Parks, Recreation and Culture, City of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

https://www.canadarecruitment.net/job/communications-coordinator-parks-recreation-and-culture/

10.) Communications Assistant, Ocean Conservancy, Washington, D.C.

https://oceanconservancy.org/job/communications-assistant/

11.) Special Assistant to the CEO, Ocean Conservancy, Portland, OR

https://oceanconservancy.org/job/special-assistant-ceo-2/

12.) Development and Outreach Manager, Downeast Lakes Land Trust, Grand Lake Stream, Maine

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/49089-development-and-outreach-manager

13.) Communications Coordinator, Outward Bound California, San Francisco, CA

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/9a44c12a14a94c6e8bb08be5d4e0ae95-communications-coordinator-outward-bound-california-san-francisco

14.) Wilderness Therapy Guide, True North Wilderness Program, Waitsfield, VT

https://truenorthwilderness.com/careers/

15.) Northeastern CAR Protected Areas Director/Country Director, Wildlife Conservation Society, Bamingui National Park, Central African Republic

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/49191-northeastern-car-protected-areas-director-country-director

16.) Engagement Manager, Nature Conservancy, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/48712-engagement-manager

17.) Program Associate, Oceans Communications, WWF, Washington, DC

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/KxwBJ4fzHvnzrKRtr

18.) Communications Manager, American Prairie Reserve, Bozeman, Montana

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/48105-communications-manager

19.) Americorps Environmental / Outdoor Educator, Christodora, Florida, MA

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

20.) Wilderness Field Instructor, Trails Carolina, Asheville, NC

https://trailscarolina.com/employment-opportunities/

*** 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 2019

Ned Lunduist 06/23/2019

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for May / June 2019

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“The most dangerous worldview is the worldview of those have not viewed the world.”

– Alexander von Humboldt

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

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

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2019/03/24/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-march-april-2019/

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

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

*** In this issue:

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

*** 10 Magical Canal Cities That Aren’t Venice

*** 8 Great Lakeside Beaches in the U.S.

*** The Introvert’s Guide to Travel

*** A Guide to Airline Meals and Snacks on 10 Major U.S. Carriers

*** Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers

*** How to Get the Most Out of Your Concierge

*** 7 Air Travel Secrets You Didn’t Know

*** See every commercial flight currently airborne

*** 10 Myths About Travel

*** A Surf City Native’s Guide to Southern California Beaches

*** 50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

*** The Hidden Benefits of Using a Travel Agent

*** 6 Days of Luxury on Bali’s Most Relaxing Beaches

*** Roger Federer Shares His Tips from Two Decades of Travel

*** 5 Places to Avoid This Summer – And Where to Go Instead

*** How to Experience Alaska’s Real Essence on a Cruise

*** The Most Beautiful Coastal Towns in Italy

*** EATING OUR WAY AROUND LISBON

*** 10 Natural Wonders That Prove Magic Exists

*** Portugal’s Monster: The Mechanics Of A Massive Wave

*** Ginginja: The Mysterious Adult Beverage in Lisbon.

*** Short Flight Connection? This Airline Might Just Hold the Plane

*** 11 Epic Hotels Worth Planning Your Whole Trip Around

*** 8 Up-and-Coming U.S. Mountain Towns to Visit this Summer

*** How to See 14 Iconic UNESCO Sites on a Single Trip

*** 10 Things That Should Be In Everyone’s Carry-On

*** A Guide to Airline Meals and Snacks on 10 Major U.S. Carriers

*** Long Flights vs. Layovers: The Pros and Cons of Flying Nonstop

*** 9 Most Beautiful Hilltop Towns in Italy

*** What Not to Do at a Nude Beach

*** More musings from the Far North…

*** Grouse Mountain

*** What to do with some time to kill in Seattle?

*** Rail Trail of the month:

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

1.) Backcountry Response Teams (BCRTs), Washington Trails Association, Seattle, WA

2.) Volunteer Alpine Stewards, White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian Mountain Club, Pinkham Notch, NH

3.) Campground Host, Hurricane Campground, Mount Rogers NRA, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Marion, VA

4.) Volunteer “Victim,” Center for Wilderness Safety, Sterling, VA

5.) Wilderness Desk / Trailhead Volunteer, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Three Rivers, CA

6.) Cascades Citizen Wildlife Monitoring Project, Conservation Northwest, Seattle, WA

7.) Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness (Sep 8th – Sep 14th 2019), Wilderness Volunteers, Huron-Manistee National Forest, MI

8.) Summit Trailhead Weeds Day, Rocky Mountain Ranger District, Bob Marshall Wilderness, Hungry Horse, MT

9.) Okavango Wilderness Project, Africa Conservation Experience, Okavango Delta, Botswana

10.) Fall 2019 Dolphin Research Internship, Savannah, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA

11.) Garden for Wildlife, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, Nampa, ID

12.) Editorial Intern at The Outdoor Journal, New York City, NY / Boulder, CO / San Francisco, CA / Remote

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

1.) Outdoor Recreation Planner, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

2.) Tour Manager – Jackson Whole Adventures -Sand White Waters, Aramark, Moran, WY

3.) Trails and Restoration Crew Member, American Conservation Experience, Boulder Creek or South Lake Tahoe, California

4.) Upland Game Coordinator, Division of Wildlife Resource (DWR), State of Utah, Salt Lake County, UT

5.) Coastal Environmental Educator, Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island, Tybee Island, GA

6.) Program Staff – Wilderness Coordinator, Camp Washington, Morris, CT

7.) Supervisory Wildland Firefighter / Assistant Module Lead (Prescribed Fire/Fuels), Vandenberg, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, Vandenberg AFB, CA

8.) Wildlife Refuge Manager (Deputy Project Leader), US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Cheney, Washington

9.) Casper Mountain Science Program Intern Instructor, Natrona County School District, Casper, WY

10.) Graduate Professional Assistant, Outdoor Adventures and the EDGE, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

11.) Recruitment Outreach and Communications Manager, Southwest Conservation Corps Durango, Colorado

12.) Forestry Technician (Wilderness/Trails), Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Hoosier National Forest, Bedford, IN

13.) Wilderness Program Director, Christodora Manice Education Center, Town of Florida, Florida, MA

14.) Marine Mammal and Avian Observer, Maine Coastal Program, W. Boothbay Harbor, Maine

15.) Federal Outreach and Advocacy Manager, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Washington, D.C.

16.) Trip Leader (for Summer Teen Tours), Westcoast Connection, Potomac, MD

17.) Recreation Management Specialist, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Challis, 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:

July 10-12 Monterey, CA

Aug 5-7 Los Angeles, CA

Aug 21-23 San Diego, CA

Sept 1-8 Copenhagen, Denmark

Nov 25-27 Kuwait City, Kuwait

*** 10 Magical Canal Cities That Aren’t Venice

By Sarah Schlichter

https://www.smartertravel.com/canal-cities-that-arent-venice/

*** 8 Great Lakeside Beaches in the U.S.

By Laura Itzkowitz

https://www.afar.com/magazine/8-great-lakeside-beaches-in-the-us

*** The Introvert’s Guide to Travel

By Vivian Chung

https://blog.thediscoverer.com/the-introverts-guide-to-travel/

*** A Guide to Airline Meals and Snacks on 10 Major U.S. Carriers

https://www.smartertravel.com/guide-airline-meals-snacks/

*** Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers

By Deb Hopewell

https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-us-beaches-for-beginning-surfers

*** How to Get the Most Out of Your Concierge

https://blog.thediscoverer.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-concierge/

*** 7 Air Travel Secrets You Didn’t Know

By Caroline Morse Teel

https://www.smartertravel.com/air-travel-secrets/

*** See every commercial flight currently airborne

https://flightaware.com/live/

*** 10 Myths About Travel

By Julia Hammond

https://blog.thediscoverer.com/10-myths-about-travel/

*** A Surf City Native’s Guide to Southern California Beaches

By Michelle Baran

https://www.afar.com/magazine/a-surf-city-natives-guide-to-southern-california-beaches

*** 50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-11-27/the-50-most-beautiful-places-in-the-world

*** The Hidden Benefits of Using a Travel Agent

By Vivian Chung

https://blog.thediscoverer.com/the-hidden-benefits-of-using-a/

*** 6 Days of Luxury on Bali’s Most Relaxing Beaches

https://www.afar.com/journeys/6-days-of-luxury-on-balis-most-relaxing-beaches

*** Roger Federer Shares His Tips from Two Decades of Travel

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/roger-federer-shares-his-tips-from-two-decades-of-travel

*** 5 Places to Avoid This Summer – And Where to Go Instead

By Fiona Mokry

https://blog.thediscoverer.com/5-places-to-avoid-this-summer-and-where-to-go-instead/

*** How to Experience Alaska’s Real Essence on a Cruise

By Anne Kalosh

https://www.afar.com/magazine/six-new-ways-to-experience-alaska-by-ship

*** The Most Beautiful Coastal Towns in Italy

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-02-20/stunning-italian-coastal-towns

*** EATING OUR WAY AROUND LISBON

https://www.rearviewmirror.tv/eating-our-way-around-lisbon/

*** 10 Natural Wonders That Prove Magic Exists

By Lisa Medeiros https://blog.thediscoverer.com/10-natural-wonders-that-prove-magic-exists/

*** Portugal’s Monster: The Mechanics Of A Massive Wave

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/01/31/170753700/portugals-monster-the-mechanics-of-a-massive-wave

*** Ginginja: The Mysterious Adult Beverage in Lisbon.

https://wareontheglobe.com/2017/03/24/what-is-ginginha/

*** Short Flight Connection? This Airline Might Just Hold the Plane

By Katherine LaGrave

https://www.afar.com/magazine/short-flight-connection-this-airline-might-just-hold-the-plane

*** 11 Epic Hotels Worth Planning Your Whole Trip Around

By Sarah Schlichter

https://www.smartertravel.com/incredible-hotels/

*** 8 Up-and-Coming U.S. Mountain Towns to Visit this Summer

By Tara Schatz

https://blog.thediscoverer.com/8-up-and-coming-us-mountain-towns-to-visit-this-summer/

*** How to See 14 Iconic UNESCO Sites on a Single Trip

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-see-14-iconic-unesco-sites-on-a-single-trip

*** 10 Things That Should Be In Everyone’s Carry-On

https://blog.thediscoverer.com/10-things-that-should-be-in-everyones-carry-on/

*** A Guide to Airline Meals and Snacks on 10 Major U.S. Carriers

https://www.smartertravel.com/guide-airline-meals-snacks/

*** Long Flights vs. Layovers: The Pros and Cons of Flying Nonstop

By Michelle Baran

https://www.afar.com/magazine/long-flights-vs-layovers-the-pros-and-cons-of-flying-nonstop

*** 9 Most Beautiful Hilltop Towns in Italy

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/9-most-beautiful-hilltop-towns-in-italy

*** What Not to Do at a Nude Beach

By Dara Continenza

https://www.smartertravel.com/what-not-to-do-at-a-nude-beach/

*** Yellowknife

More musings from the Far North…

I watched ski-equipped airplanes land on ice runways on the lake. In the summer they switch to floats.

There has been major mining operations in this part of Northwest Territories, inmcluding gold and diamonds. Some have been abandoned by their bankrupt coprorate masters, left for the government to clean up the highly toxic waste.

Th effects of Global Warming are real here. The visitors center, built in 1991, was condemned in 2017 because it is sinking into the permafrost below that has thawed and become unstable. And I arrived in Yellowknife for the Snowking’s Winter Festival, and actually met the Snow King himself, standing outside his snow castle, a huge ice structure built each year for the event. We couldn’t go in, however, because it was melting at a rapid rate, and closed for the first time in the 24-year history of the festival.

