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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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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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2025 AANR Southwest Nude Racing Series Nude Racing Series
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In 2025, AANR-SW continues with the 28th running of its popular Nude Racing Series. Open to the public, this unique, family-oriented, clothing optional event is a series of 5K cross country races hosted ...
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December 2024
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It’s About Time the Naturist Community Had its Own Social Network! “The Official Social Network of AANR” Naturist Hub is an invite-only online community for all people who enjoy wholesome nude ...
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FOUR WINS AANR AND ITS REGIONS MADE POSSIBLE IN 2024
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Last year proved to be an extremely busy one for the Association and its volunteers on the legislative front. Here are four significant accomplishments that member financial support and efforts made ...
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Economic Impact of Tourism and Nude Recreation in the U.S.
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Did you know that in 2023 the United States led the world in travel and tourism revenue, generating $204.45 billion? That’s billion with a “B.” And though the data for 2024 isn’t yet in, Statista ...
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Continued Fight to Protect Rights!
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I want to welcome you to this January issue of The Bulletin, dedicated to what AANR does for you and the efforts of your Government Affairs Team (GAT).
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Are You Up for a Challenge?
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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 reset, refocus, and reimagine what the future has in ...
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Switch out “New Year’s Resolutions” with “Nude Year Resolutions”
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It’s only early December, so there’s still plenty of time to solidify your New Year’s Resolutions aimed at ensuring a happier, healthier life in 2025
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Women in Nude Recreation Boosting self-esteem and body positivity
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As you know by now, I post regularly to inform and educate on behalf of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) on the many benefits of wholesome, non-sexual nude recreation. And yet I’ve ...
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11 nude beaches around the world for sun, sand and nothing else. Here’s your ultimate guide to the most liberating shores on the planet
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Nude beaches or as they are fondly called clothing-optional beaches, are shores where the choice to bare it all lies entirely with you—nudity is welcome but never a requirement. Naturist beaches aren’t ...
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Nude model celebrates 40 years of exposure
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On Election Day 1984, most people are glued to the TV set. Instead of tracking the polls, two ladies pay their fee for an open drawing session at the University of Arkansas. The model, a first-year college ...
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THE NAKED TRUTH ABOUT NUDISM
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There are so many questions non-nudists, who are thinking about becoming first timers, have about nudism. They wonder what kind of experience to expect at nudist resort (don’t say nudist colony, it’s ...
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The High Cost of Wearing Clothes A Brief Synopsis of the American Throw Away Culture
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I was scrolling through YouTube and came across a 7-minute summary of a book by Elizabeth L. Cline titled “Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion.”
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Counting our Blessings
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Time to count our blessing following a year with many challenges to nudists. Our members and clubs in Florida suffered though hurricanes, winds and storm surges. Each time we face these events we call ...
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Our Regions and Regional Presidents
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As part of my ongoing effort to improve communication between AANR and our members, I want to ensure that everyone understands the vital role our Regional structure plays within the organization.
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What’s all the Hype About?
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Walk through any grocery store and it’s clear that Americans today place a greater emphasis on natural and organic foods—naked juice, simply naked pita chips, naked whey, naked wines, bear naked granola, ...
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Naked viewing hosted at museum
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November 2024
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Early Holiday Gift Shopping Idea For a gift that gives all year long Mary Jane Kolassa
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A Week in Zipolite: Report on the 2024 INF-FNI World Congress by Evan Nix
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From October 17th to 19th, 2024, Naturist leaders and delegates from around the world gathered for the 39th International Naturist Federation (INF-FNI) World Congress in Zipolite, Mexico. Known for its ...
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The World Naked Bike Ride
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The World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is an annual global event where participants ride bicycles—often without clothing—through major cities to promote environmental consciousness, body positivity, and ...
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The Magic Circle in Arizona
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The Magic Circle in Quartzsite, Arizona is 450 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public land where you can enjoy nude camping legally. There are no dues or membership fees. The Magic Circle is not ...
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