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Your Very Next Step newsletter for September – October 2025

 

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“We do not make a journey, the journey makes us.”

– Nicolas Bouvier

 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

– Lao Tzu

 

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Tournon-sur-Rhône, Ardèche, France

 

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2025/09/20/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-september-october-2025

 

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*** In this issue travel and adventure news; volunteer conservation and wilderness opportunities; travel, adventure and conservation jobs.

***  L’invitation au Voyage

By Charles Baudelaire

 

Mon enfant, ma sœur,

Songe à la douceur

D’aller là-bas vivre ensemble !

Aimer à loisir,

Aimer et mourir

Au pays qui te ressemble !

Les soleils mouillés

De ces ciels brouillés

Pour mon esprit ont les charmes

Si mystérieux

De tes traîtres yeux,

Brillant à travers leurs larmes.

 

Là, tout n’est qu’ordre et beauté,

Luxe, calme et volupté.

 

Des meubles luisants,

Polis par les ans,

Décoreraient notre chambre ;

Les plus rares fleurs

Mêlant leurs odeurs

Aux vagues senteurs de l’ambre,

Les riches plafonds,

Les miroirs profonds,

La splendeur orientale,

Tout y parlerait

A l’âme en secret

Sa douce langue natale.

 

Là, tout n’est qu’ordre et beauté,

Luxe, calme et volupté.

 

Vois sur ces canaux

Dormir ces vaisseaux

Dont l’humeur est vagabonde ;

C’est pour assouvir

Ton moindre désir

Qu’ils viennent du bout du monde.

Les soleils couchants

Revêtent les champs,

Les canaux, la ville entière,

D’hyacinthe et d’or ;

Le monde s’endort

Dans une chaude lumière.

 

Là, tout n’est qu’ordre et beauté,

Luxe, calme et volupté.

 

Invitation to a Journey

Charles Baudelaire

 

My child and sister,

Think of the pleasure

Of living together.

To love at leisure

To love and to die

In the land that your like can measure.

The hazy suns

In misty skies

Bring charms to my mind

As mysterious

As your beguiling eyes

That shine through the tears I find.

 

There, all is peace and beauty,

Luxury and sensuality.

 

Furniture glistening,

Polished by years,

Would fill our chamber;

The rarest flowers

Releasing perfume

On waves of scented amber,

Ceilings rich

And mirrors steeped

In oriental splendour,

All would whisper

To your soul in secret

In their speech of native languor.

 

There, all is peace and beauty,

Luxury and sensuality.

 

Look at those canals

Where sleeping vessels

In their wandering life

From the ends of the world have come

To satisfy

Your least desire.

The setting suns

Clothe the fields,

Canals, the whole town,

With hyacinth and gold;

In that warm light, the world

Falls asleep at sundown.

 

There, all is peace and beauty,

Luxury and sensuality.

 

***  Where am I?

 

Tournon-sur-Rhône, Ardèche, France

 

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

 

12-26 September 2025                  Paris/Lyon/Vienne/ Tournon-sur-Rhône/Avignon/Arles/Aix-en-Provence, France

12-19-24 October, 2025                 Jacksonville, Florida

3-11 November, 2025                     Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia

 

***  10 European National Parks You Have to See

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-european-national-parks-you-have-to-see/XvHyVpKgiwAG5akP

 

***  The Elusive World of Million-Mile Fliers

By Katherine Fan

https://www.afar.com/magazine/what-it-means-to-earn-million-miler-status-with-airlines

 

***  10 Underrated Caribbean Gems

By Digna Joseph

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/underrated-caribbean-gems/YCMUCEa2nQAHLHnP

 

***  Charming Small Towns, National Parks, and Road Trips: 18 Beautiful Places to Travel for Fall Foliage

By Chloe Arrojado

https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-places-in-united-states-to-see-fall-foliage

 

***  10 Haunted Towns in the U.S.

By Jim Stewart

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-haunted-towns-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5av0

 

***  Our Favorite Caribbean Island Isn’t in the Caribbean

By Rachael Levitt

https://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/bermuda/experiences/news/photos/bermuda-travel-guide-why-this-atlantic-island-isnt-the-caribbean

 

***  This Airport Was Just Named the Worst in the U.S. for Flight Delays

By Michael Cappetta

https://www.aol.com/airport-just-named-worst-u-153100382.html

 

***  These European countries feel the most ‘joy and connection’, apparently

Scandinavia is once again the happiest place to be, while Brits are ‘desperately lacking’ satisfaction in their lives

By Annie McNamee

https://www.timeout.com/news/these-european-countries-feel-the-most-joy-and-connection-apparently-090125

 

***  10 Bookstores Worth Traveling For

By  Jessica A. Scott

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-bookstores-worth-traveling-for/XvHyVpKgiwAG5anA

 

***  Airport Lounge Access for Basically Free? This Is How.

By Paul Rubio

https://www.afar.com/magazine/priority-pass-lounge-membership-what-is-it-how-to-get-it

 

***  The bucket list Canadian adventure you didn’t know you could do

By Saphia Khambalia

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/bucket-list-canadian-adventure-didn-165108178.html

 

***  5 Destinations That Don’t Meet Expectations, and 5 That Do

By Luke Charny

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-destinations-that-dont-meet-expectations-and-5-that-do/XvHyVpKgiwAG5alI

 

***  This Is the Quietest Trail in the U.S.—and It Follows a Stunning 76-mile Scenic River

For peace and quiet, head to Nebraska’s Niobrara National Scenic River.

By Evie Carrick

https://www.travelandleisure.com/quiet-trail-niobrara-national-scenic-river-nebraska-11695532

 

***  25 Rules for Flying in 2025 Every Traveler Should Follow

https://dailypassport.com/expert-tips-rules-for-flying/

 

***  7 Countries You Didn’t Know Use the US Dollar

From Aruba to Ecuador, these are the countries where you can save yourself the hassle of currency exchange.

By Kat Chen

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/countries-that-use-the-us-dollar

 

***  6 Underrated Beach Towns Perfect For Your Next Vacation

By Vivian Chung

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-underrated-beach-towns-perfect-for-your-next-vacation/YJrBnGfpMgAGbRkJ

 

***  7 Countries You Didn’t Know Use the US Dollar

From Aruba to Ecuador, these are the countries where you can save yourself the hassle of currency exchange.

By Kat Chen

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/countries-that-use-the-us-dollar

 

***  Can Hawaii’s Iconic Lei Tradition Survive On Imported Flowers?

https://beatofhawaii.com/can-hawaiis-iconic-lei-tradition-survive-on-imported-flowers/

 

***  7 Best Places to Retire Around the World

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/7-best-places-to-retire-in-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aik

 

***  What Not To Do if There’s an Open Middle Seat Next to You on a Flight

By Peter Vanden Bos

https://dailypassport.com/open-middle-seat-airplane-etiquette/?lctg=b7b107bd-710e-45a3-8232-6ac168349986

 

***  10 Short But Amazing Road Trips

By Vivian Chung

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-short-but-amazing-road-trips/XvHyVpKgiwAG5arP

 

***  These Are the Most Popular Destinations for a Romantic Getaway

By Stacey Leasca

https://www.travelandleisure.com/most-popular-destinations-for-romantic-getaway-analysis-8784752

 

***  5 of the Most Common Flight-Booking Myths

By Julia Hammond

https://dailypassport.com/most-common-flight-booking-myths/

 

***  Rail Tail of the Month

 

 

 

 

 

Meet the 2025 Hall of Fame Trail Nominees

By Rails to Trails Conservancy

July 31, 2025

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/meet-the-2025-hall-of-fame-trail-nominees/

 

September 2025 Trail of the Month

 

Kansas’ Flint Hills Trail State Park: September 2025 Trail of the Month

By Agueda Pacheco Flores

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/kansas-flint-hills-trail-state-park-september-2025-trail-of-the-month/

 

***  Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

 

!.)  Duck Watch, City Wildlife, Washington, DC

 

During nesting season, Duck Watch volunteers monitor Mallard nests across the city. Volunteers may provide information to residents and building managers, keep a count of the number of eggs in a nest, and discourage citizens from disturbing a Mallard nest or feeding the mother. Ideally, as soon as the ducklings hatch, mom will begin leading them to water. If, for some reason, she cannot or ducklings will not be able to make the journey, volunteers work with City Wildlife staff members to help relocate the mother and ducklings.

 

Emails are sent out to Duck Watch volunteers throughout the season, requesting that someone confirm a nest location that has been reported by a concerned citizen. We typically ask volunteers to commit to monitoring at least 1 nest per season and checking on it at least twice a week until the eggs hatch. The location and the success of each nest is cataloged by City Wildlife and the Washington Humane Society at the end of the season.

 

Volunteer Requirements:

 

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Volunteers must be willing to be on call to help monitor nests. Generally, a Duck Watch volunteer will be assigned nests close to their home or work.

Once assigned, a volunteer will check on their nest every one to two days depending on the age of the nest. Volunteers may be asked to help the mother Mallard lead her ducklings to water.

If you are interested in volunteering for Duck Watch, please contact April Linton at april.linton@citywildlife.org.

 

https://citywildlife.org/volunteer/volunteer-program/

 

2.)  Transport / Rescue Volunteers, Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, VA

https://wildlifecenter.org/support/volunteer

 

3.)  Conservation Marketing & Social Media,  International Volunteer HQ, Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

https://www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/galapagos-islands/conservation-marketing-and-social-media-in-puerto-villamil/

 

4.)  Lionfish spearing marine conservation, Responsible Travel, Placencia, Belize

https://www.responsiblevacation.com/vacation/12740/lionfish-spearing-marine-conservation-in-belize

 

5.)  Homestay Service Projects, Aveze, France

 

Stay in the beautiful Cevennes mountains, South of France.  Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing

Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening

Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

 

https://www.worldpackers.com/positions/91565

 

6.)  Docents, Historic Monteverde Store, Foothill Conservancy, Sutter Creek, CA

 

Foothill Conservancy is helping to make the Monteverde Store Museum more accessible to the Public. Conservancy staff open the store on Thursdays and Fridays and Conservancy volunteers help staff the store on weekends. The Monteverde Store has a fascinating collection of artifacts and we are proud that the conservancy can help the Museum reach its full potential. If you are interested in helping out with the Monteverde Store on behalf of the Conservancy (hours are credited to FC), please contact at 209-223-3508 or fhc@foothillconservancy.org.

 

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

 

1.)  Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival Instructor, Trackers Earth, Portland, OR

https://trackerspdx.com/jobs/bushcraft-and-wilderness-survival-instructor

 

2.)  Trail Construction Specialist (Various Locations), Black Diamond Designs, Landis, NC

https://outdoorindustryjobs.com/JobDetail/GetJobDetail?jobID=15892

 

3.)  After School Outdoor Educator, Nature Linc, Lincoln, MA

https://jobs.naaee.org/job/after-school-outdoor-educator-0

 

4.)  Yellowstone National Park Field Educator (seasonal), Yellowstone Forever, Gardiner, MT

https://yellowstone.bamboohr.com/careers/79

 

5.)  Outdoor / Environmental Educator, Deep Portage Learning Center , Hackensack, Minnesota

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-outdoor–environmental-educator-hackensack-minnesota/7471680949

 

6.)  Tour Leader (UK & Europe) (Contractor)( Recruitment Opens September 2025 for the 2026 Europe and UK Season), Expat Explore / TourAxis, Greater London (Hybrid), UK

https://touraxis.bamboohr.com/careers/111

 

7.)  Watershed Stewardship Coordinator Western Shasta Resource Conservation District, Americorps/Sierra Nevada Alliance, Anderson, California

https://sierranevadaalliance.org/join-snap/

 

8.)  Restoration, Invasive Species, and Forestry Technician, Redstart, Bradford, Vermont

https://redstartconsulting.com/services/

 

9.)  Assistant Ranger, National Trust place, Marsden Moor, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Huddersfield, UK

https://careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/a/#/vacancies/165738

 

10.)  Field Mentor, Elements Programs, Huntington, UT

https://outdoorindustryjobs.com/JobDetail/GetJobDetail?jobID=16991

 

11.)  Full-time, Year-round Lodge & Kitchen Manager Couple needed in Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, Wyoming High Country Lodge, Lovell, WY

https://www.ranchwork.com/job/full-time-year-round-lodge-kitchen-manager-couple-needed-in-bighorn-mountains-of-wyoming/

 

12.)  Field Instructor – Mountains, Muddy Sneakers, Brevard, NC

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=d3b2b642-9032-4830-9574-52ccf6e26964&ccId=9201263042532_3&lang=en_US&jobId=546837

 

13.)  Outdoor Skills & Adventure Director, Appalachian Headwaters, Lewisburg, WV

https://jobs.naaee.org/job/outdoor-skills-adventure-director

 

14.)  Ambassador Program Manager, WildCare, San Rafael, CA

https://discoverwildcare.org/about/join-our-team/

 

15.)  Interpretive Specialist – Natural Resource Specialist 1, Organization Tillamook Forest Center, Oregon Department of Forestry, Tillamook, OR

https://jobs.naaee.org/job/interpretive-specialist-natural-resource-specialist-1

 

16.)  Education Coordinator, Wildlife In Need Center, Oconomowoc, WI

https://www.helpingwildlife.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-Wildlife-Education-Coordinator.pdf

 

*** 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 2025

 

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.”

– Tim Ferriss

 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

– Lao Tzu

 

This edition of YVNS comes to you from San Jose, California.

 

Your Very Next Step newsletter for July August 2025

 

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“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 travel and adventure news; volunteer conservation and wilderness opportunities; travel, adventure and conservation jobs.

***  Where am I?

 

San Jose, California

 

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

 

11-15 August                                     Tucson, Arizona / Monterey, California

12 Sept – 26 Sept 2025                  Paris/Lyon/Avignon/Aix-en-Provence/Marseille, France

 

***  The 12 Best Ice Cream Shops Across the United States

By James Wong

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-best-ice-cream-shops-in-america

 

***  The Best Train Journeys in the UK for Leaf Peeping, Ocean Views, and a Seat on the Hogwarts Express

Take the scenic route.

