Convention season begins each June with our Regional Conventions and culminates with the AANR Convention in August. While our conventions celebrate friendship, education, and the joy of naturism, August also...
For decades, social nudists and naturists have worked to explain a simple but often misunderstood truth: social nudity is not inherently sexual. Yet the language traditionally used to communicate this—phrases...
Members Thank you to the 3,472 members who took the time to vote in our most recent election. Your vote was your voice in who you wanted to see lead...
Most nudists can easily explain what they enjoy about naturism. Fewer can clearly answer questions such as: Why does AANR exist? What is it trying to accomplish? Why should nudists...
Looking Forward to the Convention and the Future of AANR The Regional Conventions kicked off in June and will culminate with the AANR Convention at The Willamettans in Springfield, Oregon,...
July is a month filled with events to celebrate. The warm summer weather finally gives many of us the opportunity to shed our clothes, breathe deeply, and enjoy the freedom...
June marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and is often associated with longer days, warmer weather, and outdoor celebrations, and is welcomed with open arms by those...
With the publication of this issue, we begin an important process for AANR members: the election of our Leadership. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard. Within this...
For the past couple of months, the weather has been surprising us, but the saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” feels especially welcome right now. With spring comes renewal, and...
The passage of time should be interspersed with remembrances of good times spent with friends, family, and new experiences, preferably while enjoying the freedom of nudity. Last year, I started...
Nudist resorts are always fun to visit and provide a variety of amenities and activities. But what if you are not in geographical range to a resort but would still...
Two months into the New Year, the vast majority of people still adhering to their New Year’s Resolutions is relatively low, so congratulations to those of you who are still...
As we come to the end of 2025, it is a time for reflection and gratitude. With every generation, we see changes – some positive, some challenging, but it is...
November is a month to be thankful for many things: our independence and freedom, those who protect them, and the community we share. Veterans Day honors the brave men and...
A Month of Gratitude and Reflection November is a month to be thankful for many things: our independence and freedom, those who protect them, and the community we share. Veterans...
The AANR Convention was held at Oaklake Trails Resort in Oklahoma this year. The weather cooperated to give us a nice few days to get out and avail ourselves of...
Traveling has always been a big part of my life. Experiencing other countries, cultures, food, and sites has always been exciting to my husband and me, and we have a...
Where We’ve Been When AANR President Linda Weber asked me to write one of the Across-the-Board Bulletin articles in my capacity as AANR-Southwest Region president, I chose the August issue...
I have been the President of the AANR-Midwest Region for almost three years now, having been elected during our 2022 Convention and reelected during our 2024 Convention. Many of our...
One of the most exhilarating experiences for any nudist is being nude in nature. There is nothing quite like feeling the sun warm your skin, the gentle touch of the...
This year marks the 20th anniversary of World Naked Gardening Day – a celebration of body freedom and a connection to nature. Did you know that this event was founded...
This month let’s integrate the core values of nudism, such as living freely and in harmony with nature, with the broader environmental goals of Earth Day, celebrated on April 22,...
Show the Love for the AANR Staff It’s time to take a moment to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff. They handle everything from...
As the clock strikes midnight and we let go of 2024 and embrace 2025, the New Year brings a time of hope, reflection, and renewal. It is a chance to...
