Your Very Next Step newsletter for May June 2023
By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com
“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.”
– T.S Eliot
This edition of YVNS comes to you from Chania, Crete, Greece.
http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2023/06/09/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-may-june-2023
*** If you are not receiving this newsletter via the Google Groups list, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com to get on the list for YVNS distribution.
“Your Very Next Step” adventure/outdoors/conservation newsletter, published by Ned Lundquist, is a cooperative community, and everyone is invited, no…encouraged, no…urged to participate. Share your adventures with the network today! Send to lundquist989@cs.com.
*** 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 an email, ask nicely, 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:
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps
*** Where am I?
*** How Many Greek Islands Are There?
*** How to Pack Valuables for Your Next Flight
*** Aeolian Islands, Sicily: A Detailed Travel Guide
*** This State Just Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—Here’s How to Visit Them All
*** The Best Backpacks for Every Adventure
*** Seeking to Understand the Piping Plover’s Precarious Recent Trends
*** THE FINE PRINT – Here are the airlines with the most (and least) complaints from passengers last year
*** How to Get Through Airport Security Quickly, According to a TSA Insider
*** 9 Underrated Destinations in Asia
*** Google Maps is making it easier to explore US national parks, even without cell service
*** 10 U.S. State Parks that are Worth a Visit
*** The Best Weekend Getaways in the U.S. for a Quick Escape
*** Wild Spotter
*** 10 reasons why Pacific Crest Trail is a top US hiking destination
*** 7 Underrated U.S. Destinations Tourists Often Overlook
*** iNaturalist / Connect with Nature
*** 6 Quirkiest Airports Around the World
*** The Ten Essentials of Hiking
*** 6 Fascinating Places for History Buffs to Visit in New England
*** Greek Cuisine in CNN’s Top 10 List of Food Cultures
*** Rail Trail of the Month for May 2023
*** Rail Trail of the Month for April 2023
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Yukon Delta Maintenance Project (2 one week shifts between July 10 and 30), Kwethluk River Fish Weir Operations, Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, Kwethluk River up the Kuskokwim River from Bethel, Alaska
2.) Database cleanup, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, Durango, CO
3.) Photographers and Videographers, Benton MacKaye Trail Association, Cherry Log, GA
4.) Island Conservation Expedition to the Seychelles, GVI Africa, Curieuse, Seychelles
5.) Rainforest Realignment Volunteers, Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Palmyra Atoll, Central Pacific Ocean
6.) Volunteering in New Zealand – Protecting Pristine Natural Areas, Natucate, New Zealand
*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Communications Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
2.) National Director of Communications, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
3.) Odin Falls Program Manager, Northwest Outward Bound School, Redmond, OR
4.) Education Manager – Crane Estate, The Trustees of Reservations, Ipswich, MA
5.) Raptor/Woodpecker Biologist, Turnstone Environmental Consultants, Inc., La Grande, Oregon
6.) Director of Nature Positive for Oceans, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC
7.) Freshwater & Food Communications Specialist, World Wildlife Fund,
Washington, DC
8.) Consultancy for the final evaluation of the IKI funded Smart Coasts project, World Wildlife Fund, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
9.) Nature Based Therapeutic Mentor, Whole Hearts, Minds and Bodies Department, Gateway Mountain Center, Truckee, California
10.) Climate Action Fellowship Program, GrizzlyCorps, a AmeriCorps fellowship with Project Climate at UC Berkeley’s Center for Law, Energy & the Environment in partnership with California Volunteers, Various Locations
11.) Executive Director, Whole Earth Nature School, Eugene, OR
12.) Communications Associate, Sustainable Conservation, San Francisco, California
13.) Line Cook, Under Canvas Lake Powell – Grand Staircase, BIG WATER, UTAH
14.) Organizational Training Specialist, The Front Climbing Club, Salt Lake City, UT
15.) Wyoming Community Partnerships Coordinator, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), Remote, Wyoming
16.) Field Mentor Position, Elements Wilderness Program, Huntington, Utah
17.) ACTIVITY INSTRUCTORS (MAR – OCT, 2023-FLEXIBLE) (Seasonal – Kayaking, Caving, Mt Biking, Rock Climbing), Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing, New Castle, VA
18.) Sea Kayaking Guide (summer season), Alaska Mountain Guides and Mountain Guides International, Haines, Alaska
19.) NPS: Social Media Fellow, Conservation Legacy, Washington, DC
20.) Trail Crew Member- Crater Lake National Park, American Conservation Experience, Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, OR
21.) Executive Director, Friends of Merrymeeting Bay, Richmond, ME
22.) Director of Communications, Georgia River Network, Atlanta, Georgia
23.) Rio Grande Joint Venture (RGJV) Conservation Delivery Specialist, American Bird Conservancy, Alpine, Texas
24.) Digital Communications Coordinator, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts
…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!
