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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.

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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!

AANR West 2024 & 2025 Meetings

 

AANR Western Regional General Assembly & Convention
July 25 - 27, 2025
Glen EdenSun Club
Meetings start at 9 AM all three days
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jzm-bntq-kng
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 567-707-0164‬ PIN: ‪432 458 564‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jzm-bntq-kng?pin=9545191637460

 

AANR Western Regional Fall Board Meeting
November 2025


AANR Western Regional Spring Board Meeting
March 2026

Quote

“When I free my body from its clothes, from all their buttons, belts, and laces, it seems to me that my soul takes a deeper, freer breath.”

August Strindberg

AANR West Club Highlights

Front Range Naturists

Sequoians is a social nude membership club that caters to its members, affiliated club members, members' guests, and new visitors considering membership. Everyone can enjoy nude recreation in our safe and family-friendly forest park-like setting. Sequoians is a cooperative; members pool together to create fun activities and events — it is also a place where members enjoy days of nude relaxation, tanning, swimming, relaxing in the hot tub, camping, hiking, wildlife, bird watching, lawn games, and other activities.

During the club’s Open Season (April through October) visitors may visit three times on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays before deciding if they’d like to apply for membership. Membership entitles them to continued access to Sequoians’ grounds for the purpose and enjoyment of nude recreation. https://sequoians.com

Mira Vista Resort

Welcome to Mira Vista – America’s “newest” and “oldest” clothing-optional resort. Mira Vista opened in May of 2006 under a new name and a new policy of wholesome nude recreation on an old property with a history dating back to the 1850s.

The resort is a step back in time, starting with the main building, hacienda, home to the lobby, office, dining room, gift shop, library, and Old West saloon. Fourteen guest suites in original adobe-style buildings are accented with local rock and mortar walls. The 30-acre grounds are filled with mature trees, saguaro cacti, and many other native desert plants. Desert animals and birds are plentiful, and sightings are common in this largely rural area.

It’s hard to believe that this great escape from the city is just 3 miles from Interstate 10. Words and pictures can’t convey all of the special charm and character of this unique resort. Being able to enjoy it all clothes-free just adds to the level of relaxation. Mira Vista is open to day visits. https://miravistaresort.com/

Mira Vista Resort

The Rocky Mountain Naturist Club is an AANR non-landed Club open to everyone, whether a member of the American Association for Nude Recreation or not. Our mission is to promote clean and wholesome social nudism/naturism in the greater Denver area by providing a safe and secure environment for like-minded people to come together and share in family-oriented activities and gatherings.

Our gender-balanced membership consists of a diverse and non-judgmental group of naturists who believe that nudism/naturism is not about sex but about body freedom and unconditional acceptance of the human form regardless of shape, size, skin color, or sexual identification.  We welcome and accept everyone in our club for the people they are, and you will always find a diverse mix of people of all types and backgrounds at our events.

Nudity is always optional at our gatherings. Most people exercise the option to be totally nude, while others may be partially nude. We respect your right to choose the amount of clothing you need for your own level of comfort. There is never any pressure to be totally nude at our events.

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Short Story

Sun-Kissed Serenity

The hum of the minivan’s engine was the only sound that had filled sixteen-year-old Leo’s ears for the past three hours, a monotonous drone that matched the dull throb of anxiety in his chest. He stared out the window, watching the familiar suburban landscape melt away into sprawling, sun-drenched countryside. Each passing mile brought them closer to “Whispering Pines,” the naturist resort his parents had been raving about for months, and with each mile, the knot in Leo’s stomach tightened.

His parents, bless their free-spirited hearts, had discovered naturism a few years ago and embraced it with the same fervor they applied to their other passions, like organic gardening and amateur astronomy. For them, it was about freedom, a connection with nature, and shedding the unnecessary layers of modern life. For Leo, a teenager navigating the treacherous waters of self-consciousness, the idea of shedding his clothes in front of strangers was less a spiritual awakening and more a social nightmare.

He’d packed and repacked his suitcase a dozen times, the neatly folded swim trunks a silent protest at the bottom of the bag. He knew they’d remain there, a useless totem of his own world, a world of locker rooms and beach towels strategically draped.

“Almost there, kiddo,” his dad, Mark, chirped from the driver's seat, his voice brimming with an infectious enthusiasm that Leo, for once, couldn’t catch. His mom, Sarah, turned from the passenger seat, her smile warm and reassuring. “You’re going to love it, Leo. The lake is beautiful, and they have a volleyball court.”

Leo offered a weak smile. “Sounds… great.”

The entrance to Whispering Pines was unassuming, a simple wooden sign that blended seamlessly with the towering trees that flanked the gravel road. As they drove deeper into the resort, Leo saw glimpses of the life he was about to be thrust into. A couple, both silver-haired and smiling, walked hand-in-hand down a path, their bodies basking in the afternoon sun. A family played frisbee on a wide green lawn, their laughter echoing through the trees. No one seemed to notice or care that they were all completely, unabashedly naked.