By Monisha Rajesh

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/the-best-train-journeys-in-the-uk

 

***  The Best Apps for Managing Your Travel Expenses and Receipts

Keeping track of your expenses while on a work trip can be frustrating. The editors of WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler pooled our expertise to find the most efficient and user-friendly apps for the job.

By Reece Rogers and Jamie Spain

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-apps-for-managing-travel-expenses-receipts

 

***  A look around Japan’s Nara Prefecture

The Nara Prefecture in Central Japan is replete with attractions. Check them out here.

by The Travel Magazine

https://www.thetravelmagazine.net/a-look-around-japans-nara-prefecture/

 

***  From Sticking Out Tongues to Sniffing Cheeks, Here’s How People Around the World Say Hello

By Chris Ciolli

https://www.afar.com/magazine/beyond-the-handshake-how-people-greet-each-other-around-the-world

 

*** What to Do If Your Flight Is Canceled, According to Air Travel Experts

These expert-approved tips will have you navigating flight delays and cancellations like a pro.

By Lauren Dana Ellman

https://www.travelandleisure.com/what-to-do-if-your-flight-is-canceled-11764034

 

***  Step Back in Time at These 12 Frank Lloyd Wright Houses Across the USA

By Mae Hamilton

https://www.afar.com/magazine/frank-lloyd-wright-houses-you-can-visit

 

*** This Tiny New England Island Is Filled With Literal Treasure—Here’s How to Find It

Search for coveted glass orbs on Block Island, and discover your new favorite getaway.

By Stacey Leasca

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-enjoy-block-islands-annual-treasure-hunt

 

***  The Lush Landscapes of Sri Lanka

From rolling tea hills and exotic gardens to jungle paths and tropical splendour, Sri Lanka reveals a beauty far beyond its famous beaches.

by Susie Boulton

https://www.thetravelmagazine.net/the-lush-landscapes-of-sri-lanka/

 

***  The U.S. Has Nearly 100,000 Miles of Shoreline—These Are the Prettiest Beaches

By Becca Blond

https://www.afar.com/magazine/most-beautiful-beaches-in-the-us

 

***  Rail Tail of the Month

 

 

 

June 2025 Trail of the Month

 

July

 

Idaho’s Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes

By Glenn Zinkus

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/idahos-trail-of-the-coeur-dalenes-july-2025-trail-of-the-month/

 

August

 

Iowa’s Wabash Trace Nature Trail

By Randiah Green

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/iowas-wabash-trace-nature-trail-august-2025-trail-of-the-month/

***  Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

 

1.)  Volunteer Guide, South Alabama Land Trust, Fairhope, Alabama

 

Guided paddles, nature walks, and birding tours are a few of the outdoor outreach activities we host. We reach out to a diverse and knowledgeable array of experts that know about anything from Bald Eagles to mushrooms.

 

https://southalabamalandtrust.org/get-involved/

 

2.) Hat Ranch Fence Removal Project,  Hat Ranch, Arizona Game and Fish, Williams, AZ

https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1097707

 

3.)  Kansas Riverkeeper, Friends of the Kaw, Lawrence KS

https://kansasriver.org/get-involved/volunteer/

 

4.)  Summer Internship Program (Unpaid),  Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary, Shipman, VA

https://rockfishwildlifesanctuary.org/employment

 

5.)  Volunteer, Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center, Wildlife Conservation Corps (WCC), New Jersey DEP Fish and Wildlife,  Warren County, NJ

https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/conservation/volunteering/

 

6.)  Volunteer at a Puma Reserve, Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Abroad, Cordoba, Argentina

https://www.volunteeringsolutions.com/argentina/volunteer-puma-reserve

 

7.)  Cross Timbers – Blackjack Campground Camp Host position, Cross Timbers State Park,  Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, Toronto, KS

Volunteer opportunities – Zoo Aides and Citizen Scientists, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, Virginia

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/support/volunteer/front-royal

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

 

1.)  Digital Communications Associate, Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), Boston, Mass. (can be based anywhere in New England with flexibility for remote work)

 

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a full-time Digital Communications Associate to join our Communications team. The Digital Associate will manage CLF’s social media channels and other digital marketing efforts that further our mission and strengthen the CLF brand. This position reports to the Director of Digital Strategy. This position reports to the Director of Digital Strategy and can be based anywhere in New England with flexibility for remote work.

 

What you’ll do

 

• Manage CLF’s social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads.
• Generate, edit, publish, and share accessible daily content – original text, images, graphics, carousels, videos – for priority audiences across various platforms to build brand awareness and drive engagement.
• Track and analyze digital engagement metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Work with and cultivate “influencer” relationships to boost CLF’s brand and advocacy priorities to new audiences.
• Support digital fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with communications and program teams to translate complex environmental issues into accessible and engaging content to support campaign advocacy goals.
• Manage and track digital advertising campaigns in Google Adwords and across social media platforms.
• Monitor social media trends and best practices, identifying opportunities for innovation
• Assist in managing and updating the organization’s website using WordPress, ensuring content is current and optimized for user experience
• Monitor day-to-day conversations and activity across all social media platforms.
• Work with Director of Digital Strategy to train CLF staff in how to effectively use social media for advocacy.
• Contribute to CLF’s strategic priorities and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and organizational excellence.

 

What you’ll need

 

• Up to 3 years of relevant professional experience, including managing social media platforms and developing content for multiple channels.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail in publishing email and social content.
• Ability to manage and self-direct many different projects at once, from assignment to delivery.
• Enthusiasm for working with a variety of departments and key stakeholders at various levels in their understanding of social media.
• Experience using Canva for design and reels creation.
• Familiarity with Hootsuite or other social media management tools a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with WordPress a plus but not required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to CLF’s mission.

 

Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with various lived experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background.

 

About CLF

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

CLF is committed to diversity among our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive.

 

Salary and Benefits

CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan (https://www.clf.org/careers-at-clf/benefits-culture/), and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The starting salary range for the position is $52,000-$57,000; actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications.

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

 

To Apply

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

 

https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6181430.careers?ShowJob=637969284

 

2.) Outreach Program Assistant, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, International Crane Foundation, Decatur, Alabama

https://savingcranes.applicantpro.com/jobs/3817002.html

 

3.)  Restoration Project and Crew Manager, Coos Watershed Association, Coos Bay, Oregon

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-restoration-project-and-crew-manager-coos-bay-oregon/1870813442

 

4.)  Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) – Direct Hire Authority, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, Branch of Wildland Fire Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior,  Lewistown, Montana

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/839152800

 

5.)  Environmental Education Instructor, Sound to Sea Environmental Education Program, Pine Knoll Shores, NC

https://nonprofitstaffing.org/job/962/environmental-education-instructor

 

6.)  Purple-Crowned Fairy-Wren Field Assistant: Oct-Nov 2025, Monash University, The Kimberley, Australia

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-purple-crowned-fairy-wren-field-assistant-oct-nov-2025-the-kimberley-australia/8948028347

 

7.)  Field Hand, Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester, Mass.

https://www.wlfarm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Field-Hand-Job-Description.docx.pdf

 

8.)  Communications Officer, Donor Partnerships & Content, Fauna & Flora, Cambridge, UK

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/fauna-flora-cambridge-uk-mid-level-communications-officer-donor-partnerships-content/

 

9.)  Executive Director, Wild Seed Project, North Yarmouth, ME

https://wildseedproject.net/employment

 

10.)  Managing Story Editor – Center for Conservation Media, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-managing-story-editor–center-for-conservation-media-ithaca-new-york/5885355668

 

11.)  Park Ranger Assistant (Ages 18+), City of Fremont, Fremont, CA

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=02efe7473b8a160f

 

12.)  Assistant Conservation Officer, The Barn Owl Trust, Anywhere

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/assistant-conservation-officer-19/

 

13.)  Invasive Plant Coordinator, Cleveland Metroparks, Parma, Ohio

https://myjobs.adp.com/cmpcareers/cx/job-listing?keyword=invasive

 

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

 

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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana

(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

 Your Very Next Step newsletter for May June 2025

 

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”

– Andre Gide

 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

– Lao Tzu

 

This edition of YVNS comes to you from West Harwich, Massachusetts

 

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*** In this issue travel and adventure news; volunteer conservation and wilderness opportunities; travel, adventure and conservation jobs.

***  Where am I?

 

West Harwich, Massachusetts

 

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

 

13-22 June 2025                             Harwich, Mass.

25-29 June 2025                                Omaha, Nebraska

12 Sept – 26 Sept 2025                   Paris/Lyon/Avignon/Aix-en-Provence/Marseille, France

 

***  The 10 Best Hikes in the USA For Every Type of Adventurer

I’ve hiked all over the world, and mile for mile, the USA has the best hiking out of anywhere I’ve ever been.

By Maggie Slepian

https://57hours.com/best-of/hiking-destinations-in-the-us/

 

***  The 10 Most Beautiful Hikes in the U.S.

From a two-mile stroll in North Carolina to a 2,600-mile trek along the Pacific Crest, these hikes have had the most profound impact on our trails columnist—and will change your perspective on the country.

By Grayson Haver Currin

https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/most-beautiful-hikes-us/

 

***  Saving Hawaiian Honeycreepers

NPF fights to protect critically endangered birds and culture at Haleakalā National Park

by Dan Paley

https://www.nationalparks.org/stories/saving-hawaiian-honeycreepers

 

***  Dive Into Paradise: The World’s Best Snorkeling Spots Revealed

From Iceland’s glacial fissures to Fiji’s coral gardens—explore the dreamiest places to snorkel, no matter your skill level.

https://takemoreadventures.beehiiv.com/p/dive-into-paradise-the-worlds-best-snorkeling-spots-revealed

 

***  The 10 Best National Parks for Hiking, According to Travel Experts

By Zachary Mack

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-10-best-national-parks-for-hiking-according-to-travel-experts/ss-AA1EKPkY

 

***  A surprising source of clouds in Antarctica: Penguin poop

Previous models have found clouds fueled by seabird guano in the Arctic do cool the ground, but the study authors say observations are needed to confirm the effect on the climate.

By Kasha Patel

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2025/05/22/penguin-guano-clouds-study-climate/

 

***  This Beach in Spain Was Named the Happiest in the World—and It Has Smooth Sand, Warm Waters, and a ‘Peaceful Sea Area’

Sitges Beach in Barcelona came in at No. 1.

By Stacey Leasca

https://www.travelandleisure.com/sitges-beach-barcelona-spain-named-happiest-beach-in-world-11735660

 

***  10 Best Zoos in the World

By Julia Hammond

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

 

***  12 crazy activities for your adventure travel bucket list

by Jeremy Scott Foster

https://www.travelocity.com/inspire/12-crazy-activities-for-your-adventure-travel-bucket-list/

 

***  Three Perfect Days: A trip to Faro

By Micayla Shevlin

https://www.united.com/en/us/hemispheres/places-to-go/europe/portugal/faro/three-perfect-days-faro.html

 

***  10 Tourist Spots to Avoid and Where to Go Instead

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-alternatives-to-popular-tourist-destinations/XvHyVpKgiwAG5agC

 

***  9 Canal Rides You Have to Take

By Vivian Chung

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-canal-rides-you-have-to-take/XvHyVpKgiwAG5atq

 

***  Yes, You Can Visit the Maldives on a Budget — if You Go to These 10 Islands

By Geena Truman

https://www.fodors.com/world/asia/maldives/experiences/news/photos/how-to-visit-the-best-of-maldives-on-a-budget‘

 

***  6 ways to survive a long-haul flight with kids

By Nina Coomes

https://www.united.com/en/us/hemispheres/things-to-do/lifestyle/flying-with-kids.html

 

***  12 crazy activities for your adventure travel bucket list

by Jeremy Scott Foster

https://www.travelocity.com/inspire/12-crazy-activities-for-your-adventure-travel-bucket-list/

 

***  Complete Hawaii Volcano & Lava Viewing Guide

By Big Island Guide

https://bigislandguide.com/volcanoes-national-park-lava-viewing

 

***  This Gorgeous Coastal Florida Destination Was Just Named the Best Food City in the U.S.

Get ready for a great meal in St. Petersburg, Florida.

By Stacey Leasca

https://www.travelandleisure.com/st-petersburg-florida-named-best-foodie-city-united-states-8674480

 

***  5 Mistakes to Avoid When Exchanging Money Abroad

By Bailey Berg

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-get-the-best-exchange-rate-when-traveling

 

***  This Hidden Gem in Italy Is Filled With Rich History, Gorgeous Views, and Art — and It’s an Easy Day Trip From Rome

Where to eat, drink, and shop in Italy’s charming hill town of Orvieto.

By Elizabeth Heath

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/orvieto-umbria-italian-hilltown

 

***  Right whales ring in: Acoustic buoy starts listening off Cape Cod

Saving right whales starts with listening — Cape Cod just turned up the volume

By Heather McCarron

Cape Cod Times

https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/environment/2025/05/08/listening-right-whales-whoi-woods-hole-massachusetts-division-marine-fisheries-baumgartner/83037277007/

 

***  51 Most Romantic Places in the U.S.

Here’s where to go for a romantic getaway in each U.S. state and Washington, D.C.