*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update to share?
Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).
*** Travel news and adventures
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
5-10 June Chania, Crete, Greece
18-24 June Honolulu, Hawaii
18-26 July 2023 Sydney, NSW, Australia / Singapore
*** Where am I?
Chania, Crete, Greece
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chania
*** How Many Greek Islands Are There?
The Greek islands are among the world’s most popular tourist destinations, but have you ever wondered how many there are? And how they’re grouped?
By Greece Is Team
https://www.greece-is.com/how-many-greek-islands-are-there/
*** How to Pack Valuables for Your Next Flight
Simple tricks to ensure your irreplaceable items aren’t lost, stolen, or broken while in transit.
BY RACHEL CHANG
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-pack-valuables
*** Aeolian Islands, Sicily: A Detailed Travel Guide
Beaches, Italy, Off the Beaten Path
https://www.adventurouskate.com/aeolian-islands-sicily-travel-guide/
*** This State Just Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—Here’s How to Visit Them All
This just might be the best—and most beautiful—way to cool off this summer.
By Bailey Berg
https://www.afar.com/magazine/these-are-17-of-the-best-waterfalls-to-visit-in-kentucky
*** The Best Backpacks for Every Adventure
https://www.trailspace.com/gear/backpacks/?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=2023-05-17
*** Seeking to Understand the Piping Plover’s Precarious Recent Trends
By Molly Kirk/DWR
https://dwr.virginia.gov/blog/seeking-to-understand-the-piping-plovers-precarious-recent-trends/
*** Seeking to Understand the Piping Plover’s Precarious Recent Trends
By Molly Kirk/DWR
https://dwr.virginia.gov/blog/seeking-to-understand-the-piping-plovers-precarious-recent-trends/
*** THE FINE PRINT
Here are the airlines with the most (and least) complaints from passengers last year
By Sean P. Murphy
*** How to Get Through Airport Security Quickly, According to a TSA Insider
From enrolling in trusted traveler programs to making sure your bag is packed well, these tips will help you breeze through security.
By Nick Kurczewski
https://www.afar.com/magazine/tips-for-breezing-through-airport-security-from-a-tsa-insider
*** 9 Underrated Destinations in Asia
By Julia Hammond
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/9-underrated-destinations-in-asia/Y_jyth6QgAAH77Jv
*** Google Maps is making it easier to explore US national parks, even without cell service
By Eve Chen
*** 10 U.S. State Parks that are Worth a Visit
By Morgan Love
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-us-state-parks-that-are-worth-a-visit/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aoS
*** The Best Weekend Getaways in the U.S. for a Quick Escape
From Catalina Island to the Florida Keys, here are some road trip ideas out of Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas, and more.
BY MARK ELLWOOD
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-weekend-getaways-us
*** Wild Spotter
Download and install the FREE Wild Spotter Mobile App to map invasive species in your favorite wild places with or without cell reception.
*** 10 reasons why Pacific Crest Trail is a top US hiking destination
By Dave Stamboulis
*** 7 Underrated U.S. Destinations Tourists Often Overlook
By Jersey Driggs
*** iNaturalist
Connect with Nature
Explore and share your observations from the natural world. Record your observations. Share with fellow naturalists. Discuss your findings
*** 6 Quirkiest Airports Around the World
By Aimee Long
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-quirkiest-airports-around-the-world/ZBPO8BG9cAAI0DI
*** The Ten Essentials of Hiking
Ten Things You Should Bring on Every Hike
https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/
*** 6 Fascinating Places for History Buffs to Visit in New England
https://dailypassport.com/fascinating-places-for-history-buffs-to-visit-in-new-england/
*** Greek Cuisine in CNN’s Top 10 List of Food Cultures
Renowned for its high quality, seasonal ingredients, and extraordinary health benefits, CNN Travel lists Greek cuisine among the world’s best.
