Matt Kirouac

A transplant to Oklahoma City after two and a half years of RV living, Matt Kirouac is an award-winning travel, culture and food writer with a passion for uncovering hidden gems, exploring national parks and sharing LGBTQ+ stories. Along with his husband, Nathan, he's the co-founder of The Gay Lane, a travel brand dedicated to "celebrating queer culture in unexpected places,” and Kirouac Creative, a queer and allied travel consultancy dedicated to emphasizing inclusion and evergreen Pride. Matt is the senior dining writer of Oklahoma City's 405 Magazine, and in addition to InsideHook, his bylines appear in Travel & LeisureThrillistCondé Nast TravelerAFARMidwest LivingNational Geographic and others. A three-time author, including his most recent book, Secret Oklahoma, Matt is also a longtime podcaster, having created and hosted a national parks show for iHeartRadio, Parklandia, along with his current show, The Gay Lane Podcast, that he hosts with his husband. In 2023, Matt was given a Hometown Hero award from Visit OKC for his cultural contributions to Oklahoma City.

All Articles From Matt Kirouac

The Pomp Room: A Story of Family, Legacy and the Power of Music

A documentary revisits the South Dakota bar’s enduring impact

The Star Attraction at This Colorado Festival? A Frozen Corpse.

Frozen Dead Guy Days is a campy and whimsical weekend centered around the late Bredo Morstøl, whose body has been kept on dry ice for years

The Ultimate Bucket List of Historic General Stores

From a Kentucky outpost opened in 1831 to an unassuming California shack with great wine, these 11 time capsules are true Americana

What’s Old Is New Again in New Hampshire

The unexpected thrill of rediscovering a home after 20 years away

Aspen Gay Ski Week Is the Ultimate Winter Pride

"All the fur, all the sequins, all the thongs”

Live Out Your Dairy Dreams at the House Cheddar Built

Tillamook Creamery is one of the top tourist destinations in all of Oregon.

You Are Here: Oklahoma City

All the sweetest parts of Oklahoma City, according to someone who lives there

Channel Agatha Christie Aboard These Murder Mystery Trains

From Florida to Napa Valley, these seven railways let you live out your wildest "Murder on the Orient Express" fantasies

Iconic Horror Movie Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit

Are you brave enough to stay at the hotel from "The Shining"?

This Bourbon Country Town Is Experiencing a Renaissance

Go for the bourbon, stay for the historic hotels, queer cafes and dog mayors

11 Scenic Drives and Hikes to Take This Fall

Eat your leaf-peeping heart out, from Maine to Texas

This Classic Car Company Takes Vintage Vehicles Into the Windy Wilderness

A case study on adventure, classic cars and the power of community

Lettuce Grow Makes it Easy to Garden at Home and in Your Hotel

No need for a green thumb with this hydroponic company

This Montana Valley Was “Paradise” for Jimmy Buffett

Where the cheeseburgers come with a scenic backdrop