“This shows the difference a couple of degrees can have,” said the festival’s LaurFrost Busch.

http://www.snowking.ca/

*** Grouse Mountain

Wonderful dinner with my fellow IABC Fellows on June 10 at the lodge atop Grouse Mountain overlooking Vancouver, British Columbia. What a beautiful way to watch the sun set as the lights of the harbor and environs come on.

https://www.grousemountain.com/

*** What to do with some time to kill in Seattle? How about watching the traffic come and go at the Ballard Locks, officially knowns as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hiram M. Chittenden Locks at the Lake Washington Ship Canal. It was completed in 1917, connecting the waters of Lake Washington, Lake Union, and Salmon Bay to the tidal waters of Puget Sound.

https://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Locks-and-Dams/Chittenden-Locks/

There is a see-for-yourself fish ladder:

https://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Locks-and-Dams/Chittenden-Locks/Fish-Ladder/

And a beautiful, restful botanical garden:

https://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Locks-and-Dams/Chittenden-Locks/Botanical-Garden/

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: June 2019

Wyoming’s Platte River Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/june/07/wyoming-s-platte-river-trail/

Trail of the Month: May 2019

Iowa’s Cedar Valley Nature Trail

by Cory Matteson

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/may/14/iowa-s-cedar-valley-nature-trail/

Trail of the Month: April 2019

Illinois’ Hennepin Canal Parkway

by Cindy Barks

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/?tag=Trail%20of%20the%20Month

Trail of the Month: May 2019

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) Backcountry Response Teams (BCRTs), Washington Trails Association, Seattle, WA

https://www.wta.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteering/bcrt

2.) Volunteer Alpine Stewards, White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian Mountain Club, Pinkham Notch, NH

https://www.outdoors.org/volunteer/lodges-huts

3.) Campground Host, Hurricane Campground, Mount Rogers NRA, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Marion, VA

https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8438

4.) Volunteer “Victim,” Center for Wilderness Safety, Sterling, VA

https://www.wildsafe.org/contact-us/volunteer/

5.) Wilderness Desk / Trailhead Volunteer, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Three Rivers, CA

https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=19048

6.) Cascades Citizen Wildlife Monitoring Project, Conservation Northwest, Seattle, WA

https://www.conservationnw.org/our-work/wildlife/wildlife-monitoring/

7.) Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness (Sep 8th – Sep 14th 2019), Wilderness Volunteers, Huron-Manistee National Forest, MI

https://www.wildernessvolunteers.org/project/201955/Nordhouse+Dunes+Wilderness%2C+Huron-Manistee+National+Forest.html

8.) Summit Trailhead Weeds Day, Rocky Mountain Ranger District, Bob Marshall Wilderness, Hungry Horse, MT

https://www.bmwf.org/2019-weeds-day-at-summit

9.) Okavango Wilderness Project, Africa Conservation Experience, Okavango Delta, Botswana

https://www.conservationafrica.net/projects/okavango-wilderness-project/

10.) Fall 2019 Dolphin Research Internship, Savannah, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-fall-2019-dolphin-research-internship-savannah-georgia/28158915

11.) Garden for Wildlife, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, Nampa, ID

https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=14894

12.) Editorial Intern at The Outdoor Journal, New York City, NY / Boulder, CO / San Francisco, CA / Remote

https://angel.co/company/the-outdoor-journal/jobs/387323-editorial-intern

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Outdoor Recreation Planner, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/535930900

2.) Tour Manager – Jackson Whole Adventures -Sand White Waters, Aramark, Moran, WY

https://careers.aramark.com/ShowJob/Id/277454/Tour%20Manager%20%20%20Jackson%20Whole%20Adventures%20%20Sand%20White%20Waters

3.) Trails and Restoration Crew Member, American Conservation Experience, Boulder Creek or South Lake Tahoe, California

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-trails-and-restoration-crew-member—2-locations-available-ace-pacific-west-boulder-creek-or-south-lake-tahoe-california/1655529651

4.) Upland Game Coordinator, Division of Wildlife Resource (DWR), State of Utah, Salt Lake County, UT

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/utah/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=2461131

5.) Coastal Environmental Educator, Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island, Tybee Island, GA

https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/77631

6.) Program Staff – Wilderness Coordinator, Camp Washington, Morris, CT

https://jobs.acacamps.org/job/program-staff-wilderness-coordinator/46893687/

7.) Supervisory Wildland Firefighter / Assistant Module Lead (Prescribed Fire/Fuels), Vandenberg, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, Vandenberg AFB, CA

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-supervisory-wildland-firefighter–assistant-module-lead-prescribed-firefuels-vandenberg-afb-ca-vandenberg-california/485729846

8.) Wildlife Refuge Manager (Deputy Project Leader), US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Cheney, Washington

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536070300

9.) Casper Mountain Science Program Intern Instructor, Natrona County School District, Casper, WY

https://sites.google.com/myncsd.org/casper-mountain-science/intern-instructors

10.) Graduate Professional Assistant, Outdoor Adventures and the EDGE, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

https://neuvoo.com/view/?id=a89641e0f1a5

11.) Recruitment Outreach and Communications Manager, Southwest Conservation Corps Durango, Colorado

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-recruitment-outreach-and-communications-manager-durango-colorado/827667446

12.) Forestry Technician (Wilderness/Trails), Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Hoosier National Forest, Bedford, IN

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536963900

13.) Wilderness Program Director, Christodora Manice Education Center, Town of Florida, Florida, MA

https://jobs.acacamps.org/job/wilderness-program-director/48350528/

14.) Marine Mammal and Avian Observer, Maine Coastal Program, W. Boothbay Harbor, Maine

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-marine-mammal-and-avian-observer-w-boothbay-harbor-maine/3858331020

15.) Federal Outreach and Advocacy Manager, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Washington, D.C.

https://execsearches.com/nonprofit-job/federal-outreach-and-advocacy-manager-chesapeakebay-foundation-washington-dc-usa

16.) Trip Leader (for Summer Teen Tours), Westcoast Connection, Potomac, MD

17.) Recreation Management Specialist, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Challis, Idaho

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536294200

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

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for March / April 2019

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“There was a young man of Quebec

Who was frozen in snow to his neck,

When asked, ‘Are you Friz?’

He replied, ‘Yes I is,

But we don’t call this cold in Quebec.’”

—Attributed to Rudyard Kipling as recalled by Stephen Leacock (1937)

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

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2019/03/24/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-march-april-2019/

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

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

*** In this issue:

*** Yellowknife

*** ‘Yoopers’ embrace endless winters along Lake Superior. The proof is in the pictures.

*** 10 Beautiful Cities in Europe You’ve Never Heard Of

*** Finding the Bali You Came For

*** How to Expedite Your U.S. Passport Application

*** The Best Lakeside Vacations in the U.S.

*** 10 Things NOT to Do in Washington, D.C.

*** 10 Best Cities for Day Trips

*** The Art of Slow Travel

*** In-Flight Etiquette Depends on Your Plane Seat

*** The Essentials for Traveling in Bear Country

*** Idaho Master Naturalist Program

*** 10 Best Adventure Vacations to Take in 2019

*** How to See the Northern Lights When You Fly, According to an Icelandair Pilot

*** Expert Tips on Staying Warm While Traveling

*** The Ideal Road Trip Through U.S. Canyon Country

*** Things You Never Knew About Rainforests

*** 5 Fairy Tale Castles in Europ

*** Hotel Front Desk Secrets: 9 Ways to Improve Your Stay

*** 10 Craziest Things TSA Confiscated in 2018

*** The Whale Interpretive Centre, Telegraph Cove, British Columbia

*** Rail Trail of the Month: March 2019

*** Rail Trail of the Month: February 2019

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

1.) Volunteer, Wood River Wolf Project, HAILEY, ID

2.) Communications & Development Manager/Director, Friends of Cedar Mesa, Bluff, Utah

3.) Backcountry Ranger Assistant Volunteer, SHUYAK ISLAND STATE PARK (This remote wilderness park is approximately 54 air miles north of Kodiak and only accessible by boat or plane.), Kodiak Area Office, Alaska State Parks, Kodiak, AK

4.) Marketing, Program, and Administrative Coordinator, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, Basalt, Colorado

5.) Program Manager, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, Basalt, Colorado

6.) Chief Advancement Officer, Trinity Park Conservancy, Dallas, Texas

7.) Experienced Copywriter (Volunteer), Friends of Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth, ME

8.) Bighorn Capture & Research Volunteer Observer Opportunity, WY Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit of the University of Wyoming and the WY Game & Fish Department, National Bighorn Sheep Center, Dubois, Wyoming

9.) Volunteer Wilderness Ranger, Espanola & Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger Districts, Santa Fe National Forest, Santa Fe, NM

10.) Volunteer Campground Host, Adirondack Loj/Wilderness Campground, ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club), Lake George, NY

11.) Volunteer Bear Patrol – Frontcountry, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite, CA

12.) Volunteer Opportunities, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Topsham, ME

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

1.) Field Supervisor, Nevada Conservation Corps, Las Vega, Nevada

2.) Associate Director of Communications and Communities, Colorado State Forest Service, Fort Collins, CO

3.) Communications Coordinator, Colorado Ski Country USA, Denver, Colorado,

4.) Senior Associate, Collaborative Communications Group, Washington, DC

5.) Teen & College Adventure Programs Manager, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), Pinkham Notch, Gorham, NH

6.) Corman Harriman Outdoor Center Manager, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, Haverstraw, NY

7.) Maine Education & Program Manager, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), Maine Wilderness Lodges, Greenville, ME

8.) Communications Coordinator, Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO), Denver, Colorado

9.) Executive Director, Cascade Forest Conservancy, Portland, Oregon

10.) West Virginia (WVA) Outreach Forester, American Bird Conservancy, The Plains, VA

11.) MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATOR, SEACAMP ASSOCIATION INC., BIG PINE KEY, FLORIDA

12.) Wilderness Trails Technician, Chamberlain Wilderness Station, Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness, Payette National Forest, Idaho

13.) ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAM MANAGER, NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE, North Cascades National Park, Washington

14.) Park Ranger Mounted Unit Internship, Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Milton, Mass.

15.) Senior Marketing Copywriter, Outdoorsy, Austin, TX

16.) Visual & Brand Designer, Outdoorsy, Austin, TX

17.) Senior Product Manager – Search and Discovery, Outdoorsy, Austin, Texas

18.) BACKCOUNTRY GUIDES, Wildland Trekking, Location varies (AZ, UT, CO, CA, WY)

20.) Marketing and Development Internship, Seal Rescue Ireland, Wexford, Ireland

21.) Media and Outreach Internship, Seal Rescue Ireland, Wexford, Ireland

22.) Community Engagement Intern, Seal Rescue Ireland, Wexford, Ireland

23.) Seasonal Visitor Service Park Aide, Big Sur, California State Parks

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

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

Mar 23-28 Yellowknife, NWT; Resolute Bay, Nunuvut; Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk, NWT

Mar 30-April 3 Dubai, UAE

April 9-11 Lowell, Mass.

April 22-23 Jacksonville, Fla.

April 29-30 Abu Dhabi, UAE

May 8-15 Honolulu, Hawaii

May 29-30 Ottawa, Ont., Canada

June 7-10 Vancouver, BC, Canada

June 25-26 Lagos, Nigeria

Aug 5-7 Los Angeles, CA

Aug 21-23 San Diego, CA

Sept 4-6 Copenhagen, Denmark

Nov 25-27 Kuwait City, Kuwait

*** Yellowknife

Yellowknife is the capital and largest community the the vast area known as Canada’s Northwest Territories (NT or NWT).

About 40,000 people live in NWT, an area of nearly a half million square miles (NWT used to be much bigger until Canada created a sepearte territory called Nunuvut (Altogether, Canada’s three territories of Ykon, NWT and Nunuvut have about 113,000 people—so thats a lot of land for not a lot of people). About half of them live in Yellowknike, a city with streetlights, hotels, parking metrers and parking garages, multi-story buildings and a Wal-Mart. No other city in NWT has all those things. In fact, there are n other cities in NWT. NWT has several official languages, including English, French, Chipewyan, Cree, Gwich’in, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, North Slavey, South Slavey and Tłı̨chǫ. NWT goes from “way up there” to “way, way, way up there,” far above the Arctic Circle. It is cold here in winter (it can get down to -60 F/-50 C), as you would expect, but it gets hotter in the summer than you would think (the record high is 90 F / 32 C). Mining led to development in this part of Canada, and is still an important economic engine, with gold on the wane and a rise in diamond mining. The Canadian Forces Joint Task Force North is located here, and they are my hosts for Operation Nanook-Nunalivut 2019, taking us to Resolute (which is in Nunvut), Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk.

While Yellowknife has air connections to the outside world, there are also small airlines that serve the very remote communities and camps. They use planes equipped with floats in the summer; skis in the winter; and wheels in between. Today I saw one landing on the ice-covered lake. There are ice roads up here that connect communities with shortcuts–like Yellowknife to Hay River, for example–in the winter.

