Neel Shah’s Post

I once came across the concept of a "working vacation" when I was young, and it’s stuck with me ever since. The idea was simple yet impactful: you’d pay around $2000—quite affordable compared to the typical costs of room, board, and touring. This fee covered everything from meals to transportation, and even included guided tours of the area. But what made it truly unique was the exchange: instead of just being a tourist, you’d spend part of your time volunteering at a sanctuary, perhaps bottle-feeding baby lions, cleaning enclosures (when the animals weren’t in them), painting barns, and more. Imagine how something like this could benefit West Virginia. The state, rich in natural beauty and wildlife, could offer similar experiences—perhaps at animal sanctuaries, conservation areas, or even historical farms. By creating these immersive "working vacations," West Virginia could attract visitors eager for more than just a typical getaway. They’d be contributing to local conservation efforts, learning new skills, and forming connections with both the land and the community. Not only would this bring in tourism dollars, but it could also foster a deeper appreciation for the state’s natural resources and cultural heritage. Volunteers would leave with memories and a sense of accomplishment, while West Virginia would benefit from the added hands-on help and the positive exposure. Is it possible? Absolutely. With the right planning and partnerships, West Virginia could tap into a growing trend of experiential travel, offering visitors a chance to make a difference while enjoying an unforgettable vacation. #SustainableTourism #WestVirginia #ExperientialTravel #Conservation

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Answering your Camp America questions! Todays topic - Days off and whether you can stay onsite at camp during you days off 💤 Got any questions for us? Let us know in the comments and we'll happily answer them!! 🤝 #campamerica #summercamp #campamericaquestion #campcounselor

Answering your Camp America questions! Todays topic - Days off and whether you can stay onsite at camp during you days off 💤 Got any questions for us? Let us know in the comments and we'll happily answer them!! 🤝 #campamerica #summercamp #campamericaquestion #campcounselor

UPDATE: Here's a link to the city's survey, please fill it in to let them know what you want in the new park: https://lnkd.in/gUCi8dga ORIGINAL POST: Tonight's the night! I look forward to seeing all of you lovely OC Bikers, Skaters, BMXers, Scooters, Rollers and Bladers tonight at the Irvine Town Hall at **6pm at Portola Spring Community Park!*** I'll be wearing a bright yellow Digit Bikes T-shirt if you want to find me. I'm told that the city is quite commited to developing a multi-use facility as a starter kit for all-wheeled fun, and hopefully later developing more specialist features such as a BMX track, advanced skate features, etc... They want our feedback on how to include everyone, and to see that there's community support for it! Local bike leaders - I think your voices would be valuable. There might be opportunities for your organizations and our local community to benefit from this at little/no cost (The city is NOT looking for funding). I've proposed that it would be great to have a bike share from the train station with lock/charge facilities around the park. Perhaps local commuters could use this too - imagine a bike shop with leased secure storage at the train station, where they could do maintenance and sales. Maybe an ebike demo facility? The city liked these ideas. Perhaps you could help orchestrate something like this, or inject better ideas at the meeting... See y'all there.

Get to know Leah Deffenbaugh! Q: How long have you been in the industry? A: 22 years, I started as a commercial examiner in 2002. ~ Q: Favorite part of the job? A: Problem solving. No two transactions are the same, and I enjoy crafting solutions to issues that arise. ~ Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: I am an outdoor enthusiast, when not working I am horseback riding, paddle boarding, hiking, or simply taking in a beautiful Northern California sunset. ~ Q: Favorite sports team? A: I don’t follow any team sports. Superbowl Sunday is a perfect time to hit the trails and enjoy some solitude. ~ Q: Any pets? A: Yes, my pets are an integral part of my life. I have an Appaloosa horse named Riley, a terrier mix rescue named Woody, and a cat named Beans. ~ Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be? A: To fly! #EmployeeHighlight #GetToKnow #UnderwritingTeam #ChicagoTitle #CT #NCS #NCSUnderwriting

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