National Geographic magazine has named nine people as its Travelers of the Year. One of those travelers is Wyn Wylie of Bend, Oregon.
Wylie is a drag queen who goes by the name Pattie Gonia. He is a photographer and outdoor enthusiast. Say his drag name quickly – it becomes the name of an outdoor clothing and gear company. He is all about environmentalism and climate change.
Pattie Gonia is a self-described “intersectional environmentalist, drag queen, and advocate for inclusivity in the outdoors” who works to “uplift LGBTQIA+ people and other underrepresented groups in the outdoors.” The Oregon-based performer has over 600,000 followers on social media.
Let me say upfront – I have nothing against drag queens. It’s a form of entertainment that has existed for centuries. I have seen some live performances and they can be a lot of fun. It’s adult entertainment, though, and…