By Cailey Rizzo

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/romantic-getaways/most-romantic-destinations

 

***  Do Any of These 12 Cheap Airfare Hacks Actually Work?

By Jamie Davis Smith

https://www.fodors.com/news/travel-tips/the-truth-about-common-airfare-hacks

 

***  12 Hotels That Are Worth the Splurge

By Rachel Gresh

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-hotels-worth-the-splurge/XvHyVpKgiwAG5am5

 

***  5 Underrated Mountain Ranges You Should Know

By Hailey Hudson

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/five-underrated-mountain-ranges/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ayz

 

***  The Ecological Catastrophe You’ve Never Heard Of

In 12 minutes, a landslide, tsunami, and flood devastated a valley in Canada

BY MARA JOHNSON-GROH

https://nautil.us/the-ecological-catastrophe-youve-never-heard-of-257291/

 

***  This Tiny European Country Is Home to Emerald-Green Lakes, an Under-the-Radar National Park and Alpine Peaks

By Rachael Mendizabal

https://www.travelandleisure.com/how-to-plan-an-active-week-in-slovenia-8758657

 

***  This Is the No. 1 Family Beach Vacation Spot in the U.S.

While Alabama might not be the obvious choice for a beach vacation, Gulf Shores claims the top spot.

By Taryn White

https://www.travelandleisure.com/gulf-shores-alabama-best-family-beach-vacation-united-states-8640426?hid=95454999aefc174c77f0809f4ed984190343b76a

 

***  Hawaii to Charge Visitors a Climate Tax—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

By Acacia Gabriel

https://www.travelandleisure.com/hawaii-to-charge-climate-tax-to-hotels-11729034

 

***  Small Towns, Big Heart: 11 Hidden Gems in Virginia

Ready for a slower pace and a warmer welcome? These charming Virginia towns are calling your name.

https://takemoreadventures.beehiiv.com/p/small-towns-big-heart-11-hidden-gems-in-virginia

 

***  This 23-square-mile Country Within a Country Is the Oldest in Europe — and It’s Not Vatican City

Here’s why Italy’s other country within a country, San Marino, is worth the detour.

By Elizabeth Heath

https://www.travelandleisure.com/san-marino-travel-guide-8724805

 

***  Hawaii Black Sand Beaches Come With A Catch

https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-black-sand-beaches-come-with-a-catch/

 

***  This Tiny Caribbean Island Off the Coast of Puerto Rico Is Home to One of the World’s Best Beaches—No Passport Required

By Carley Rojas Avila

https://www.travelandleisure.com/culebra-puerto-rico-travel-guide-8778894

 

***  The 15 Best Things to Do in Austin, Texas (And the Top Things to Avoid)

https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/texas/austin/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-austin

 

***  Would You Trust This Steel-Lined Sand Bag With Your iPhone In Hawaii?

https://beatofhawaii.com/can-you-trust-this-sand-safe-with-your-iphone-in-hawaii/

 

***  Are you REAL ID ready?

https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

 

***  How to Size & Fit a Backpack

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacks-adjusting-fit.html

 

***  Why taking a vacation is good for you

Data shows that getting away can boost your health, happiness and love life.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/04/20/vacation-health-cardiac-bedroom-benefits/

 

***  15 Things to Never Pack in a Carry-on for Europe — and What an American Living Abroad Says to Bring Instead

Don’t make these common mistakes.

By Kristy Alpert

https://www.kristyalpert.com/travel-leisure-25/

 

*** 10 Botanic Gardens You Can’t Miss in the U.S.

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-botanic-gardens-you-cant-miss-in-the-u-s/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ath

 

***  The Gorgeous Island Nation Is Selling Citizenship for $105,000

Here’s how you can obtain a second passport to the South Pacific island nation of Nauru.

By Stacey Leasca

https://www.travelandleisure.com/nauru-island-selling-citizenship-second-passport-11699020

 

***  6 Romantic Getaways in the U.S.

By Lianne

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-romantic-getaways-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ajQ

 

***  Camping in Mojave National Preserve

https://www.nps.gov/moja/planyourvisit/camping.htm

 

***  6 College Towns You Don’t Need to Be a Student to Enjoy

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-college-towns-to-you-dont-need-to-be-a-student-to-enjoy/XvHyVpKgiwAG5auH

 

***  15 Most Beautiful Places in Europe

By Aimee Long

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/15-most-beautiful-places-in-europe/Y_WAQB6QgAAH77DW

 

***  Amazing places to go camping near Los Angeles

https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/the-best-places-to-go-camping-near-los-angeles

 

***  World’s Best Airports for 2025 Revealed

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/worlds-best-airports-for-2025-skytrax-awards

 

**  6 Fascinating Places for History Buffs To Visit in New England

By Jersey Griggs

https://dailypassport.com/fascinating-places-for-history-buffs-to-visit-in-new-england/

 

***  The Coolest Museum in Each State

By Jersey Griggs

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-coolest-museum-in-each-state/XvHyVpKgiwAG5an7

 

***  This Small Beach Town in Mexico Has Incredible Surfing, Humpback Whale Watching, and Tasty Tacos

Plan the perfect trip to Sayulita, Mexico.

By David Shortell

https://www.travelandleisure.com/sayulita-mexico-travel-guide-8557213

 

***  People on the Water: Power and Permanence on the Great Bear Sea

A new agreement conserves 10 million hectares of globally rare marine habitat while supporting Indigenous-led stewardship and sustainable economies.

By Adam Bloom

https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/protecting-great-bear-sea/

 

***  6 Charming Towns in Hawaii

By Sarah Etinas

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-charming-towns-in-hawaii/YqI_lJ7n1gAGMGMH

 

***  The World’s Most Obscure 5th Freedom Flights

Why Airlines Love These Strange Routes

By Will Everett

https://thepondhopper.substack.com/p/the-worlds-most-obscure-5th-freedom

 

***  The 10 Airlines With the Best Economy Class in 2025

The 10 unrivaled winners for best economy class

By Scott Laird

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/airlines-with-the-best-economy-class-in-2025

 

***  12 Travel Destinations You Should Visit This June

By Mark Ellwood

https://www.afar.com/magazine/10-best-places-to-travel-in-june

 

*** This Is Where You’re Most Likely to Have a Celebrity Sighting—and No, It’s Not Los Angeles or New York City

Not only is Watch Hill, Rhode Island, home to Taylor Swift, but it’s also a popular celeb getaway.

By Stacey Leasca

https://www.travelandleisure.com/watch-hill-westerly-rhode-island-celebrity-sighting-hot-spot-11696890

 

***  The Most Underrated Attractions in Europe

By Jessica A. Scott

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-most-underrated-attractions-in-europe/XvHyVpKgiwAG5alr

 

***  This Country Was Just Named the Happiest Country in the World—and It Has More Than 150,000 Lakes

Finland just ranked the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row.

By Stacey Leasca

https://www.travelandleisure.com/finland-named-happiest-country-in-the-world-gallup-11698828

 

***  Mile Markers: The Longest Flights for Each Major Commercial Aircraft

Pushing fuel limits, passenger comfort—and airline profitability.

By WILL EVERETT

https://thepondhopper.substack.com/p/mile-markers-the-longest-flights?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=4275214&post_id=162481949

 

***  The Most Incredible Subterranean Architecture Around the World

By K.C. Dermody

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/incredible-subterranean-architecture-around-the-world/Y_ZiDh6QgAAH77D2

 

***  5 Mistakes to Avoid When Exchanging Money Abroad

Here’s how to make sure you get the best currency conversion rate and aren’t overcharged for international transactions.

By Bailey Berg

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-get-the-best-exchange-rate-when-traveling

 

***  Rail Tail of the Month

 

 

 

June 2025 Trail of the Month

 

Alabama’s Chief Ladiga Trail

By Javacia Harris Bowser

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/alabamas-chief-ladiga-trail-june-2025-trail-of-the-month/

March 2025

 

May 2025 Trail of the Month

 

Utah’s Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park

By Cindy Barks

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/utahs-historic-union-pacific-rail-trail-state-park-may-2025-trail-of-the-month/

 

***  Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

 

1.)  2025 Butterfly Garden Volunteer (Until Aug 31, 2025, Flexible), Butterfly Mosaic Trail, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Mass Audubon, Cummaquid, MA

 

As a Butterfly Garden Volunteer, you will care for one of 10 native butterfly gardens along our Butterfly Mosaic Trail at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary.  This trail is an interpretive garden connecting people with wildlife and supporting native pollinators.  You will be part of a dedicated volunteer gardening team managing the gardens.

 

https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=1084264

 

2.)  Volunteering, Winkler Botanical Preserve, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, Alexandria VA

https://www.novaparks.com/parks/winkler-botanical-preserve/things-to-do/volunteering-at-winkler-botanical-preserve

 

3.)  BMWF #35: Lodgepole Trail #13 Trail Crew, Seeley Lake Ranger District, Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, Seeley Lake, MT

Project Start Date: August 27th/ Project End Date: September 2nd

https://www.bmwf.org/2025-bmwf35-lodgepole-trail-13

 

4.)  Volunteer Vacation/Trail Restoration (August 10 @ 5:00 pm – August 16 @ 8:00 am), Salal Hill Trail, Bureau of Land Management/American Hiking Society, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Newport, OR

https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/yaquina-head-outstanding-natural-area-or-volunteer-vacations-2025/

 

5.)  Beach Water Quality Volunteers, Cape Cod National Seashore, Wellfleet, MA

 

Volunteers travel to the national seashore’s six swimming beaches from Eastham to Provincetown on Monday mornings to collect water samples and record weather conditions. Volunteers then drop the samples off at seashore headquarters in Wellfleet to be delivered to a laboratory for analysis.

 

https://www.nps.gov/caco/getinvolved/individual-volunteer-opportunities.htm

 

6.)  Sanctuary Volunteer, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey, CA

 

Become a sanctuary volunteer! Join our incredible volunteer team and support Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s mission in education, research, and resource protection. Volunteers provide assistance for sanctuary visitor center education, citizen science, water quality monitoring, and shoreline interpretive naturalist programs.

 

https://montereybay.noaa.gov/getinvolved/volunteer/

 

7.)  Volunteer, Marine Mammals of Maine, Bath, Maine

https://www.mmome.org/volunteer/

 

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

 

1.)  Seasonal Field Assistants, Invasive species control and coastal sage scrub /needlegrass grassland restoration project, Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary, Audubon California, Trabuco Canyon, CA

https://starrranch.org/seasonal-positions/#upland

 

2.)  Bird Outcomes Assessment Tech, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (In partnership with the USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the University of Georgia), Jackson, AL area, Anniston, AL area, Hattiesburg, MS area, or Batesville, MS area

https://pheasantsforever.applytojob.com/apply/lCVIAk7Tcl/WLFW-Bird-Outcomes-Assessment-Tech

 

3.)  Hopi Wood for Life Program Coordinator, Conservation Legacy, Hopi or Flagstaff, AZ

https://secure8.entertimeonline.com/ta/conservationlegacy.careers?ShowJob=671670083

 

4.)  Assistant Professor/Avian Ecology & Management, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico

https://careers.wildlife.org/jobs/view/assistant-professoravian-ecology-management/77770634/

 

5.)  Director, Social Media & Influencer, The North Face, Denver, CO

https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/director-social-media-influencer-in-denver-colorado-us/

 

6.)  Field Experience Ambassador, Poudre Learning Center, Greeley, CO

https://plc.greeleyschools.org/about-us/careers

 

7.)  Executive Director, The Alaska Raptor Center, Sitka, AK

https://alaskaraptor.org/executive-director/

 

8.)  Manager of People and Culture, Vermont Land Trust, Montpelier, Vermont

https://vlt.org/about/employment/we-are-hiring-a-people-and-culture-manager/

 

9.)  Tour guide (Canadians Only), Timberwolf Tours, Spruce Grove, AB

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/44241508

 

10.)  Guest Service Agent, Boston Harbor City Cruises, Boston, Mass.

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HOR1007HORNB/JobBoard/dec5c41f-535e-4693-8cc7-e4ae40474a06/

 

11.)  Education & Outreach Specialist, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA), Plymouth, MA

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=53aaa30254056f7c

 

12.)  Wildlife Monitor (NPS, Joshua Tree National Park), Great Basin Institute, Twentynine Palms, California

https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/wildlife-monitor-nps-joshua-tree-national-park-2-2/

 

13.)  Natural Resources AmeriCorps Member  (Two openings), Lewis and Clark National Historical Par, Northwest Youth Corps, Astoria, Oregon

https://career.cornell.edu/jobs/northwest-youth-corps-lewis-and-clark-national-historical-park-natural-resources-americorps-member/

 

14.)  Staff Ecologist, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b51c09d908ed0022

 

15.)  Field Instructor – Bilingual, Cal-Wood Education Center, Jamestown, Colorado

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/89900-field-instructor-bilingual

 

16.)  Guides (Educators), Trackers Bay—California, Trackers Earth, Bay Area summer camp locations are offered in El Cerrito and North Oakland, CA.

https://trackersbay.com/camp-jobs/

 

17.)  Outdoor leaders for 2025 Summer Season, Missoula Outdoor Learning Adventures (MOLA),

https://www.wildernessadventures.com/work-at-mola/

 

18.)  Executive Director, Ketcha Outdoors, Scarborough, Maine

https://jobs.nonprofitmaine.org/job/executive-director-scarborough-maine-4204

 

19.)  Summer Overnight Camp Co-Lead, Nature Niños, Albuquerque, NM

https://www.natureninos.org/employment/

 

20.)  Crew Leader, Performance Trail Crew, Pacific Northwest Trail Association, Kettle Falls, WA

https://www.pnt.org/seasonal-jobs/

 

21.)  Individual Placement – Visitor Services, Canyonlands National Park, Student Conservation Association, Moab, UT

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Student-Conservation-Association/Job/Individual-Placement-Visitor-Services-Canyonlands-National-Park/-in-Moab,UT?jid=84be3084e95574fc

 

22.)  Float plane pilot Alaska, Alaska Ultimate Safaris, Homer, AK

https://www.simplyhired.com/job/6a98xdJs8tcKClTiQXL-_4zft0IJqljBQbr7HNAa5vcIWiYZvBUUmQ

 

23.)  Park Ranger, Philadelphia District, Operations Division, Northern Area Office, Blue Marsh Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, Leesport, Pennsylvania

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/838301700

 

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

 

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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana

(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

 

Your Very Next Step newsletter for January February 2025

 

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

 

“People don’t take trips, trips take people.”

