LGBTQ Outdoors

11/20/2025

Today we pause to honor the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people lost to violence. At LGBTQ Outdoors, we stand with our trans community and remain committed to creating outdoor spaces where everyone is safe, seen, and celebrated. We remember, we honor, and we continue the work toward a world where all can thrive.

11/18/2025

2025 has been tough. DEI funding cuts and an uncertain economy left LGBTQ Outdoors at a financial crossroads — and we need our community more than ever.

LGBTQ Outdoors isn’t just about adventures — it’s about connection, belonging, and hope. Julian (he/him) said it best:

“I definitely have felt seen and heard with LGBTQ Outdoors… it gives me hope to know my people are out there and definitely led me to them.”

Your donation, big or small, keeps our programs active, our team supported, and our community thriving. Every gift helps keep the trails open, campfires burning, and this movement alive.

Support us today through our GoFundMe and help LGBTQ Outdoors grow stronger for the next year.

Check out the GoFundMeLink in our bio

11/06/2025

Critical Update: LGBTQ Outdoors has always been about community, connection, and belonging — and I’ve seen firsthand how lives are changed out on the trails and around the campfires.

Right now, we’re at a critical point, and we need your help to keep this movement alive and thriving. Every donation — or share — makes a difference.

Please join me in supporting LGBTQ Outdoors today. To learn more, donate or share, please visit:

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10/30/2025

LGBTQ Outdoors is Growing—Join Our Leadership Team!
We’re expanding our network and looking for passionate, skilled volunteers to help guide our mission and community.

Whether you're an experienced leader or a dedicated advocate, your voice and talents can make a real impact.

Help shape the future of LGBTQ Outdoors and support our mission to connect and uplift the LGBTQ+ outdoor community.

📅 Submit your Leadership Interest Form by November 15 to be considered!

🔗 https://forms.gle/qyMjRCpcZhgmDgvK6

10/28/2025

Adventure meets community at LGBTQ Outdoorfest! In this photo, two participants learn the basics of packrafting using Alpacka Rafts — discovering new skills, confidence, and connection in the outdoors.

LGBTQ Outdoorfest brings together people from across the country for four days of workshops, adventure, and community.

We’re excited to announce that LGBTQ Outdoorfest 2026 will take place September 10–13 in Colorado, and registration will be opening soon!

A huge thank you to  for sponsoring LGBTQ Outdoorfest 2025 and helping make experiences like this possible.

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09/30/2025

Where the outdoors meets belonging. We’re building q***r community one hike, paddle, and campfire at a time — and you’re invited. Explore our upcoming events and join us for moments that fill your heart and recharge your spirit.

Register or learn more at LGBTQOutdoors.com

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09/27/2025

Zach, Michigan Chapter Ambassador, led a kayaking event, and it was a perfect day on the water. Beyond the paddling, events like this are about building community and friendships that make the outdoors even more meaningful. Thanks to everyone who came out — we’re excited for the adventures ahead!



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09/22/2025

LGBTQ Outdoorfest 2025 was a huge success! Over four incredible days, people from all across the country came together to connect, learn, and grow through workshops, activities, and the power of community. The impact was felt deeply as new friendships were made, old ones strengthened, and countless lives touched by the shared experience of being outdoors together.

A huge thank you goes to our amazing planning committee, led by our LGBTQ Outdoorfest Chair, Josh McNabb, for pouring so much heart into making this weekend possible. We also want to recognize our incredible volunteers, staff, and instructors—your energy, dedication, and passion helped bring Outdoorfest to life in such a meaningful way.

We are beyond grateful to our sponsors for standing with us and helping create this space Regrid, HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health, Montucky Cold Snacks, Brew Dr., Spacious Skies Campgrounds, AllTrails and Alpacka Rafts!

To Timber Lake Campground for welcoming us so warmly and providing the perfect setting for this unforgettable gathering.

This year’s LGBTQ Outdoorfest will be remembered as a time of connection, joy, and inspiration—and we can’t wait to see where the journey takes us next!

09/21/2025

Sponsor Spotlight: Huge thanks to Regrid for being our 2025 Title Sponsor for LGBTQ Outdoorfest 2025!

Regrid is an industry-leading property data and location intelligence company whose support helps us create safe, inclusive spaces for the q***r community to connect with nature and with one another. We’re honored to have them as a partner in making LGBTQ Outdoorfest bigger and better than ever.

Learn more about Regrid and their work at or regrid.com.

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09/20/2025

Sponsor Spotlight: Huge thanks to HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health for sponsoring LGBTQ Outdoorfest 2025!

Their work ensures q***r and trans folks have access to affirming, inclusive health care — and we were honored to have them as a partner in building a safer, healthier future for our community.

Learn more about their work and resources at

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