*** Yoopers’ embrace endless winters along Lake Superior. The proof is in the pictures.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/03/22/yoopers-embrace-endless-winters-along-lake-superior-proof-is-pictures/?utm_term=.c3c5701013c1

*** 10 Beautiful Cities in Europe You’ve Never Heard Of

BY FIONA MOKRY

https://blog.seeqr.com/beautiful-european-cities-you-have-never-heard-of/

*** Finding the Bali You Came For

By ALEX POSTMAN

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/finding-the-bali-you-came-for

*** How to Expedite Your U.S. Passport Application

By Ramsey Qubein

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-expedite-your-us-passport-application

*** The Best Lakeside Vacations in the U.S.

BY JAMES STEWART

https://blog.seeqr.com/best-lake-vacations-in-us/

*** 10 Things NOT to Do in Washington, D.C.

By Barbara Noe Kennedy Barbara Noe Kennedy

https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-d-c/experiences/news/10-things-not-to-do-in-washington-dc

*** 10 Best Cities for Day Trips

By Ashley Rossi

London; Boston; Paris; Capetown; Dublin; Sydney; San Francisco; Reyjkjavik; Lisbon; Tokyo.

https://www.smartertravel.com/best-cities-for-day-trips/

*** The Art of Slow Travel

By Sarah Schlichter

https://www.smartertravel.com/art-slow-travel/

*** In-Flight Etiquette Depends on Your Plane Seat

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/in-flight-etiquette-depends-on-your-plane-seat

*** The Essentials for Traveling in Bear Country

http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/kodiak/kodbears.htm

*** Idaho Master Naturalist Program

The Idaho Master Naturalist Program aims to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to actively work toward stewardship of Idaho’s natural environment.

https://idfg.idaho.gov/master-naturalist

*** 10 Best Adventure Vacations to Take in 2019

By Caroline Morse Teel

https://www.smartertravel.com/best-adventure-vacations-to-take-in-2019

*** How to See the Northern Lights When You Fly, According to an Icelandair Pilot

by BRIDGET HALLINAN

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-see-the-northern-lights-when-you-fly

*** Expert Tips on Staying Warm While Traveling

By Caroline Morse Teel

https://www.smartertravel.com/how-to-stay-warm/

*** The Ideal Road Trip Through U.S. Canyon Country

By Kelly Bastone

https://www.afar.com/magazine/take-a-road-trip-through-canyon-country

*** Things You Never Knew About Rainforests

https://blog.traveltrivia.com/surprising-facts-about-rainforests/

*** 5 Fairy Tale Castles in Europ

https://blog.traveltrivia.com/fairy-tale-castles-in-europe/

*** Hotel Front Desk Secrets: 9 Ways to Improve Your Stay

By Sarah Schlichter

https://www.smartertravel.com/hotel-front-desk-secrets/

*** 10 Craziest Things TSA Confiscated in 2018

by CAITLIN MORTON

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/things-tsa-discovered-in-2018

Here’s the TSA video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ReDpjTboqA

*** The Whale Interpretive Centre, Telegraph Cove, British Columbia

http://www.killerwhalecentre.org/

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: March 2019

Illinois’ Hennepin Canal Parkway

by Cindy Barks

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/?tag=Trail%20of%20the%20Month

Trail of the Month: February 2019

Pennsylvania’s Mahoning Shadow Trail

by Danielle Taylor

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/february/12/pennsylvania-s-mahoning-shadow-trail/?tag=Trail+of+the+Month

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) Volunteer, Wood River Wolf Project, HAILEY, ID

https://www.woodriverwolfproject.org/volunteer

2.) Communications & Development Manager/Director, Friends of Cedar Mesa, Bluff, Utah

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/45271-communications-development-manager-director

http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/vvibcran.htm

4.) Marketing, Program, and Administrative Coordinator, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, Basalt, Colorado

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/45095-marketing-program-and-administrative-coordinator

5.) Program Manager, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, Basalt, Colorado

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/44925-program-manager

6.) Chief Advancement Officer, Trinity Park Conservancy, Dallas, Texas

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/45340-chief-advancement-officer

7.) Experienced Copywriter (Volunteer), Friends of Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth, ME

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1034653289/

https://bighorn.org/support/#volunteer

9.) Volunteer Wilderness Ranger, Espanola & Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger Districts, Santa Fe National Forest, Santa Fe, NM

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd526679.pdf

10.) Volunteer Campground Host, Adirondack Loj/Wilderness Campground, ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club), Lake George, NY

https://www.adk.org/protect/volunteer/other-volunteer-opportunities/

11.) Volunteer Bear Patrol – Frontcountry, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite, CA

https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=17816

12.) Volunteer Opportunities, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Topsham, ME

https://mcht.org/get_involved/volunteering

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Field Supervisor, Nevada Conservation Corps, Las Vega, Nevada

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?adata=EFs9BrUJolXjkOVvW8GMthGDKeIQ%2f86RMkHqhwNfshseU4GdnE5q5wIbKnMHkJ%2fd1S5iCsg7dDmgvHbaycHn02j%2baekv479VlxJQoFcV7kkhP0YkSzQSJkDPsam1PFJlRBcVYCo0AE8MKGQKFEBYwKCWUHPF8Zn%2bA0hpKPvrQquCwbLbYZHMpLu0XqGNiTqkqj6y1EZYY45%2f4psQWhma75M%3d

2.) Associate Director of Communications and Communities, Colorado State Forest Service, Fort Collins, CO

https://jobs.prnewsonline.com/job/associate-director-of-communications-and-communities/47302386/

3.) Communications Coordinator, Colorado Ski Country USA, Denver, Colorado,

https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/communications-coordinator-in-denver-colorado-us-2/

4.) Senior Associate, Collaborative Communications Group, Washington, DC

http://collaborativecommunications.com/2019/01/22/senior-associate/

5.) Teen & College Adventure Programs Manager, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), Pinkham Notch, Gorham, NH

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7f5e3e73-653e-43e5-92f9-d8cdc593518a&ccId=1127230443_4216&type=MP&lang=en_US

6.) Corman Harriman Outdoor Center Manager, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, Haverstraw, NY

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7f5e3e73-653e-43e5-92f9-d8cdc593518a&ccId=1127230443_4216&type=MP&lang=en_US

7.) Maine Education & Program Manager, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), Maine Wilderness Lodges, Greenville, ME

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7f5e3e73-653e-43e5-92f9-d8cdc593518a&ccId=1127230443_4216&type=MP&lang=en_US

8.) Communications Coordinator, Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO), Denver, Colorado

https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/communications-coordinator-hispanics-enjoying-camping-hunting-and-the-outdoors-hecho-in-denver-colorado-us/

9.) Executive Director, Cascade Forest Conservancy, Portland, Oregon

https://jobs.macslist.org/job/executive-director-portland-oregon-8662

10.) West Virginia (WVA) Outreach Forester, American Bird Conservancy, The Plains, VA

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-west-virginia-wva-outreach-forester-the-plains-virginia/1004655044

11.) MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATOR, SEACAMP ASSOCIATION INC., BIG PINE KEY, FLORIDA

https://www.coolworks.com/seacamp-association-inc/highlighted-job/30258-marine-science-education-positions-available-in-th

12.) Wilderness Trails Technician, Chamberlain Wilderness Station, Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness, Payette National Forest, Idaho

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-wilderness-trails-technician-chamberlain-wilderness-station-idaho/1662699139

13.) ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAM MANAGER, NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE, North Cascades National Park, Washington

https://www.coolworks.com/north-cascades-institute/highlighted-job/30459-come-work-live-and-play-in-the-north-cascades

14.) Park Ranger Mounted Unit Internship, Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Milton, Mass.

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-park-ranger-mounted-unit-internship-milton-massachusetts/573204889

15.) Senior Marketing Copywriter, Outdoorsy, Austin, TX

https://outdoorsy.workable.com/j/5BEBCB0AA3

16.) Visual & Brand Designer, Outdoorsy, Austin, TX

https://outdoorsy.workable.com/j/A12835E4E4

17.) Senior Product Manager – Search and Discovery, Outdoorsy, Austin, Texas

https://outdoorsy.workable.com/j/CFF22344C3

18.) BACKCOUNTRY GUIDES, Wildland Trekking, Location varies (AZ, UT, CO, CA, WY)

We are looking for several exceptional individuals to guide backcountry trips (primarily backpacking and stock-supported trips at the Grand Canyon, Havasupai waterfalls, Southern Utah, Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Rocky Mountain National Park). Ideal candidates have backcountry guiding experience, warm personalities, leadership skills, super outdoor cooking skills, very strong knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the areas we operate, a very strong sense of professionalism and a dedication to customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have:

At least 2 years of backcountry guiding experience (backpacking, mountaineering, outdoor education, rafting…etc.)

Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. You must really like people!

Value and embody integrity, sense of ownership and dedication to customer satisfaction

Strong background in geology, ecology, biology, outdoor recreation…etc. and/or extensive knowledge of the Parks in which we operate

Excellent outdoor cooking skills and ability to create a fantastic menu

Creativity and flexibility to make sure every trip exceeds your guests’ expectations

A love of hiking and America’s wild lands and national parks

Enthusiastic about working for The Wildland Trekking Company and have a passion for outdoor adventure.

https://www.wildlandtrekking.com/about-us/employment-opportunities.html

20.) Marketing and Development Internship, Seal Rescue Ireland, Wexford, Ireland

http://www.sealrescueireland.org/marketing-development-internship

21.) Media and Outreach Internship, Seal Rescue Ireland, Wexford, Ireland

http://www.sealrescueireland.org/edinternship

22.) Community Engagement Intern, Seal Rescue Ireland, Wexford, Ireland

http://www.sealrescueireland.org/community-engagement-internship

23.) Seasonal Visitor Service Park Aide, Big Sur, California State Parks

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-seasonal-visitor-service-park-aide-big-sur-california/4042465606

24.) Aurora Borealis and Sled Dog Tour Guide, Beck’s Kennel Aurora Tours, Yellowknife, NWT, Canada

Beck’s Kennel Aurora Tours is seeking a Tour Guide for their Aurora Borealis and Sled Dog Tours in Yellowknife.

http://www.beckskennels.com/job_postings.html

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

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for January / February 2019

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man.”

– Stewart Udall

“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/2019/01/27/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-january-february-2019/

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

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

*** In this issue:

*** Travel News:

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

*** National Park Service Resuming Operations

*** The Notorious BYG – ‘Before You Go’ Guides to 70+

*** Milwaukee

*** Experience Nunavut

*** How To Hike In The Winter

*** A country that doesn’t exist: The twilight zone of Transnistria

*** The 2019 List Of The Longest Flights In The World

*** FIVE THINGS TO DO IN FIJI FOR ADVENTURE SEEKERS

*** 11 Facts You Never Knew About Maine

*** Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Public Use Cabins

*** 5 Things You Forgot You Needed for a Trip to Europe

*** THIS 33-YEAR-OLD TRAVELLED TO EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD

*** NINE OF THE MOST EXTREME PLACES TO STAY IN THE WORLD

*** WHERE THE RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT

*** The tiny village hidden inside the Grand Canyon

*** TRIP SHOWCASE: THE GREAT SUMMER CARIBOU MIGRATION!

*** Tips for Wildlife Watching in New Hampshire

*** The 10 Best Affordable All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean

*** 7 Deceptive Hidden Hotel Fees to Avoid

*** AT Bear Incident Reporting

*** Volunteers are the heart and soul of the national marine sanctuaries.

*** Secrets of Summerhill Nature Walk

*** United Airlines Will Bring Back Stroopwafels in 2019

*** 9 Secluded Destinations You Can Have All to Yourself

*** Travel Tips From an Adventurer Who Walked 7,456 Miles Across Africa

*** The One Thing You Need to Do on a Red-Eye Flight

*** 34 beautiful pictures of the world’s most eerie shipwrecks

*** America’s 30 Most Scenic Camping Destinations

*** Europe’s Lesser-Visited UNESCO Sites Are Easier Than Ever to Explore

*** Boutique airports and airlines: Why smaller is better

*** 9 Beautiful Overwater Bungalows Around the World

*** She arrived a tourist. The island’s beauty inspired her to become its sole nun.

*** 7 Stunning Spots for Winter Camping in the U.S.

*** 10 of the Most Picturesque Towns in New England

*** I Lost My Passport and I Fly Today—Help!

*** Rail Trail of the Month

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

1.) Wildlife Conservation Volunteer, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Albuquerque

2.) Volunteer Ranger, Cedarville State Forest, Southern Maryland Recreational Complex (SMRC), Maryland Park Service, Department of natural Resources, Brandywine, MD

3.) Trail maintenance and repair, Forest Park Conservancy, Portland, OR

4.) Campground Host – Pilot Mountain State Park Family Campground, Pilot Mountain State Park, North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation, Pinnacle, North Carolina

5.) Trail Maintenance Volunteer, Prince William Forest Park, National Park Service, Triangle, VA

6.) On-Site Park Volunteers, Yuma Territorial Prison, Arizona State Parks and Trails, Yuma, AZ

7.) Resident Intern for Wildlife Rehabilitation Program (Unpaid), Wildlife in Crisis, Weston, Connecticut

8.) Campground Host, Downstream Campground, Garrison Dam/Lake Sakakawea, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Riverdale, ND

9.) Field Camp Teacher/Naturalist Intern, The Glacier Institute, West Glacier, MT

10.) Volunteer Map Editor, The National Map Corps, USGS – NGTOC, Denver, CO / Rolla, MO / Bismarck, ND

11.) Habitat Restoration Volunteer Positions, Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW,

Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), State of Hawaii, Kure Atoll, HI

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

1.) Education Coordinator, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Miami, Florida

2.) Event Services & Communications Coordinator, National Championship Air Races, Reno, NV

3.) WILDLIFE SPECIALIST REGIONAL SUPERVISOR – NATIVE TROUT AND CHUB COORDINATOR, Arizona Game & Fish Department, State of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

4.) WILDLIFE SPECIALIST I – GILA RIVER BASIN AQUATIC WILDLIFE SPECIALIST, Arizona Game & Fish Department, State of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

5.) WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP – COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, Red Bull, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

6.) The Senior Operations Manager, Appalachian Mountain Club, Charlestown, Massachusetts

7.) Rivers and Trails Manager, Groundwork Hudson Valley, Yonkers, NY

8.) Seasonal environmental educator/assistant camp director, National Audubon, Sharon, Connecticut

9.) Environmental Education Coordinator, Dinosaur State Park, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, State Parks and Public Outreach Division, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP),State of Connecticut, Rocky Hill, CT

10.) Outdoor Curriculum Specialist (full time), Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Stamford, Connecticut

11.) Program Manager, Wildwood Outdoor Education Center, Louisburg, KS

12.) Outdoor Education Instructor, Outdoor Education Center (OEC), Mono Lake Committee, Lee Vining, CA

13.) Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, Boulder, CO

14.) Wilderness Therapist Supervisor, Alaska Crossings, SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Wrangell, AK

15.) Therapeutic Recreational Wilderness Guide, Alaska Crossings, SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Wrangell, AK

16.) Environmental Communications Specialist, Earth Resources Technology, Inc., Oxford, MD

17.) Communications Director, Climate, National Audubon Society, Inc., New York, NY

18.) Advocacy Manager, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Washington, DC

19.) Publications Officer, Rainforest Trust, Warrenton, VA

20.) Associate Director, Policy and Government Relations, American Rivers, Washington, DC

21.) Global Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Senior Advisor, The Nature Conservancy, Bozeman, MT

22.) Outdoors America Campaign: Campaign Coordinator, Open Space Institute, Washington, DC

23.) State Director, Environment New Hampshire, Environment America, Concord, NH

24.) DIGITAL CAMPAIGNER, Environment Maine, Environment America, Denver, CO

25.) State Director, Environment Maine, Environment America, Portland, ME or Augusta, ME

26.) National External Affairs Coordinator, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Silver Spring, MD

27.) Wildlife Monitoring Crew Lead (Sage Grouse), The Great Basin Institute with BLM, Cedarville, CA

28.) Executive Director, Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc., Chatham, Mass.