Their cabin was nestled in a quiet corner of the resort, a cozy little structure of wood and glass that overlooked a shimmering lake. The air smelled of pine needles and damp earth, a scent that was both clean and wild. While his parents unpacked, their movements light and easy, Leo stood on the porch, his arms crossed tightly over his chest, a human fortress of fabric and fear.

“Okay,” Sarah said, emerging from the cabin, now clad only in a light, wrap-around skirt she used as a cover-up. “Time for a swim before dinner. The water is perfect.”

Mark followed, equally unburdened by clothing. “Come on, Leo. Last one in is a rotten egg!” he called, already heading down the path to the lake.

This was it. The moment of truth. Leo’s heart hammered against his ribs. He could say no, he supposed. He could stay in the cabin, a prisoner of his own anxiety. But the thought of disappointing his parents, of casting a pall over their joyful escape, was almost as daunting as the alternative. With a deep, shaky breath, he retreated into the cabin.

He stood in the small bedroom, his reflection in the full-length mirror a study in teenage awkwardness. He was all sharp angles and limbs that felt too long for his body. He saw every perceived flaw, every imperfection magnified under the harsh light of his own scrutiny. Slowly, hesitantly, he shed his clothes, each layer feeling like a shield being peeled away. When he was finally as bare as the day he was born, he felt a wave of vulnerability so intense it almost buckled his knees. He grabbed a towel, wrapping it tightly around his waist like a suit of armor.

The walk to the lake was the longest of his life. He kept his eyes fixed on the ground, convinced that every person he passed was staring, judging. But a funny thing happened. No one stared. No one pointed. He received a few friendly nods, a couple of warm “hellos,” but that was it. The casual acceptance was almost more disorienting than the judgment he’d expected.

He found his parents at the water’s edge, already splashing and laughing in the cool, clear lake. The sun was beginning its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. The scene was idyllic, a postcard of summer bliss.

“The water’s amazing, Leo!” Sarah called, her voice full of genuine delight.

Leo stood at the edge, the towel still clutched in a death grip. He watched a group of kids, younger than him, cannonballing off a wooden dock without a care in the world. He saw a man, his body a roadmap of age and experience, floating peacefully on his back. He saw a young woman, about his own age, reading a book on a lounge chair, her body relaxed and at ease.

He realized then that his own self-consciousness was a spotlight he was shining on himself. In this place, under the vast, open sky, his body wasn’t a source of shame or anxiety. It was just… a body. Like everyone else’s.

With a sudden surge of resolve, he let the towel drop to the ground. The air, surprisingly warm, kissed his skin. It felt… liberating. He took a tentative step into the water, the coolness a welcome shock. He waded deeper, the water swirling around his waist, then his chest. He took a breath and plunged under, the silence of the underwater world a blessed relief.

When he surfaced, sputtering and shaking his head, his parents were beaming. He couldn’t help but smile back, a real, genuine smile this time. The knot in his stomach had loosened, replaced by a feeling of lightness he hadn’t expected.

The next few days were a revelation. Leo discovered the simple joy of sunbathing without the annoyance of damp swim trunks. He played a surprisingly competitive game of volleyball, his initial awkwardness melting away in the heat of the game. He learned to paddle a kayak, the rhythmic dip of the paddle a soothing meditation.

He even made a friend. Her name was Maya, the girl he’d seen reading by the lake. She had a quick wit and a passion for photography, her camera always at her side. They spent an afternoon hiking to a hidden waterfall, their conversation flowing as easily as the stream they followed. In that natural, open environment, without the usual social barriers, he found it easier to be himself, to talk about his hopes and fears without the fear of judgment.

On their last evening, Leo found himself sitting on the dock, his feet dangling in the water, the setting sun casting a golden glow on everything it touched. The anxiety that had been his constant companion on the drive up was now a distant memory. In its place was a quiet confidence, a sense of peace he’d never known.

He had arrived at Whispering Pines a boy trapped in his own skin. He was leaving with a newfound appreciation for his body, not as an object to be judged, but as a vessel for experience, for joy, for life. He had discovered that true freedom wasn’t about shedding clothes, but about shedding the layers of self-doubt and insecurity that had weighed him down for so long.

His dad came and sat beside him, the silence between them comfortable and easy. “Having a good time?” Mark asked, though he already knew the answer.

Leo looked out at the lake, at the reflection of the fiery sky on the water’s surface. “Yeah,” he said, his voice full of a quiet conviction. “I really am.”

He had found a different kind of sanctuary here, a sun-kissed serenity that had nothing to do with hiding and everything to do with being seen, and accepted, for exactly who he was.

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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.

Find your true self at an AANR West Club.