– John Steinbeck

 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

– Lao Tzu

 

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Springfield, Virginia

 

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2025/03/03/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-january-february-2025

 

***  I apologize for publishing the January-February edition in March.  Just got a little backed up.

 

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“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 travel and adventure news; volunteer conservation and wilderness opportunities; travel, adventure and conservation jobs.

***  Where am I?

 

Springfield, Virginia

 

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

 

2-6 June 2025                                     Chania, Crete, Greece

13-22 June 2025                                Harwich, Mass.

12 Sept – 26 Sept 2025                   Paris/Lyon/Avignon/Aix-en-Provence/Marseille, France

 

***  The Spain you might not expect

https://www.travelzoo.com/blog/the-spain-you-might-not-expect/

 

***  Bringing the Joy Back Into Planning: How to make travel planning feel fun, exciting and enriching

By Fay Doyle and Matt Doyle

https://www.thisexpansiveadventure.com/blog/2021/the-joy-of-planning/

 

***  New U.S. National Monuments Worth Planning a Trip Around

By Bailey Berg

https://www.afar.com/magazine/new-u-s-national-monuments-named-in-california-east-coast

 

***  What Makes Travelling So Much Fun?

By Lucy Mary

https://www.lucymary.co.uk/2023/12/what-makes-travelling-so-much-fun.html

 

***  6 Underrated Road Trip Routes in the U.S.

By K.C. Dermody

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-underrated-road-trip-routes-in-the-u-s/ZHASbMrm_wAHud-F

 

***  5 Reasons to Visit Anchorage in 2025

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-reasons-to-visit-anchorage-in-2025/Z5uo-y9MrwAHyUEK

 

***  Tourists Are Hated in Large Parts of Europe. But This Country Will Definitely Welcome You

By Hayley Domin

https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/serbia/experiences/news/ourists-are-hated-in-large-parts-of-europe-but-serbia-will-definitely-welcome-you

 

***  Travel Anticipation

By Debbie

https://debs-world.com/2023/04/14/travel-anticipation/

 

***  6 Lesser-Known Landmarks in Rome

By Bennett Kleinman

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/lesser-known-roman-landmarks/ZKXiIoj5sgAHF17U

 

***  2 Countries Have Joined the European Schengen Area

By Bailey Berg

https://www.afar.com/magazine/romania-and-bulgaria-are-set-to-join-europes-schengen-area

 

***  Food and Drink

10 Drinks You Should Never Order at a Bar

Two expert mixologists weigh in on the cocktails you should avoid when going out on the town.

By Christina Liao

https://www.travelandleisure.com/drinks-you-should-never-order-at-a-bar-7099695

 

***  The Best Travel Magazines to Satisfy Your Wanderlust

https://www.magazineline.com/blog/best-travel-magazines

 

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

By Jersey Griggs

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-best-small-airports-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5a0u

 

***  8 Stunning Roadside Waterfalls in the US That Don’t Require Hiking

https://mustseeplaces.eu/572/yahoo/1108437/20009/roadside-waterfalls/

 

***  Many People Don’t Know This Type of Safari Exists—but It’s the Best Way to See Animals Up Close

By Alexandra Owens

https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-places-for-a-water-based-safari

 

***  American Travelers Are Missing Out on This Underrated European City—but This Palace Hotel Could Change That

By Chrissie McClatchie

https://www.travelandleisure.com/corinthia-brussels-first-look-hotel-review-11682927

 

***  Italy Wants to Stop These Lying Grannies From Ripping You Off

By Apeksha Bhateja

https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/italy/experiences/news/italy-cracks-down-on-potentially-fraudulent-pasta

 

***  Feel Like You’re in a Snow Globe on These Scenic Train Rides

By Lyndsey Matthews

https://www.afar.com/magazine/scenic-winter-train-rides-youll-want-to-book-right-now

 

***  This Island Nation Was Named the Most Relaxing Destination on Earth

Australia came in at No. 1.

By Stacey Leasca

https://www.travelandleisure.com/australia-named-most-relaxing-vacation-destination-on-earth-8757458

 

***  10 Cleanest Cities Around the World

By Aimee Long

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-cleanest-cities-around-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5atl

 

***  Twenty-five places to go in 2025.

https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2025

 

***  25 Things You Should Do Before Boarding a Plane, According to a Frequent Flier

We’ve rounded up 25 things you should do before your next flight so you can relax and know that you’re totally prepared.

By Eric Rosen

https://www.travelandleisure.com/what-to-do-before-flight-5439295

 

***  The Long, Incredible History of the Champagne Sabering Ritual

By Lydia Mansel

https://www.fodors.com/news/wine-and-cocktails/whats-the-origin-of-the-champagne-sabering-ritual

 

***  The Most Romantic Hotels in the World

Whether you’re looking for adventure or want to focus on relaxation, these hideaways and splashy resorts have something for every couple.

By Betsy Blumenthal and Jessica Chapel

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-02-14/the-16-most-romantic-places-to-stay-in-the-world

 

***  6 Destinations Where You Can Relive the Romance of Famous Love Stories

By Becca Blond

https://www.afar.com/magazine/places-travelers-can-visit-to-relive-famous-love-stories

 

***  Rail Tail of the Month

 

 

 

 

December 2024

 

Indiana’s Monon Trail

By Robert Annis

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/december/05/indianas-monon-trail/

 

January 2025

 

Rhode Island’s East Bay Bike Path

By Agueda Pacheco Flores

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2025/january/14/rhode-islands-east-bay-bike-path/

 

February 2025

 

Arizona’s Rillito River Park Trail

By Cindy Barks

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2025/february/04/arizonas-rillito-river-park-trail/

 

***  Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

 

1.)  Shorebird Program (April – August), Goosewing Beach Preserve, Little Compton, RI

 

Help our staff keep track of nesting piping plovers and least terns at Goosewing Beach Preserve. No experience necessary, training provided. Contact jeanne.cooper@tnc.org.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/rhode-island/volunteer-in-rhode-island/

 

2.)  Winter Trail Groomer, Mount Desert Island, Acadia Winter Trails Association/ Friends of Acadia, Bar Harbor, ME

https://friendsofacadia.org/our-impact/trails-carriage-roads/exploring-trails-carriage-roads/winter-recreation/acadia-winter-trails-association/

 

3.)  Reforestation and Community Development, Volunteer World, Matapalo, Costa Rica

 

Be part of and spearhead a variety of community and reforestation projects in a tropical beach town. Join the fun & make a difference in beautiful Matapalo, Costa Rica!

 

https://www.volunteerworld.com/en/volunteer-program/reforestation-and-community-development-in-costa-rica-matapalo

 

4.)  Field Trip Leader – Walk and Talk on the Wild Side, Duke Forest, Durham, NC

https://dukeforest.duke.edu/volunteer/

 

5.)  Conservation Education / Forest Stewards / Interpretation / Wilderness Trailhead Hosts, Discover Your Forest, Bend, OR

https://discoveryourforest.org/volunteer-and-careers/volunteer/

 

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

 

1.)  PART-TIME COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, FRIENDS OF THE MARIANA TRENCH HIRING, Saipan, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands

 

– Responsibilities include overseeing, executing, and managing communications for the organization and several of projects as well as developing and implementing organizational strategies.

– Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

– Significant experience working with multiple forms of media and membership services

– Preference given to applicants fluent in Chamorro and/or Carolinian languages

 

https://www.friendsmarianatrench.org/

 

2.)  Sea Turtle and Manatee Intern, Pinellas, National Wildlife Federation, Tampa, FL

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/46PYn9cgKF9LdeEbt

 

3.)  Director of Marketing, Communications and Enrollment, Telluride Mountain School, Telluride, CO

https://careers.nais.org/jobs/20825832/director-of-marketing-communications-and-enrollment

 

4.)  Senior Associate, U.S. Conservation, Intermountain West, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Portland, OR / Washington, DC

https://pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TrustsExternal/job/Oregon-Portland/Senior-Associate–US-Conservation–Intermountain-West_R002719

 

***  From Bill Seiberlich:

 

5.)  Senior Communications Manager, VISIT PHILADELPHIA®, Philadelphia, PA

https://klsresources.applicantstack.com/x/detail-visitphilly/a29ha7b2v2md

 

6.)  Director of Communications,  The Vermont Center for Ecostudies, White River Junction, Vermont

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-director-of-communications-white-river-junction-vermont/8114200993

 

7.)  Digital Marketing Specialist (TERM), The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Remote, US

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=308869eb-4bf3-4360-a0b8-b26c926a5f77&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=547056&lang=en_US

 

8.)  Wilderness Trail Crew Leader, Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Reno, Nevada

https://assets.nationbuilder.com/nevadawilderness/pages/39/attachments/original/1731448815/Trail_Crew_Leader_Job_Ad_2025.pdf?1731448815

 

9.)  Wilderness Trail Crew Member (full-time, seasonal), Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Reno, Nevada

https://assets.nationbuilder.com/nevadawilderness/pages/39/attachments/original/1731448816/Trail_Crew_Member_Job_Ad_2025.pdf?1731448816

 

1.)  Communications Coordinator, Sea & Shore Solutions, Remote

https://sea-shoresolutions.com/careers

 

11.)  Historic Interpreter (Americorps), NPS & Stewards Individual Placements Lewis and Clark Interpretative Center and Fort Mandan Historic Site, Washburn, ND

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-lewis-and-clark-interpretative-center-and-fort-mandan-historic-site—historic-interpreter-americorps-washburn-north-dakota/6821184770

 

12.)  Communications Strategist and Storyteller, Catalina Island Conservancy, Long Beach, California

https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Communications-Strategist-and-Storyteller-2-202567.pdf

 

13.)  Park Officer, Environment – Parks & Planning – South Region, Yukon Government, Whitehorse, YT, CA

https://yukongovernment.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/57157

 

***  From Jeff Carrigan’s Big Shoes Network:

 

14.)  Public Relations Lead – Americas, Tourism New Zealand, Los Angeles, CA

https://jobs.odwyerpr.com/job/public-relations-lead-americas/76690643/

 

15.)  Marketing & Communications Specialist, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, Milwaukee, WI

https://www.bigshoesnetwork.com/job/marketing-and-communications-specialist/schlitz-audubon-nature-center/29538

 

16.)  Communications Manager, Conservation Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.

https://www.bigshoesnetwork.com/job/communications-manager/conservation-minnesota/29531

 

17.)  Sea Kayak Guide and Naturalist, Trek & Trail, Bayfield, Wisconsin

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-sea-kayak-guide-and-naturalist-bayfield-wisconsin/7541755842

 

18.)  Educator and Community Outreach Coordinator, Alaska Songbird Institute, Fairbanks, Alaska

https://aksongbird.org/about-us/careers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHVqeRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHakNUfhRg5oPyVRXEt0Hl72RBxlc88BxX-o5zN8v1A0XOZchdRbpyw20JA_aem_GUMwlZuRR2ffHWaRtGEjxA

 

19.)   Shorebird Monitor, Coastal Ecology Program (CEP), Duxbury Beach Reservation, Duxbury, Massachusetts

https://duxburybeach.bamboohr.com/careers/35

 

20.)  Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District, Hadley, Mass.

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-communications-and-outreach-coordinator-hadley-massachusetts/1909056882

 

21.)  Communications and Marketing Intern, National Wildlife Federation, Annapolis, MD

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/DEAZBBZEfyoBe2DZB

 

22.)  Director of Development and Communications, Pleasant Bay Community Boating, Harwich, MA

https://capecodgiving.org/development-and-communications-director-pleasant-bay-community-boating/

 

23.)  Marketing Specialist – Outreach Specialist Position, Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa, St. Paul, MN

https://jobs.jopilot.net/job/e9Lw5JMB_CyF9o_06iSD1124

 

24.)  Communications Director, Restoration, World Resources Institute, Washington, DC

https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/oG1YufwT

 

25.)  Web Specialist – Outreach Specialist Position, Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa, St. Paul, MN

https://jobs.minnesotanonprofits.org/job/web-specialist-americorps-outreach-specialist-position-saint-paul-minnesota-97996

 

26.)  Spring Migration Monitoring Crewmember – Gunsight Mountain HawkWatch, HawkWatch International. Nelchina, Arkansas

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-spring-migration-monitoring-crewmember—gunsight-mountain-hawkwatch-nelchina-alaska/9610836497

 

27.)  Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center Manager, Maine Audubon, Scarborough, Maine

https://jobs.nonprofitmaine.org/job/scarborough-marsh-audubon-center-manager-scarborough-maine-3695

 

28.)  Wilderness Ranger Fellow, Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation, Missoula, MT

https://www.coolworks.com/selway-bitterroot-frank-church-foundation/highlighted-job/70098-wilderness-ranger-fellow

 

29.)   Director of Communications, Triangle Land Conservancy, Durham, North Carolina

https://triangle-land-conservancy.breezy.hr/p/e06b2a2faf64-director-of-communications

 

30.)  Trail Crew Member; Adirondack Region, Tahawus Trails, Lake Placid, NY

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-trail-crew-member-adirondack-region-lake-placid-new-york/3886758199

 

31.)  Communications Coordinator, Friends Camp, South China, Maine

https://careers.icahdq.org/jobs/view/communications-coordinator/76892484/

 

32.)  Director of Communications, The Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation, Austin, Texas

https://careers.icahdq.org/job/director-of-communications/76867426/

 

33.)  Government Relations Manager, Wyoming Outdoor Council, Lander, WY

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bd0ea8e8d1e2252e&from=shareddesktop

 

34.)  2025 Seasonal Wildlife Sanctuary Education Specialist, City of Green Bay, Green Bay, WI

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/greenbaywi/jobs/4758711/2025-seasonal-wildlife-sanctuary-education-specialist

 

35.)  Outreach Director, Downeast Coastal Conservancy, Machias, Maine

https://jobs.nonprofitmaine.org/job/outreach-director-machias-maine-3716

 

36.)  Director of Communications, Vermont Center for Ecostudies, White River Junction, VT

https://www.comnetwork.org/jobs/director-of-communications-2

 

37.)  Environmental Program Specialist, Chickaloon Village Traditional Council, Palmer, Alaska

https://chickaloon.bamboohr.com/careers/199

 

38.)  Communications Lead, Climate & Environmental Justice, Jeff Bezos Earth Fund, Washington, DC

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/eZRt3vPAwER4M4XSj

 

39.)  Program Officer, Natural Resources and Climate Justice – International, Ford Foundation, New York, New York

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/88169-program-officer-natural-resources-and-climate-justice-international

 

40.)  Stewardship and Trails Intern, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Lenox, MA

https://www.bnrc.org/story/job-opening-stewardship-and-trails-intern

 

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

 

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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana

(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

Your Very Next Step newsletter for November December 2024

 

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all”

– Helen Keller

 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

– Lao Tzu

 

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

 

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2024/12/10/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-november-december-2024

 

***  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 travel and adventure news; volunteer conservation and wilderness opportunities; travel, adventure and conservation jobs.