29.) Range Rider, Centennial Valley Association, Lima, MT

30.) Membership & Communications Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Recreation Association, Wheat Ridge, Colorado

31.) Motor Vehicle Operator, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Bar Harbor, Maine

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

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

Jan 29-31 London, UK

Mar 5-7 Galveston, Texas

Mar 23-28 Yellowknife, NWT; Resolute Bay, Tuktoyaktuk, Nunavut

Mar 30-April 3 Dubai, UAE

April 9-11 Lowell, Mass.

April 19-25 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

April 29-30 Abu Dhabi, UAE

May 29-30 Ottawa, Canada

June 25-26 Lagos, Nigeria

Aug 5-7 Los Angeles, CA

Aug 21-23 San Diego, CA

Sept 4-6 Copenhagen, Denmark

Nov 25-27 Kuwait City, Kuwait

*** National Park Service Resuming Operations

With the enactment of the continuing resolution, the National Park Service is preparing to resume regular operations though the schedule for individual parks may vary depending on staff size and complexity of operations. Many parks which have been accessible throughout the lapse in appropriations remain accessible with basic services. Visitors should contact individual parks or visit park websites for the latest information opening schedules and accessibility and visitor services. Some parks which have been closed throughout the lapse in appropriations may not reopen immediately. (NPS)

*** From Taj Bates:

The Notorious BYG – ‘Before You Go’ Guides to 70+

Planning an international trip? Get the 4-1-1 on 30 things you should know — visa requirements, best wireless carrier, plug adapters, driving rules, vaccines, and more — via our BYG Guides to 70+ countries. Saving you time, money and ‘lost in translation’ headaches!

Check it out and bookmark it today: https://byg.haiqu.io

*** Milwaukee

Wisconsin’s largest city welcomes visitors with lake views, stellar food, never-ending brews and a hearty dose of Midwestern niceness.

By Kate Silver

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/lifestyle/vacation-ideas/things-to-do-in-milwaukee/

*** Experience Nunavut

DISCOVERING OUR LAND, PEOPLE AND CULTURE STARTS HERE.

https://www.nunavuttourism.com/

*** How To Hike In The Winter

https://goalloutdoors.com/hike/how-to-hike-in-the-winter/

*** A country that doesn’t exist: The twilight zone of Transnistria

By Bill Fink

https://adventure.com/transnistria-a-country-that-doesnt-exist/

*** The 2019 List Of The Longest Flights In The World

By Eric Rosen

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2019/01/02/the-2019-list-of-the-longest-flights-in-the-world/

*** FIVE THINGS TO DO IN FIJI FOR ADVENTURE SEEKERS

By Rachel Hosie

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/activity-adventure/fiji-things-to-do-adventure-shark-diving-cave-swimming-zip-lining-a8684151.html

*** 11 Facts You Never Knew About Maine

https://blog.traveltrivia.com/2018/12/11/11-facts-you-never-knew-about-maine/

*** Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Public Use Cabins

By Nancy Sisinyak & Erik Anderson

http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=wildlifenews.view_article&articles_id=894

*** 5 Things You Forgot You Needed for a Trip to Europe

https://blog.traveltrivia.com/2018/12/11/5-travel-gadgets-you-need-for-a-trip-to-europe/

*** THIS 33-YEAR-OLD TRAVELLED TO EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/this-33-year-old-travelled-to-every-country-in-the-world-and-made-15-million-a7663126.html

*** NINE OF THE MOST EXTREME PLACES TO STAY IN THE WORLD

By Anna Rhodes

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/hotels/travel-adventurous-places-jungle-treehouse-igloo-northern-lights-a7673016.html

*** WHERE THE RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT

Team Outpost in Nunavik, Quebec

https://outpostmagazine.com/where-the-river-runs-through-it-koroc-valley-kayaking/

*** The tiny village hidden inside the Grand Canyon

By Reuben Hernandez and Eliot Stein

http://www.bbc.com/travel/gallery/20180222-the-tiny-village-hidden-inside-the-grand-canyon

*** TRIP SHOWCASE: THE GREAT SUMMER CARIBOU MIGRATION!

https://outpostmagazine.com/great-caribou-migration_nunavik/

*** Tips for Wildlife Watching in New Hampshire

https://wildlife.state.nh.us/outdoor-recreation/wildlife-watching.html

*** The 10 Best Affordable All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean

By Terry Ward

https://www.jetsetter.com/magazine/best-affordable-all-inclusive-resorts-caribbean/

*** 7 Deceptive Hidden Hotel Fees to Avoid

By ED PERKINS

https://www.smartertravel.com/7-deceptive-hidden-hotel-fees-to-avoid/

*** AT Bear Incident Reporting

Please report any bear incidents: your report will help reduce human/bear conflicts on the A.T.

Bear Incident Report (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCYZGC2)

*** Volunteers are the heart and soul of the national marine sanctuaries.

https://marinesanctuary.org/volunteering/

*** Secrets of Summerhill Nature Walk

Summerhill Preserve, Newtown Square, PA

https://natlands.org/event/secrets-summerhill-2019-0228/

*** United Airlines Will Bring Back Stroopwafels in 2019

By ALEX TEMBLADOR

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/united-airlines-will-bring-back-stroopwafels-in-2019.html

*** 9 Secluded Destinations You Can Have All to Yourself

By Caroline Morse Teel

https://www.smartertravel.com/secluded-destinations/

*** Travel Tips From an Adventurer Who Walked 7,456 Miles Across Africa

By Ashlea Halpern

https://www.afar.com/magazine/travel-tips-from-an-adventurer-who-walked-7456-miles-across-africa

*** The One Thing You Need to Do on a Red-Eye Flight

By Shannon McMahon

https://www.smartertravel.com/the-one-thing-to-do-on-red-eye-flights/

*** 34 beautiful pictures of the world’s most eerie shipwrecks

by the loveEXPLORING staff

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/34-beautiful-pictures-of-the-world’s-most-eerie-shipwrecks/ss-BBRhliy

*** America’s 30 Most Scenic Camping Destinations

By PATRICK CLARKE

https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/destinations/america-s-30-most-scenic-camping-destinations.html

*** Europe’s Lesser-Visited UNESCO Sites Are Easier Than Ever to Explore

By Sarah Buder

https://www.afar.com/magazine/europes-lesser-visited-unesco-sites-are-easier-than-ever-to-explore

*** Boutique airports and airlines: Why smaller is better

By Samantha Bresnahan and Maureen O’Hare

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/regional-airports-airlines-boutique/index.html

*** 9 Beautiful Overwater Bungalows Around the World

by PAUL RUBIO

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2016-02-18/9-resorts-where-youll-walk-and-sleep-on-water

*** She arrived a tourist. The island’s beauty inspired her to become its sole nun.

BY TERRI TEEL

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/europe/greece/armorgos-island-tourist-became-nun-ancient-monastery/

*** 7 Stunning Spots for Winter Camping in the U.S.

https://blog.traveltrivia.com/stunning-spots-for-winter-camping-in-the-u-s/

*** 10 of the Most Picturesque Towns in New England

By Grace-Yvette Gemmell

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/10-of-the-most-picturesque-towns-in-new-england

*** I Lost My Passport and I Fly Today—Help!

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/lost-passport-heres-what-to-do

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: January 2019

Alaska’s Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/january/15/alaska-s-tony-knowles-coastal-trail/?tag=Trail+of+the+Month

Trail of the Month: December 2018

Arkansas’ Southwest Trail

by Robert Annis

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/november/29/arkansas-southwest-trail/?tag=Trail+of+the+Month

Trail of the Month: November 2018

Kansas’ Flint Hills Trail State Park

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/november/13/kansas-flint-hills-trail-state-park/?tag=Trail+of+the+Month

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) Wildlife Conservation Volunteer, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Albuquerque

http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/home/contact/wildlife-conservation-volunteer/

2.) Volunteer Ranger, Cedarville State Forest, Southern Maryland Recreational Complex (SMRC), Maryland Park Service, Department of natural Resources, Brandywine, MD

Volunteer Rangers help protect Maryland’s natural resources. The Volunteer Ranger program is for people ages 18 and above who want to assist the Department’s regular work force in state parks with operations, programs and public service. Volunteers are trained and provided with uniforms for their jobs once they have completed 40 hours of volunteer service at a state park.

A one-day orientation training helps rangers become acclimated to the state forest and Park Service. Additional training opportunities, that may include CPR, first aid, search and rescue and trail stewardship, are offered on a regional basis. As ambassadors of the state parks, Volunteer Rangers serve a vital role to the public. Thousands of visitors to Maryland’s state parks look to Volunteer Rangers for guidance and help. For an application and additional information, contact Ranger Nakia Johnson at 301-888-1410 or e-mail at nakia.johnson@marylan?d.gov.

http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/cedarvillevolunteer.aspx

3.) Trail maintenance and repair, Forest Park Conservancy, Portland, OR

https://www.forestparkconservancy.org/volunteer/opportunities/

4.) Campground Host – Pilot Mountain State Park Family Campground, Pilot Mountain State Park, North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation, Pinnacle, North Carolina

https://www.ncparks.gov/campground-host-pilot-mountain-state-park-family-campground

5.) Trail Maintenance Volunteer, Prince William Forest Park, National Park Service, Triangle, VA

https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=2976

6.) On-Site Park Volunteers, Yuma Territorial Prison, Arizona State Parks and Trails, Yuma, AZ

https://azstateparks.com/park-volunteers

7.) Resident Intern for Wildlife Rehabilitation Program (Unpaid), Wildlife in Crisis, Weston, Connecticut

http://www.ecoemploy.com/jobs/connecticut.html

8.) Campground Host, Downstream Campground, Garrison Dam/Lake Sakakawea, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Riverdale, ND

https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8227

9.) Field Camp Teacher/Naturalist Intern, The Glacier Institute, West Glacier, MT

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-field-camp-teachernaturalist-intern-west-glacier-montana/3620440513

10.) Volunteer Map Editor, The National Map Corps, USGS – NGTOC, Denver, CO / Rolla, MO / Bismark, ND

https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13593

11.) Habitat Restoration Volunteer Positions, Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW,

Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), State of Hawaii, Kure Atoll, HI

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-habitat-restoration-volunteer-positions-kure-atoll-hawaii/1916068049

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Education Coordinator, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Miami, Florida

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-education-coordinator-miami-florida/4225161075

2.) Event Services & Communications Coordinator, National Championship Air Races, Reno, NV

https://airraces.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=2

3.) WILDLIFE SPECIALIST REGIONAL SUPERVISOR – NATIVE TROUT AND CHUB COORDINATOR, Arizona Game & Fish Department, State of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/ltmprod/CandidateSelfService/lm?_ln=JobSearchResults&_r=3&bto=JobPosting&dataarea=ltmprod&name=PostingDisplay&service=form&webappname=CandidateSelfService&HROrganization=1&JobRequisition=44151&JobPosting=1

4.) WILDLIFE SPECIALIST I – GILA RIVER BASIN AQUATIC WILDLIFE SPECIALIST, Arizona Game & Fish Department, State of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/ltmprod/CandidateSelfService/lm?_ln=JobSearchResults&_r=4&bto=JobPosting&dataarea=ltmprod&name=PostingDisplay&service=form&webappname=CandidateSelfService&HROrganization=1&JobRequisition=44164&JobPosting=1

5.) WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP – COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, Red Bull, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

https://jobs.redbull.com/at/en/munich-world-rally-championship-communications-manager-79960

*** From Sue Bumpous:

6.) The Senior Operations Manager, Appalachian Mountain Club, Charlestown, Massachusetts

7.) Rivers and Trails Manager, Groundwork Hudson Valley, Yonkers, NY

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/ae3e187322494c3d8a1a389d190f7098-rivers-and-trails-manager-groundwork-hudson-valley-yonkers

8.) Seasonal environmental educator/assistant camp director, National Audubon, Sharon, Connecticut

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3856/seasonal-environmental-educator-assistant-camp-director/job?mobile=false&width=975&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=181228&R2=3449AR&R3=001

10.) Outdoor Curriculum Specialist (full time), Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Stamford, Connecticut

https://www.stamfordmuseum.org/about-us/career-opportunities/?fbclid=IwAR1LDX7E_bbfXsqDmiHiSxeHhpSb8GjEHB_5aZxhe4CZltkYemJqknuT7qo

