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Step Inside the Very Naked Archive Preserving America's Nudist History
"You still always have to explain that it has nothing to do with sex."
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You’d be surprised at how many words can be written about not wearing clothes. At the American Nudist Research Library in Kissimmee, Florida, there are thousands and thousands of items related to the culture and history of being naked, spanning everything from to travel guides, to cookbooks.
One of four physical nudist libraries in the United States, and the oldest, the ANRL sits inside the Cypress Cove Nudist Resort, a 300-acre vacation facility that includes a lake with kayaking and pedal boats, multiple pools, restaurants, and even a hair and nail salon. All of these amenities are clothing-optional, making the resort something of an entire naked town unto itself. Cypress Cove has been owned and operated by the Hadley family since it opened 1964; according to its website, its aim is to “promote family oriented nudism, which should be wholesome and respectful.” 
VICE got a tour of the library from its president, Paul LeValley, a scholar of nudist history and former college and high school teacher who has been overseeing the collection since he retired to Cypress Cove six years ago. We spoke about the history of nudism, the backlash it has faced in America, and why he believes society will be more nudist in the future. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. 
VICE: What would you say is the biggest misconception Americans have about people that enjoy being nude? Paul LeValley: Well, you still always have to explain that it has nothing to do with sex. And also you have to explain it has nothing to do with your eyes—with seeing naked people. It has entirely to do with your skin. Feeling the sun and the breeze as it tickles the hairs on your arms and everywhere else. The very freedom of the soul.
How did nudism take off in this country? Nudism really took off in America in the 1930s. It was mostly German immigrants who started it. 
So it was already an established thing in Germany? Yeah, around 1900 in Germany. 
What does the library contain? Anything that has to do with nonsexual nudity. If people are getting nude for sex, that’s not one of our topics, but anything else is fair game. We have approximately 1,000 books, 12,000 magazines, 7,000 newsletters from various clubs, and about 1,000 club files, 900 videos, and 200 audio tapes. Our oldest book is in German, from 1907.
Why do you think it’s important to archive this history? Much of it is magazines—and they’re falling apart. In the 60s and 70s, after it became legal to send [nude images] through the mail, there was an explosion of nudist magazines. People used to collect them; they had a box in the closet, or under the bed, and when they died, their heirs didn't know what to do with them and pitched them out. That was the main reason the library was formed: to collect [those materials]. The file cabinets [in here] are full of little brochures and flyers; this is very important history that would [otherwise] be lost, because the materials are so peripheral. The magazines eventually died out, and today, there are just two in the US. 
How long have you been involved with organized nudism? Since the mid-80s. I grew up skinny-dipping on the family farm. I traveled all over the world and skinny-dipped in a dozen different countries before ever walking into a nudist resort. I was doing my dissertation research on the gymnosophists, the naked philosophers that Alexander the Great met in India, and I made arrangements to come down here [to research].
How would you describe the current status of nudism in the U.S.? There used to be more families with young children than there are now. For years and years, we justified the resorts and the beaches by saying, “This is family activities, not crazy sex people.” [People] have tried to establish anti-nudity ordinances in cities and counties and states. Some of them want to close down resorts like this. Others would be happy if they could just close down the beaches. 
Do you think that’s likely to happen? No. But that’s because we have to fight back. And part of the argument is how historical it is. For instance, there’s been a whole lot of fuss in the last few decades about [Florida beach town] Cape Canaveral and the national seashore there. One of the points we have made is that we have engravings from the early 1500s of American Indians going nude at Cape Canaveral. We have complaints from a Catholic priest in the early 1700s about everybody going nude at Cape Canaveral. This is history. 
This is why it’s important to preserve this history—to establish the precedent that this is a natural right that has been there for hundreds and hundreds of years. It’s not in our Bill of Rights, because nobody assumed there would ever be any danger for bathing nude. Benjamin Franklin was a nudist . It just never occurred to [people of that era that that right] was something that needed to be protected. 
Are there other historical figures that people might be surprised to learn spent a lot of time naked? Oh yeah: Teddy Roosevelt, John Quincy Adams, George Bernard Shaw, Henry David Thoreau—lots and lots of them. St. Francis.
How popular is nudism right now? What’s the demographic? Some of the young adults [at this resort] have now become middle-aged adults, and they failed to recruit younger people. Right now, there are only two clubs in Florida—out of about 30 [nudist groups in the state]—that are actively recruiting young people.