***  Where am I?

 

Danville, Virginia

 

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

 

9-10 Dec 2024                                    Danville, VA

2-6 June 2025                                     Chania, Crete, Greece

12 Sept – 26 Sept 2025                   Paris/Lyon/Avignon/Aix-en-Provence/Marseille, France

 

***  11 Most Beautiful Lakes in the United States

Red rock-lined waterways in Arizona and crystalline craters in Oregon make up some of the best lakeside views in the U.S.

By Deb Hopewell

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/americas-most-beautiful-lakes

 

***  5 (Almost) Private Islands You Could Stay At

By Jersey Griggs

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/5-almost-private-islands-you-could-stay-at/XvHyVpKgiwAG5apa

 

***  This Street Was Just Named the Coolest in the World

The No. 1 spot went to a street in the suburbs of Australia.

By Rachel Chang

https://www.travelandleisure.com/time-out-coolest-street-world-melbourne-australia-high-street-8609368

 

***  The Best Hotels in South America

By Heather Jasper

https://www.fodors.com/worlds-best/hotels/south-america

 

***  How Much Cash Should You Travel With?

By Bradley O’Neill

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/how-much-cash-you-should-travel-with/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aie

 

***  How to Plan the Perfect Family Trip in Thailand — From Tuk-tuk Food Tours to Rain Forest Hiking

A top travel advisor shares why Thailand has something for everyone.

By Jack Tydeman

https://www.travelandleisure.com/thailand-family-trip-8723777

 

***  12 Breathtaking Cabin Rentals to Escape From City Life

https://mustseeplaces.eu/572/yahoo/1107784/20009/12-breathtaking-cabin-rentals/

 

***  7 Unique Bridges Around the World

By Aimee Long

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/7-unique-bridges-around-the-world/Y7xB5OINnAAIERaA

 

***  11 Affordable Road Trip Destinations for Your Stunning Fall Bucket List

https://mustseeplaces.eu/240/yahoo/1109217/20007/road-trip/

 

***  19 Best All-inclusive Resorts for Families

From dude ranches in the U.S. to beachfront properties in the Caribbean and Mexico, these are the best all-inclusive resorts for families around the world.

By Evie Carrick

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/family-vacations/best-all-inclusive-family-resorts

 

***  7 Underrated Ruins Around the World

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/7-underrated-ruins-around-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5a0x

 

***  4 Popular Trips You’ll Regret Not Booking a Year in Advance, According to Travel Advisors

If you want a dream trip, don’t sleep on it.

https://www.afar.com/magazine/why-you-should-plan-for-popular-destinations-a-year-ahead

 

***  The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Adventure Guide Jobs

https://madelinemarquardt.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-outdoor-adventure-guide-jobs/

 

***  15 Most Beautiful Places in Europe

By Aimee Long

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/15-most-beautiful-places-in-europe/Y_WAQB6QgAAH77DW

 

***  The Biggest Packing Mistakes to Avoid, According to a Professional

Lydia Mansel of Just Packed on stress-free trip prep — and how to always arrive prepared.

By Melissa Locker

https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/packing-tips/packing-mistake-solutions

 

***  There’s No Place Like These Wickedly Good Hotels

by Monika Markovinovic

https://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/wicked-hotels/

 

***  Camping in Death Valley

https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/camping-in-death-valley.htm

 

***  How to Make the Most of a Long Layover

By Arijana Ramic

https://dollarflightclub.com/articles/layover-tips/?vgo_ee=kAiKgIWpc9%2F%2BmY4xjjw7qxTrlVdqbYFDfzer6TAX%2F5Fpst4%3D%3AqWmTYAmDjAzzEXNNYfBXnPrRJ1XQ1sog

 

***  This Spanish Coastal City Has All the Charm of Amalfi or Santorini at a Fraction of the Cost — How to Plan Your Trip

Here’s what you need to know to plan a trip to the glamorous, sun-soaked Mediterranean retreat of Marbella, Spain.

By Devorah Lev-Tov

https://www.travelandleisure.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-marbella-spain-8676963

 

***  The Highest Elevation Point in All 50 States

By Bradley O’Neill

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-highest-elevation-point-in-all-50-states/Y-RfrB6QgAAH76x7

 

***  Master the Art of Backcountry Cooking With the Firebox Stove

You need to cook over a fire. The Firebox G2 stove—and its YouTube Channel—will show you the way.

By Scott Gilbertson

https://www.wired.com/story/firebox-g2-stove-rave/

 

***  7 U.S. Beach Towns You Need to Visit

By Kaitlin Reilly

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/7-u-s-beach-towns-you-need-to-visit/YJl942fpMgAGbRjN

 

***  12 Creative Hacks to Try in Every Hotel Room

By Marissa Kozma

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

 

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

By Jersey Griggs

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-best-small-airports-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5a0u

 

***  East Coast’s longest sled run…in West Virginia

https://share.newsbreak.com/a8bfguvr

 

***  7 Unique Bridges Around the World

By Aimee Long

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/7-unique-bridges-around-the-world/Y7xB5OINnAAIERaA

 

***  I’ve Been Traveling to Africa for 35 Years — Here’s What You Should Know Before Planning Your First Trip

By Bjorn Behlert

https://www.travelandleisure.com/what-to-know-before-planning-a-trip-to-africa-according-to-an-expert-8752790

 

***  6 Hand Gestures You Should Never Use in Certain Countries

 

In the United States, giving someone a thumbs up and making a horn shape with your fingers are usually considered to be friendly gestures. But in other countries, those hand signals might have an entirely different and potentially insulting meaning.

https://dailypassport.com/hand-gestures-never-use-certain-countries/

 

***  The Most Ornate Buildings in the World

By Jim Stewart

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-most-ornate-buildings-in-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5a1W

 

***  Rail Tail of the Month

 

 

 

 

November 2024

 

Washington’s Burke-Gilman Trail

By Cindy Barks

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/november/01/washingtons-burke-gilman-trail/

 

October

 

Texas’ A-train Rail Trail

By Emilia Benton

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/october/07/texas-a-train-rail-trail/

 

***  Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:

 

1.)  Bottom Creek Gorge Volunteer Preserve Steward, Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Shawsville, VA

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/volunteer/bottomcreekgorgepreservesteward/

 

2.)  Volunteer with sea turtles in Trinidad, Nature Seekers/Oceanic Society, Matura, Trinidad

https://www.oceanicsociety.org/expedition/trinidad-land-of-the-leatherbacks/

 

3.)  Guide In The Hide – Volunteer, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Caerlaverock, UK

https://vacancies.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/28/guide-in-the-hide–volunteer.html

 

4.)  Mayan Cultural Immersion Volunteer Project in Guatemala, International Volunteer HQ, Kaqchikel village about one hour from  Antigua, Guatemala

https://www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/guatemala/mayan-cultural-immersion-in-antigua/

 

5.)  Conservation Internship, Sea Turtle Inc., South Padre Island, Texas

https://seaturtleinc.org/conservation-internship-job-description/

 

*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

 

1.)  Programs Support Coordinator (Part-time, salaried, non-exempt position working 20 hours per week. This is a remote position.) American Hiking Society, accepting candidates from CO, IN, MD, NC, UT, VA, and WY. If candidates are geographically located near the Silver Spring, MD corporate office, there is an option of partial in-office work as well.

 

https://americanhiking.org/career/american-hiking-society-programs-support-coordinator/

 

2.)  Trail Program Manager – Mid Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic Conservation Office, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), Bethlehem, PA

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=175208&clientkey=BBCC05572F3551CD7692FCADEA3B8414

 

3.)  Communications Manager, NE-KS-OK, The Nature Conservancy, Tulsa, OK

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-communications-manager-ne-ks-ok-tulsa-oklahoma/2974985396

 

4.)  Development and Communications Associate, Occidental Arts & Ecology Center, Occidental, CA

https://greenjobs.greenjobsearch.org/jobs/development-and-communications-associate/

 

5.)  Park Guide, National Park Service, Appomattox, VA

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/817224300

 

6.)  Communications Manager (Hybrid – Work must be performed in Maine), Maine Conservation Voters, Augusta, ME

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/fdc3dbe793c04f8da8315ab702e83ee1-communications-manager-maine-conservation-voters-augusta

 

7.)  Program Instructor, YMCA of Honolulu – Camp Erdman, Waialua, Hawaii

https://www.coolworks.com/ymca-of-honolulu-camp-erdman/highlighted-job/69242-program-instructor-24

 

8.)  Trail Program Manager – Mid Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic Conservation Office, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), Bethlehem, PA

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=175208&clientkey=BBCC05572F3551CD7692FCADEA3B8414

 

9.)  Development and Communications Associate, Occidental Arts & Ecology Center, Occidental, CA

https://oaec.org/now-hiring-development-and-communications-associate/

 

10.)  Director of Communications, Gund Institute for Environment, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont

https://greenjobs.greenjobsearch.org/jobs/director-of-communications-gund-institute-for-environment/

 

11.)  Executive Director, Sudbury Valley Trustees, Sudbury, Massachusetts

https://www.svtweb.org/about-svt/job-volunteer-opportunities

 

12.)  Program Manager, Canyonlands Field Institute, Moab, Utah

https://www.coolworks.com/canyonlands-field-institute/highlighted-job/69538-program-manager-4

 

13.)  Communications Coordinator (Hybrid), Conservation Colorado, Denver, CO

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/5f4594e5178d4963a6fd390606aec56a-communications-coordinator-conservation-colorado-denver

 

14.)  Community Volunteer Ambassador – Denali Sled Dog Kennels, Denali Park, National Park Service, Denali Park, Alaska

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-community-volunteer-ambassador—denali-sled-dog-kennels-denali-park-alaska/4395849026

 

15.)  Backpacking instructors, Falling Creek, Western North Carolina, Zirconia, North Carolina

https://www.occupationwild.com/falling-creek#Backpacking

 

16.)  Field Instructors, Adventure Treks, California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, British Columbia, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, North Carolina, Scotland, Norway, and Peru

https://www.occupationwild.com/adventure-treks#FieldInstructors

 

17.)  Bicycle Tour Guide, Sockeye Cycle Co., Haines, Alaska and Skagway, Alaska

https://www.coolworks.com/alaska-bicycle-tours/highlighted-job/69480-bicycle-tour-guide-4

 

18.)  Wilderness Field Instructor, blueFire Wilderness Therapy, Gooding, Idaho.

https://bluefirewilderness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BF-Wilderness-Field-Instructor-Job-Description-2022.pdf

 

19.)  Communications Coordinator, Northern Plains Resource Council, Billings, MT

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/c572e4a3afc348569ebf170a5a35bfb5-communications-coordinator-northern-plains-resource-council-billings

 

20.)  Volunteer Coordinator – The Peregrine Fund/The World Center for Birds of Prey, Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute, The World Center for Birds of Prey, Boise, Idaho

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-volunteer-coordinator—the-peregrine-fundthe-world-center-for-birds-of-prey-boise-idaho/1598672336

 

21.)  Communications & Advocacy Organizer, Nevada Conservation League, Las Vegas, Nevada

https://careers.icahdq.org/job/communications-advocacy-organizer/75854357/

 

22.)  Elephant Caregiver, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Hohenwald, TN

https://www.elephants.com/careers-and-internships

 

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

 

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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana

(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

 

 Your Very Next Step newsletter for September October 2024

 

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”

– Jack Kerouac

 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

– Lao Tzu

 

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Manchester, New Hampshire

 

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2024/10/28/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-september-october-2024

 

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“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 travel and adventure news; volunteer conservation and wilderness opportunities; travel, adventure and conservation jobs.

***  Where am I?

 

Manchester, New Hampshire

 

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

 

28 October                                         Newark, NJ / Manchester, NH / Syracuse, NY

4 November                                      Pittsburgh, PA / Roanoke, VA / Norfolk, VA

 

***  A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater

From Fiji to Mexico and beyond, 13 essential places to dive deep.

By Terry Ward

https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-places-in-the-world-to-go-scuba-diving

 

***  How Do We Define Adventure Travel?

The Adventure Travel Trade Association defines adventure travel as “a tourist activity that includes physical activity, a cultural exchange, or activities in nature.”

https://www.bikehike.com/what-is-adventure-trave l

 

***  The Prettiest Gardens in the World

By Aimee Long

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-of-the-trendiest-cities-in-the-u-s/ZFKPahG9cAAI0D1H

 

***  6 of the Trendiest Cities in the U.S.

By K.C. Dermody

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-of-the-trendiest-cities-in-the-u-s/ZFKPahG9cAAI0D1H

 

***  Adventure Travel –Know the risks

CDC Yellow Book 2024

Travel for Work & Other Reasons

By Christopher Van Tilburg

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2024/work-and-other-reasons/adventure-travel

 

***  The World’s Most Beautiful Art Deco Hotels

by Monika Markovinovic

https://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/art-deco-hotels/

 

***  28 Adventures to Travel For, From Glacier Chasing in Greenland to Sand Surfing in the Sahara

Hold onto your hats.