11.) Program Manager, Wildwood Outdoor Education Center, Louisburg, KS

https://wildwoodctr.org/about-us/jobs/

12.) Outdoor Education Instructor, Outdoor Education Center (OEC), Mono Lake Committee, Lee Vining, CA

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-outdoor-education-instructor-lee-vining-california/2201886957

13.) Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, Boulder, CO

https://lnt.org/blog/applicants-wanted-2019-subaruleave-no-trace-traveling-trainers

14.) Wilderness Therapist Supervisor, Alaska Crossings, SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Wrangell, AK

https://searhcjobs.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a21fd6pqzdlo?jobtitle=&js_54114=773538&js_68423=&js_62927=219994

15.) Therapeutic Recreational Wilderness Guide, Alaska Crossings, SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Wrangell, AK

http://www.alaskacrossings.org/uploads/1/5/5/4/15548486/2018_therapeutic_recreational_wilderness_guide_job_description.pdf

16.) Environmental Communications Specialist, Earth Resources Technology, Inc., Oxford, MD

https://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ERT&cws=1&rid=2072

17.) Communications Director, Climate, National Audubon Society, Inc., New York, NY

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3872/communications-director%2c-climate/job

18.) Advocacy Manager, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Washington, DC

https://www.atconf.org/home/about-us/careers/position-description/advocacy-manager

19.) Publications Officer, Rainforest Trust, Warrenton, VA

https://www.glassdoor.com/job-listing/publications-officer-rainforest-trust-JV_IC1130418_KO0,20_KE21,37.htm

20.) Associate Director, Policy and Government Relations, American Rivers, Washington, DC

https://www.americanrivers.org/about-us/careers/associate-director-policy-and-government-relations/

21.) Global Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Senior Advisor, The Nature Conservancy, Bozeman, MT

https://careers.nature.org/psc/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=47132&PostingSeq=1&

22.) Outdoors America Campaign: Campaign Coordinator, Open Space Institute, Washington, DC

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-outdoors-america-campaign-campaign-coordinator-washington-district-of-columbia/1782073474

23.) State Director, Environment New Hampshire, Environment America, Concord, NH

https://jobs.environmentamerica.org/newhampshire-director.html

24.) DIGITAL CAMPAIGNER, Environment Maine, Environment America, Denver, CO

https://jobs.environmentamerica.org/digital-campaigner.html

25.) State Director, Environment Maine, Environment America, Portland, ME or Augusta, ME

https://jobs.environmentamerica.org/maine-director.html

26.) National External Affairs Coordinator, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Silver Spring, MD

https://h5at2e2cs73cnhgg3ocux6bl-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/11/National-External-Affairs-Coordinator-PD-11-2-2018.pdf

27.) Wildlife Monitoring Crew Lead (Sage Grouse), The Great Basin Institute with BLM, Cedarville, CA

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-wildlife-monitoring-crew-lead-sage-grouse-cedarville-california/2743521704

28.) Executive Director, Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc., Chatham, Mass.

https://chathamconservationfoundation.org/now-hiring-executive-director/

29.) Range Rider, Centennial Valley Association, Lima, MT

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-range-rider-lima-montana/4286401141

30.) Membership & Communications Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Recreation Association, Wheat Ridge, Colorado

https://careerhq.asaecenter.org/jobs/11919153/membership-communications-coordinator

31.) Motor Vehicle Operator, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Bar Harbor, Maine

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/518105700

*** 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 2018

Ned Lunduist 12/09/2018

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for November / December 2018

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.”

– John Muir

“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/2018/12/09/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-november-december-2018/

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*** To subscribe for free: Join our Google Groups Listerv. If you are already a Google Groups member, just sign up for the “Your Very Next Step” group. Otherwise, send Ned and email and he’ll get you on the list. Contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

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

*** In this issue:

*** Travel News:

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

*** How One Company Is Changing the Voluntourism Game

*** The Most Stylish Flight Attendant Uniforms

*** 11 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

*** THE NEW ARCTIC FRONTIER

*** No-Cook Backpacking Breakfast: Dehydrated Yogurt

*** Crown Jewels

*** Fodor’s No List 2019

*** Make the Most of Your Airport Layover with Free City Tours

*** Car Rental Secrets We Bet You Don’t Know

*** Garmin inReach Mini 2-Way GPS Satellite Communicator Review

*** 10 Best Places to Go in December

*** Staying “found” and what to do if lost.

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

*** Fire Safety

*** How to Cope When Your Flight Is Canceled

*** Why Your Next Safari Should Be in Namibia

*** Top 12 Beginner Backpacking Blunders

*** 30 Tourist Attractions We Actually Love

*** Sleeping Pad R Values

*** The Best Cities in Europe

*** Coffee to Go: 9 Things You Need to Brew and Drink While Traveling

*** 8 Things Millennials Would Give up to Travel the World

*** A Flight Attendant’s Guide to Complaining Effectively

*** The Best Backpacking Food of 2018

*** 20 Most Beautiful Places in America

*** 10 Natural Wonders to See Before They’re Gone

*** Rail Trail of the month:

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) Blaze the CDT (Continental Divide Trail, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Golden, CO

2.) Oyster Gardening, Oyster Restoration, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

3.) Center for Conservation Innovation Intern, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, DC

4.) Volunteer: Wildlife Research in Honduras, Global Nomadic, New York, NY

5.) Conservation Internships (The Herbert J. and Esther M. Atkinson, and the Lovejoy Conservation Internships), New England Wild Flower Society, Framingham, Mass.

6.) Western Snowy Plover Monitor, California State Parks, Morro Bay, California

7.) 2019 Shirley Internship (free housing, stipend, and assistance with travel expenses), ABEF natural history museum and raptor center, American Bald Eagle Foundation, Haines, Alaska

8.) Volunteer: Marine Mammal Research Volunteer (whales), The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, Montauk, NY

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Executive Director, Texas Water Foundation, Austin, Texas

2.) Director of Development & Donor Relations, Keep America Beautiful, Stamford, Connecticut

3.) Executive Director, Georgia Conservation Voters, Atlanta, GA

4.) Development and Marketing Coordinator, American Hiking Society, Silver Spring, MD

5.) Part-Time Finance and Office Manager, American Hiking Society, Silver Spring, MD

6.) California Program Associate, National Forest Foundation, Lake Tahoe, California

7.) Interpreter/Naturalist, LaGrange County Department of Parks and Recreation, Wolcottville, IN 4

8.) Manager, Marketing Partnerships & Cause Campaigns, The Nature Conservancy, Washington, DC

9.) Outdoor Education Teacher/Naturalist, Echo Hill Outdoor School Worton, Maryland

10.) Audubon Apprenticeships Program Manager, National Audubon Society, Washington, DC/ New York, NY

12.) Spring Migration Hawk Counter, Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, Michigan Audubon, Paradise, MI

13.) Park Interpreter, Capitol Reef National Park, Torrey, UT

14.) Regional Communications Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Regional Center (RMRC), National Wildlife Federation, DENVER, CO, USA

15.) The Program Manager, South Portland Land Trust, South Portland, Maine

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

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

Jan 29-31 London, UK

Mar 30-April 3 Dubai, UAE

April 9-11 Lowell, Mass.

April 19-25 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

April 29-30 Abu Dhabi, UAE

*** How One Company Is Changing the Voluntourism Game

By Jess McGlothlin

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-one-company-is-changing-the-voluntourism-game

*** The Most Stylish Flight Attendant Uniforms

12 PHOTOS

by CNT EDITORS and CHANEY KWAK

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-11-06/the-chicest-new-airline-uniforms-from-prabal-gurung-to-christian-lacroix

*** 11 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

By Lyndsey Matthews

https://www.afar.com/magazine/11-best-islands-to-move-to-after-retiring

https://internationalliving.com/best-islands-in-the-world-to-retire-on/

*** THE NEW ARCTIC FRONTIER

As the ice melts, U.S. prepares for possible threats from Russia and China

Photos and videos by Kadir van Lohuizen and Yuri Kozyrev | NOOR

Story by Dan Lamothe

Nov. 21, 2018

Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/world/arctic-climate-change-military-russia-china/?utm_term=.66fbaae2be77

*** No-Cook Backpacking Breakfast: Dehydrated Yogurt

By Tanya Krezevska |

https://www.trail.recipes/backpacking-food-ideas/no-cook-backpacking-breakfast-dehydrated-yogurt/

*** Crown Jewels

National Wildlife’s 2018 Photo Contest Winners

https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2019/Dec-Jan/PhotoZone/2018-Winners

*** Fodor’s No List 2019

8 Places to AVOID in 2019

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/fodors-no-list-2019

*** Make the Most of Your Airport Layover with Free City Tours

by LILIT MARCUS

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-layover

*** Car Rental Secrets We Bet You Don’t Know

By ED HEWITT

Car Rental Secrets We Bet You Don’t Know

*** Garmin inReach Mini 2-Way GPS Satellite Communicator Review

https://sectionhiker.com/garmin-inreach-mini-2-way-gps-satellite-communicator-review/

*** 10 Best Places to Go in December

https://www.afar.com/magazine/10-best-places-to-go-in-december

*** Staying “found” and what to do if lost.

https://americanhiking.org/resources/lost-outdoors/

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

2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

by BARBARA PETERSON

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-11-24/the-best-and-worst-airports-in-america-readers-choice-awards-2014

*** Fire Safety

Make your campsite even cozier with a safe, responsible fire

https://americanhiking.org/resources/fire-safety/

*** How to Cope When Your Flight Is Canceled

By Chris Ciolli

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-cope-when-your-flight-is-canceled

*** Why Your Next Safari Should Be in Namibia

By MARY HOLLAND

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/why-your-next-safari-should-be-in-namibia

*** Top 12 Beginner Backpacking Blunders

https://www.cleverhiker.com/blog/top-12-beginner-backpacking-blunders

*** 30 Tourist Attractions We Actually Love

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/tourist-attractions-we-actually-love

*** Sleeping Pad R Values

By Philip Werner

https://sectionhiker.com/sleeping-pad-r-values/

*** The Best Cities in Europe

Go to all of them. ASAP.

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-11-04/top-10-cities-in-europe-readers-choice-awards-2014

*** Coffee to Go: 9 Things You Need to Brew and Drink While Traveling

By Caroline Morse Teel

https://www.smartertravel.com/coffee-to-go/

*** 8 Things Millennials Would Give up to Travel the World

By Jesse Tabit

https://www.fodors.com/news/mauve/8-things-millennials-would-give-up-to-travel-the-world

*** A Flight Attendant’s Guide to Complaining Effectively

by CASSIE SHORTSLEEVE

https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-08-09/a-flight-attendants-guide-to-complaining-effectively

*** The Best Backpacking Food of 2018

Don’t just fuel up: indulge with these excellent backcountry-ready meals, snacks, and drinks.

By Amy Jurries

https://www.backpacker.com/gear/the-best-backpacking-food-of-2018

*** 20 Most Beautiful Places in America

Astounding landscapes from Alaska to New York

https://www.jetsetter.com/magazine/most-beautiful-places-in-the-united-states/

*** 10 Natural Wonders to See Before They’re Gone

By Jamie Moore

https://www.smartertravel.com/natural-wonders-see-before-gone

*** Rail Trail of the Month:

December 2018

Arkansas’ Southwest Trail

by Robert Annis

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/november/29/arkansas-southwest-trail/?tag=Trail+of+the+Month

November 2018

Kansas’ Flint Hills Trail State Park

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/november/13/kansas-flint-hills-trail-state-park/?tag=Trail+of+the+Month

October 2018

Colorado’s Mineral Belt Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/october/15/colorado-s-mineral-belt-trail/?tag=Trail+of+the+Month

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Rail Trail of the month for September 2018

Indiana’s Cardinal Greenway

by Robert Annis

For July August

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/september/06/indiana-s-cardinal-greenway/?tag=Trail+of+the+Month

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) Blaze the CDT (Continental Divide Trail, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Golden, CO

https://continentaldividetrail.org/blaze-the-cdt/

2.) Oyster Gardening, Oyster Restoration, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

http://www.cbf.org/how-we-save-the-bay/programs-initiatives/maryland/oyster-restoration/oyster-gardening/

3.) Center for Conservation Innovation Intern, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, DC

https://www.biginternships.com/internship/defenders-of-wildlife-washington-dc-2-center-for-conservation-innovation-intern-defenders-of-wildlife-washington-dc/

4.) Volunteer: Wildlife Research in Honduras, Global Nomadic, New York, NY

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/volunteer-wildlife-research-in-honduras-at-global-nomadic-529212462/

5.) Conservation Internships (The Herbert J. and Esther M. Atkinson, and the Lovejoy Conservation Internships), New England Wild Flower Society, Framingham, Mass.

http://www.newenglandwild.org/jobs/internships/conservation-fellowships/Atkinson_Lovejoy

6.) Western Snowy Plover Monitor, California State Parks, Morro Bay, California

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-western-snowy-plover-monitor-morro-bay-california/402661306

