Nudism
takes off in America
Life in the raw has its perks. It is liberating. It builds self-esteem.
It eliminates class distinctions, and, for that matter, tan lines. In other
words, advocates say, nudism is no longer just a wacky sideshow in Europe.
It is taking off in America. In September, a 1960s-inspired "Nudestock"
festival will be held in Wilton, southeast of Sacramento. Hotel rooms and
campsites are already fully booked. More...
Nude
sunbathers sprayed with weedkiller
Nudists on a Dorset beach have complained to environmental health officers
after being sprayed with weedkiller while sunbathing. Helicopters were
spraying bracken on a nearby heath when a strong wind blew the material
over the group. More...
Christian
nudist buys camp with history of segregation
The man, who finds Biblical support for nudism hopes to clean up the
camp, build a water park and welcome children. More...
Naked
war begins between German nudists
A row has broken out between Germany's official naturist movement and
thousands of people who enjoy sunbathing naked but refuse to become paid-up
nudist club members. With Germany enjoying a heatwave, more and more people
are shedding their clothes at the country's lakes, rivers, parks and beaches
- much to the annoyance of nudist clubs. More...
Canuding
"It's the best day of the year so far," the naked man said as he paddled
his canoe in the Saturday sunshine on Owl Lake, northwest of Wasilla. With
that, the slender fellow with the all-over tan smiled easily and paddled
off. He was about 50 and wore nothing except a cap and sunglasses. The
man seemed to be as much a part of the series of lakes and forested shores
in the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area as the lily pads, the loons and
his exquisite wooden canoe. More...
Tamworth
Calendars
The Town of Tamworth, like the rest of the nation, marked the passing
of the Old Man of the Mountain this past spring. He had kept watch
over this little slice of paradise called the Granite State since before
the arrival of human beings. He bore our foibles, follies and festivals
with bemused detachment.More...
NAC Advisory:
Texas 2003 House Bill 50
As the Texas state legislature labors in special session over issues concerning
congressional redistricting, a potent anti-nudity bill has quietly advanced
to receive a legislative hearing. House Bill 50 says simply that "[a] youth
camp may not operate as a nudist camp."A public hearing on HB 50 will be
conducted in the House Public Health Committee at 8:00 am Thursday, July
10, 2003 in room E2.036 of the Capitol complex in Austin. More...Click
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Spain's
Cheeky Synchronized Swimming
SPAIN'S cheeky synchronized swimming senoritas decided to bare more than
their souls yesterday as they prepared for their World Championships in
Barcelona - they went in for some nude Becks bashing. More...
Over
Half of All Australian Surfers Have Surfed Nude
The majority of surfers questioned in an Australian survey say they
prefer the sport to sex. The poll of 1,000 surfers, by surfing magazine
Tracks, also indicates increasing levels of violence among surfers in the
water. More...
Princess
poses nude for charity
Princess Stephanie of Monaco has posed nude for photos that will be
auctioned off to raise money for her new Aids foundation. The 39-year-old
wild-child of the House of Rainier agreed to the photos after German artist
Peter Klasen suggested it would be a good way to raise money. More...
Atlantans
get naked and smile for the camera
As the sun rose Saturday morning, 25 Atlanta-area residents stripped
off their clothes and smiled for the camera.The men and women, ranging
from their 20s to their 70s, posed and frolicked for about five minutes
in Freedom Park while Atlanta photographer Steve Williams shot photos. More...
DLNR
completes Na Pali sweep
At the end of a three-day sweep of Kalalau Valley and Na Pali Coast
State Park, one man was arrested, 49 people were cited and state parks
enforcement officers dismantled a 330-book library. More...
Big
growth in au naturel recreation
Anything you can do, I can do naked - thanks to the fast-growing nudist
recreation industry, which is allowing folks to play tennis, Jet Ski, and
golf in the raw. Nude recreation and tourism has grown into a $400 million
business, more than doubling in size in the last 10 years, according to
travel industry estimates. It now includes several nude cruises, nude flights
to Mexico, and clothing-optional condos and luxury resorts in nearly every
tourist destination. More...
Serial
Streaker Challenges Pamplona Bulls
In an unconventional display of high-visibility marketing, notorious British
streaker Mark Roberts participated in Pamplona's annual running of the
bulls with the Net address "GoldenPalace.com" tattooed on his bare back
and chest. More...
The
Naked Truth
Unclothed. Unfeathered. Unfurred. Unadorned. They're all synonyms for the
word naked. But the dictionary may be the only place where nakedness is
presented as, well, a bare fact. Ever since Adam and Eve found fig leaves,
the sight of human beings in their birthday suit has provoked every emotion
from shame to anger to reverence. More...
Careful
Hiring at Nude Camp Urged
U.S. Rep. Mark Foley asked organizers of a nudist summer camp for children
to strengthen their background checks of employees Monday after meeting
with leaders of nudist organizations who were defending the camp. More...
Nude
Hiking in the Yukon & Alaska
A friend of mine made a comment a few days ago that applies nicely to nude
hiking. He said that it's only skinny-dipping (or nude hiking) if you're
with someone else. Otherwise, it's just swimming (or hiking). More...
