"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences."
~ Audre Lorde ~
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Women In Nude
Recreation
AANR is committed to introducing women to the benefits of nude living.
Visiting a Nudist Club
for the First Time?
Go to our Newcomers page and find the information you need to make your first visit fun and comfortable.
Families & Naturism
The Naturist movement has always been family-centric. It is not uncommon to find several generations of families who have lived in this lifestyle.
April Month-Long Observances
Arab-American Heritage Month
Autism Awareness Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
Earth Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Volunteer Month
Important April Dates
- April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day
- April 5 – Laylat al-Qadr (Muslim)
- April 7 – World Health Day
- April 9 – Eid-al-Fitr/End of Ramadan (Muslim)
- April 12 – National Day of Silence (LGBTQ+)
- April 21 – Start of Ridvan (Baha’i)
- April 22 – Passover begins (Jewish)
- April 22 – Earth Day
- April 24 – Administrative Professionals Day
- April 28 –World Day for Safety and Health at Work
- April 30 – Passover ends
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AANR West: Supporting Our Members And Our Clubs
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and liberation with AANR West! Our organization offers a range of activities that allow members to explore clothing-optional recreation in a safe and welcoming environment. With members hailing from states across the Western US, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as western Mexico, AANR West is a diverse community where everyone is welcome.
Our mission at AANR West is to provide our members with comprehensive education and support services. We want our members to feel comfortable and secure as they pursue their interests, and we work hard to ensure that they have access to the resources and information they need to do so. Whether it's finding a safe and legal place to enjoy clothing-optional recreation or understanding their rights under the law, our members can count on us to provide them with the guidance and support they need.
But our mission doesn't stop with our members. AANR West also strives to educate the public on the benefits of social nudism. We believe that everyone can experience the joy and freedom that comes from shedding their clothes and embracing their natural selves. We host events that are focused on providing good, healthy family fun, and we welcome individuals of all ages, genders, marital statuses, religious beliefs, ethnic origins, and sexual orientations.
We know the power of true freedom at AANR West. There's nothing quite like feeling the wind blowing across your skin and the sense of liberation that comes from being carefree and unencumbered by clothing. We want everyone to experience that same sense of freedom and joy. So, if you're looking for a safe and welcoming community where you can explore your interests and find your inner peace, join us at AANR West today!
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“Here I am! Naked and unafraid! You don’t even have to love me, but is it so much to ask you to simply co-exist?”
Dan Carlson
AANR West Club Highlights
Rocky Mountain Naturist Club
The Rocky Mountain Naturist Club is a distinguished AANR non-landed Club that is open to all individuals, irrespective of whether they are members of the American Association for Nude Recreation. The club is steadfast in its mission to advocate for clean, wholesome social nudism/naturism within the expansive Denver area. This is achieved by providing a safe, secure environment where like-minded individuals can congregate and partake in family-oriented activities and gatherings.
One of the distinctive features of our club is its gender-balanced membership. This membership is composed of a diverse, non-judgmental group of naturists who share a common belief: that nudism/naturism is not about sexual connotations but is instead about the freedom of the body and the unconditional acceptance of the human form. This acceptance is not bound by the shape, size, skin color, or sexual identification of the individual. We warmly welcome and accept everyone into our club, appreciating them for who they are as individuals. As such, our events are a melting pot of diversity, with a mix of people from various types and backgrounds.
At our gatherings, nudity is always optional. We recognize that everyone has different comfort levels, and we respect your right to choose the amount of clothing you need for your level of comfort. Most people at our gatherings exercise the option to be nude, while others may choose to be partially nude. It is essential to note that there is never any pressure to be nude at our events. We firmly believe in the importance of individual choice and comfort.
Southern California Naturist Association
SCNA is a clothing-optional "travel club," which means we are a social organization of nudists and like-minded friends with no specific park or resort to call home. We meet in the backyards of members with swimming pools or Jacuzzis, or we go sailing off the coast, or we hike on secluded mountain trails or visit local beaches where we can enjoy the surf and sand as nature intended. We also participate in many activities at the various nudist resorts in our fair state. https://socalnaturist.org
Swim Free Hawaii Boat Charter
HAWAIIS ONLY NUDE BOAT CHARTER
Swim Free Hawaii is a clothing-optional boat charter that gives you the opportunity to explore the island in an exciting, safe, and comfortable environment. Whether you're a visitor to the island looking for a unique activity or a local interested in a new experience of Hawaii, NUDE CHARTER is here to help you personalize your adventure. https://www.swimfreehawaii.com
In The News
Embracing the Human Form at the World Social Science Association Conference
March 25
The World Social Science Association (WSSA) is excited to announce a groundbreaking conference, *Embracing the Human Form*, to be held from April 3-6, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. This pivotal event marks the first time the academic community will delve deeply into the philosophy of naturism and social nudity, integrating these themes with rigorous sociological, anthropological, and physiological studies.
Wisconsin close to banning WNBR
January 25
The Wisconsin Senate has approved two bills that would criminalize participation in Madison's World Naked Bike Ride and other similar events. One bill would prohibit exposing genitals in public, and the other would allow charging individuals with a misdemeanor for intentional display of genitals. Concerns have been raised that these bills could impact other events across the state. Organizers of the ride argue that it does not violate any indecency laws. The bills now await approval or veto from Gov. Tony Evers. Read article
House panel advances bill criminalizing nonconsensual AI nudity
January 15
The House Courts and Criminal Codes committee in Indiana has unanimously voted to extend the state's revenge porn law to include AI-generated nude images. The bill aims to address the increasing prevalence of deepfakes and synthetic nudes, which can be created using real photographs or videos. However, concerns have been raised about the legislation's wording and its potential conflict with the First Amendment. The bill will now proceed to the House floor for further consideration. Read article
AANR West 2024 Meetings
AANR Western Regional General Assembly 2024
August 9-11, 2024
Shangri La Ranch
AANR Western Regional Fall Board Meeting
November, 2024
How Social Media Impacts the Naturist Movement
As our lives become increasingly digitized, the realms of naturism and technology have begun to intersect in surprising ways. Social media in particular has had a profound impact on the naturist commu...
