This is an update from the Naturist Action Committee on the status of San Onofre State Beach and NAC’s ongoing effort to assure that it remains open for clothing-optional recreation.
The beach at Trail 6 of San Onofre remains clothing-optional, despite the effort begun by the California Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) more than a year ago to prohibit nudity at the popular and traditional clothing-optional site.
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DATE : May 21, 2009
SUBJECT: California: American River
TO : Naturists and other concerned citizens
Dear Naturist,
This is an Action Alert from the Naturist Action Committee concerning an important situation in the state of California.
The city council of the town of Auburn, California, recently passed a resolution asking for increased enforcement and citations for nudity at the nearby Auburn State Recreational Area (SRA). The area includes traditional clothing-optional sites along a portion of the American River.
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The idea of a naturist beach in Key West is an idea that seems to be popular with everyone. Preliminary meetings with members of the Key West and Monroe County governments have been positive with members of the City and County Commissions both saying they would support a designated clothing optional beach. This support also appears to be widespread among Key West business owners.
Richard Mason, President of Florida Naturist Association and founding member of South Florida Free Beaches, has been involved in these discussions from the beginning stages. Mason presented Haulover Beach in Dade County as an example of what a successful nude beach can do for tourism in an area.
Local tourism-based business are heavily behind the idea with nearly 80% supporting the idea of a clothing optional beach in a survey distributed by Key West Innkeeper’s Association President Ian Whitney to the owners of guesthouses, retailers, restaurants and attractions.
Auburn Journal writer makes a comment about nude use on American River in California.
People Who Wear Blinders Need to Wake Up!!
I have just one thing to say about all this Attention that is being given to the nudist community that uses a certain part of the American River. Get over it folks! That part of the river has been used by this particular group of people for MORE THAN 30 YEARS. I was born and raised in this town. I’ve known about that beach my ENTIRE LIFE. It’s not new to those of us who have lived here most or all of our lives.In fact this beach is quite famous among nudists. This region of the river just happens to be VERY Hard to get too, Its not easily viewed from ANY other area of the river and until recently it wasn’t a problem. My solution to this problem , go rafting on another section of the river and leave the people who come to our area just for that beach alone.
Our gas stations appreciate their business so does the hospitality industry, all of our service industry depends on the money that’s brought in by tourism. These folks are tourists. If you dont want to see them in their “God-given” state then stay away from that area.
There are miles and miles of river here. Why can’t we all SHARE the beauty of the region. Why should “WE” have to stop using an area of the river that has been used for this purpose longer than most Auburn residents have been here. If you don’t like it move. The nudist communitee won’t be moving to another area of the river this is the most private spot and like I said it’s been there for more than 30 years. Our answer to the problem, don’t look and go to another section of the river. Or you all can put your blinders back on.
Outside Magazine has an article online that describes several nude vacation spots in Maui and Baja. Check out Think Naked
Assateague - working for a skinnydipping site
Please do share this with all your members & friends !!
Last week we told you about how you can help us win back a clothing-optional section within the Assateague National Seashore in Maryland by joining us for a clean up project on April 18, 2009.
Now we’re asking for help of a different kind: contacting the lawmakers who have the power to help or hurt us. Time is critical because the legislative session is wrapping up and we need lawmakers to hear your voice NOW!
The following elected officials represent the area surrounding and including the Assateague National Seashore. Please email them a brief statement regarding your interest in reestablishing a clothing optional beach on a portion of the federal seashore (as opposed to the state park). This effort has been viewed by most legislators as a small but vocal segment of the population. Please help us prove otherwise.
Two things to consider in your comments to these legislators: First, Assateague formerly had a clothing optional beach. We are not trying to create a new one, just reestablish what should not have been taken away in the past. Second, share with them any history you previously had in the area. Let them know that you vacationed here in the past, and would do so again in the future. If you frequent other beaches such as Sandy Hook , let them know that you wished Assateague was a viable option.
When you send an email, please put Carolyn Hawkins (pubaffairs@aanr.com ) in the cc line so that we can tabulate how many have written. Please write as many of the people in the list below as you can. It’s critical that we have residents of Maryland write.
Thank You!
Ray Simpson
AANR Gov. Affairs MD state Coordinator
301-399-9338
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At the request of a former constituent, Vermont State Representative John Rodgers (D-Glover) has introduced a bill entitled “Prohibiting Public Nudity on Public Lands.” The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 4, and it has been designated “H.154.” It has been referred to the House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs, where it remains at this time.
Looking at the unparalleled success of Haulover Beach as America’s premiere clothing optional beach, it’s amazing that many more such endeavors haven’t materialized. Tampa Area Naturists has been attempting for 15 years to promote the idea in the Tampa Bay area with little success so far. Now it looks as if the next major Florida clothing optional beach may be in Key West. Recently, meetings were held in Key West promoting the idea, with what appears to be considerable local support.
Richard Mason, President of the Florida Naturist Association, and was instrumental in the conversion of Haulover Beach from eyesore to the jewel of Dade County beaches, is also involved in the Key West Free Beach project. There are already many clothing optional possibilities in Key West, but a free beach will bring many more people to the area, and allow a place for families who don’t want to go to the other, more adult places available.
With the expertise of Richard and the others who fought the battles in Miami nearly 20 years ago, and the liberal climate in Key West, I expect to be promoting a new nude beach soon. If you’re interested in helping the cause, please contact Key West Free Beaches and offer your support.
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CNN is promoting nudism in a positive way. This article spotlights several nudist resorts.
Promoters say nude vacations offer a complete escape from stress and the norm.