The anti-nudist activism you mentioned aside, how would you say public perception of nudism has changed over time? It was controversial. Now it’s much less controversial. Several polls have been done over the years [showing that] more and more people are perfectly OK with nude beaches. [In the early years of organized nudism,] nudists generally were in hiding. They would go far off in the woods, where they wouldn’t offend anybody. That attitude still largely prevails, [but] the idea in Miami of having [a public nude beach like] Haulover Beach, near where the people are, is [something] new.
What do you think the future holds for nudism in this country? Well, I expect it will become more and more mainstream, as the polls show. Fads come and go; I expect that it will become a real hip thing for young people again at some point. And people will start taking pride in who they are. 
Do you think if society does eventually become completely fine with nudity, places like this resort will cease to exist? That would be an ideal world. [But] I don’t expect we’ll ever be able to walk down Main Street and go to the mall nude.
Correction: An earlier version of this article misspelled Paul LeValley’s last name. We regret the error.
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The best nudist beaches in the US can be both remote and secretive, as well as convenient and busy. The nature of the shores varies wildly, from rocky to both black and white sand. The majority are quite secluded, as you’d probably expect, but even these often have good access roads and car parks nearby.
It’s worth mentioning that the rules and laws around nudist beaches in the US can be a little confusing. Some are officially “clothing-optional” while others allow only topless sunbathing. And still, there are those that are effectively “unofficial” nudist beaches, where nudity is more tolerated than legally allowed. In short, if there’s no clear signage, you might be disrobing at your own risk. If in doubt, double-check the local laws.
Every year, Haulover Beach attracts more than 1.3 million visitors, making it one of the most popular nudist beaches in the United States. This long stretch of white sand has clothing-optional sections at both ends, where naturists can rent sun loungers and umbrellas, and swim under the supervision of trained lifeguards.
If you’re not afraid to bare all in front of jostling crowds, head to Haulover Beach in July, when the National Nude Recreation Week festivities take place. Drink cocktails, dance to excellent DJs, celebrate freedom and possibly help set a Guinness World Record for skinny-dipping.
Location: Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154
Little Beach in Maui offers a scenic getaway for travellers who love to drop their clothes. The beach is shaded by hillside trees and boasts pristine waters for swimming. Surrounded by a volcanic cinder cone and ancient lava flows, Little Beach is a stunning sight to visit whether you want to reveal all or not.
When you need a break from the sun, you can visit the state park marine sanctuary, which is renowned for its whales, tropical fish, dolphins, and sea turtles. Make time to visit Little Beach in time for sunset on Sunday, when fire dancers and a drum circle take centre stage.
Location: Kihei, HI 96753, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Baker Beach is a very popular urban beach in San Francisco that offers nude sunbathing and a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The 1-mile-long beach is backed by cliffs, which are home to a choice of hiking trails, 2 historical coastal artillery batteries and a small car park with restrooms.
You’ll see a very clear ‘Hazardous Surf’ sign on the beach, which not only indicates how risky it can be to take a dip in the cold water here but also marks the boundary of the clothing-optional zone. Make sure you don’t disrobe until you're north of the sign.
Location: Bowley St and Gibson Rd, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA
Gunnison Beach on Sandy Hook is the destination of choice for New Yorkers looking to unburden themselves of all their troubles, stresses and clothes. Being on Sandy Hook peninsula, just 2 hours’ drive from Brooklyn, it offers a pretty good view of the Big Apple on a clear day. The clothing-optional part of this white-sand shore is the southern bit, which is quite far from the car park and is clearly signposted.
Aside from its views and liberal policies, the beach’s assets include restrooms, showers and shops where you can buy or rent beach gear and water sports equipment. There are also several trails and interesting historical attractions, such as old coastal batteries, forts and the lighthouse.
Location: Atlantic Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA
Kehena Beach is a short, narrow strip of black volcanic sand on the southeastern shore of Hawaii Big Island, a short drive from the town of Kalapana. What it lacks in size, it easily makes up for in beauty, being sandwiched between nodding palm trees and the inky blue of the Pacific Ocean.
Kehena Beach is sometimes also known as Dolphin Beach, thanks to its regular cetacean visitors. By that rationale, it could also be called Nudist Beach as its remote location makes it a great clothing-optional destination. Despite its remoteness, there's still a small car park and even a selection of villas and cottages nearby.
Location: Kalapana - Kapoho Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778, USA
Collins Beach is an unusual addition to the list of best nudist beaches in the US as it is on the shore of the Columbia River. One of the country’s few non-coastal clothing-optional beaches, it’s located in an area of farmland in a wildlife sanctuary on Sauvie Island, about 30 minutes from Portland.
