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Our services can accommodate anything that fits your needs and budget, from a 30-minute Zoom meeting to map out a one-off trip to a queer-friendly destination, to co-hosted press trips, event planning, marketing, inclusive Pride programming, larger itinerary ideation, and more. Combined with Nathan's own love for travel, and his degrees in history and public relations, The Gay Lane features queer travel content that is authentic, diverse, inclusive, and inspiring for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community, along with allies.

This may sound simple, but it takes a great deal of intentional effort, time, and resources to bring this to life with the quality and care that we believe it deserves.

Your support makes all the difference. 

Creating genuine LGBTQ+ travel content takes passion, time, and resources.

Examples include: 

  • “The Ultimate Queer-owned Dining Guide to Rainbow Foods Across the Country” (by Matt)
  • “Florida!!! We don’t just rely on invitations; we seek out stories, far and wide, that deserve to be covered. We also hit up Wall Drug, a kitschy roadside labyrinth of souvenir shops, donuts, dinosaurs, and yes, a jackalope. The consummate Instagram Husband, this led to a collaboration aimed at taking Matt's work as a travel writer, emphasizing queer culture, to the next level, while also sharing stories of his own via original articles and videos.

    We take great Pride in our authenticity and originality, and it's important to us to be intentional in our mission. Pulling from 15+ years of travel experience in media, we want to empower others to forge their own path in the queer travel space. Join our newsletter! You'll get exclusive queer travel insights, guides, and community updates — right to your inbox.

We're Matt and Nathan Kirouac-York, husbands and co-creators of The Gay Lane, an illustrious travel brand celebrating queer culture in unexpected places, through original and evocative stories, authentic and immersive travel guides, newsletters, and social media (along with a forthcoming YouTube channel and more).

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Upon settling in OKC, he was the first openly gay writer to have a story on the front page of The Oklahoman, and in 2023, he was given a Hometown Hero Award from Visit OKC for his cultural contributions in the community and travel space. And we spent time in Rapid City, western South Dakota’s urban hub, where we caught up with a friend, visited the world’s only “Pawnseum,” discovered the dive bar of our dreams, and saw an impromptu Macklemore concert for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

As one does! But rather, stories rooted in genuine experience, be it a roundup of queer-owned boutiques we love, or soul-searching journeys from life in an RV. We both write articles from our own unique perspectives, as well as share bylines on collaborative content.

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About The Gay Lane

Founded in 2025 by Matt and Nathan Kirouac-York, The Gay Lane is a queer and inclusive travel brand celebrating queer culture in unexpected places.

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About Matt and Nathan Kirouac-York

A transplant to Oklahoma City after two and a half years of RV living, Matt is an award-winning travel, culture, and food writer with a passion for sharing queer stories in unexpected places.

Examples of consulting services and opportunities include: 

  • Are you part of an organization looking for LGBTQ+ speakers? After growing up in New England, Matt moved to Chicago to attend culinary school and establish his writing career, authoring two books and contributing to brands like Plate Magazine, Zagat, and Daily Candy.

    With Kirouac Creative, we offer consulting services for anyone from a solo traveler or a hotel, to festivals and tourism organizations on any level, be it locally, regionally, or nationally. Let's write!

  • Do you want authentic input in opening/running a gay bar, or implementing evergreen Pride programming?