By Caitlin Morton

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/adventures-to-have-in-a-lifetime

 

***  Three Perfect Days: Mallorca, Spain

Let Mallorca captivate you with its breathtaking coastlines, architecture and more.

https://www.united.com/en/us/hemispheres/places-to-go/europe/spain/mallorca/three-perfect-days-mallorca.html

 

***  How safe is volcano tourism?

By Lynn Brown

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240529-how-safe-is-volcano-tourism

 

***  Exploring Volcano Tourism: A Comprehensive Guide

https://plantrip.io/glossary/volcano-tourism#google_vignette

 

***  Why Adventure Travel Is for Everyone, Not Just Thrill-Seekers

https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Adventure-Travel/types-of-adventure-travel

 

***  Adventure Travel: An Exhilarating Way to Explore the World

By Tom Williams

https://www.desertislandsurvival.com/adventure-travel-guide/

 

***  Is a Clear Membership Worth It? Here’s How to Try It for Free to Find Out

The expedited airport security service can save you extra time beyond TSA PreCheck.

By Paul Rubio and Lyndsey Matthews

https://www.afar.com/magazine/is-clear-worth-it-heres-how-to-try-it-for-free-to-find-out

 

***  The 10 Best College Towns in America

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-coolest-college-towns-in-america/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ai3

 

***  I’ve visited nearly every US National Park. These 7 are perfect if you don’t like to hike.

By Emily Hart

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/i-ve-visited-nearly-every-us-national-park-these-7-are-perfect-if-you-don-t-like-to-hike/ss-AA1o89Di

 

***  Northern Living Spaces

By KIRA WRONSKA DORWARD

https://greatlivingspaces.com/northern-living-spaces/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFFA3BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHd8agR92PoyUoO4oaJSzekaI9DvviqnCjxtJzS0pwZeQrKPj5ZsIZNrbRA_aem_qMfvO30kMx_9mfZb5pFd_Q

 

***  The 12 Best Hiking Destinations for Winter

If you’re operating on a three-season schedule, you’re missing out. Here are a dozen reasons to keep your boots at the ready.

By Olivia Dwyer

https://www.backpacker.com/trips/trips-by-state/florida-trails/best-winter-trails/

 

***  7 Great Winter Backpacking Trips

Travel south and stay warm for a long walk on these worthy winter trails

B Matt Bell

https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/7-great-winter-backpacking-trips/

 

***  The Best Time of Year to Visit the New 7 Wonders of the World

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-best-time-of-year-to-visit-the-new-7-wonders-of-the-world/X7V3UqdLaAAGbiYk

 

***  Rail Trail of the Month

 

 

 

September 2024

 

Hawai’i’s Ke Ala Hele Makālae, Kauai, Hawaii

By Cindy Barks

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/september/05/hawaiis-ke-ala-hele-makalae/

 

October 2024

 

Texas’ A-train Rail Trail

By Emilia Benton

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/october/07/texas-a-train-rail-trail/

 

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

 

1.)  Trail Race Volunteers, Merrimack Parks & Recreation, MERRIMACK, NH

https://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=1823899

 

2.)  Trail Work at Greenbelt Park, National Park Service, National Capital Parks-East, Greenbelt, Maryland

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000001FOW5/trail-work-at-greenbelt-park

 

3.)  Volunteer Positions, Trail Upkeep Volunteer, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Trenton, Michigan

https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.119155/

 

4.)  Volunteer Train Conductor, B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM, Baltimore, MD

https://www.idealist.org/en/volunteer-opportunity/f97ac00cb8fc4767b782abe9c3ffd7ae-volunteer-train-conductor-bo-railroad-museum-baltimore

 

5.)  Trail Construction and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement, Carr Creek Lake Dam, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sassafras, Kentucky

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000000iw3V/trail-construction-and-wildlife-habitat-enhancement

 

6.)  A.T. Photographer / Videographer

Trail Management & Restoration, Lyman Woods William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center, Downers Grove, IL

https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2124955.jsp

 

7.)  Trail Rover Volunteer, Wapato Lake NWR, Fish & Wildlife Service, Gaston, Oregon

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d00000157gW/trail-rover-volunteer-wapato-lake-nwr

 

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

 

1.)  Communications and Digital Specialist, Sierra Club, Lansing, MI

https://jobs.lever.co/sierraclub/09001e1c-211a-4d97-82dd-acb8825daea9

 

2.)  Outdoor Programs Instructor, Chewonki Foundation, Wiscasset, Maine

https://jobs.nonprofitmaine.org/company/chewonki-foundation-1477

 

3.)  Marketing and Communications Manager, VP STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES, Old Dominion University, Commonwealth of Virginia, Norfolk, VA

https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/marketing-and-communications-manager-norfolk-virginia-united-states

 

4.)  Communications Specialist (Hybrid), Alabama Scenic River Trail, Montgomery, Alabama

https://careers.alabamanonprofits.org/job/communications-specialist-montgomery-alabama-1542

 

5.)  Social Media Specialist, VisitNorfolk, Norfolk, VA

https://www.simplyhired.com/job/Q7U-3tiz7dc8WyAxkO5MELiUjf7Z75URGB7vU73d9b-lpWwGSWg14A

 

6.)  Managing Director, Conservation Nation, Conservation Nation, Washington D.C.

https://www.workforgood.org/job/621010/managing-director-conservation-nation/

 

7.)  Food & Beverage Communications Agent, The Resort at Paws Up, Greenough, MT

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5b9d1dc1-2eee-4471-a5c2-5b521e06291a&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=517457

 

8.)  Resort Beverage Manager, The Resort at Paws Up, Greenough, MT

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5b9d1dc1-2eee-4471-a5c2-5b521e06291a&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=529600

 

9.)  Conservation Marketing Specialist, Wildlife Restoration Foundation, Remote/Flexible

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-conservation-marketing-specialist-remoteflexible-remote/1176193236

 

10.)  Business Manager (Marketing and Communications Department), Central Park Conservancy, New York City, New York

https://www.workforgood.org/job/620939/business-manager-marketing-and-communications-department-/

 

***  From Andrew Hudson’s Jobs List:

 

11.)  Communications Manager, Crested Butte, Crested Butte, Colorado

https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/communications-manager-in-crested-butte-colorado-us-2/

 

12.)  Sr. Director of Corporate & Employee Communications, Vail Resorts, Broomfield, Colorado

https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/jobs/sr-director-of-corporate-employee-communications-in-broomfield-colorado-us/

 

13.)  Director of Technology, Washington Trails Association, Seattle, WA

https://ecojobs.com/job/washington-trails-association-seattle-wa-director-of-technology/

 

14.)  Public Affairs Specialist and Partnership Coordinator to the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent, Gateway Arch National Park (JEFF), St. Louis, Missouri

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806509300

 

16.)  Full-time Ranch Hand needed at Deer Breeding Facility & Hunting Ranch in southwest Texas, Dead Man’s Pass Ranch, Comstock, TX

https://www.ranchwork.com/job/full-time-ranch-hand-needed-at-deer-breeding-facility-hunting-ranch-in-southwest-texas/

 

17.)  High Divide Rangeland Ecologist, The Nature Conservancy, Dillon, Montana

https://www.climatechangecareers.com/job/the-nature-conservancy/dillon-mt-united-states/high-divide-rangeland-ecologist/

 

18.)  Recreation Assistant – Outdoor Guide, CNRNW Naval Air Station Whidbey Island N92,Commander, Navy Installations, Department of the Navy, Oak Harbor, Washington

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/799783200

 

19.)  Executive Director, Sudbury Valley Trustees, Sudbury, Massachusetts

https://www.svtweb.org/about-svt/job-volunteer-opportunities

 

20.)  Senior Attorney – Ocean Conservation, Conservation Law Foundation, Boston, MA

https://www.daybook.com/jobs/9n6cJD3ZwtPEJx8z2

 

21.)  Recreation Assistant (Fitness/Aquatic Support), Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), Yorktown, VA

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4042354025/

 

22.)  North Idaho Elk Guide Position,  IDAHO

 

Looking for a guide to add to our small operation, We are picky who we hire, but are like a family here at camp. We are looking for good ethics and reliable guides.

Looking for someone with least one season of elk hunting, archery/bulging would be a plus.

 

This position would be for every fall —>Sept/Oct/Nov Guiding Archery Elk, Rifle Elk & Whitetails.

 

Paid training, all food, lodging are provided, plus gas while here. Ideally like to train for couple weeks & start Guiding Oct.10th

 

Basic mechanics is needed & Need to be in good shape to get around. In and out of service, Please text first 208-301-7050

 

23.)  Hunting Lodge Chef & Hospitality Manager, Bar H Bar Ranch, Lampasas, TX

https://www.ranchwork.com/job/hunting-lodge-chef-hospitality-manager-needed-in-lampasas-texas/

 

24.)  Cloud Camp Mule Skinner ($18.00 /hr), The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/The-Broadmoor-Hotel/Job/Cloud-Camp-Mule-Skinner-($18.00-hr)/-in-Colorado-Springs,CO?jid=0f7b890a51e2529d

 

*** 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

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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana

(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

 

 

 

Your Very Next Step newsletter for July August 2024

 

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“When you’re traveling, you are what you are, right there and then. People don’t have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road.”  

– William Least Heat-Moon

 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

– Lao Tzu

 

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Gulfport, Mississippi.

 

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2024/08/30/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-july-august-2024

 

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“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 travel and adventure news; volunteer conservation and wilderness opportunities; travel, adventure and conservation jobs.

***  Where am I?

 

Gulfport, Mississippi.

 

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

 

1-6 September                                 Stockholm, Sweden

 

8-13 September                               Bremerton, Wash.

 

26-30 September                            Chicago, Ill

 

 

***  9 Underrated U.S. Towns

By Jersey Griggs

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/9-underrated-u-s-towns/XvHyVpKgiwAG5atW

 

***  20 Weird And Wonderful Museums To Explore In San Francisco

By Jamie Ferrell

https://secretsanfrancisco.com/weird-museums-san-francisco/

 

***  The Museum of International Propaganda

https://museumofpropaganda.org/

 

***  Who knew?

The Unknown Museum

https://www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions/unknown-museum

 

***  MICKEY MCGOWAN -Culture’s Keeper – San Rafael, CA

By Lily Wen

https://dustandgrooves.com/mickey-mcgowan-san-rafael-ca/

 

***  Review: Ceylon Tea Trails Resort in Sri Lanka

By SARAH KINGDOM

https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Hotels/ceylon-tea-trails

 

***  The 18 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the USA

From national and state parks to small towns, these destinations are the best places to see autumn foliage.

By Chloe Arrojado

https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-places-in-united-states-to-see-fall-foliage

 

***  The World’s Most Dramatic Airport Approaches

Some flights aren’t particularly noteworthy, with views obstructed by clouds or sleeping passengers. But fly into some of the world’s most harrowing and challenging airports, and you’ll be much more likely to sit up and take notice of your surroundings. These are some of the world’s most dramatic airport approaches.

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-worlds-most-dramatic-airport-approaches/X5shmqdLaAAGbh-I?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2285196923

 

***  The Appalachian Trail for All

You don’t have to be a hard-core hiker to enjoy this celebrated pathway

By Larry Bleiberg

https://cluballiance.aaa.com/the-extra-mile/series/aaa-world/the-appalachian-trail-for-all

 

***  How to sleep better while traveling

Sleep challenges can occur for many reasons, and there are solutions to help you sleep well when you are not in your own home.

By Lisa Strauss

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/08/21/sleep-better-while-traveling/

 

***  How Much Water Should You Drink When It’s Hot Outside?

By JAMIE FRIEDLANDER SERRANO

https://time.com/6996126/how-much-water-to-drink-heat-hot-outside/

 

***  5 Things You Should Never Do at a Resort

Jill Robbins

https://www.fodors.com/news/hotels/basic-etiquette-to-follow-when-staying-at-a-resort

 

***  8 Stunning State Parks You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

By Bennett Kleinman

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/underrated-us-state-parks/ZTqrrXCbQQAHRXLy

 

***  This Airline Scam Is All Over Google Right Now. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Michelle Couch-Friedman Michelle Couch-Friedman

https://www.fodors.com/news/travel-tips/fake-airline-customer-service-centers-are-everywhere-heres-how-to-avoid-this-scam

 

***  What Is Bubble Tea?

https://twinings.co.uk/blogs/news/what-is-bubble-tea

 

***  Rail Trail of the Month

 

 

 

July 2024

 

Pennsylvania’s Armstrong Trails

By Lori Litchman

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/july/09/pennsylvanias-armstrong-trails/

 

August 2024

 

Washington’s Apple Capital Loop Trail

By Robert Annis

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/august/01/washingtons-apple-capital-loop-trail/

 

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

 

1.)  Island Steward Intern (Unpaid – Limited reimbursement for food may be available), Ballast Key, Key West National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), US Fish and Wildlife, Key West, FL

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-island-steward-intern-key-west-florida/8828802061

 

2.)  Camp Host (November-mid-April), Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area, Arizona State Parks and Trails, Show Low, Arizona

https://azstateparks.com/volunteer

 

3.)  Community Clean-up Day: Tidy our Shores and Trails, Mason Neck State Park, Virginia State Parks, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Lorton, VA

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-07-08-09-03-57-562804-i49

 

4.)  Ambassador Animal Specialist 1, New Mexico Wildlife Center, Espanola, New Mexico

https://newmexicowildlifecenter.org/employment/

 

5.)  Conservation Field Crew Member, Wild Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-conservation-field-crew-member-tucson-arizona/3241187235?from=feat-6

 

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

 

1.)  Communications Coordinator, New York – New Jersey Trail Conference, Hybrid – Work must be performed in or near Mahwah, NJ

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/788dfc50d1ce47b09be6804a24ea5f8a-communications-coordinator-new-york-new-jersey-trail-conference-mahwah

 

