California | QUEER ADVENTURERS

Death Valley National Park views with mountains and road.

The Best and Worst States for LGBTQ Family Travel

By Lindsey US

Are you looking for the best and worst states for LGBTQ travel right now? Here's a list of the most LGBTQ-friendly states to visit with Trump back in office – and the ones where hostile laws make it uncomfortable and potentially unsafe if you're queer or trans. I created this list so that you don’t have to worry about which states are LGBTQ-friendly and which ones are not so friendly, particularly if you’re going on an LGBTQ family vacation where you can’t exactly hide your rainbow selves :)

10 Best LGBTQ-friendly Cities in North America for Queer Women

By Lindsey Canada, Travel Planning, US

North America contains some of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities anywhere, in my opinion. But how welcome you'll be as an out bi, pan or lesbian traveler really depends on where you go. I've rounded up 10 most LGBTQ-friendly cities in North America for queer women travelers. While some of these places are still on my bucket list, I've visited a majority of them and have been fortunate enough to call two of these LGBTQ-friendly cities home! So keep reading to learn the top destinations in North America for queer women!

Two bikers riding together wearing pink and purple shirts.

These Queer Bike Clubs Welcome LGBTQ+ Riders On the Road

By Lindsey Access & Inclusion

We're turning the spotlight on the growing number of queer bike clubs that are working to make cycling more welcoming and inclusive for queer, non-binary, and femme-identified riders! The new wave of bike clubs celebrate diversity and cultivate supportive environments tailored to the needs of queer, trans, non-binary and femme cyclists. And they are grounded in a supportive and inclusive, all levels welcome framework. Group rides are frequently no drop–– going at the pace of the slowest rider, with no pressure to speed up. And many offer gear lending libraries and skills workshops to build comfort and confidence among newer riders.

Museum exterior at the Huntington with garden beds.

How to Spend a Day at Huntington Gardens in Pasadena

By Lindsey US

The Huntington Library & Gardens has one of the best gardens in the U.S. While the Huntington Library is a few miles from downtown Los Angeles, many visitors to LA don't put the Huntington on their to-do list. In my opinion, a day trip to Huntington Gardens is one of the best ways to spend a day in LA (even though it's not actually in Los Angeles, but in nearby Pasadena). I'm sharing some of my favorite garden photos and my recommendations for the best things to see and do at the Huntington - since it's so large, you can't see it all, even if you spend the entire day, like I did!

12 Best California State Parks to Visit This Year

By Lindsey US

California has some of the most epic National Parks out there. But did you know it is also home to hundreds of beautiful state parks, each offering a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences? Add these 12 best California state parks to your travel bucket list to explore some magnificent landscapes!