Upcoming Trips for Outlandish!

Please note: Outlandish! is an outdoor wellness program, not a youth therapy service.

Pulgas Ridge Preserve Hike

When: Saturday, April 11th

Time: Participants meet at TBD at the corner of San Jose Ave and Havelock at Balboa Park, SF.

  • Ages: 13-18

  • Where: Pulgas Ridge Preserve

  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

  • What to bring:

    • Clothing appropriate for the weather (fog or shine)

    • Sunblock

    • Water

    • Packed lunch (we will provide some extra snacks)

    • Sturdy footwear (no flip flops)

What to expect

  • 366 acres of canyons, grasslands, and forests to explore. We’ll be going on a guided 1-3 mile hike right in the heart of spring wildflower season. A great way to enjoy legendary Bay Area climate and nature!

  • Spaces are limited. Sign up asap!

  • Questions? Reach out to Max at msovine@queerlifespace.org

Bay Area Green Tour

When: Saturday, May 23rd

Time: Participants meet at TBD

  • Ages: 13-18

  • Where: All over the East Bay! Check out their site here.

  • Difficulty: Easy

  • What to bring:

    • Clothing appropriate for the weather (fog or shine)

    • Sunblock

    • Water

    • Packed lunch (we will provide some extra snacks)

    • Sturdy footwear (no flip flops)

What to expect

  • This is a very unique opportunity. We will be going on a customized trip around the East Bay visiting several different sustainable agricultural farms and food justice organizations. This is an all day event just for us! We will get an insider peek at the various orgs working to cultivate a healthy, equitable world through healthy food access.

  • Want to invite your family member along? Sign up asap!

  • Questions? Reach out to Max at msovine@queerlifespace.org

North Bay Adventure

When: Saturday, June 20th

Time: TBD

Ages: 13-18

  • Where: Either Mt. Tam or Samuel P Taylor State Park. TBD.

  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

  • What to bring:

    • Clothing appropriate for the weather (fog or shine)

    • Sunblock

    • Water

    • Packed lunch (we will provide some extra snacks)

    • Sturdy footwear (no flip flops)What to expect

What to expect

  • We will be exploring one of the many awesome parks in Marin county. Be prepared for a day of towering redwoods and coastal ecology. Details forthcoming.

  • Spaces are limited, sign up asap!

  • Questions? Reach out to Max at msovine@queerlifespace.org

Picnic at Dolores Park & Trans March—Pride 2026

When: Friday, June 26. Time TBD

Outlandish! stands in solidarity with the trans community. We value each and every one of our trans and gender nonconforming participants. What better way to celebrate and show our support than a colorfully peaceful march in the fabulous June weather of San Francisco? Trans allies, family members, and friends are welcome to join us. Costumes and outrageous outfits are encouraged! We’ll kick off the event with a fun picnic at Dolores Park then launch into the March from there.

Additional details will be announced soon.

Read more about the history of the Trans Pride March here.

Outlandish! runs primarily on donations. Please consider supporting our program by making a tax-deductible donation here. Thank you!

People kayaking on the water near a rocky shoreline with a hillside in the background and a white sphere or radar dome on top of the hill.

Are you with a school LGBTQ+ group? Are you part of an LGBTQ+ youth organization? We can lead private Outlandish! trips with your group. For more information, please contact the email provided.

Questions or interested in any of these trips? Feel free to reach out to Max at msovine@queerlifespace.org

Group of five people walking on a dirt trail through a forest with tall trees and green foliage.

photo by Max Sovine