Gay hiking

Dani Heinrich pulled together a thorough guide for Homosexual hikers who want to connect with others who enjoy hiking treks, camping, nature, and exploring the Great Outdoors.

Nature helps us deal with anxiety and stress, it helps us to relax and to slow down, according to Harvard Medical University research.  Hiking seems to be more popular than ever especially after living through a global pandemic. It forced most of us to deal with self-isolation and restrictions in our daily lives, but also made travelers crave innateness even more. National Parks have been more crowded than ever, and so many people opted for a vacation in world that it caused a campervan and RV shortage across the U.S. Outdoor tour companies felt the effects of the surge, too. 

Outdoor Activities for Gender non-conforming Travelers on the Rise

At The Venture Out Plan (TVOP), an organization that arranges backpacking and wilderness trips for queer and transsexual outdoor enthusiasts, most of their trips sold out before the summer even started. “After being stuck at home for over a year, some of us with unaccepting family, I think a lot of queer folks could really use some gay joy,” said Anna Seilier,