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These Queer Bike Clubs Welcome LGBTQ+ Riders On the Road

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.

The Best Tours for Older Lesbians

By Lindsey Travel Planning

Older women have more time on their hands and more disposable income (in some cases…sadly the wage gap is alive and well, with many older women having less due to decade of underpayment). These women are looking to travel with their peers and forge new connections, romantic and platonic. And they want to do it in an all-lesbian environment, or at least a group that is lesbian-friendly! These 5 tour companies have some of the most exciting options for older female travelers, with some tours exclusively for older lesbians and bisexual women.

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How to Plan Your First Solo Trip: What to Expect and Best Places to Go

By Lindsey Travel Planning

For years, I traveled with my kids and family vacations were the name of the game. But now that they are pretty much grown, I am once more traveling on my own. At first, I was a bit nervous. Was it going to be any fun traveling on my own? Would I meet new people? What if anything went wrong? I felt quite anxious by the time I went on my trip. But I am glad I went ahead as I had an amazing time on my first solo vacation. Yes, there are aspects of solo traveling that are challenging or less fun than going with friends or family. But solo travel also offers many benefits and chances to grow as a person.

11 Lesbian Hiking Groups That Promote Inclusion On The Trail

By Lindsey Access & Inclusion

Ever since my first backpacking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, I've loved hiking. But as a queer person, I haven't always feel comfortable to be my full self on the trail. Aside from one unpleasant incident in Shenandoah National Park, other hikers haven't said or done anything to make me feel like I'm unsafe. My worries stem from the lack of diversity in outdoor recreation, a handful…

Camping skills helped me survive a 40-hour power outage. Why don’t more women have them?

By Lindsey Access & Inclusion

Camping skills are survival skills. While I understood this intellectually, I didn't know it until Winter Storm Landon hit the Hudson Valley and knocked out my power for 40 hours. Our camping equipment and skills helped us make the best of a difficult, potentially dangerous situation. So I got to wondering about the gender gap in outdoor recreation, and how it impacts our comfort and safety when weather emergencies happen.