Don't
Ban Nudist Youth Camps!
The first nudist resort was planted in central Europe exactly
a century ago in 1903. Before many years had passed nudism also became
an American phenomenon with nudist camps and resorts springing up throughout
the country. Today hundreds of nudist camps and resorts exist in the United
States. Over 60,000 Americans are card carrying members of the American
Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), the largest and oldest of several
nudist associations. More...
Nudists
bring their natural message to Dryden
Most people don't put a lot of thought into taking their clothes
off. But for others like Malcolm Scott, nudity is a lifestyle choice -
a practical family activity. Scott, who says he's been a naturist (nudist)
for all of his 51 years, is part of a team effort to educate the public
about the benefits of a naturist lifestyle. More...
Nudists
ask congressman to stop "harassment" over kids' camp
U.S. Rep. Mark Foley asked organizers of a nudist summer camp for children
to strengthen their background checks of employees Monday after meeting
with leaders of nudist organizations who were defending the camp. A coalition
of groups representing recreational nudists asked to meet with Foley, appealing
to him to respect the privacy of the families who choose to send their
children to the camp. More...
Tales
from the Naked City
When the thermometer goes up, apparently celebrity trousers come down,
reports the New York Daily News. "The weirdest thing about me is that I
like to walk around naked," Jennifer Lopez confesses. "I grew up walking
around naked in my house. My mom was like that, and my sisters. "Now, I'll
be sitting at the breakfast table and everyone's dressed except me," J-Lo
continues. "All the people around me are either girls or they're gay, so
it doesn't matter." More...
Naked
protest over GM crops
Around 30 people have staged a naked protest against GM food. The protesters
spelled out "no GM" with their bodies in a meadow at Forest Row, East Sussex.
Organiser Mike Grenville said he hoped it would send a message to the Government
of people's concern, particularly over commercial planting of GM crops. More...
Palm
Springs likes a bridge for unappareled walkers
He wears only flip-flops and a smile. And Gregg Alexander, a water aerobics
instructor and ex-Marine, reveals the naked truth. "The first time I just
had to go over the bridge like this, facing traffic," the 44-year-old former
San Diego resident gleefully says, his arms exultantly raised as unseeing
cars whizzed 18 feet below his toes. More...
Who says
pilots have to keep their clothes on?
A while back I read where two Southwest Airlines pilots were fired
for allegedly taking off all (or part) of their clothes in the cockpit,
in flight, and then asking a flight attendant to bring them paper towels
and soda water because they'd spilled coffee on one or both of their uniforms. More...
Nudist
hopes to shed myths about lifestyle
A Canadian naturist says clothing is unnecessary and inhibits normal
bodily functions. "We weren't meant to have them (clothes) on," said Malcolm
Scott, who's co-ordinating the Going Natural Across Canada (GNAC) tour.
Scott likes to be in the buff and wants others to join him. More...
Will
Wimbledon see its flash of flesh?
On the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon this year, one person might be in
a dilemma. To streak or not to streak, that is the question. Twice in the
past seven years, a streaker has interrupted the Wimbledon men's singles
final. Will it happen again this year? You will have to wait till July
6 to find out. More...
Should
Kids Go to Nudist Camps? - An O'Reilly Factor Interview
In the "Impact" segment tonight, a Time magazine article spotlighted
a Florida camp for kids that does not require clothing that has led to
some controversy. Joining us now from Washington, Congressman Mark Foley
is running for Senate in Florida. Mr. Foley is the co-chairman of the Congressional
Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus. More...
Police
arrest male protestor
Police detain an unidentified nude male protestor outside the state Capitol
during a protest of an international agriculture conference Monday, June
23, 2003, in Sacramento, Calif. An international biotechnology conference
began Monday with the U.S. agriculture secretary hailing genetically modified
food as a tool to reduce global hunger and demonstrators outside decrying
it as a health threat. More...
Going
Natural Across Canada
After a relaxing day-and-a-bit at MusQua Meadows, we headed slightly north
of Winnipeg to one the oldest naturist resorts, Crocus Grove Sun Club.
We were warmly welcomed by Bob and Pat and dozens of typically friendly,
sociable naturists. More...
Police
keep eyes peeled for naked jogger
Overland Park police kept a sharp eye on Interstate 435 today after
a driver said a naked man was jogging along the highway at dawn. It was
a little brisk -- 61 degrees, says the National Weather Service -- but
the sky was clear for a beautiful sunrise jog. More...
AANR's
Nude Youth Camps
As an organization dedicated to the principle of body acceptance through
nude recreation, The Naturist Society is keenly interested in recent news
stories about a nude youth camp in Florida. More...
Foley
goes to Web on nudists
U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, who last week began a campaign to shut
down camps for youth nudists, has launched a Web site aimed at getting
the public involved. "The more people who make their voices heard, the
better chance we'll have to ensure the health and safety of our children,"
he said in a news release touting his Web site, www.votervoice.net/groups/foley The site allows visitors to send e-mail to Gov. Jeb Bush, Attorney General
Charlie Crist and other state officials to encourage them to shut down
the camps. More...
Teaching
kids respect for the 'nude you'
Youth camp this week in Virginia teaches kids to boldly lead in the nude
IF COPPERTONE was starting its suntan lotion business today, it couldn't
use its most famous ad. The classic magazine and billboard ad showed a
girl looking embarrassed as her dog playfully tugged her bathing suit down,
displaying a portion of her pale bottom. More...
Can't
critic see camp is nude, but not lewd?
Shaky economy? Erosion of civil liberties in the name of national
security? War? Terrorism? A health care system that is such a shambles
that many sick people can't afford doctors and many doctors can't afford
to take care of them? More...
Don't
shun sun completely -- rays hold off host of diseases
Can sunshine, now shunned by so many who fear skin cancer and wrinkles,
save many more lives than it harms? Most definitely, says a leading expert
in the field, Dr. Michael F. Holick, a professor of medicine, dermatology,
physiology and biophysics at the Boston University School of Medicine.More...
Nude cameras
row
CIVIL libertarians and naturalists have vowed to fight plans to install
surveillance cameras at a Sunshine Coast nudist beach. They say Surf Life
Saving Queensland's proposal to set up cameras at Alexandria Bay is a potentially
dangerous violation of human rights. More...
Nude Family
Values
Like any boy who has felt the furnace of a June afternoon in
the South, 16-year-old James Gordon knows the pleasures of stripping nude
for a swim. But a couple of weeks ago at his summer camp, Gordon was nude
just about 24/7. More...
Officials
Urged To Investigate Children's Nudist Camp
A Florida congressman sees nothing natural in a nudist camp for kids. Republican
Mark Foley wants state officials to open an investigation of the camp run
by the American Association for Nude Recreation. The weeklong summer camp
outside Tampa, Fla., allows children ages 11 to 18 get together for games
and sports and discussions about their choice to stay in the buff. More...Watch
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Nude
protester walks into trouble
A man who planned to walk naked from Land's End to John O'Groats has been
arrested and charged. Steve Gough was making the journey to protest about
the law which he says prevents people from being naked in public. More...
Body shop
Finding a nude model when you need one isn't easy. It's even harder to
find a good one. Artists almost everywhere have that problem. But in Portland
they have Hipbone Studio. For 16 years this unconventional business, tucked
away in a residential Southeast neighborhood next to a popular Italian
restaurant, has catered to artists who wish to study the human form with
expert models. More...
Right
to bare arms, among other things
Some of Mexico's dispossessed and dissatisfied long have believed
that stripping down to their skivvies or bare skin is an effective way
to show the world that they are really, really angry. Nakedness has set
these infrequent protesters apart from the many thousands of farmers, teachers
and bureaucrats who have crammed Mexico City's streets and thoroughfares
over the decades to protest one government policy or another. More...
Clothing
Still Not Optional At Fremont Solstice Parade
SEATTLE - If you planned on getting naked and crazy at this weekend's
Fremont Solstice Parade in Seattle, the naked part may well cost you. More...
The
hidden story of a streaking pro
SEVILLE, Spain The conventional journalistic wisdom about
people such as Mark Roberts is that you should not write about them because
it only encourages dhem. More...
Get naked
and run around
Mark Sunday's date down in your book of history. On June 15,
2003, men and women reached another level of equality, and it took place
at golf's U.S. Open. No, Annika Sorenstam didn't compete in another PGA
event. More...
Ace Tiger's
nude house
GOLF ace Tiger Woods is in for a shock when he visits England next month
- his rented mansion overlooks a NUDIST beach. The World No1 is shelling
out £30,000 for the week's stay while he competes at The Open. But
the American has no idea the house in Sandwich, Kent, has views over the
skinny-dipping area. More...
Why
naked ambition drives him
When Malcolm Scott pushes off on his cross-Canada tour on Friday, he'll
buckle up in a motorhome stocked with supplies, a full gas tank and a thick
map book. But he won't have a stitch of clothing on his body. The 51-year-old
man is set to streak into the record books as the first person to drive
across the country buck naked. More...
Bus
off on strip of a lifetime
Even nudists have to wear clothes. A cross-Canada caravan designed to publicize
the virtues of living in the buff will rumble across the country beginning
tomorrow without its main selling point -- nudity. More...
Trio
behind the arts
Sitting on a bicycle for nearly three hours can be uncomfortable. Doing
so while unclothed, and in a public park, has to be even less comfortable.
But for the three mostly naked men posing at the Fremont Fresh Art Festival
yesterday, the main discomfort came from the loincloths they were required
to wear. More...
Old
Enough to Make a Lanyard, and to Do It Nude
On the third-to-last day of summer camp, the temperature has risen to 98
degrees, and even the troupers have begun to whine. "I don't want to play
strip volleyball!" complained Jane Jeffries, 13, her sunburned shoulders
sagging. "I want to play regular volleyball." More...
No nudes
is bad news for ill-informed Web sites
They came looking for babes in the buff. But much to the dismay of many
nudists, a "secret" nude beach in Glenmore Park doesn't exist. And after
two years of trying to convey this to the world, members of the Weaselhead
Glenmore Park Preservation Society have finally succeeded. More...
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