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Queers Outside ⭐️

@queersoutside559

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A nature loving safe space for Fresno’s LGBTQIA+ community 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
BIPOC led 🤎
Come explore with us! 💫
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scenes from our last hike @ Angel Falls! always sooo good to see folks coming back to be outside with us 🫂

stay tuned for more this fall! by @queersoutside559

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16 days ago

Join us on September 26th for a group hike at Angel Falls via Willow Creek trail in the Sierra National Forest 🏔️

We will be meeting at 8:30 am on Saturday morning to explore this stunning trail! We will be meeting at the unmarked parking area West of the Willow Creek Bridge off of Road 247.

It is our goal to facilitate a SAFE and welcoming hiking experience for anyone who wishes to join. Due to the nature of this hike submissions are limited. Please only fill out RSVP if you’re certain you will be able to attend.

➡️ Saturday, September 26 at 8:30am!

🅿️ Directions/Parking: Direct coordinates to parking area provided at the end of this RSVP.

⏰Meeting time: 8:30AM plan to take off by 8:45AM.

🥾Length of trail: about 3 miles out-and-back/loop.

👣Time: We’ll be hiking + then plan to hang out & have lunch for a total of around 4-6 hours or so!

‼️Difficulty: moderate (we like to take our time as a group & take in the scenery, any experience level is welcome!)

🎒What to bring: sunscreen/sun protection (hats, long sleeves, sun glasses, etc.), plenty of water, your favorite hiking snacks, lunch, reliable shoes and BUG SPRAY (this hike is known to be bug-heavy)!🦟 Multiple areas with poison oak, so long pants are recommended. 👖

⚠️Challenges: Please Read ⚠️ Angel Falls, like all elements of nature, is as equally dangerous as it is beautiful. The trail is known to be slippery at times due to the slick rock, so please remember to watch your footing and be mindful of your surroundings. There have been multiple accidents & deaths due to the slippery rocks, especially if attempting to get close to the falls. Nature is a force of its own and although we cannot control the elements, we can control ourselves and must be aware of our personal limits.

Before the hike, we will be meeting in the parking lot for introductions! ✨ by @queersoutside559

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a month ago

Join us for our next FREE queer movie night on September 15 at 7pm! By popular vote, we will be screening Rocky Horror Picture Show at St. Dulce! Please RSVP through the link in our bio ✍🏽

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 15

⌚ Time: 7:00pm (movie start around 7:15), end at 9:30pm

🗺️ Address: 1445 N Van Ness Ave, across from Sour Milk

What to bring: comfy clothes, pillow, blankets to lie on

Shoutout to @st.dulce.fresno for opening up their space for us 🫶🏽 by @queersoutside559

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a month ago

scenes from last Sunday's hike! we had such a blast with our wonderful community 🫶🏽

stay tuned for the next one!! ✨ by @queersoutside559

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a month ago

Supporting our local outdoor community 🥾✨

Community hikes this weekend & beyond in the 559.

For more information & to join, check out their socials:

@untitled.hc
@fresnohiking
@queersoutside559

#grouphikes #559 #collaboration #outdoors #hikes taken in Fresno, California by @queersoutside559

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2 months ago

We can't wait to do this hike with you all on Sunday 08/30! Link in our bio for sign up! See you there :) by @queersoutside559

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2 months ago

We’re back on! 🥾 Join us for a group hike in the Southern California Edison Forest, following part of the Chipmunk Cove Trail to access Osprey Cove in Shaver Lake! 🌊

Another high elevation hike to get away from the heat ☀️

🗓️ When: Sunday, August 30th at 8:30AM!

📍Where: Chipmunk Cove Trail 🐿️

❗️Note: Only part of this route is listed as a searchable trail on All trails as “Chipmunk Cove Overlook”. Rest assured, we have recently enjoyed this route multiple times. 🤗

🅿️Parking: Free large dirt lot (carpool encouraged).

🥾Length of trail: ~4 miles out & back. Plan on being friendly and social as we’ll be hanging out at Shaver Lake for a total of around 4-6 hours or so!

‼️Difficulty: Easy to moderate (we like to take our time as a group & take in the scenery, any experience level is welcome!).

🎒What to bring: sunscreen/sun protection (hats, long sleeves, sun glasses, etc.) as burns are more likely at higher elevations! Also, plenty of water, your favorite hiking snacks, and reliable shoes! Optional: A swimsuit to play in the water, and a towel to dry off! 🏊‍♀️

⚠️ Some challenges include hot sun, partial shading and gentle elevation decline. First half of the trail is exposed to the sun, but the second half is shaded in the forest.

⭐️Before the hike, we will be meeting at the start of the trail head for introductions! 💫 Please RSVP via link in our bio to receive coordinates & feel free to DM us if you have any questions! See y’all outside soon!! 💖 by @queersoutside559

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2 months ago

Friendship Bracelet Making 6/28🌟🌀🦎🌈✂️🧵🐠Thank you crafters for joining Gloostyx🫟 for TWO events in ONE day! We made many bracelets, keychains and lizards for friends👯‍♀️to share or people to accessorize with. @moon_salonstudios 💇🏻‍♀️💅🏻💈hosted🏳️‍🌈 “Queer Joy and Selfcare”🏳️‍⚧️; a spectacular display of community coming together using dedicated talents to service the Central Valley. @queersoutside559 🌳🌟🌈 brought us outside to continue the fun!! It was great to go on a walk🚶🏻‍♀️and craft 🧵with even more friends❣️ Throughout the day community members made comments of: “I’m glad I came today!”, or “I was nervous at first but this was worth coming to!” and “I want to do this craft again!!” These comments are what Gloostyx works so hard for!! As this community grows it is important to remember Gloostyx is here for EVERYONE to have access to materials and instructions to learn a new hobby!!! July 15th and July 22nd events will be posted soon🙈💚 taken in Fresno, California by @queersoutside559

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3 months ago

Join us for an evening walk outdoors followed by crafting & connecting with other queers! ✨🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We are collaborating with @gloostyx , a Fresno based crafting community created by Anna & Kayleigh, to bring you an outdoor crafty evening!

Gloostyx will be providing friendship bracelet materials but feel free to bring any a craft you’ve been working on if you’d like! (option to skip the walk + stay back & craft instead). We will have picnic blankets, water & some snacks available for those who join as well. You’re also welcome to bring your own snacks! 🍉

🗓️ Date: Sunday, June 28th.
⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
📍 Location: Woodward Park, Valley View Picnic Shelter
🅿️ Parking: Lot between the Legacy Disc Gold Course and BMX area (36.86690° N, 119.78836° W).

🥾🪢🧵🧶🎨📓🖍️✨

what to expect/schedule of events:
- walk start time: 6:10PM - Woodward park loop
- end walk: around 6:45PM & head over to crafting area
- crafting/bracelet making & social time: 7:00-8:00PM

RSVP link in @queersoutside559 bio! 💌 by @queersoutside559

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4 months ago

June hike recap! 🌀🌞🪨🦎 Thank you queers for making this another memorable day outside!! :) Next event will be posted soon! by @queersoutside559

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4 months ago

Happy Pride everyone!!! 🌈⭐️ Join us for a group hike in the Southern California Edison Forest, where we’ll summit Ely Mountain! ⛰️

🗓️ When: Saturday, June 13th at 8AM! Early start to beat the heat 🌞

📍Where: Ely Mountain on AllTrails (note there are various- click the link in rsvp form for exact hike directions!) coordinates: 37.159381, -119.243589 Shaver Lake, California 93664

🅿️Parking: Small free parking lot (carpooling is encouraged!)

🥾Length of trail: 4.4 miles out & back. We’ll be hiking + hanging out at the summit for a total of around 4-6 hours or so!

‼️Difficulty: MODERATE-HARD.

🎒WHAT TO BRING: sunscreen/sun protection (hats, long sleeves, sun glasses, etc.), plenty of water!!! your favorite hiking snacks, and reliable shoes!

⚠️ Some challenges include areas with steep incline & bikers on trail. There are plenty of shady areas but mostly exposed. We love our fur babies but bringing dogs is not recommended.

Before the hike, we will be meeting at the start of the trail head for introductions! 💫 Please RSVP via link in our bio! See y’all outside soon!! 💖 by @queersoutside559

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4 months ago

Rescheduled!! A long awaited QO hike is finally here! We’re excited to get back outside together!! Light snacks & drinks will be provided thanks to @pflag_fresno ! 🫶🏽

Free event for the LGBTQIA+ community 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Here’s what to expect:
⭐️ Date & Time: Sunday, May 3rd @9:00 AM.

📍Location/Coordinates: 🧭
37.47214° N, 119.63484° W
• Fish Camp, CA Sierra National Forest
• Big Sandy Road Trail on All Trails app

🅿️ Parking: Free at the Tenaya Lodge parking lot. Short walk back towards the entrance to get to the start of the trail.

🥾 Difficultly of hike: Categorized as ‘moderate’ and is 5.6 miles out & back (about 2.8 miles out, and 2.8 miles back). Mostly flat + easy to navigate. Small waterfall view at the end!

⚠️Trail conditions: SNOW & MUDDY.

🎒What to bring: Plenty of water, adequate shoes, a light jacket, any food/snacks, and a friend! 🫂🏔️

🔗Please use the link in our bio to rsvp!🔗

DM us if you have any questions/concerns 💌

#hiking #sierranationalforest #fresnocalifornia #Igbtqia by @queersoutside559

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