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The Best and Worst States for LGBTQ Family Travel
ByLindsey 01/17/202606/10/2026

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 🙂

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LGBTQ Travel Trends: Which States Are Becoming More LGBTQ-Friendly?
ByLindsey 06/28/202407/29/2024

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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How to Find Petoskey Stones: Tips + Where to Look
ByLindsey 12/15/202304/30/2025

While driving from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula, my wife and I made a rockhounding stop at Petoskey State Park. Since it’s widely advertised as the best place to find Petoskey stones, I figured all the good ones would be picked over. But within half an hour of searching the shoreline, we had a couple dozen small, smooth Petoskey stones perfect for turning into jewelry. That day sparked my continuing fascination with these fossilized coral treasures unique to Michigan.

In this blog post, I want to share tips from my Michigan road trip for spotting Petoskey stones. I’ll cover what exactly Petoskey stones are, what to look for when hunting for them, and where the best place to find Petoskey stones is.

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Rockhounding Michigan: A Beginners Guide to Great Lakes Rock Hunting
ByLindsey 12/01/202310/24/2024

When I set out on a road trip to Michigan, I really didn’t know what I’d find. So it was a total surprise when I learned that Michigan’s lake shores had more than pretty views, they had a secret trove of minerals and fossils waiting to be discovered!

I’ve always loved collecting rocks and shells, and it turned out that the unexpected highlight of my trip was rockhounding Michigan.

As an avid outdoors enthusiast who stumbled upon rockhounding in Michigan, I’m thrilled to offer a beginner guide you to looking for fossils in Michigan and the Great Lakes. So read on to discover common types of rocks in Michigan, where to find them and recommended tools.

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Pride Travel: 12 Small Town Parades Not to Miss
ByLindsey 05/31/202303/15/2024

This Pride month, we’re throwing a spotlight on THE BEST small-town Pride parades to add to your summer Pride travel calendar. If you’re looking for a Pride festival near me you may be surprised to find one on the list!

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Michigan

The Best and Worst States for LGBTQ Family Travel

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

How to Find Petoskey Stones: Tips + Where to Look

Rockhounding Michigan: A Beginners Guide to Great Lakes Rock Hunting

Pride Travel: 12 Small Town Parades Not to Miss

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