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LGBTQ Travel Trends: Which States Are Becoming More LGBTQ-Friendly?

Posted by By Lindsey Posted inTravel Trends, US
States that pass queerphobic laws send a message to LGBTQ travelers loud and clear: you are not welcome here. Midway though 2024, let's take a quick look at how things have changed over the last 12 months. Which states are becoming more LGBTQ-friendly? And which states are going the opposite way, by passing laws that are anti-LGBTQ?
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I'm a queer, gender nonconforming travel writer. I've visited all 50 states and traveled internationally in Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. I'm also the author of "(Out) On the Road: Why Queer Travel is Different and How it Matters" (releasing in May 2026).

I started this site to share stories about queer outdoor travel, help LGBTQ people build the skills to plan outdoor adventures and hold the outdoor travel industry accountable to inclusivity for queer folks and those who struggle to find a place in the outdoors.

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