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July 1, 2021
The American Association for Nude Recreation is the largest, most long-established organization of its kind in North America. With roots dating to 1931, we have grown from our humble beginnings to an organization that has served over 213,000 individuals throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and beyond. These members enjoy their own backyards and pools with family and friends, as well as over 180 nudist resorts and affiliates.
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The American Association for Nude Recreation is the largest, most long-established organization of its kind in North America. With roots dating to 1931, we have grown from our humble beginnings to an organization that has served over 213,000 individuals throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and beyond. These members enjoy their own backyards and pools with family and friends, as well as over 180 nudist resorts and affiliates.
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July 2025
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Undressed Press J uly 2025 SHED YOUR THREADS THIS JULY DURING NUDE RECREATION WEEK AND BEYOND by Mary Jane Kolassa J uly is the most celebrated month among nudists. It heralds in Nude Recreation ...
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Mountain Air Ranch, Colorado’s Family Nudist Resort, Celebrates 90th Anniversary
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Did you know that on July 11-13, National Nude Weekend, Mountain Air Ranch, will have a celebration nine decades in the making? Members and visitors can share an unforgettable weekend “naturally” ...
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So, You Wanna Try Naked Running, Nudist Camping, and Going Au Naturel Outside…
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When a young man took up trail running in the nude last May on a widely used Summit County path, people took notice. Local forums and the sheriff’s dispatch line blew up with surprised accounts of the ...
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Whispering Oaks, Inc
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Nestled deep within the lush green woods, Whispering Oaks Resort offers a serene escape under a cathedral of towering trees. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting light onto a carpet of green grass ...
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Whispering Oaks, Inc
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Whispering Oaks Naturist Resort is a private club. All reservations are subject to approval by Whispering Oaks management and may be denied at their discretion. By submitting a booking request, you acknowledge ...
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CNN The new nudity: A 21st-century guide to taking off your clothes By Maureen O’Hare
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St Albans, England CNN — “Naturism is about liberating your body and accepting who you are,” says Stéphane Deschênes, a twinkly-eyed Canadian with an impressive white handlebar mustache. We’re ...
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IT’S SUMMER, AND IT’S HIP TO SKINNY DIP! By Mary Jane Kolassa
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Hi Travelers, Have you ever been skinny dipping? That is, being immersed in water with the freedom of floating on the surface without the hindrance of a swimsuit. If not, you need to try it this ...
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Body Positivity: Color Running for the First Time
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Color Running for the First Time My club, Solair Recreation League, recently had their tenth annual Color Run 5K event and for the first time in ten years, I ran. Okay, I admit it, I mostly walked ...
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AANR Defending YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD and RIGHTS
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Louisiana Update This month, AANR distributed a memorandum of law to 20 members and staff associated with the state’s Administration of Criminal Justice Committee. The memorandum requested that lawmakers ...
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WHAT DOES A REGION PRESIDENT DO AND HOW CAN I HELP?
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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 members aren’t aware ...
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Nude Recreation, Civic Dedication
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July brings Canada Day on the First and Independence Day in the U.S. on the Fourth. It also marks Nude Recreation Week and, if we are lucky, a slew of positive stories about nude recreation because of ...
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SHED YOUR THREADS THIS JULY DURING NUDE RECREATION WEEK AND BEYOND
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47th Annual National Nude Recreation Week is July 7-13, 2025. This annual celebration is open for individuals, couples and families to visit one of over 200 clothing-optional and clothes-free clubs affiliated ...
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June 2025
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Canaveral National Seashore’s Nude Beaches by Mary Jane Kolassa You’ve all heard of Cape Canaveral, (Cape Kennedy from 1963 to 1973), home to Kennedy Space Center. It’s where rockets and other ...
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Want to Get Naked at a Hot Springs Resort? Here Are the Rules to Follow.
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Getting naked in the outdoors is hardly a new thing, but the trend—which really had its moment in the peak of the pandemic—doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. According to Pitchup.com’s ...
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Canaveral National Seashore’s Nude Beaches by Mary Jane Kolassa
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You’ve all heard of Cape Canaveral, (Cape Kennedy from 1963 to 1973), home to Kennedy Space Center. It’s where rockets and other spacecraft have been launched since the space program itself was launched. ...
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Hike Naked Day by Mary Jane Kolassa
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Did you know that thru-hikers, weekend backpackers and day hikers across the globe shamelessly hit the trails in their birthday suits, hats, hiking boots and backpacks on Hike Naked Day, held on the Summer ...
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Twin City Naturists
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Our Mission Fostering Body Positivity and Community “Our mission is to create welcoming, safe, and inclusive spaces where naturists can celebrate body positivity, personal freedom, and a deep connection ...
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Twin City Naturists
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Our Mission Fostering Body Positivity and Community “Our mission is to create welcoming, safe, and inclusive spaces where naturists can celebrate body positivity, personal freedom, and a deep connection ...
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Want to run a naked 5K? This Upstate nudist resort will host one in June.
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CHESNEE — Track suits are out; birthday suits are in. At least, that's the prevailing vibe at the Carolina Foothills Resort's Buck Creek Streak 5K on June 14. The clothing-optional trail race at the ...
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Freedom, Friendship, and the Fight for Nude Recreation: A GAT Perspective
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Now that Memorial Day has passed, my wife and I will be out in our trailer even more to enjoy the great weather of spring and summer. This is also the time when members of our travel clubs will be opening ...
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