2.)  Communications Assistant Manager, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-communications-assistant-manager-flagstaff-arizona/8632832347

 

3.)  Trades Technician I Maintenance Ranger, Clinch River State Park, Virginia State Parks, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation,

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs?j=2024-02-23-08-24-22-564124-soc

 

4.)  Hawaiian Forest Bird Outreach/Education Associate, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, Makawao, Maui, Hawaii

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-hawaiian-forest-bird-outreacheducation-associate-makawao-hawaii/8205735646

 

6.)  Communications and Advocacy Officer – Timor-Leste, Blue Ventures, Díli, Timor-Leste

https://jobs.schmidtmarine.org/companies/blue-ventures/jobs/38988019-communications-and-advocacy-officer-timor-leste

 

7.)  Communications & Engagement Manager, Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts, Portland, Oregon

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-communications–engagement-manager-portland-oregon/9769538385

 

8.)  National Communications and Media Director, American Rivers, Washington, DC

https://jobs.schmidtmarine.org/companies/american-rivers/jobs/39541144-national-communications-and-media-director

 

9.)  Senior Manager, Strategic Communications and Outreach, Pacific Institute, Remote

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/senior-manager-strategic-communications-and-outreach-at-pacific-institute-3993658703/

 

10.)  Education Technician, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, Michigan

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805591800

 

11.)  Officer, Seaweed Farming, Pew Charitable Trusts, Juneau, Alaska

https://pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/TrustsExternal/job/Officer–Seaweed-Farming_R002582

 

12.)  Digital Media Specialist, California Native Plant Society, California (remote)

https://jobs.prsa.org/jobs/view/digital-media-specialist/74881878/

 

*** 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 –
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Your Very Next Step
7813 Richfield Road
Springfield, VA 22153
Home office phone: (703) 455-7661
lundquist989@cs.com
www.nedsjotw.com

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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana

(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

Your Very Next Step newsletter for May June 2024

 

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”

— John Muir

 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

– Lao Tzu

 

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam

 

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2024/06/23/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-may-june-2024

 

***  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 travel and adventure news; volunteer conservation and wilderness opportunities; travel, adventure and conservation jobs.

***  Where am I?

 

Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam

 

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

 

16 – 30 June                                        Hanoi/Thanh Hoa/Quang Binh/Hue/Hoi An/Danang/Hanoi, Vietnam

 

30 July – 3 August                            Honolulu, Hawaii

 

11-14 August                                     San Diego, CA

 

26-30 August                                     Houma. La./Mobile, Ala./Pascagoula, Miss.

 

***  Vietnam: The Ultimate Travel Experience

https://vietnam.travel/things-to-do/vietnam-ultimate-travel-experience

 

***  THE RISE AND FALL OF ‘TRAIN STREET’

How We Invented Hanoi’s ‘Train Street’ (and How Instagram Ruined It)

https://www.vietnaminfocus.com/train-street-hanoi/

 

***  The Cheapest Business Class Airlines for an Affordable Upgrade

Stretch out in a lie-flat bed without blowing your budget.

By Jessica Puckett

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/cheapest-business-class-airlines

 

***  VIETNAM TRAVEL GUIDE

By Nomadic matt

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/vietnam-travel-tips/

 

***  4 Lesser-Known U.S. Chinatowns With Incredible Food and Culture

By Rachel Chang

https://www.afar.com/magazine/lesser-known-chinatowns-in-the-united-states

 

***  The World’s Top 10 Airports of 2024

By SkyTrax

https://www.worldairportawards.com/the-worlds-top-10-airports-of-2024/

 

***  How to exit an airplane without being a jerk. (A refresher course in aviation etiquette.)

Airlines are obsessed with boarding procedures. Why is no one addressing how passengers exit planes?

By Christopher Muther

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/03/lifestyle/airplane-dos-donts-rules-etiquette-travel/

 

***  These 5 Countries Do Not Have Airports. One Has No Hotels, Either.

B Brian Cohen

https://thegatewithbriancohen.com/these-5-countries-do-not-have-airports-one-has-no-hotels-either/

 

***  What Not To Do In Vietnam

30 Things Travelers Must Know — Planning a trip to Vietnam? Here’s a comprehensive list of 30 things not to do in Vietnam…

https://awesomejelly.com/things-you-should-never-do-in-vietnam-t2/

 

***  15 Dishes You Need to Try Around the World

By Bennett Kleinman

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/7-irresistible-delicacies-you-need-to-try/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aiG

 

***  10 Things You Might Not Know Are UNESCO Protected

By Tara Schatz

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-obscure-things-you-didnt-know-were-unesco-protected/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aqJ

 

***  10 Tourist Traps That Are Actually Worth Visiting

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-international-tourist-traps-that-are-actually-worth-visiting/ZVPMyXCbQQAHRXoM

 

***  6 of the Tallest Tourist Attractions in the U.S.

By Bennett Kleinman

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-of-the-tallest-tourist-attractions-in-the-u-s/ZH9o0srm_wAHueLs

 

***  This Banned Drink Is Making a Comeback

By Erika Ebsworth-Goold

https://www.fodors.com/world/south-america/colombia/experiences/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-colombias-famed-banned-beverage-chicha

 

***  These 5 Countries Do Not Have Airports. One Has No Hotels, Either.

By Brian Cohen

https://thegatewithbriancohen.com/these-5-countries-do-not-have-airports-one-has-no-hotels-either/

 

***  How to Stay Calm When Your Trip Goes Wrong

If the road gets bumpy, try these mindfulness techniques.

By Sarah Buder

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-stay-calm-when-your-trip-goes-wrong

 

***  Move over Hawaii, The Azores Islands also bring vibrant beauty (with fewer crowds)

By Andrew Nelson

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2024/04/18/where-are-the-azores-islands-portugal/73344582007/

 

***  These Are the 15 Best Hotel Getaways in New England

By Nicholas DeRenzo

https://www.afar.com/hotels/best-hotel-getaways-new-england

 

***  10 of the Most Breathtaking Places in the U.S.

By Rachel Gresh

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/breathtaking-places-in-the-us/ZSA-MQU7rwAHYAQ8

 

***  St. Kitts and Nevis Is Determined to Preserve Its Beauty and Nature—Here’s How

This Caribbean nation is working to make sustainability its top policy priority. Here’s how it will affect travelers and locals alike.

By Brian Major

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-saint-kitts-and-nevis-is-prioritizing-sustainability

 

***  What’s up with Cape Cod bridges this summer? A guide for visitors, returning part-timers

By Walker Armstrong

https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2024/05/16/cape-cod-traffic-bridges-rotaries-construction-bass-river-sagamore-bourne/73645457007/

 

***  These Are the 5 Best Countries for Retiring Abroad

These places don’t require a high budget for a very high quality of life.

By Chloe Arrojado

https://www.afar.com/magazine/5-places-to-retire-overseas-where-your-dollar-will-go-further

 

***  OMG, LOL: How Airports Get Their 3-Letter Codes

By Bailey Berg

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-do-airports-get-their-3-letter-codes

 

***  QATAR AIRWAYS NAMED WORLD’S BEST AIRLINE FOR 2024

by AirlineRatings.com Editors

https://www.airlineratings.com/news/qatar-airwas-worlds-best-airline-for-2024/

 

***  Tourists, Stop Getting Naked Where You Shouldn’t! Here’s Where You Can Legally Bare It All

By Apeksha Bhateja

https://www.fodors.com/news/trip-ideas/the-best-nudist-cruises-beaches-and-resorts

 

***  9 U.S. Restaurants Where the Views Are as Amazing as the Food

By Alina Polishuk

https://www.afar.com/magazine/9-us-restaurants-with-awe-inspiring-views

 

***  9 Best Outdoor Towns in the U.S.

By Lianne Frith

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/best-outdoor-towns-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5as2

 

Rail Trail of the Month

 

 

 

 

April 2024

 

Georgia’s Cricket Frog Trail

By Austyn Gaffney

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/april/04/georgias-cricket-frog-trail/

 

May 2024

 

Ohio’s Wolf Creek Trail

By Chez Chesak

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/may/03/ohios-wolf-creek-trail/

 

June 2024

 

Virginia’s High Bridge Trail State Park

By Ashley Stimpson

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/june/01/virginias-high-bridge-trail-state-park/

 

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

 

1.)  Volunteer, Trail Patrol, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, National Park Service, American Fork, Utah

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

 

2.)  Volunteer Wilderness Rangers (VWR), Wild Alabama, Moulton, Alabama

https://www.wildal.org/volunteer-wilderness-rangers.html

 

3.)  Volunteer, Jackson National Fish Hatchery, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d00000184j8AAA/jackson-national-fish-hatchery-volunteer

 

4.)  Ranger Station Host/Maintenance Positions, KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK, Soldotna, AK

https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/vvirgrstation.htm

 

5.)  Shakamak State Park Service Work – 2024, Shakamak State Park, Indiana Division of State Parks, Jasonville, IN

https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0064&console_type=event&ht=1

 

6.)  Chisos Basin Visitor Center Host – August, September, and October, National Park Service, Big Bend National Park, Texas

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d00000189KVAAY/chisos-basin-visitor-center-host-august-september-and-October

 

7.)  Wild Spotter Volunteer, Help Find and Map Invasive Species, Various locations

https://www.wildspotter.org/index.cfm

 

8.) Volunteers, Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance (IPWA), Boulder CO

https://www.indianpeakswilderness.org/volunteer-opportunities

 

9.)  Naturalist Intern, Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park, North Palm Beach, Florida

https://macarthurbeach.org/internships/

 

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

 

1.)  Communications Coordinator, Pinchot Partners, Remote (Work must be performed in or near Morton, WA), Morton, WA

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit/77d020996c8a4f47aec43c37551ef368-pinchot-partners-morton

 

2.)  Executive Director, Maine Island Trail Association, Portland, Maine

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/84537-executive-

 

3.)  Seasonal Outreach Specialist, Conservation Northwest,  North Bend, WA

https://conservationnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CNW-Job-Announcement_Seasonal-Outreach-Specialist%E2%80%AF_2024-1.pdf

 

4.)  Fishing guide needed for July/Aug 2024, Salmon Eye Charters, Ucluelet, BC, Canada

https://www.workopolis.com/jobsearch/viewjob/DfuGk5z86ch5HfZ26mu5acUinvqZowrQN72F0sG5BkyKDohvUhlZxwyA1HhgOdMZ

 

5.)  Professional Fishing Guide, Ena Lake Lodge, The Luxus Group, Saskatchewan, Canada

https://en-ca.whatjobs.com/job/Ena-Lake-Lodge/saskatchewan/66663281

 

6.)  Program Instructor – Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures (Fall 2024), Douglas County School District, Larkspur, Colorado

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/program-instructor-stone-canyon-outdoor-edventures-fall-2024-at-douglas-county-school-district-3918812210/

 

7.)  Lead Climbing Guide, Adventures on the Gorge, Fayetteville, WV

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Adventures-on-the-Gorge/Job/Lead-Climbing-Guide/-in-Fayetteville,WV?jid=37850e03112c6746

 

8.)  Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 3), WA State Department of Ecology, Lacey, WA

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4515915/communications-specialist-communications-consultant-3

 

9.)  Coordinator, SVP of Conservation Programs and SVP of External Affairs, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, DC

https://builtin.com/job/coordinator-svp-conservation-programs-and-svp-external-affairs/2714209

 

10.) Adventure Education Instructor, Broadreach Academic Treks, Raleigh, NC

https://www.get.it/job/adventure-education-instructor-in-raleigh-nc-at-broadreach-academic-treks-ga_512626972648538164

 

11.)  Conservation Science Communication Fellow, American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Natural Resource Program Center (NRPC), Fort Collins, CO

https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1111769

 

11.)  Director of Outdoor Leadership & Education, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA

https://www.bluefishjobs.com/jobs/19908009/director-of-outdoor-leadership-education

 

12.)  Public Relations Manager – Social Media Specialist, Travel Portland, Portland, OR

https://jobs.odwyerpr.com/job/public-relations-manager-social-media-specialist/73519010/

 

13.)  Whitebark Pine Monitoring Technician (USFS), The Great Basin Institute, Sparks, Nevada

https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2024-AIM-002&type=JOBDESCR

 

14.)  Social Media Associate, The Climate Reality Project, Washington, DC

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-social-media-associate-washington-dc/2745390536

 

15.)  2024 Summer Wilderness Canoe Guide, Northern Tier High Adventure Program, Ely, MN

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2024-summer-wilderness-canoe-guide-at-northern-tier-national-high-adventure-base-3887959758/

 

*** 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

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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana

(And So The Story Is Told)

-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs

 Your Very Next Step newsletter for March April 2024

 

By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

― Mark Twain

 

This edition of YVNS comes to you from Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia

 

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2024/04/20/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-march-april-2024

 

***  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 (scroll down to find the links for these stories):

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

 

***  Where am I?

 

1.)  The Dramatic Balinese Kecak Dance: Episode Taken from the Ramayana Epic Poem

 

2.)  Balinese Cooking Class

 

3.)  Bali Bird Walk

 

4.)  10 Underrated U.S. National Parks

 

5.)  A Definitive Ranking of U.S. License Plates

 

6.)  9 Best Outdoor Towns in the U.S.

 

7.)  10 Best Scenic Drives in the U.S.

 

8.)  Adopt an Eastern Egg Rock Puffin

 

9.)  Doha named world’s best airport; Singapore’s Changi falls to second

 

10.)  12 of the Strangest Towns in the U.S.

 

11.)  These Are the Most Humid Cities in the World

 

12.)  The Prettiest Gardens in the World

 

13.)  Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever

 

14.)  Maine town voted top vacation spot for 2024, according to Real Simple magazine

 

15.)  5 Pricey Cities That Are Actually Worth Visiting

 

16.)  17 Summer Road Trips in the US!

