What should I plan to bring
for my first visit?
Are you open during the winter?
Why do people choose nude recreation?
If I like skinny-dipping, will I like nude recreation?
Will I feel self conscious being nude?
How do children fit in at nudist clubs?
Does nudism create sexual arousal?
How accessible are nudist parks and clubs?
What if someone I know is there?
But isn't it illegal?
What is the difference between a naturist and a nudist?
What if I (a male) get an erection?
What if I (a female) am menstruating?
What should I plan to bring
for my first visit?
For your first visit to a nudist facility, your should remember to bring the following
items:
Towels (minimum 2 per/person)
Sunscreen
Comfortable shoes or sandals
Lounge Chair
Photo ID (i.e.. Driver's License, State issued ID card, Military ID) for
each adult
Change for soft drinks, ice, etc.
You should also plan to visit during our regular business hours (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM) daily, unless prior arrangements are made.
Are you open during the winter?
While many of our visitors prefer to visit during the warmer summer months, we are open
year round, and have many activities scheduled throughout
the year. We also have heated sleeping accommodations available
during the winter months.
Why do people choose nude recreation?
There are as many different reasons for choosing nude recreation as there are
different types of people and recreational choices. People who enjoy being nude are
diverse in age and profession. Without the restrictions of clothing, we enjoy a sense of
well being while participating in activities like swimming, hiking, volleyball, boating,
tennis, and socializing.
If I like skinny-dipping, will I like nude
recreation?
Yes. In 1985, the Roper Organization reported that 40 million Americans have
skinny-dipped in mixed company. Currently, more people than ever, from all walks of life
are enjoying nude recreation in the 1990s. Some who enjoy nude recreation may call
themselves nudists, just as they may call themselves runners, photographers, gardeners, or
parents.
Will I feel self conscious being nude?
After the first 10 minutes, most people begin to feel very comfortable. In the
friendly, accepting atmosphere of a club you may soon find any self consciousness melting
away. Most people say "I feel so relaxed! I wish I'd done this years ago."
How do children fit in at nudist
clubs?
Children participate at nudist clubs and resorts as they do in any other family
environment. They are the ones who stand to gain the most from nude recreation because of
the positive influences on their psychological development. Many mental health
professionals agree that family nudity promotes a healthy self-concept during the
formative years.
Does nudism create sexual
arousal?
Being nude is not itself inherently sexual. Nudists at a park or club for the weekend
are participating in recreational activities. Equating nudism with sex is a common
misconception that may stem from the generally held belief that people are only nude
during bathing and sex. Nudism is simply about enjoying being nude and accepting the human
body for what it is.
How accessible are nudist parks and clubs?
AANR clubs and resorts are extremely secure and private. Staff members are careful
about who enters their facilities. It's not easy for a nonmember to show up
unannounced and gain entrance. Thus, if someone seems to be there for the wrong
reasons, club or resort staff handle the situation in the proper fashion. Some
AANR clubs have membership policies that focus on couples and families. Because
each club has its own admission policies, you should always contact a club before
your first visit. Call soon and begin enjoying life naturally!
What if someone I know is there?
If they are here, they are nude also. Now you have something else in common.
But isn't it illegal?
Even with all this evidence, it boggles the mind as to why many laws exist
on the books to this day which mandate the use of bathing costumes; even laws
which do not apply to nude recreation are being misapplied to innocent skinny
dipping or sunbathing. Although there are no US Federal laws prohibiting nude
recreation on Federal lands except at Cape Cod, concurrent jurisdiction became
the catch phrase in the early 1980s, allowing state and local laws to be enforced
by park rangers, Bureau of Land Management officers, and the like. This insidious
encroachment onto Federal turf raises Constitutional questions and allows state
and local jurisdictions to limit or eliminate altogether many traditional sites
suitable for clothing-optional recreation. Western Europe is generally more
tolerant, especially of top-free bathing. Areas in public parks are specifically
set aside for the purpose of CO recreation. In light of all this, you've got
to believe that naturism has much to offer if its participants brave legal and
physical barriers to partake. Try it, you'll like it!
What is the difference between a naturist and a nudist?
Some people will tell you nothing. Some people will spell out the difference-
in great detail. There is little difference in the two terms as espoused by
the American Association for Nude Recreation and The Naturist Society, the US's
two largest CO organizations. Americans have been arguing the point since at
least the 1930s, while Europeans seem to have little problem using the terms
interchangeably. Most "naturalist's" feel a closeness with the outdoors
and are sometimes termed "beach people". Most "nudists"
tend to participate in social nudity via resorts, camps, and other similar settings,
and they tend to practice social nudity for its own sake. "Naturist's"
tend to be more active in their pursuit making sure that clothing-optional recreation
is always available. NOTE: Some naturist's/nudists do not participate in social
nudity, and some do not have or desire to have any "political" associations
with organized naturist/nudist groups. Some people who espouse naturist/nudist
philosophy don't like the labels. NOTE: Not everyone who goes to a "nude
beach" or "nudist resort" espouses nudist/naturist philosophy
or ideals -- just as sitting in a hen house doesn't necessarily make you a chicken,
sitting on a nude beach does not make one a nudist.
What if I (a male) get an erection?
This problem occurs far less frequently than
you might think. Nude recreation is just not that much of a sexual situation
for most participants. If you get an erection at a nude beach or other social
nude setting, naturist's generally yield a bit of elbow room to avoid making
you feel uncomfortable; you should use your judgment to avoid making them feel
uncomfortable. If necessary, take a swim or roll over for a short while or temporarily
cover up with something. In any case, just use common sense and be considerate.
What if I (a female) am menstruating?
Again, this is a natural occurrence, and it is one of the realities of the body with which
women have to deal. If a woman is comfortable with one, a tampon is the simplest method of
dealing with that time of month. If an external conveyance is preferred, then she would
wear shorts or bikini bottoms. For the most part, a woman should use what she feels is
less obtrusive for her personally; others aren't going to notice or object.
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