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California Supreme Court Speaks

October 24th, 2009

We share great disappointment with others in the nude recreation community over a decision by the California Supreme Court yesterday. The Court refused to act to reverse or de-publish an appeals court’s ruling earlier this year that dispensed with the long-standing Cahill Policy on nudity within the state parks system. Nudity at San Onofre Beach is likely to end in the very near future as a direct consequence. One of the more accurate news accounts of what occurred may be found here.

Please know that AANR is committed to diligently working to protect nudity on both public and private lands within the state. We hope that bringing together and joining with all interested parties on this subject will yield long-term results that preserve traditions of nudity in some of the most beautiful settings.

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Breaking News at Bagby Hot Springs

September 25th, 2009

This afternoon we were delighted to receive good news from your AANR-Northwest GAT Team. An agreement has been reached with officials of the United States Forest Service overseeing Bagby Hot Springs that restores the long-accepted policy allowing nudity.

According to the team, Bagby officials acknowledge that, in the long term, there are some details which need to be worked out clarifying conditions where nudity is permitted. In the interim, however, they have agreed to return matters to “status quo.” Put another way, nudity may be enjoyed under the same conditions as it has been for the past 18 years.

We have received assurances that verbiage confirming this decision will soon appear on the official Bagby Hot Springs site which may be accessed by clicking here.

For now, please join me in thanking the Forest Service for its assistance and your AANR-Northwest Government Affairs Team for their hard work!

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Assateague Cleanup a Success

September 21st, 2009

The AANR contingent helps clean up the beach.

The AANR contingent helps clean up the beach.

A message from Ray Simpson…

The Maryland Government Affairs Team took part in and completed another successful beach cleanup along the Maryland shore line of Assateague Island, after which everyone enjoyed the Coastal Day Festival. As team leader I thank everyone who took part and worked so hard to reinforce to the national and state park services that AANR is the credible of reason for nude recreation.

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Update on Bagby Hot Springs

September 15th, 2009

September 14th, 2009

In discussions today with Gary Larsen, Forest Supervisor for Mt. Hood National Forest, he reiterated his desire to work with AANR to clarify USFS policy as it relates to nude use at Bagby Hot Springs, which is part of the Mt. Hood National Forest. Mr. Larsen stated it is not his intention to ban nude use at the hot springs; however, he feels there needs to be more clarity of USFS policy in the Bagby Hot Springs area.

Unfortunately, one of the key players for USFS will be absent for the coming week so matters will be in limbo for at least a little while longer. At AANR’s request and in a show of good faith, the Forest Service has updated its Web site striking the anti-nudity statement previously posted and instead has stated in part ”Mt. Hood National Forest is currently conducting discussions with naturist advocates to clarify Forest Service policy at Bagby Hot Springs. Clarification is expected within two weeks.”

We at AANR deeply appreciate the professional approach taken by Mr. Larsen. Although the final outcome is uncertain, to date we have universally found Mr. Larsen to be open and frank in his discussions with us. We hope that this spirit of cooperation will see all parties through to a resolution that successfully addresses the concerns of all the parties and restores nude use to Bagby.

The USFS update in its entirety can be seen by clicking here.

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A Clarification Regarding Advertising

September 3rd, 2009

Dear AANR members and friends,

As Executive Director for AANR, I want to thank you for your messages this morning in support of AANR President John Kinman. Several of you asked a very good question about the advertisement for condominiums which appears in the E-Bulletin. I appreciate this opportunity to clarify a key difference for us. The ad in the E-Bulletin is for a privately rented condo by an AANR member at Paradise Lakes.

In our public communications we have been very, very clear that our problem is not with individual residents and members of the club–many of whom are just as frustrated by the turn in the direction of the club as we are. Our disagreement is with ownership over their marketing practices but not with those who still wish to remain members in good standing. We have observed the same policy with Caliente members, which is why you will still find advertisements for individual townhouse rentals, etc. in The Bulletin and E-Bulletin from time to time. President Kinman’s full message explains this also.

We realize that it is still possible for visitors to have a positive experience but we cannot allow marketing or activities (even when confined to select events or weekends) by the ownership or management that sexualize the nude recreation experience.

Thanks again for supporting our principles and standards and for being faithful, sharp-eyed readers of the E-Bulletin.

Erich E. Schuttauf, Esq.

AANR Executive Director

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Breaking News Update on Bagby Hot Springs

August 28th, 2009

As of 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time today, AANR’s Public Lands Liaison Steve Hubbard had an opportunity to speak directly with the Forest Supervisor and Chief Ranger of the Mt. Hood Forest jurisdiction where Bagby Hot Springs is located. The Chief Ranger has been clear in communicating that it is NOT their intention to have a total ban on nudity within the Springs. However, there may be clarifications on locations where nudity is and is not permitted. They are in the process of preparing new communications containing clarifications, and have invited AANR to review, comment on, and suggest possible changes to those communications.

