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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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April 2025
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Spend a month in Palm Springs Desert Sun Condo 108 in Palm Springs is still part of a nudist community. The adjacent hotel has been sold and is no longer a naturist hotel, but the condo side is separate ...
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This May 3rd Celebrate World Naked Gardening Day
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On May 3, 2025 marks the 20th annual WORLD NAKED GARDENING DAY. A day when people across the globe are encouraged to tend their gardens, flower boxes and yards clothed only as nature intended (though ...
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Become one with Earth Day In a Natural Manner Activities to say “thank you” to Mother Earth by Mary Jane Kolassa
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Kathy Watzel, past president of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR.com), is an advocate for Earth Day and all things promoting the virtues of nature. Each April she’s especially keen ...
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TAKE THE “FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING” CHALLENGE by Mary Jane Kolassa
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Make the most of 2025 by challenging yourself to a weekly “First Time for Everything” activity. It can be something fun, or instructive, or inspiring, and definitely rewarding. Do it solo, as a couple, ...
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Make A Lasting Gift to the Future of Nude Recreation/ Make a Lasting Gift to AANR
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AANR members deeply care about a cherished way of life and recreation. Moreover, members care about making sure that nudism is available for the next generation and the next. A planned gift is a voluntary ...
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March is Nat’l Sleep Awareness Month by Mary Jane Kolassa
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To everyone whose suffered a sleepless night, we all know that a good night sleep is imperative for a robust next day. And the importance of good sleep is actively promoted during two months celebrating ...
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March 2025
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As International Women’s Day will soon be celebrated Saturday, March 8, 2025, the American Association for Nude Recreation (aanr.com) is taking this opportunity to share with you the thoughts and insights ...
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Volunteers Are Important
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This month’s focus is on nudist volunteerism. That is the main commitment of your Government Affairs Team. Without strong volunteers, we would not have a GAT team.
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Volunteer and Help Make a Difference
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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, 2025. It’s a great ...
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Germany Bans Clothed Visitors From Nudist Beaches: Here’s Why
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In the coastal city of Rostock, a new regulation gives beach wardens the authority to evict visitors who refuse to strip down on nudist-only beaches. For those planning a trip to Germany's famed Baltic ...
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Hotel Zipoliteville
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Welcome to Zipolite – Mexico’s Only Official Nudist Beach Tucked away on the stunning coast of Oaxaca, Mexico, Zipolite is a one-of-a-kind beach town that has captivated travelers from all over the ...
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Sandy Terraces Associates
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Sandy Terraces Associates Nude Campground Established in the late 1940's STA was a vision of naturally like-minded individuals who enjoyed the freedom to be nude and the beauty now known as Sandy Terraces, ...
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Celebrate International Women’s Day March 8, 2025
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As International Women’s Day will soon be celebrated Saturday, March 8, 2025, I’d like to take this opportunity to share with you the thoughts and insights presented by one of the outstanding members ...
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AANR Members-AANR Garden Flags and Skinny Dip Hats
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They are here! Celebrate Flag Day all year round and 2025 International Skinny-Dip Day
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Naked Adventure Club of Detroit
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Naked Adventure Club of Detroit (NACD) is an AANR-affiliated coed social group founded in Westland, MI, in 2022. With over 620 members on the Meetup app, our mission is simple: create safe, 100% non-sexual ...
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WINR-Baring It All: My Journey Into Nudism
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As a child, I learned early that being naked was bad. People were supposed to wear clothes. I internalized everything. So when I learned that being naked was bad, I decided that halter tops, bikinis, tube ...
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Working Naked Day Can be any day at home
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If you missed participating in the 16th annual Working Naked Day on Feb. 1st, know you can still experience it any day of the year. Whether you’re a telecommuter, telemarketer, sole practitioner, work ...
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Wandering Bare Nudist Group
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We hiking naked and nude recreation to provide a freeing personal quest, to build a closer bond with nature. We are a group of like-minded people who enjoy ...
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Spring is Coming!
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I’m really pleased with the responses we have received to the January Bulletin features on Government Affairs. Members can count on us to review legislation and represent our concerns for protecting ...
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Women In Nude Recreation Not A New Thing
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When I talk about WINR to members of AANR, I find many don’t know what it is. “Is that a new thing?”, they ask. No, it’s been around a good long time.” I believe it started with Sally DePree ...
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