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Mountain Peak Liberation
The world is a symphony when viewed from the heights. Birds soaring on invisible currents, the wind whispering tales of distant lands, and below, the trees standing as silent sentries to nature's grandeur. These were moments that Belle cherished—the solitude, the exhilaration of reaching the summit, the communion with the elemental forces that shaped the terrain. And atop Mount Corven, she was to experience something new—Mountain Peak Liberation, an ascent towards unabashed bare honesty.
Armed with only determination and a spirit eager for release, Belle prepared herself at the foot of the mountain. Spontaneously, she chose liberation over restriction right from the start. Boots and backpack remained, but clothes were abandoned—her offer to the mountain and the sky. The air felt different against her naked skin, cooler, cleaner, real.
With every step, Belle felt more connected to the mountain. Each rock, each pebble she climbed over or around felt vital, essential. In her nakedness, she was as real and raw as Corven itself, completely as nature intended. Without the barrier of clothing, she could feel the vibrations of life coursing through the mountain into her very core.
Progress was slow but deliberate. The sun painted her body with warmth, the areas usually hidden away blushing under the unfamiliar but not unwelcome touch. She ascended like an earthborn deity, her spirit harmonizing with the primal rhythm of nature.
At some point in her journey, she encountered fellow travelers. An older couple, as bare as herself, greeted her with knowing smiles. There was no embarrassment, no awkwardness—only the solidarity of shared experience and mutual respect. They were all pilgrims on the same journey to Mountain Peak Liberation.
Each plateau offered a vantage point of breathtaking beauty and allowed respite—a moment to stretch, to hydrate, and to let the reality of the surroundings seep in. These were moments of reflection where the human-made structures of the world below appeared miniature and insignificant against the grand backdrop of nature.
As the day pushed forward and she neared the peak, the air thinned, and the wind, cool and crisp, danced upon her exposed skin, leaving goosebumps in its wake. The sensation was invigorating, and rather than inhibiting, it pushed her onward toward the summit.
Finally, she stood victorious on the mountaintop, her body alive with the triumph of her journey. Her heart reverberated with the rhythm of the mountain as if each echo announced, 'We are one.' She looked across the expansive panorama, her body draped in the golden glow of the setting sun, feeling endless as the vista before her.
The triumphant moment was not in the ascent or the nakedness, but it was the unanticipated sense of connection, liberation, and empowerment. She found euphoria in the cool air drying the sweat on her back, in the rock's primal cold beneath her bare feet, and in the sun gently resting on her skin.
As the sun descended, shadows stretching long and thin, Belle began her journey down, clothed once more but altered irrevocably. Her liberation was no longer dependent on the absence of clothes but marked a profound shift in her perspective—the unveiling of her true, unadorned self. The mountain had imparted a treasure more precious than the view: the courage to be raw, real, completely and profoundly herself.
Mountain Peak Liberation, Belle realized, was less about the destination and more about the journey of self-discovery and self-love. It was less about physical nakedness and more about emotional and spiritual liberation. And now, as she descended, she found a new sense of purpose, a resolution to live her life as authentically and as genuinely as the mountain itself.
Weekly
Club Karaoke
Shangri La Ranch - Friday Night
Mira Vista Resort - Friday Night
Glen Eden Sun Club - Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Laguna Del Sol - Friday Night
Olive Dell Ranch - Friday Night
Weekly
Club Dances
Shangri La Ranch - Saturday Night
Mira Vista Resort - Saturday Night
Laguna Del Sol - Saturday Night
Glen Eden Sun Club - Friday & Saturday
Lupin Lodge - Thursday Night
Sequoians - Saturday Afternoon (Summer)
Weekly
Club Volleyball
Glen Eden - Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
Shangri La Ranch - Daily Afternoon except Saturday
Mira Vista Resort - Saturday Afternoon
Laguna Del Sol - Saturday Afternoon
The Many Names We Take Pride In
Our organization has undergone significant changes over the past few decades, with a focus on providing more detailed and comprehensive descriptions of the locations where we practice and enjoy our nudist lifestyle. While terms such as "nudist colony" or "nudist camp" may have been accurate in the past, we now prefer the use of terms such as "nudist clubs," "parks," or "resorts," which better reflect the diverse and welcoming nature of our community. Additionally, we have adopted new terminology to describe ourselves, including naturists, nudists, or members of clothing-optional organizations, highlighting the positive and respectful aspects of our lifestyle.
We believe that our lifestyle is grounded in basic human rights, such as the freedom to express oneself and the freedom to be comfortable in one's own skin. Our organization is committed to ensuring that these rights are protected and respected, and we work tirelessly to promote acceptance and understanding of our way of life. In addition to advocating for top freedom, social nudism, and family nudity, we also support a range of initiatives aimed at promoting body positivity and inclusivity, including educational programs, community events, and outreach activities. By working together, we can build a more open and accepting society that values diversity and celebrates the beauty of the human form.