https://www.greece-is.com/news/greek-cuisine-in-cnns-top-10-list-of-food-cultures/
*** Rail Trail of the Month
May
Nevada’s River Mountains Loop Trail
by Stephanie Forté
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2023/may/05/nevada-s-river-mountains-loop-trail/
April
Wisconsin’s Ozaukee Interurban Trail
by Shelby Deering
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2023/april/07/wisconsin-s-ozaukee-interurban-trail/
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:
1.) Yukon Delta Maintenance Project (2 one week shifts between July 10 and 30), Kwethluk River Fish Weir Operations, Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, Kwethluk River up the Kuskokwim River from Bethel, Alaska
http://alaskarefugefriends.org/current-opportunities/
2.) Database cleanup, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, Durango, CO
https://www.greatoldbroads.org/volunteering-internships/
3.) Photographers and Videographers, Benton MacKaye Trail Association, Cherry Log, GA
4.) Island Conservation Expedition to the Seychelles, GVI Africa, Curieuse, Seychelles
https://www.gviusa.com/programs/wildlife-conservation-expedition-seychelles/
5.) Rainforest Realignment Volunteers, Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Palmyra Atoll, Central Pacific Ocean
6.) Volunteering in New Zealand – Protecting Pristine Natural Areas, Natucate, New Zealand
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:
1.) Communications Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
https://www.naacpjobfinder.com/job/communications-coordinator-conshohocken-pennsylvania-11280214
2.) National Director of Communications, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
https://jobs.iabc.com/jobs/view/national-director-of-communications/67828052/
3.) Odin Falls Program Manager, Northwest Outward Bound School, Redmond, OR
https://jobs.macslist.org/job/lx5wut/odin-falls-program-manager/redmond/or
4.) Education Manager – Crane Estate, The Trustees of Reservations, Ipswich, MA
5.) Raptor/Woodpecker Biologist, Turnstone Environmental Consultants, Inc., La Grande, Oregon
6.) Director of Nature Positive for Oceans, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC
https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/3327/director-of-nature-positive-for-oceans—23075/job
7.) Freshwater & Food Communications Specialist, World Wildlife Fund,
Washington, DC
https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/3361/freshwater-%26-food-communications-specialist—23085/job
8.) Consultancy for the final evaluation of the IKI funded Smart Coasts project, World Wildlife Fund, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
9.) Nature Based Therapeutic Mentor, Whole Hearts, Minds and Bodies Department, Gateway Mountain Center, Truckee, California
10.) Climate Action Fellowship Program, GrizzlyCorps, a AmeriCorps fellowship with Project Climate at UC Berkeley’s Center for Law, Energy & the Environment in partnership with California Volunteers, Various Locations
https://www.grizzlycorps.org/fellows
11.) Executive Director, Whole Earth Nature School, Eugene, OR
https://jobs.macslist.org/job/avr2gn/executive-director/eugene/or
12.) Communications Associate, Sustainable Conservation, San Francisco, California
13.) Line Cook, Under Canvas Lake Powell – Grand Staircase, BIG WATER, UTAH
14.) Organizational Training Specialist, The Front Climbing Club, Salt Lake City, UT
https://getoutdoorjobs.com/jobs/organizational-training-specialist-82f91300
15.) Wyoming Community Partnerships Coordinator, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), Remote, Wyoming
https://easyapply.co/a/d3f73fb8-cc80-4a49-b231-eebb18fdb410
16.) Field Mentor Position, Elements Wilderness Program, Huntington, Utah
https://www.elementswilderness.com/employment/
17.) ACTIVITY INSTRUCTORS (MAR – OCT, 2023-FLEXIBLE) (Seasonal – Kayaking, Caving, Mt Biking, Rock Climbing), Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing, New Castle, VA
https://www.wilderness-adventure.com/about/employment/#Instructors
18.) Sea Kayaking Guide (summer season), Alaska Mountain Guides and Mountain Guides International, Haines, Alaska
19.) NPS: Social Media Fellow, Conservation Legacy, Washington, DC
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-nps-social-media-fellow-washington-dc/9660547514
20.) Trail Crew Member- Crater Lake National Park, American Conservation Experience, Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, OR
https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/trail-crew-member-crater-lake-national-park/
21.) Executive Director, Friends of Merrymeeting Bay, Richmond, ME
22.) Director of Communications, Georgia River Network, Atlanta, Georgia
23.) Rio Grande Joint Venture (RGJV) Conservation Delivery Specialist, American Bird Conservancy, Alpine, Texas
https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/rio-grande-joint-venture-rgjv-conservation-delivery-specialist/
24.) Digital Communications Coordinator, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts
https://www.environmentalleague.org/careers/digital-communications-coordinator/
*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.
*** Your Very Next Step is a service of the Job of the Week Network LLC
© 2020 The Job of the Week Network LLC
Edward Lundquist, ABC –
Editor and Publisher
Your Very Next Step
7813 Richfield Road
Springfield, VA 22153
Home office phone: (703) 455-7661
lundquist989@cs.com
www.nedsjotw.com
Published with Google Groups
Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana
(And So The Story Is Told)
-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs