Tina Schuett / 31 / Brewer and Owner, Rare Bird Brewpub (Traverse City, MI) / Ninh Binh, Vietnam

“I was there with my wife on vacation. I bought her the trip as a gift for her 30th birthday. She said she wanted to checkout Asia, and Vietnam was on the top of our list.”

Sally and Gillian / 35, 30 / Software Development Manager; Textile Designer / At the allotment

“We are at our allotment plot, which was formerly maintained by our local ex-MP, who was ousted after a scandal involving rent boys and scat play (ousted from politics, that is, not ousted from the allotment. I’m sure the committee is very permissive about that sort of thing as long as you keep a well-tended plot). I have been tasked with planting beans, which is a step up because I am usually trusted only to water, or sit and drink beer. Gillian is watering. Probably the kale, because we are lesbians.”

Susanne / 29 / Grant writer / Little Rock, AR

“I’d just climbed Mt. Pinnacle in Little Rock, AR. I went last year for my birthday weekender – Little Rock is great for outdoorsy adventures!”

Diane / 29 / Southwestern-most corner of the United States

“Last October, I took a few weeks and rode my bike from Vancouver, BC to Tijuana, camping along the way. This is me after convincing the nice Homeland Security guy to take my picture. I’m smiling because it’s pretty much the first time all trip that it’s not raining…and I’m finally gonna take off the spandex in a few minutes.”

Mara Hasenstaub / 25 / Marketing Coordinator / Silver Falls Trail Half in Silver Falls, OR

“Currently living in Boulder, CO (because mountains…duh) and adventuring further west whenever I get the chance! You can find me being an REI lesbian outside, biking to a local brewery with friends, or having a Robyn dance party on a Friday night.”

Amber and Margaret / 25, 32 / Youth Worker; Risk Analyst / Boston

“Enjoying Sunday Funday on a rooftop overlooking the Charles River with some bubbly wine and cheesy photos.”

Juliette (she·her), Truman, Paige (they·them) / 26, 2, 23 / Nonprofit Communications Manager; Squirrel Chaser and Cuddle Buddy; Media Planner / Louisiana/Texas State Line

“We’re en route to see Paige’s parents in Texas for a weekend visit, where Paige will come out to them as gender non-conforming!”

Stasia, Emily / 21 / Soon-to-be-graduated students at Reed College and Harvard, respectively / Mount Hood National Forest, OR

“We’re typically long distance and love to get outdoors when we’re together; we had just finished a day hike in this photo and were enjoying the view of Mount Hood. Emily grew up backpacking all. the. time. Since our relationship started, I’ve discovered how much I (Stasia) love getting outdoors and up mountains. Plus, I love defying the assumption that Black people don’t/can’t camp or hike!”

Mathilde / 25 / Occupation Assistant, Solo wanderer / Beijing, China

“Since I work seasons I try to travel as much as I can in the winter. Last month I went to China, spent a month there. Since I’m flying solo I take mostly selfies or try to put my Gopro on the ground whenever’s possible and hit the timelapse button. Results can be a bit weird or absolutely awesome which is great both ways.”

Erin Fitzgerald, Adrienne Keel / 31, 30 / Software Developer; Outreach Coordinator

“This photo was taken at Gilroy Gardens in Gilroy, CA (an agriculture-themed children’s amusement park). I was there with my partner and our four-year-old, but clearly I was really just trying hard to blend in with their pristine waterway.”

“This is Adrienne, my partner. I asked if I could take a photo of her to submit and she obliged. We were leaving my uncle’s house in San Jose, CA, after a non-denominational spring celebration. She was embarrassed to be photographed in the North Face fleece, but she’s just ‘into feeling comfy these days.’”