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.
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*** 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
*** 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
*** 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
*** 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
3.) Communications Manager, NE-KS-OK, The Nature Conservancy, Tulsa, OK
4.) Development and Communications Associate, Occidental Arts & Ecology Center, Occidental, CA
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
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
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
14.) Community Volunteer Ambassador – Denali Sled Dog Kennels, Denali Park, National Park Service, Denali Park, Alaska
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.
19.) Communications Coordinator, Northern Plains Resource Council, Billings, MT
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
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
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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana
(And So The Story Is Told)
-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs
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