This recently opened hostel has a cozy feel and room for 12 guests in its cabin style lodgings. This hostel is perfect for small groups that are looking for outdoor adventure. Cyr Cove is located on the northeast flank of Morin Mountain, overlooking Long Lake. Moose, bear, fox, deer, and many game birds are frequently seen in the 35 acre wood lot behind the cabins. There are 1½ miles of walking and skiing trails. The Franco-American and Native American culture is a unique part of northern Maine - experience it at the many summer festivals in the area.

Girl Scout troops from San Diego and Tucson will come together to celebrate world cultures at our Point Loma hostel on February 23. The troops are completing the HI-USA Cultural Kitchen program, designed to expose young people to the world beyond their communities and appreciate cultural diversity.

Over the past few months, the girls have been learning about culture through hands-on activities and researching new countries in preparation for their overnight stay at the hostel. During their visit, the girls will prepare a meal of Indian and Turkish cuisine to share with hostellers, and give a cultural presentation for the guests. The next Cultural Kitchen program for Girl Scouts will be held on April 12th at the Point Loma hostel. For more information or to get involved with the program, please contact Laura at (619) 338-9981, ext. 14 or programs@sandiegohostels.org

Now it's as easy as ever to become a volunteer with HI-San Diego! We are now offering Volunteer Orientation once a month. Please join us at one of our orientations to find out about all of the wonderful volunteer opportunities we have to offer. Anything from one day event volunteering to once a week tour leading, we have it all!

Please contact our volunteer coordinator Jared for more information.

Those of you who came to our Annual Meeting and Party last year will recall the inspiring travel journeys of author Rita Golden Gelman, our keynote speaker. If you missed out on Rita, or want to hear more of her stories, we have signed copies of her book "Tales of a Female Nomad" available for purchase at the Council office.

Copies are $15 each, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit our youth outreach programs. If you are interested please contact Laura or call the Council office at 619-338-9981.