In the meantime, the Forest Service has agreed to send e-mails to personnel to explain the state of flux in which circumstances are at the moment. We encourage users to observe caution per the notice below but are also very optimistic that an accord is reachable in the near future.

Please return to this site for the latest status on conditions.

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Important Information Regarding Bagby Hot Springs

August 28th, 2009

The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) has been working with volunteers over the last several weeks regarding nudists being cited for merely being nude at Bagby Hot Springs in the Mt. Hood National Forest. In addition to at least two known citations, numerous other individuals have been threatened with citation for merely being nude in public at the Bagby Hot Springs.

Information has been related to the nudist public by those outside AANR that the United States Forest Service (USFS) officials do not have an “order” granting them the authority to cite for nudity at Bagby. The situation is unfortunately not quite so clear-cut. An apparently valid order has been in place regarding the prohibition of nudity, subject to limitations, in the Mt. Hood National Forest of which Bagby Hot Springs is a part since July 1992. However, as recently as August 5, 2009, the USFS, on its official Web site, has stated that nudity is allowed in the immediate area of the hot springs but not in the “developed” area adjacent to the hot springs. This is NOT what nudists are being told by Forest Service employees on the site.

We confess to being puzzled as to the change in the enforcement policy, as for decades the USFS has had a practice at Bagby that has been not one of prohibition but of support and management of nudity at the hot springs that did not result in citations or threats of citation in the hot spring area.

AANR is actively working to attempt to reverse this change in practice. An AANR team is working at a local level as well as at a national level to quickly resolve this situation.

However, we need your help. Numerous volunteers have stepped forward and have been supplying us with information regarding the day-by-day circumstances at Bagby. In addition, we could use a clear picture of the signs that showed management of nudity at the hot springs that existed prior to the change in practice there. If these signs are still posted we need that documented. If the signs have been taken down, any information as to when this happened would be helpful.

We also need to know if you have had any additional contact with Forest Service employees that may shed light on what brought about this change in practice as well as any ongoing information that is relevant. This information should be forwarded to your regional Public Land Liaison Shirley Gauthier at sherbog@msn.com.

The USFS has historically, while giving autonomy to its local districts, closely followed local and state laws in these areas. Given the nudist friendly laws in Oregon and the statements posted on the USFS official site, we are hopeful that this will work in our favor in resolving this issue.

However, in the meantime, INDIVIDUALS DO RISK CITATION FOR MERELY BEING NUDE IN ANY DEVELOPED AREA IN THE MT. HOOD NATIONAL FOREST. THIS IS CURRENTLY BEING INTERPRETED BY THE OFFICALS ON THE SCENE AS INCLUDING BAGBY HOT SPRINGS THEMSELVES.

Updates will follow, as information is available. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Respectfully,

Steve Hubbard, Public Land Liaison

American Association for Nude Recreation

steve@nearlybare.com

(Please see the Order Occupancy and Use of Mt. Hood National Forest below.)

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Order Occupancy and Use of Mt. Hood National Forest

August 28th, 2009

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Skinny-Dip Figures Released

August 18th, 2009

The AANR count for The AANR World Record Skinny-Dip was announced at last weeks’s AANR Convention. The final results? 13, 648 people simultaneously skinny-dipped across North America on July 11 as the grand finale to Nude Recreation Week. Thanks to all who participated and to those who were there in spirit. We’re hoping for an even bigger number next year, so stay tuned.

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78th AANR Convention A Wrap

August 18th, 2009

A successful 78th annual American Association for Nude Recreation Convention wrapped up Sunday after a weeklong mix of business and cameraderie. Over 300 nudists from across the continent visited Oaklake Trails in Depew, Oklahoma, to discuss association business and refine AANR’s vision for 2010.

The convention was covered by local media, such as The Journal Record, based in Oklahoma City, and received support from neighboring chambers of commerce. The influx of attendees brought a welcome boost to local businesses. Stroud City Manager Steve Gilbert told The Journal Record, “Like most small communities, when a significant amount of people from out of town come to visit, they make a big economic impact. We welcome that busniess activity.” Gilbert went on to describe Oaklake’s operators and visitors as “very discreet, very nice people,” some of which he considers personal friends.

Besides helping boost the local economy, AANR spokespersons helped get AANR’s key messages across to non-nudists who may have not considered such aspects of nude recreation in the past, such as the family-friendly standards set by the association and the promotion of body acceptance nudism brings to adults and young people alike.

All in all, it was a successful convention and everyone is looking forward to next year’s AANR Convention to be held in the AANR-Northwest region at Sun Meadow Resort in Worley, Idaho.

Read the Journal Record article here.

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