7.) 2019 Shirley Internship (free housing, stipend, and assistance with travel expenses), ABEF natural history museum and raptor center, American Bald Eagle Foundation, Haines, Alaska

https://baldeagles.org/education/internship-program/

8.) Volunteer: Marine Mammal Research Volunteer (whales), The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, Montauk, NY

http://cresli.org/cresli/volnteer/volteer.html

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

*** From Sue Bumpous:

1.) Executive Director, Texas Water Foundation, Austin, Texas

http://www.texaswater.org/2018/11/job-post-executive-director-texas-water-foundation/

2.) Director of Development & Donor Relations, Keep America Beautiful, Stamford, Connecticut

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/959710358/

3.) Executive Director, Georgia Conservation Voters, Atlanta, GA

https://lnkd.in/gQy9uUR

4.) Development and Marketing Coordinator, American Hiking Society, Silver Spring, MD

https://americanhiking.org/career/development-and-marketing-coordinator/

5.) Part-Time Finance and Office Manager, American Hiking Society, Silver Spring, MD

https://americanhiking.org/career/american-hiking-seeks-part-time-finance-and-office-manager/

6.) California Program Associate, National Forest Foundation, Lake Tahoe, California

https://www.nationalforests.org/assets/pdfs/PD-California-Program-Associate-Tahoe-Area-11-29-18.pdf

7.) Interpreter/Naturalist, LaGrange County Department of Parks and Recreation, Wolcottville, IN 4

https://www.lagrangecounty.org/index.php/government/jobs/1081-parks-interpreter-naturalist-position-opening/file

8.) Manager, Marketing Partnerships & Cause Campaigns, The Nature Conservancy, Washington, DC

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/937703914/

9.) Outdoor Education Teacher/Naturalist, Echo Hill Outdoor School Worton, Maryland

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-outdoor-education-teachernaturalist-worton-maryland/2846153446

10.) Audubon Apprenticeships Program Manager, National Audubon Society, Washington, DC/ New York, NY

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3797/audubon-apprenticeships-program-manager/job

12.) Spring Migration Hawk Counter, Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, Michigan Audubon, Paradise, MI

https://www.michiganaudubon.org/get-involved/volunteer/

13.) Park Interpreter, Capitol Reef National Park, Torrey, UT

https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/park-interpreter/po-00727310

14.) Regional Communications Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Regional Center (RMRC), National Wildlife Federation, DENVER, CO, USA

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1047NWF/JobBoard/1ca8346a-33cc-401d-90d9-d7f752fdfd7d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=cd731360-5999-4f5d-8d47-38fde4eef2de

15.) The Program Manager, South Portland Land Trust, South Portland, Maine

https://www.southportlandlandtrust.org/news/2018/11/30/seeking-new-program-manager

*** 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 2018

Ned Lunduist 10/09/2018

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for September / October 2018

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.”

– Henry David Thoreau

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

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

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2018/08/14/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-july-august-2018/

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

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

*** In this issue:

*** Travel News:

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

*** Rail Trail of the month:

*** The Ultimate New England Fall Road Trip

*** The Best Coffee Around the World

*** Soak in the Scenery From the Most Stunning Outdoor Bathtubs in the World

*** 13 Things the Italians Do Better Than We Do

*** See Inside Italy’s Ghost Villages

*** 18 of the Spookiest Ghost Towns in America

*** 11 Best Seafood Restaurants in Boston

*** Why Paying It Forward Is the Best Part of Travel

*** AFAR Stories: The Most Heart-Warming Help We’ve Ever Received from a Stranger Abroad

*** Inside the Sisterhood of Braniff Flight Attendants

*** 6 Classic and Quirky Foods From Nova Scotia

*** The Best National Parks in the U.S., as Recommended by Park Rangers

*** The Most Stylish Flight Attendant Uniform

*** Shipping Versus Checking Luggage: What You Should Know

*** The Secret Caves of America’s National Parks

*** 7 Places Where the U.S. Dollar Is Really Strong Right Now

*** Rail Trail of the month:

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) ANIMAL CARE AND REHABILITATION VOLUNTEER, Refugio Herpetologico de Costa Rica, Santa Ana, Costa Rica

2.) Wildlife Care Intern (includes housing and stipend), Orange Beach Wildlife Center, Orange Beach, AL

3.) Trail Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, San Francisco, CA

4.) Weed Watchers, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, San Francisco, CA

5.) ANIMAL CARE AND REHABILITATION VOLUNTEER, AHPPA, San Rafael, Costa Rica

6.) Land Stewardship, Outreach, & Research Assistant (with stipend), Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve, Student Conservation Association, Poughkeepsie, NY

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) SGI Range & Wildlife Conservationist, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, Winnemucca, Nevada

2.) Information Officer 3 – Communication & Media Relations Specialist, Minnesota Zoological Garden, State of Minnesota, Apple Valley, MN

3.) Middle Fork Salmon Warehouse Wizard, ROW Adventures, Salmon, ID

4.) Field Marketing Specialist- New England, Wolverine World Wide, Waltham, MA

5.) Assistant Coordinator of the Outdoor Program, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO

6.) Outdoor Education Instructor, Programming occurs in the Northern Virginia area with some programs in Maryland and West Virginia, INNER QUEST, Fairfax County, Virginia

7.) Arid Lands Restoration Crew Member, The Great Basin Institute, Las Vegas, NV

8.) Director of Education, Fossil Rim Wildilfe Center, Glen Rose, TX

9.) Director of Parks and Public Engagement, Save the Redwoods League, San Francisco, CA

10.) Media and Technology Education Specialist (Full-Time 1), Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, San Francisco, CA

11.) Training Assistant (Assistant Outdoor Education Instructor), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, TX

13.) Environmental Educator, Dungeness River Audubon Center, Sequim, 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/).

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

Oct 5-10 Al Manama, Bahrain

Oct 16-18 Halifax, NS, Canada

Oct 29-Nov1 Tronsheim, Norway

Oct 24-26 Norfolk, VA

Nov 5-8 Orlando, FL

Nov. 26-30 Orlando, FL

*** The Ultimate New England Fall Road Trip

by PAUL RUBIO

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/the-best-fall-foliage-drives-in-new-england-and-canada

*** The Best Coffee Around the World

And where to drink it.

by KATHERINE LAGRAVE and ELIZABETH STARK AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-11-10/coffee-around-the-world-how-to-get-your-caffeine-fix-abroad

*** Soak in the Scenery From the Most Stunning Outdoor Bathtubs in the World

By Nicole Trilivas

https://www.afar.com/magazine/soak-in-the-scenery-from-the-most-stunning-outdoor-bathtubs-in-the-world

*** 13 Things the Italians Do Better Than We Do

by BRAD RICKMAN

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-09-25/10-things-we-wish-we-could-do-like-the-italians

*** See Inside Italy’s Ghost Villages

Italy’s abandoned houses are believed to number in the thousands.

BY ABBY SEWELL

PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRUNO ZANZOTTERA

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/europe/italy/photos-abandoned-ghost-villages-towns/

*** 18 of the Spookiest Ghost Towns in America

Old mines, abandoned buildings, and ghostly orbs: These are a few of the most haunted locales in the country.

BY ELLEN STURM NIZ

https://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/g2665/spookiest-ghost-towns-in-america/

*** 11 Best Seafood Restaurants in Boston

by ELIZABETH WELLINGTON and TODD PLUMMER

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-seafood-restaurants-in-boston

*** Why Paying It Forward Is the Best Part of Travel

By Tim Cahill

https://www.afar.com/magazine/why-paying-it-forward-is-the-best-part-of-travel

*** AFAR Stories: The Most Heart-Warming Help We’ve Ever Received from a Stranger Abroad

By Sarah Buder

https://www.afar.com/magazine/afar-stories-the-most-heart-warming-help-weve-ever-received-from-a-stranger

*** Inside the Sisterhood of Braniff Flight Attendants

by MICHAEL MAGERS

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/inside-the-sisterhood-of-braniff-flight-attendants

*** 6 Classic and Quirky Foods From Nova Scotia

By Jenny Adams

https://www.afar.com/magazine/6-classic-and-quirky-foods-from-nova-scotia

*** The Best National Parks in the U.S., as Recommended by Park Rangers

By Ashley Rossi

https://www.smartertravel.com/best-national-parks-as-recommended-by-park-rangers/

*** The Most Stylish Flight Attendant Uniforms

by CNT EDITORS and CHANEY KWAK

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-11-06/the-chicest-new-airline-uniforms-from-prabal-gurung-to-christian-lacroix

*** Shipping Versus Checking Luggage: What You Should Know

By Michelle Baran

https://www.afar.com/magazine/shipping-versus-checking-luggage-what-you-should-know

*** The Secret Caves of America’s National Parks

By Jamie Ditaranto

https://www.smartertravel.com/secret-caves-national-parks/

*** 7 Places Where the U.S. Dollar Is Really Strong Right Now

by SEBASTIAN MODAK

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2016-03-31/6-places-where-the-us-dollar-is-strong-right-now

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Rail Trail of the month for September 2018

Indiana’s Cardinal Greenway

by Robert Annis

For July August

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/september/06/indiana-s-cardinal-greenway/?tag=Trail+of+the+Month

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) ANIMAL CARE AND REHABILITATION VOLUNTEER, Refugio Herpetologico de Costa Rica, Santa Ana, Costa Rica

http://www.volunteerbasecamp.com/Volunteer-Abroad-Placements/Animal-Care-and-Rehabilitation-Volunteer/Costa-Rica/Refugio-Herpetologico-de-Costa-Rica/Santa-Ana/609

2.) Wildlife Care Intern (includes housing and stipend), Orange Beach Wildlife Center, Orange Beach, AL

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-wildlife-care-intern-orange-beach-alabama/3241347767

3.) Trail Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, San Francisco, CA

http://www.parksconservancy.org/get-involved/volunteer/drop-in-programs/golden-gate-trail-crew.html

4.) Weed Watchers, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, San Francisco, CA

http://www.parksconservancy.org/get-involved/volunteer/internships/weed-watchers.html

5.) ANIMAL CARE AND REHABILITATION VOLUNTEER, AHPPA, San Rafael, Costa Rica

http://www.volunteerbasecamp.com/Volunteer-Abroad-Placements/Animal-Care-and-Rehabilitation-Volunteer/Costa-Rica/AHPPA/San-Rafael/363

6.) Land Stewardship, Outreach, & Research Assistant (with stipend), Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve, Student Conservation Association, Poughkeepsie, NY

https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/land-stewardship-outreach-research-assistant/po-00726882

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) SGI Range & Wildlife Conservationist, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, Winnemucca, Nevada

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-sgi-range–wildlife-conservationist-winnemucca-nevada/3389576660

2.) Information Officer 3 – Communication & Media Relations Specialist, Minnesota Zoological Garden, State of Minnesota, Apple Valley, MN

https://careers.mn.gov/psc/hcm92apc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=27269&PostingSeq=1

3.) Middle Fork Salmon Warehouse Wizard, ROW Adventures, Salmon, ID

http://www.rowadventures.com/employment/middle-fork-salmon-warehouse-wizard

4.) Field Marketing Specialist- New England, Wolverine World Wide, Waltham, MA

https://careers-wolverineworldwide.icims.com/jobs/9042/field-marketing-specialist—rockford/job

5.) Assistant Coordinator of the Outdoor Program, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO

https://coloradomesa.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=153

6.) Outdoor Education Instructor, Programming occurs in the Northern Virginia area with some programs in Maryland and West Virginia, INNER QUEST, Fairfax County, Virginia

https://jobs.washingtonpost.com/job/39085057/outdoor-education-instructor/

7.) Arid Lands Restoration Crew Member, The Great Basin Institute, Las Vegas, NV

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-arid-lands-restoration-crew-member-las-vegas-nevada/324207492

*** From Sue Bumpous:

8.) Director of Education, Fossil Rim Wildilfe Center, Glen Rose, TX

https://naaee.org/eepro/jobs/director-education-16

9.) Director of Parks and Public Engagement, Save the Redwoods League, San Francisco, CA

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-director-of-parks-and-public-engagement-for-save-the-redwoods-league-san-francisco-california/3307516337

10.) Media and Technology Education Specialist (Full-Time 1), Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, San Francisco, CA

http://www.parksconservancy.org/about/jobs/

11.) Training Assistant (Assistant Outdoor Education Instructor), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, TX

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tpwd/jobs/2228705/training-assistant-assistant-outdoor-education-instructor

13.) Environmental Educator, Dungeness River Audubon Center, Sequim, WA

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-environmental-educator-sequim-washington/2698104950

*** 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 2018

Ned Lunduist 08/14/2018

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for July / August 2018

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”

– Ibn Battuta

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

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Corpus Christ, Texas.