Collins Beach is as noteworthy for its beauty as it is for its dress code. It has surprisingly nice sand for a riverbank and there’s plenty of parking space behind the treeline that separates the beach from the road. It’s not that unusual to see boats dropping anchor on this stretch of the river to enjoy the beach, too.
Location: NW Reeder Rd, Portland, OR 97231, USA
Moshup Beach is a spectacular place to enjoy the sunset on Martha’s Vineyard. It’s located on the island’s east coast, at the foot of the Gay Head cliffs. The terracotta-coloured clay cliffs look especially striking in the dying rays of the end of the day.
A clothing-optional northern part of Moshup Beach is relatively easy to get to but lacks much in the way of facilities. There’s a car park, shops and even a cultural museum and the Aquinnah Cliffs Overlook, but these are a considerable walk away from the nearest beach entrance.
Location: 71 Moshup Trail, Aquinnah, MA 02535, USA
Black’s Beach is a surprisingly rugged and hard-to-reach spot that’s right in among the urban sprawl of San Diego. Just a few minutes’ drive from the University of California San Diego and right behind the Torrey Pines Golf Course, spending a day on this beach requires parking in an unpaved lot and hiking down a steep and rugged path.
It’s very likely that the challenging access is what has kept this otherwise convenient location a clothing-optional beach. The sea here can be pretty good for surfing and the sand is nice to sunbathe on, making it a very good California beach by any standard. Incidentally, despite the name, the sand is not actually black – the name comes from the family that used to own a farm overlooking the beach.
Location: Sir Francis Drake Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Playalinda Beach is one of the few nude beaches in Florida that also allows alcohol. Unfortunately, that’s not as useful a feature as it might sound as, being quite remote, you’ll need to drive there and back, which you can’t do after you’ve had a drink. There are absolutely no nearby facilities, either.
The beach itself is quite breezy and has quite pleasant yellow-white sand. It’s part of the Canaveral National Seashore and is within a very short distance of Kennedy Space Center. In fact, some of the space centre’s launch pads are right behind the beach, so you might find your peaceful relaxation interrupted by a rocket launch.
Location: Playalinda Beach Rd, Canaveral National Seashore, Orlando, FL 32899, USA
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Hippie Hollow is a more than just a nudist beach – it’s an entire clothing-optional park just 30 minutes from downtown Austin. Access is strictly adult-only, but over-18s will be able to enjoy hiking and swimming in the 109-acre park on the shore of Lake Travis. The park has some convenient facilities, including plenty of car parking, restrooms, drinking water and various trails through the trees.
As the name suggests, the park first became popular during the Free Love era of the 1960s. Sadly, the “free” part apparently faded away over the decades and there is now a small fee to pay for entrance. It’s also worth noting that the beaches are not sandy – it’s quite a rocky shore, so it’s probably best to wear at least something on your feet, if nothing else.
Location: 7000 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732, USA
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Kauapea Beach is known as ‘Secret Beach’ to locals and is technically an “unofficial” nude beach on Kauai. It’s not actually listed as a formal clothing-optional area, but it’s so remote and hard to reach that the only people you really find there are those keen to get away from it all.
The beach is found on the north shore of Kauai and takes a little hiking to get to. It’s a beautiful spot, with golden sands and turquoise seas, all enclosed by jungle-covered cliffs. There’s even a waterfall a little way inland if you fancy an adventure while you’re there. Naturally, being a secret beach, don’t expect any restrooms or restaurants.
Location: Kauapea Rd, Kalihiwai, HI 96754, USA
UFO Beach on South Padre Island takes its name from a futuristic “escape pod” that washed ashore here some years ago. It actually turned out to be an ocean buoy, but it certainly has a flying saucer look to it, which you can see for yourself, along with the soft white sand.
UFO Beach is one of those nudist beaches in the US that’s not officially clothing-optional, regardless of the fact that the namesake ‘UFO’ has the words “NUDE Beach” painted on it. Being 7 to 8 miles from the nearest town and even several miles from the nearest paved road (though any regular SUV can handle the dirt track), it’s remote enough that unclothed sunbathers don’t bother anyone and rarely get bothered by others. Topless sunbathing is universally allowed here, so you might just have to cover the lower part of your body. Any more than that and you may find your sunbathing being interrupted by beach patrols.
Location: South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
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