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Baltimore Queer Hike finds joy in nature and community

By Sheilah Kast,
Maureen Harvie
Published April 14, 2023 at 10:11 AM EDT
Hikers explore Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area in Washington, DC. Credit: Flickr/Bureau of Land Management.
Credit: Flickr/Bureau of Land Management. Licensed under CC by 2.0.
Hikers explore Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area in Washington, DC. Credit: Flickr/Bureau of Land Management.

Five years ago, Adrienne Kilby was looking for a way to make friends and enjoy nature. So, she founded Baltimore Queer Hike. We speak with Kilby and co-organizer Shanae Giles about finding community and celebrating the outdoors.

Check out this list of popular hiking trails in Maryland.

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Sheilah Kast
Sheilah Kast is the host of On The Record, Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am.
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Maureen Harvie
Maureen Harvie is Senior Supervising Producer for On the Record. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and joined WYPR in 2014 as an intern for the newsroom. Whether coordinating live election night coverage, capturing the sounds of a roller derby scrimmage, interviewing veterans, or booking local authors, she is always on the lookout for the next story.
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