Why This Queer Writer Collected Stories From the 'Edge of the World'
"Where are all the queer travel writers?" Alden Jones asked herself at a colleague's retirement party. The Boston-based queer author and travel educator's [...]
How an Impromptu Road Trip from Ohio to Michigan Helped Me Embrace My Sexuality
I would never consider Ohio beautiful. I live in Ireland now, near the north, and it meets every kitschy description: rolling hills, grazing area framed by [...]
A Queer Trip to Grand Rapids: Your Two-Day Itinerary for a Wintry Weekend Road Trip
Heading to Grand Rapids during peak winter may seem ill-advised for some, but quick road trips don’t have to stop after Labor Day weekend. This [...]
Walk in the (Fabulous) Shoes of Local Queer Trailblazers
Fun, meaningful — and free — fall travel doesn’t have to mean trekking far from home. The Ann Arbor District Library invites you to walk in [...]
How a 'Ring of Keys' and a Ferry Across Lake Michigan Opened Up My Whole World
Back in the days when folks were significantly more (ahem) flexible in their understanding of the supervision needs of children, my mom deposited my [...]
How It Really Feels to Be Out and Proud in These Michigan Destinations
On the cusp of a new adventure, the road sprawls out before you. The last thought on your mind should be safety, but all too frequently, LGBTQ+ community [...]
First Queer-Friendly Nudist Hostel in Brazil Offers Sunshine and New (Nude) Friendships
Thinking of something a bit more far-flung for your fall travels? Something a little more exotic? A place where you can really be yourself, down to every naked [...]
Pack Your Bags — ‘That Michigan Guy’ Just Created Your Perfect Michigan Summer Itinerary
Ryan Redoute’s Michigan travel content could be considered the real-deal counterpart to the Pure Michigan campaign. Instead of billboard-sized images of [...]
Why Michigan’s PRISM Chorus Chose Dolly, Sufjan and 'Hairspray' for Its ‘Hits the Road’ Show
PRISM Chorus is hitting the road, and they’ve got their playlist all mapped out. The choir will perform “PRISM Hits the Road: A Musical Road [...]
Go Girl! Saugatuck Celebrates Women’s Weekend at Nation’s Largest Gay Resort
Women hearing the siren call of Lake Michigan may want to mark May 31-June 2 on their calendars. Those are the days that the largest gay resort in the country [...]
The Global Destinations That Inspire 'Bargain Block' Couple Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas
How the French countryside to the beaches of L.A. influence Detroit starter-home renos.
What It's Like to Be Queer on a Non-Queer Cruise
Just how out and proud could this gay couple be on their cruise around the arctic?
Add Some 'Eh' to Your Queer Travel This Summer in Canada
Growing up in Michigan, especially if you lived in the southeastern part of the state, the northeastern tip around Sault Ste. Marie or right near the middle [...]
The Best Places in the World to Hook Up, According to Bisexual Sex Writer Zachary Zane
Sex writer Zachary Zane’s first book, “Boyslut,” wasn’t even on shelves when we recently connected, but the author was already thinking [...]
For Ann Arborites and Detroiters, Queer Delights Are Only 45 Minutes Away
Ann Arbor and Detroit may be close enough together to share an atmosphere, but they rarely seem to mix. Each city offers enough queer community to overflow into [...]
Save on Gas and Ride to Michigan Prides on Transit: Everything You Need to Know to Ditch the Car This Summer
Have you considered public transit as your ride to Pride this year?Public transit not only offers safety and fun for you and your queer crew, it can also save [...]
Lady Gaga in Chicago Plus 6 Other Musically Delicious Reasons to Get Out of Dodge This Summer
The 2022 summer music scene will seem practically normal this year after a long, lonely, pandemic-induced drought. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to [...]
Gay Days Are Back: A Time-Honored Tradition Returns to Amusement Parks Around the Country
Dancing on our own. Listening to "Chromatica" on repeat. Watching "Drag Race." Who doesn't love those gay days? But riding on all the biggest roller coasters [...]
Visit These 8 Lesser-Known Places Where LGBTQ+ History Was Made
Small acts of resistance and community building are what have made LGBTQ+ history, and while that history may not be as well documented as we would like, you [...]
Have You Been to These Surprisingly Queer Michigan Road Trip Destinations?
There’s just something about a road trip. You might be venturing out in the same car you use for your daily commute and boring errands, but on a road [...]
Getting Back Out Into the World Safely: Must-Know Advice For LGBTQ+ Travelers
As travel rebounds and some international borders open to US residents — especially, or exclusively, if you're fully vaccinated — you'll need to pack more than [...]
Chicago Fall Weekend a Must for Architecture Lovers
By Bill Malcolm If you love architecture, then a visit to Chicago is a must. The amazing array of varied wonderful architecture is incredible (see picture). [...]
An LGBT Tour Of The Great Lakes
BY AJ TRAGER AND BTL STAFF For LGBT and allied Michiganders, access to beautiful and historic vacation destinations is often only a few hours away. From [...]