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

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

*** In this issue:

*** Travel News:

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

*** The Worst Cities for an Airport Connection, If You Want to Make Your Flight

*** 7 Expert Airplane Seat Hacks to Boost Comfort on Long Flights

*** This Sunny Island Is Denmark’s Best-Kept Secret

*** My 30 Best Travel Tips After 7 Years Traveling The World

*** Famous expeditions throughout history

*** What You Need to Know About Traveling to Indonesia After the Earthquake

*** 5 Things to Do When Your Flight Is Delayed, Canceled, or Overbooked

*** The TSA’s New Scanners Could Mean the End of Removing Your Laptop and Liquids

*** Crooked Trails Educates Travelers, Supports Initiatives Related to Sex Trafficking

*** WHY ROMANIA IS THE NEXT ADVENTURE TRAVEL CAPITAL

*** Best West Coast Road Trips

*** These Are the 10 Best Amusement Parks in America

*** 11 Must-pack Items, According to Full-time Travel Writers

*** 8 Attainable Peaks for Novice Climbers

*** The best mountaineering expeditions for a beginner

*** 20 Tips From Air-Travel Insiders

*** Interactive map shows tribal territory

*** 10 Packing Mistakes to Avoid

*** Driving Massachusetts’s New ‘Whale Trail’

*** Backpacking for Beginners

*** 42 Ultralight Backpacking Tips: How to Shave Pack Weight

*** Top 12 Beginner Backpacking Blunders

*** Make your own outdoor gear.

*** Everything I Bring to Go Camping (Except the Tent)

*** How to Build a Soda Can Stove

*** Trail Etiquette

*** VIP Volunteers-In-Parks

*** 16 Airport Mistakes to Stop Making Before Your Next Flight

*** Rail Trail of the month:

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) Teaching Volunteers, ABOUTASIA SCHOOLS, SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

2.) Volunteers to support the development initiatives of local communities in Uganda, AFRICA SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CARE FOUNDATION, FORT PORTAL, UGANDA

3.) Conservation Programs Research Apprentice Intern, (OPEN FOR 2019 APPLICATIONS)

1 year commitment, stipend, housing, Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington, DE

4.) Volunteer/Intern, Thorne Nature Experience, Boulder, CO

5.) Conservation Programs Research Apprentice Intern, (OPEN FOR 2019 APPLICATIONS)

1 year commitment, stipend, housing, Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington, DE

6.) Environmental Educator – Americorps, Cascadia Conservation District, Wenatchee, WA

7.) Volunteer Opportunities, Los Padres ForestWatch, Santa Barbara, CA,

8.) Dive Instructor, Seasonal Field Role (paid), GVI, Caqalai, Fiji

9.) Humpback Research Program, Center for Coastal Studies, Provincetown, MA

10.) Quandary Peak Collaborative Volunteer Event, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, Colorado Fourteeners Initaitive and the NFF, Summit County, Colorado

*** Adventure/Outdoor/Conservation career opportunities:

1.) Waterkeeper, Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper, SANDPOINT, IDAHO

2.) Public Relations & Communications Manager, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, FL

3.) COMMUNICATIONS – MARKETING INTERNSHIP, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, FL

4.) VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, FL

5.) Sporting Services Associate, Orvis, Sylacauga, AL

6.) Retail Sales Associate – Fishing Dept, Orvis, Woodbridge, VA,

7.) Retail Fishing Manager, Orvis, Carmel, IN

8.) Staying Together on Your Flight

9.) Trail Crew Members – Camping and Local Crews- SECC, Southeast Conservation Corps, Chattanooga, TN

10.) Fire Effects and Communications Specialist, The Nature Conservancy, Durham, North Carolina

11.) Editorial Fellow, National Audubon Society, NY, NY

12.) Center Manager- Francis Beidler Forest, The Audubon Center and Sanctuary at the Francis Beidler Forest (Beidler), Audubon South Carolina, Harleyville, South Carolina

13.) Snowshoe – Adventure Guide, Snowshoe Mountain, Snowshoe, WV

14.) Big Sky Watershed Corps Member, Location: Varies based on host site placement, Big Sky Watershed Corps, Bozeman, MT

15.) Manager Global Communication, Johnson Outdoors Inc., Racine, WI

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

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

August 22-30 San Diego, CA

Sept 8-14 Lerici – Cinque Terre, Italy

Oct 9-10 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Oct 16-18 Halifax, NS, Canada

Oct 24-26 Norfolk, VA

Nov 5-8 Orlando, FL

Nov. 26-30 Orlando, FL

*** The Worst Cities for an Airport Connection, If You Want to Make Your Flight

ED PERKINS

https://www.smartertravel.com/2018/07/27/airport-connections-airports-to-avoid/

*** 7 Expert Airplane Seat Hacks to Boost Comfort on Long Flights

https://www.smartertravel.com/2018/07/19/7-expert-airplane-seat-hacks-to-boost-comfort-on-long-flights-mp4/

*** This Sunny Island Is Denmark’s Best-Kept Secret

By Veronica Meewes

https://www.afar.com/magazine/this-dreamy-island-is-denmarks-best-kept-secret

*** My 30 Best Travel Tips After 7 Years Traveling The World

By Matthew Karsten

https://expertvagabond.com/best-travel-tips/

*** Famous expeditions throughout history

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/famous-expeditions-throughout-history/ss-AAwgwAx?li=BBnb7Kz

*** What You Need to Know About Traveling to Indonesia After the Earthquake

By Lyndsey Matthews

https://www.afar.com/magazine/what-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-indonesia-after-the-earthquake

*** 5 Things to Do When Your Flight Is Delayed, Canceled, or Overbooked

By Ramsey Qubein

https://www.afar.com/magazine/5-things-to-do-when-your-flight-is-delayed-canceled-or-overbooked

*** The TSA’s New Scanners Could Mean the End of Removing Your Laptop and Liquids

By CAILEY RIZZO

https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/15-airports-getting-new-tsa-scanners

*** Crooked Trails Educates Travelers, Supports Initiatives Related to Sex Trafficking

https://www.adventuretravelnews.com/crooked-trails-educates-travelers-supports-initiatives-related-to-sex-trafficking

*** WHY ROMANIA IS THE NEXT ADVENTURE TRAVEL CAPITAL

By JOE MINIHANE

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/activity-adventure/romania-adventure-holidays-hiking-climbing-via-ferrata-apuseni-mountains-a8454141.html

*** Best West Coast Road Trips

by PAUL RUBIO

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-west-coast-road-trips

*** These Are the 10 Best Amusement Parks in America

By ALLANA AKHTAR

http://time.com/money/5325493/best-amusement-parks-best-rides/

*** 11 Must-pack Items, According to Full-time Travel Writers

By LINDSAY TIGAR

https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/travel-accessories/travel-blogger-packing-list

*** 8 Attainable Peaks for Novice Climbers

By Brendan Leonard

https://www.redbull.com/us-en/eight-great-peaks-to-start-your-climbing-career

*** The best mountaineering expeditions for a beginner

By Greg Melville

https://www.outsideonline.com/1959566/what-are-best-mountaineering-expeditions-beginner

*** 20 Tips From Air-Travel Insiders

By KATIE MCELVEEN

https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/travel/tips-air-travel-insiders

*** From Steve at NatureOutside.com:

Here’s an interactive map that you can use to learn the tribes that originally inhabited your area. The tool works for North America, South and Central America, Africa, Greenland, Australia and islands in the Pacific. You can search by address, language, territory, and treaties.

The map is far from complete, and the authors say as much. Also, I notice that my area uses the generic term, “Ohlone,” when in truth there were actually many politically independent tribal bands that inhabited the area before the Spanish arrived.

https://native-land.ca/

*** 10 Packing Mistakes to Avoid

By Siobhan Reid

https://www.jetsetter.com/magazine/fashion-mistakes-to-avoid/

*** Driving Massachusetts’s New ‘Whale Trail’

by MIKE MACEACHERAN

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/driving-massachusetts-new-whale-trail

*** Backpacking for Beginners

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-beginners.html

*** 42 Ultralight Backpacking Tips: How to Shave Pack Weight

https://www.greenbelly.co/pages/ultralight-backpacking-tips

*** Top 12 Beginner Backpacking Blunders

http://www.cleverhiker.com/blog/top-12-beginner-backpacking-blunders

*** Make your own outdoor gear.

https://www.backpacking.net/makegear.html

*** Everything I Bring to Go Camping (Except the Tent)

By Steven John

http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-camping-gear-gadgets.html

*** How to Build a Soda Can Stove

https://www.thesodacanstove.com/alcohol-stove/how-to-build/index.php

*** Trail Etiquette

Oregon State University Research Forests

http://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/trail-etiquette

*** VIP Volunteers-In-Parks

How can you serve our National Parks? Check out our new video about the Volunteers In Parks (VIP) program and how we’re partnering with American Express to get 1 million community members volunteering in our National Parks and public lands.

https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=62147905-1DD8-B71B-0B01D39DAB6AF540

*** 16 Airport Mistakes to Stop Making Before Your Next Flight

By Juliana LaBianca

https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/air-travel-tips/

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Rail Trail of the month for August 2018

Georgia’s Augusta Canal Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/august/13/georgia-s-augusta-canal-trail/?tag=Trail+of+the+Month

Rail Trail of the month for July 2018

*** Wyoming’s North Pathway

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/july/12/wyoming-s-north-pathway/

*** Four Friends, Five Days, and 372 Miles: A Journey on the Ohio to Erie Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/july/30/four-friends-five-days-and-372-miles-a-journey-on-the-ohio-to-erie-trail/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) Teaching Volunteers, ABOUTASIA SCHOOLS, SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

http://grassrootsvolunteering.org/volunteer_opportunities/aboutasia-schools

2.) Volunteers to support the development initiatives of local communities in Uganda, AFRICA SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CARE FOUNDATION, FORT PORTAL, UGANDA

http://grassrootsvolunteering.org/volunteer_opportunities/africa-sustainable-tourism-care-foundation

3.) Conservation Programs Research Apprentice Intern, (OPEN FOR 2019 APPLICATIONS)

1 year commitment, stipend, housing, Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington, DE

https://brandywinezoo.org/support/volunteer/conservationresearchapprentice/

4.) Volunteer/Intern, Thorne Nature Experience, Boulder, CO

http://thornenature.org/get-involved/volunteer-intern/

5.) Conservation Programs Research Apprentice Intern, (OPEN FOR 2019 APPLICATIONS)

1 year commitment, stipend, housing, Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington, DE

https://brandywinezoo.org/support/volunteer/conservationresearchapprentice/

6.) Environmental Educator – Americorps, Cascadia Conservation District, Wenatchee, WA

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=72409

7.) Volunteer Opportunities, Los Padres ForestWatch, Santa Barbara, CA,

https://lpfw.org/get-involved/volunteer/

8.) Dive Instructor, Seasonal Field Role (paid), GVI, Caqalai, Fiji

http://www.careersabroad.co.uk/current-vacancies/

9.) Humpback Research Program, Center for Coastal Studies, Provincetown, MA

http://coastalstudies.org/about/volunteers/

10.) Quandary Peak Collaborative Volunteer Event, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, Colorado Fourteeners Initaitive and the NFF, Summit County, Colorado

https://www.nationalforests.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Waterkeeper, Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper, SANDPOINT, IDAHO

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/41354-waterkeeper

2.) Public Relations & Communications Manager, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, FL

https://www.marinelife.org/about/careers/prmanager/

3.) COMMUNICATIONS – MARKETING INTERNSHIP, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, FL

https://www.marinelife.org/about/careers/comm-intern/

4.) VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, FL

https://www.marinelife.org/about/careers/volcoord/

5.) Sporting Services Associate, Orvis, Sylacauga, AL

https://usr54.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/orvis/Posting/View/451

6.) Retail Sales Associate – Fishing Dept, Orvis, Woodbridge, VA,

https://usr54.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/orvis/Posting/View/36

7.) Retail Fishing Manager, Orvis, Carmel, IN

https://usr54.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/orvis/Posting/View/356

8.) Staying Together on Your Flight

https://www.seatguru.com/traveltips/sitting-together-on-your-flight

9.) Trail Crew Members – Camping and Local Crews- SECC, Southeast Conservation Corps, Chattanooga, TN

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-trail-crew-members—camping-and-local-crews–secc-chattanooga-tennessee/686419395

10.) Fire Effects and Communications Specialist, The Nature Conservancy, Durham, North Carolina

https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=46721&PostingSeq=1

11.) Editorial Fellow, National Audubon Society, NY, NY

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3174/editorial-fellow/job

12.) Center Manager- Francis Beidler Forest, The Audubon Center and Sanctuary at the Francis Beidler Forest (Beidler), Audubon South Carolina, Harleyville, South Carolina

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3707/center-manager–francis-beidler-forest/job

13.) Snowshoe – Adventure Guide, Snowshoe Mountain, Snowshoe, WV

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/INT1052IWEST/JobBoard/0ee78872-838d-584f-2478-f7450cb10a72/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9a88b7ea-7ce3-4634-8bab-73987ea4544f

14.) Big Sky Watershed Corps Member, Location: Varies based on host site placement, Big Sky Watershed Corps, Bozeman, MT

Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) is an AmeriCorps program that assists Montana’s watershed communities to make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young professionals. Participants focus on watershed research, planning and project implementation, watershed education and outreach, and community engagement. Big Sky Watershed Corps is offered through a partnership of Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana, the Montana Watershed Coordination Council, and Montana Conservation Corps.

Please contact Bryan Wilson at bryan@mtcorps.org or 406.587.4475 with questions.

Interested in becoming a BSWC Host Site? Click here for more info.

For more information about Big Sky Watershed Corps, check out our 2017 List of Host Sites and our Big Sky Watershed Corps FAQs.

