What the Web really looks like.
Unfortunately, sites drop out from time to time. Please E-mail me if you find any of below have also "gone dark" or "gone bad". I try to scan this page from time to time, but sometimes I don't catch them early enough.
Rather than attempt to compile as many links as possible, I offer the following "tour" of my favorite sites. Have fun and don't get lost. Remember to bookmark pages of interest as you go.
Being and Nakedness - My personal favorite. Extremely well written information on every aspect of nudism. An excellent on-line newsletter. "Every Nudist/Naturalist Page on the Web", meticulously indexed and categorized. Many thought provoking essays by the author, with links to many more. Hats off to Charles Daney, the author. Don't miss this one.
Naked Spirit - Another great site of essays, illustrated with well chosen works of art. Where do these guys find the time to do such a good job? With "Naked Spirit" and "Being and Nakedness" you'll be well versed in what nudism is all about.
The Bible, Society and Nudity - Think nudism is counter to Christianity? Think again. Our bodies are as God intended. Why be ashamed of them? Shake off the revisionism of today's culture and study what the Bible really said on the subject. You'll appreciate all the hard work that went into this site.
205 Arguments and observations in support of naturism. From the Naturist Society. If you really need it beat into you.
The Young Adult Nudist Message Forum - A message forum to bring together nudists aged 18-35.
CO Digest - Keep abreast of what's going on via E-mail. A moderated, on-topic, spam-free mailing list digest. This link is to the info page. I noticed that he's even started a personals section.
RixPlace - No, not this Rick, but an unmoderated nudism related mailing list owned by Rick Jaggers. This is not a digest, so beware the volume of E-mail subscribing to this list can bring. Good people, mostly on-topic. This link is to the info page.
The Nudism Web Ring - Links to other individual, club, and organization pages. For fun, keep hitting the "random link" target to get a cross section of the people and the movement.
Media/Papers
Familial and societal attitudes toward nudity - A brief on-line paper about the effects of nudism on children. Typical of many papers and books on the subject.
NPR Segment on Playalinda - National Public Radio (U.S.) broadcast which includes a segment on the controversy surrounding the nude beach at the Canaveral National Seashore, with a side segment about the large number of nude beaches in the U.S. (broadcast replay via RealAudio).
Naked ambition in Hollywood - CNN Story about nudity becoming more accepted in film.
Commercial Sites
Cybernude - A gathering place for the initiated. Somewhat "cheeky", but fun. A nice chat room away from the gawkers.
AANR - American
Association for Nude Recreation. The main organization of nudist
clubs in North America.
TNS
- The Naturist Society. Champions of the free beach movement in the
U.S.
TANR - Trade
Association for Nude Recreation. The "Chamber of Commerce" of nudism.
FCN
- Federation of Canadian Naturists
INF
- International Naturist Federation
Other Individual's Sites
Bill
Peckenpaugh's Page
- Philosophy and Religion pages
The CheefDan Nudist-Naturist
Pages - Christian and singles pages
Dr. Leisure's Pages
- An escapee from academia
Florida Clubs and Beaches
(see also my Where to go Page)
South Florida Free Beaches
(SFFB) - Founders of North Miami's Haulover
Beach
Central
Florida Naturists (CFN) - The primary group protecting Playalinda
and Apollo Beaches
Cypress Cove
- Near Orlando and Disney World. My favorite.
Lake Como
- Near Tampa. Nudism, Florida style.
Paradise Lakes
- Near Tampa.
The
Island Group - A small getaway near Tampa.
Sunsport Gardens
- Near West Palm Beach.
Sunny Sands
- Near Daytona Beach.
On the Lighter Side
The Nudist
Matchmaker - Find someone who shares your views.
CO
Digest Personal Ads - Another place to find that special
someone.
Rick's Home Page - Who I am, and what are my other interests?
rick407@geocities.com