 

17.)  15 Quick International Flights from the West Coast That Are Under Six Hours

 

18.)  10 Ways to Be a Good Tourist in Kauai

 

19.)  TSA Trials Self-Screening Checkpoint in Las Vegas

 

20.)  Passenger Kicked off Flight for Very Common Passport Problem

 

21.)  10 Ancient Cities That You Can Still Visit Today

 

22.)  The ski hill that is ‘the biggest baby sitter on the Massachusetts North Shore’

 

23.)  The 16 Most Dangerous Hikes in the World

 

24.)  Rail Trail of the Month

 

March 2024 — Alaska’s Campbell Creek Trail.

 

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

 

1.)  DFW Airport Ambassador, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas

 

2.)  Volunteer opportunities, National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, Pago Pago, American Samoa

 

3.)  Hudson River Eel Project, Rewilding Institute Hudson River estuary, New York, NY

 

4.)  Communications Intern – Long Island Sound Study, NEIWPCC, Stamford, Connecticut

 

5.)  Family-Friendly Sea Turtle Rescue, GoEco, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia

 

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

 

1.)  Summer Naturalist, Catalina Island Conservancy, Avalon, Calif.

https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Summer-Naturalist.pdf

 

2.)  Communications Specialist, Corporate Engagement, The Nature Conservancy, Rapid City, SD

 

3.)  Outreach Education Fellow, Dunes Learning Center, Chesterton, Indiana

 

4.)  Communications Specialist, Corporate Engagement, The Nature Conservancy, Brunswick, ME

 

5.)  PROGRAM ASSISTANT-VETERANS & HEROS TO AGRICULTURE PROGRAM, WV Department of Agriculture, Charleston, WV

 

6.)  Riparian and Fisheries Habitat Technician, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, Dillon, Montana

 

7.)  Outreach & Education Specialist, Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District, McMinnville, Oregon

 

8.)  Science Communicator, Sustainable Conservation, San Francisco, CA

 

9.)  Summer Day Camp Environmental Educators, Nature Vision, Flexible (King County), Washington

 

10.)  Communications and Outreach Assistant, Seabird Institute, National Audubon Society, Rockland, Maine

 

11.)  Community Outreach Specialist, The Nature Conservancy, Johnstown, Nebraska

 

12.)  Outreach Specialist, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Tallahassee, Florida

 

13.)  Campaign Communications Manager, The Ohio Environmental Council, Columbus, OH

 

14.)  Executive Director, Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council, Flexible (Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol), Tennessee

 

15.)  Parks & Recreation Communications Specialist, Ottawa County Parks, miOttawa.org, West Olive, MI

 

16.)  Director External Communications, REI, Seattle, Washington

 

17.)  River Protection & Environmental Rights Advocacy Associate, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Bristol, Pennsylvania

 

18.)  Communications/Digital Intern, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Hamilton Township, NJ

 

*** Travel news and adventures

 

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

 

April 10-23 2024                                             Singapore / Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

May 18-23, 2024                                              Gdynia, Poland

May 31-June 5, 2024                                       Corona Del mar / Temecula, Calif.

 

***  Where am I?

 

Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia

 

*** 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/).

 

1.)  The Dramatic Kecak Dance: Episode Taken from the Ramayana Epic Poem

 

We saw the Kecak Dance Pura Dalem in Ubud…but there are performance of different dances and various locations just about every night.  They are all dramatic spectacles, but the Bali Kecak dance includes the Fire Trance Dance performance includes, well, walking on fire.  We got there early for front row seats that cost less than $7.00 USD.

 

https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/destinations/bali-nusa-tenggara/ubud/kecak-dance

https://www.baliaround.com/kecak-fire-trance-dance-ubud/

https://www.raftingbali.net/kecak-dance-ubud/

 

2.)  Balinese Cooking Class

 

Learn to cook some of the most well-known Balinese dishes from the Cooking Class in Ubud

 

Get to know the story and backstory of various Balinese meals while being surrounded by Ubud’s natural beauty.  This cost us about $22 per person, and included a market tour and hands-on preparation—and consumption–of a nine-course meal.

https://www.klook.com/activity/17260-cooking-class-ubud-bali/

 

3.)  Bali Bird Walk

 

A delightful morning can be spent in the country-side that surrounds Ubud.  We saw 23 different birds, plus butterflies and even a monitor lizard.  The walk costs just $37 USD and includes a donation to the Bali Bird Club.  Our guide, Su, has been leading these walks for 31 years, and she still gets excited when she spots the birds.

https://balibirdwalk.com/walks

 

4.)  10 Underrated U.S. National Parks

Surprisingly, over 50% of annual park visits are confined to just 10 popular parks. Looking to escape the crowds? Here are 10 underrated U.S. national parks to visit instead.

By Bradley O’Neill

https://dailypassport.com/underrated-us-national-parks/

 

5.)  A Definitive Ranking of U.S. License Plates

By Bennett Kleinman

(Ned does not agree with this ranking)

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/a-definitive-ranking-of-u-s-license-plates/Za7CO8zLYwAH0ZOu

 

6.)  9 Best Outdoor Towns in the U.S.

America is the land of adventure. When you travel to a new town, often you can find plenty of excitement right from the jump. Whether you want to hike mountain trails, kayak across bays, or ski down glistening slopes, here are nine outdoor towns that deliver the thrills.

– By Lianne Frith

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/best-outdoor-towns-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5as2

 

7.)  10 Best Scenic Drives in the U.S.

By Julia Hammond

America’s scale and the diversity of its landscapes make it the ideal place for an epic road trip. From coast to coast there’s a plethora of pretty routes to choose from, both within and outside of the country’s national parks. If you’re hoping to be inspired, take a look at our picks for the ten best scenic drives in the U.S.

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/best-scenic-drives-in-the-u-s/ZP9vJgU7rwAHX_v7

 

8.)  Adopt an Eastern Egg Rock Puffin

National Audubon Society

https://act.audubon.org/a/adopt-or-renew-your-eastern-egg-rock-puffin\

 

9.)  Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second

Changi Airport was also named the best airport in Asia, and best in the world for its immigration services.

By Whitney William

https://asianews.network/hamad-international-in-doha-named-worlds-best-airport-changi-falls-to-second/

 

10.)  12 of the Strangest Towns in the U.S.

When it comes to the weird and strange, the U.S. does it better than most. With over 2,680 miles from coast to coast, there’s a lot of space for small towns to develop a few… eccentricities. From alleged UFO sightings to strange art installations, anything goes in America’s wild countryside. Put on your tinfoil hat for protection and dive into the strangest towns in the U.S.

By Aimee Long

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-strangest-towns-in-the-u-s/Y_js8R6QgAAH77Jc

 

11.)  These Are the Most Humid Cities in the World

By Apeksha Bhateja

https://www.fodors.com/news/news/the-most-humid-cities-in-the-world

 

12.)  The Prettiest Gardens in the World

By Aimee Long

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-prettiest-gardens-from-around-the-world/Y9AMyh6QgAAH76PM

 

13.)  Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever

The real reason there’s a luggage rack in your hotel room.

By Lyndsey Matthews

https://www.afar.com/magazine/why-you-should-never-put-your-suitcase-on-the-bed

 

14.)  Maine town voted top vacation spot for 2024, according to Real Simple magazine

By Ava Berger

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/03/22/metro/maine-town-top-vacation-spot/?et_rid=768967340

 

15.)  5 Pricey Cities That Are Actually Worth Visiting

By Julia Hammond

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/pricey-cities-that-are-actually-worth-visiting/ZbKJ98V_uAAH2NYt

 

16.)  17 Summer Road Trips in the US!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZbgYEEA3E

 

17.)  15 Quick International Flights from the West Coast That Are Under Six Hours

By Apeksha Bhateja

https://www.fodors.com/news/trip-ideas/best-international-cities-to-travel-to-from-the-west-coast

 

18.)  10 Ways to Be a Good Tourist in Kauai

By Sunny Fitzgerald

https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/hawaii/kauai/experiences/news/photos/how-to-be-a-good-traveler-when-visiting-kauai-hawaii

 

19.)  TSA Trials Self-Screening Checkpoint in Las Vegas

By Joe Cortez

https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/tsa-trials-self-screening-checkpoint-in-las-vegas.html

 

20.)  Passenger Kicked off Flight for Very Common Passport Problem

By Apeksha Bhateja

https://www.fodors.com/news/news/how-to-avoid-being-dumped-from-a-flight-due-to-a-damaged-passport

 

21.)  10 Ancient Cities That You Can Still Visit Today

https://www.dictionaryscoop.com/article/10-Ancient-Cities-That-You-Can-Still-Visit-Today

 

22.)  The ski hill that is ‘the biggest baby sitter on the Massacusetts North Shore’

For generations, Ski Bradford has been a warm and wild rite of passage for children

By Billy Baker

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/02/23/metro/ski-bradford-north-shore/

 

23.)  The 16 Most Dangerous Hikes in the World

Disclaimer: Although these 16 hikes are completely legal and their paths well-trodden, you should be in decent physical shape and without a fear of heights to take them on.

By Geena Truman

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the15-deadliest-hikes-in-the-world

 

24.)  Rail Trail of the Month

 

 

 

 

Trail of the Month: March 2024

Alaska’s short, sunlit summers and its long, dark winters are no match for the Campbell Creek Trail.

By Agueda Pacheco Flores

https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/march/12/alaskas-campbell-creek-trail/

 

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

 

***  From Paul Hart:

 

Captain:

 

I’m having deja vu as I write this but here’s a YVNS volunteer item for your next thrilling issue; may have sent it before. This is my major volunteer activity now that I’ve retired and I thoroughly enjoy it. Boy, can I tell stories and I’ve only been doing it 3 years.

 

Cheers,

 

Paul Hart

 

1.)  DFW Airport Ambassador, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas

 

Assist passengers and answer questions as travelers navigate the world’s second-busiest airport. You get to make people happy, enjoy camaraderie with fellow volunteers, and pick up some neat swag now and then.

 

https://www.dfwairport.com/explore/plan/assist/ambassadors/

 

2.)  Volunteer opportunities, National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, Pago Pago, American Samoa

https://americansamoa.noaa.gov/involved/volunteer.html

 

3.)  Hudson River Eel Project, Rewilding Institute Hudson River estuary, New York, NY

https://rewilding.org/rewilding-volunteer-opportunities/

 

4.)  Communications Intern – Long Island Sound Study, NEIWPCC, Stamford, Connecticut

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-communications-intern–long-island-sound-study-stamford-connecticut/4522262577

 

5.)  Family-Friendly Sea Turtle Rescue, GoEco, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia

 

Take part in a family-friendly edition of one of GoEco’s best sea turtle conservation programs! Help a dedicated team on the isle of Nusa Penida, off the coast of Bali, to care for injured sea turtles until they are ready to be released into the sea again!

 

https://www.goeco.org/area/volunteer-in-asia/bali/family-friendly-sea-turtle-rescue/

 

*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:

 

1.)  Summer Naturalist, Catalina Island Conservancy, Avalon, Calif.

https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Summer-Naturalist.pdf

 

2.)  Communications Specialist, Corporate Engagement, The Nature Conservancy, Rapid City, SD

https://www.prodivnet.com/job/communications-specialist-corporate-engagement-rapid-city-south-dakota-14292487

 

3.)  Outreach Education Fellow, Dunes Learning Center, Chesterton, Indiana

https://duneslearningcenter.org/employment

 

4.)  Communications Specialist, Corporate Engagement, The Nature Conservancy, Brunswick, ME

https://www.learn4good.com/jobs/brunswick/maine/marketing_and_pr/2934126079/e/

 

5.)  PROGRAM ASSISTANT-VETERANS & HEROS TO AGRICULTURE PROGRAM, WV Department of Agriculture, Charleston, WV

https://aghires.com/career/215405/Program-Assistant-Veterans-Heros-To-Agriculture-Program-In-West-Virginia-Charleston

 

6.)  Riparian and Fisheries Habitat Technician, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, Dillon, Montana

https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=24140575

 

7.)  Outreach & Education Specialist, Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District, McMinnville, Oregon

https://yamhillswcd.org/outreach-and-education-specialist-position-opening/

 

8.)  Science Communicator, Sustainable Conservation, San Francisco, CA

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-science-communicator-san-francisco-california/7164811169

 

9.)  Summer Day Camp Environmental Educators, Nature Vision, Flexible (King County), Washington

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/83594-summer-day-camp-environmental-educators

 

10.)  Communications and Outreach Assistant, Seabird Institute, National Audubon Society, Rockland, Maine

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/5596/communications-%26-outreach-assistant/job

 

11.)  Community Outreach Specialist, The Nature Conservancy, Johnstown, Nebraska

https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/48851252-community-outreach-specialist

 

12.)  Outreach Specialist, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Tallahassee, Florida

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-ops-fisheries–wildlife-biological-scientist-iii–imperiled-species-management-outreach-specialist-tallahassee-florida/7477913266

 

13.)  Campaign Communications Manager, The Ohio Environmental Council, Columbus, OH

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-campaign-communications-manager-columbus-ohio/6926400845

 

14.)  Executive Director, Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council, Flexible (Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol), Tennessee

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/83215-executive-director

 

15.)  Parks & Recreation Communications Specialist, Ottawa County Parks, miOttawa.org, West Olive, MI

https://michigan.tarta.ai/j/EmHubo0BcRajQcTjoTWH0124-parks-recreation-communications-specialist-in-west-olive-michigan-at-miottawa-org

 

16.)  Director External Communications, REI, Seattle, Washington

https://www.rei.jobs/jobs/21846?lang=en-us

 

17.)  River Protection & Environmental Rights Advocacy Associate, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Bristol, Pennsylvania

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/83589-river-protection-environmental-rights-advocacy-associate?ut

 

18.)  Communications/Digital Intern, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Hamilton Township, NJ

https://new-jersey.tarta.ai/j/nrvZa40BcRajQcTjXDCB0124-communications-digital-intern-in-hamilton-township-new-jersey-at-new-jersey-league-of-conservation-voters-education-fund

 

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