Program Dates: January 7 through November 15, 2019

Living Allowance: $597 biweekly

AmeriCorps Education Award: $5,920.00 upon completion of the program

BSWC members develop projects to protect local water resources, such as watershed inventories, stream and riparian restoration, re-vegetation projects, drought planning, water quality/quantity monitoring, riparian fencing, river clean-ups, abandoned mine reclamation, and irrigation improvements. BSWC members also promote watershed health and natural resource conservation through outreach and educatio

http://mtcorps.org/join/big-sky-watershed-corps-conservation-internships/big-sky-watershed-corps/

15.) Manager Global Communication, Johnson Outdoors Inc., Racine, WI

https://www.johnsonoutdoors.com/careers/racine/manager-global-communication

*** 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 May / June 2018

Ned Lunduist 06/24/2018

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for May / June 2018

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Life is either a great adventure or nothing.”

– Helen Keller

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

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Vienna, Austria.

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

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

*** In this issue:

*** Travel News:

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

*** The TSA’s New Powder Rule, Explained

*** Street Musicians

*** INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & FOLK – DANCE FESTIVAL FESTIVAL “VIENNA FEST”

*** Discover Los Angeles, the Creative Capital of the World

*** African Islands You Gotta See to Believe

*** The Best Road Trip Apps

*** 10 Reasons why you should NEVER visit Malaysia.

*** Business Travelers are More Likely to Get Sick

*** The Most Common Reasons Passengers Get Kicked off of Flights

*** Expert Guide – How to Conquer Jet Lag

*** 11 Beaches in Italy That Only Italians Know About

*** Turns Out, Everyone Can Use First Class Bathrooms on American Airlines Flights

*** These Are the 25 Most Breathtaking Hikes in US National Parks

*** Daily Show Mocks American Airlines New Miserable Lavatories

*** The Daily Show Mocks American Airlines’ Tiny Bathrooms

*** Alaska Airlines Ditches Plastic Straws on All Flights

*** Tips For Staying Healthy When Traveling Abroad

*** A Global Guide For Leery Travelers

*** What is the longest trail in the world?

*** A visitor’s guide to Washington area beaches

*** The Best Travel Loyalty Programs in the World

*** How to Master the Art of Doing Nothing on a Beach

*** 14 Strange Things That Are in the Weirdest Museums of Small Town America

*** The Best Travel Loyalty Programs in the World

*** Australia’s Best Aboriginal Tours

*** How to Avoid Those Pesky Checked Bag Fees on Major U.S. Airlines

*** 17 Divine Hotels With Holy Histories

*** These Are the Actual Cheapest Airlines in the World

*** 2018 Global Flight Price Ranking: What’s the world’s cheapest airline?

*** A Beginner’s Guide to the Dizzying World of Caribbean Rum

*** 7 Tiny Travel Gadgets You Can’t Leave Home Without

*** The Ultimate Camping Packing List: 29 Essentials

*** Passport Rules for Faster Renewal

*** 4 Ways to Get into the Airport Lounge

*** Rail Trail of the month:

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) REEF Marine Conservation Internship, Fall 2018 Program, Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), Key Largo, FL

2.) Summer Naturalist Internship (with stipend), Heart Lake in the High Peaks Wilderness, Adirondack Mountain Club, Lake Placid, NY

3.) Wildlife Habitat Restoration Workers – Volunteer positions (stipend), Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, Kure Atoll, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

4.) Verde River Watershed Chainsaw Crew (with stipend), Conservation Legacy, AmeriCorps, Flagstaff, AZ,

5.) CREW MEMBER (with stipend), CONSERVATION CORPS NEW MEXICO, Las Cruces, NM

6.) Volunteer Internships, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO

7.) Sloth Assistant Team Volunteer, The Sloth Institute Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

*** Adventure/Outdoor/Conservation career opportunities:

1.) Executive Director, Colorado Headwaters Land Trust, Granby, Colorado

2.) Executive & Operations Coordinator, Great Outdoors Colorado, Denver, CO

3.) Senior Program Manager, Sharks and Rays Program, Global Sharks and Rays Initiative (GSRI), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY

4.) Conservation Program Manager – Butterflies, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), Orlando, FLa.

5.) Media Relations Manager, Global Communications, The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, VA

6.) Senior Product Manager, LoungeBuddy, San Francisco, CA

7.) Seabird/Wildlife Habitat Restoration Worker, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), State of Hawaii, Honolulu

8.) Land Protection Specialist, Whidbey Camano Land Trust, Greenbank, WA

9.) Senior Manager, Development Communications, Conservation International, Arlington, VA

10.) Director of Conservation, Catalina Island Conservancy, Avalon, California

11.) Nature Center Manager, The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), Little Rock, Arkansas

12.) Membership Officer, San Francisco Parks AllianceSan Francisco, California

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

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

June 21-29 Vienna, Austria

Aug 21-23 San Diego, CA

Aug 27-29 San Diego, CA

Sept 25-27 Kuwait City, Kuwait

Oct 9-10 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

*** The TSA’s New Powder Rule, Explained

by KATHERINE LAGRAVE

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-tsas-new-powder-rule-explained

*** Street Musicians

…Out of Nowhere comes a Mornful melody, or Perhaps a Fragment of a Waltz

by Dardis McNamee

https://www.viennareview.net/on-the-town/city-life/scenes-of-vienna/street-musicians

*** INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & FOLK – DANCE FESTIVAL FESTIVAL “VIENNA FEST”

1 – 4 November 2018, Vienna, Austria

https://eaff.eu/en/festivals/602-international-music-folk-dance-festival-festival-vienna-fest

*** Discover Los Angeles, the Creative Capital of the World

By Taj Bates

https://www.travliq.com/podcast/c/0/i/22019530/discover-los-angeles-creative-capital-world

*** African Islands You Gotta See to Believe

by SARAH KHAN

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/six-african-islands-you-gotta-see-to-believe

*** The Best Road Trip Apps

by EMILY PRICE

https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2014-05-20/best-apps-for-road-trips

*** 10 Reasons why you should NEVER visit Malaysia.

By Vaughan McShane

https://thetravelmanuel.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-never-visit-malaysia/

*** Business Travelers are More Likely to Get Sick

by CASSIE SHORTSLEEVE

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/business-travelers-are-more-likely-to-get-sick

*** The Most Common Reasons Passengers Get Kicked off of Flights

https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/the-most-common-reasons-passengers-get-kicked-off-of-flights.html

*** Expert Guide – How to Conquer Jet Lag

By Taj Bates

https://www.travliq.com/conquer-jet-lag/c/0

*** 11 Beaches in Italy That Only Italians Know About

By Maria Pasquale

https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/italy/experiences/news/11-beaches-in-italy-that-only-italians-know-about

*** Turns Out, Everyone Can Use First Class Bathrooms on American Airlines Flights

by KATHERINE LAGRAVE

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/turns-out-everyone-can-use-first-class-bathrooms-on-american-airlines-flights

*** These Are the 25 Most Breathtaking Hikes in US National Parks

By Suzie Dundas

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/these-are-the-25-most-breathtaking-hikes-in-us-national-parks

*** Daily Show Mocks American Airlines New Miserable Lavatories

by Gary Leff

https://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2018/06/11/daily-show-mocks-american-airlines-new-miserable-lavatories/

*** The Daily Show Mocks American Airlines’ Tiny Bathrooms

https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/the-daily-show-mocks-american-airlines-tiny-bathrooms.html

*** Alaska Airlines Ditches Plastic Straws on All Flights

by KATHERINE LAGRAVE

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/alaska-airlines-ditches-plastic-straws-on-all-flights

*** Tips For Staying Healthy When Traveling Abroad

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/05/22/528802722/tips-for-staying-healthy-when-traveling-abroad

*** A Global Guide For Leery Travelers

By CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/06/23/622347412/a-global-guide-for-leery-travelers?t=1529813494637

*** What is the longest trail in the world?

https://www.traveltrivia.com/

*** A visitor’s guide to Washington area beaches

In the swath of shoreline stretching from Ocean City, N.J. to Nag’s Head, N.C., an ocean of choices.

By Carol Sottili

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/?utm_term=.47c82745827e

*** The Best Travel Loyalty Programs in the World

by PAUL BRADY

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-best-travel-loyalty-programs-in-the-world

*** How to Master the Art of Doing Nothing on a Beach

By Jennifer Flowers

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-master-the-art-of-doing-nothing-on-a-beach

*** 14 Strange Things That Are in the Weirdest Museums of Small Town America

By Larry Porges

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/14-oddities-that-can-only-be-found-in-the-museums-of-small-town-america

*** The Best Travel Loyalty Programs in the World

by PAUL BRADY

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-best-travel-loyalty-programs-in-the-world

*** Australia’s Best Aboriginal Tours

By Susan Gough Henly

https://www.afar.com/magazine/australias-best-aboriginal-tours

*** How to Avoid Those Pesky Checked Bag Fees on Major U.S. Airlines

by PAUL BRADY

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-avoid-checked-bag-fees-on-major-us-airline

*** 17 Divine Hotels With Holy Histories

By Nicole Trilivas

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/17-divine-hotels-with-holy-histories

*** These Are the Actual Cheapest Airlines in the World

by SEBASTIAN MODAK

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/these-are-the-actual-cheapest-airlines-in-the-world

*** 2018 Global Flight Price Ranking: What’s the world’s cheapest airline?

https://www.rome2rio.com/labs/2018-global-flight-price-ranking/

*** A Beginner’s Guide to the Dizzying World of Caribbean Rum

By Jake Emen

https://www.afar.com/magazine/a-beginners-guide-to-the-dizzying-world-of-caribbean-rum

*** 7 Tiny Travel Gadgets You Can’t Leave Home Without

By Caroline Morse Teel

https://www.smartertravel.com/2015/06/04/7-tiny-travel-gadgets-you-cant-leave-home-without/

*** The Ultimate Camping Packing List: 29 Essentials

By Caroline Morse Teel

https://www.smartertravel.com/2018/05/16/camping-packing-list/

*** Passport Rules for Faster Renewal

By Shannon McMahon

https://www.smartertravel.com/2018/03/14/passport-rules-renew-faster/

*** 4 Ways to Get into the Airport Lounge

By ED PERKINS

https://www.smartertravel.com/2018/05/24/how-to-get-into-airport-lounge/

*** Rail Trail of the month:

Rail Trail of the month for June 2018

Maryland’s WB&A Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/june/13/marylands-wba-trail/

Rail Trail of the month for May 2018

Vermont’s Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

by Laura Stark

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/may/15/vermonts-lamoille-valley-rail-trail/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

1.) REEF Marine Conservation Internship, Fall 2018 Program, Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), Key Largo, FL

http://www.reef.org/internship

2.) Summer Naturalist Internship (with stipend), Heart Lake in the High Peaks Wilderness, Adirondack Mountain Club, Lake Placid, NY

https://www.adk.org/job-board/#Summer%20Naturalist%20Intern

3.) Wildlife Habitat Restoration Workers – Volunteer positions (stipend), Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, Kure Atoll, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

http://careers.conbio.org/job/307447/wildlife-habitat-restoration-workers-volunteer-positions-stipend-/

4.) Verde River Watershed Chainsaw Crew (with stipend), Conservation Legacy, AmeriCorps, Flagstaff, AZ,

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/verde-river-watershed-chainsaw-crew-at-conservation-legacy-550744156/

5.) CREW MEMBER (with stipend), CONSERVATION CORPS NEW MEXICO, Las Cruces, NM

https://www.coolworks.com/conservation-corps-new-mexico/highlighted-job/26320-engaging-projects-hard-work-good-community-1

6.) Volunteer Internships, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO

https://www.nps.gov/romo/getinvolved/supportyourpark/internships.htm

7.) Sloth Assistant Team Volunteer, The Sloth Institute Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

http://careers.conbio.org/job/307458/sloth-assistant-team-volunteer/

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

1.) Executive Director, Colorado Headwaters Land Trust, Granby, Colorado

http://cclt.org/jobs/2018/6/5/colorado-headwaters-land-trust-executive-director

2.) Executive & Operations Coordinator, Great Outdoors Colorado, Denver, CO

http://cclt.org/jobs/2018/6/5/great-outdoors-colorado-executive-operations-coordinator

3.) Senior Program Manager, Sharks and Rays Program, Global Sharks and Rays Initiative (GSRI), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25965&siteid=5168#jobDetails=402974_5168

4.) Conservation Program Manager – Butterflies, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), Orlando, FLa.

http://careers.conbio.org/job/307409/conservation-program-manager-butterflies/

5.) Media Relations Manager, Global Communications, The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, VA

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/701443679/

6.) Senior Product Manager, LoungeBuddy, San Francisco, CA

https://angel.co/loungebuddy/jobs/287684-senior-product-manager

7.) Seabird/Wildlife Habitat Restoration Worker, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), State of Hawaii, Honolulu

https://careers.wildlife.org/job/seabirdwildlife-habitat-restoration-worker/41480193/

8.) Land Protection Specialist, Whidbey Camano Land Trust, Greenbank, WA

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-land-protection-specialist-greenbank-washington/3929250852

9.) Senior Manager, Development Communications, Conservation International, Arlington, VA

https://jobs.washingtonpost.com/job/38781295/senior-manager-development-communications/

10.) Director of Conservation, Catalina Island Conservancy, Avalon, California

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-director-of-conservation-avalon-california/2750866369

11.) Nature Center Manager, The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), Little Rock, Arkansas

https://careers.wildlife.org/job/nature-center-manager/41592897/

12.) Membership Officer, San Francisco Parks AllianceSan Francisco, California

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/40953-membership-officer

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