Your Very Next Step newsletter for March April 2024

 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

 

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*** 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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