The annual mooning of the Amtrak

The cheeky 40 year tradition of the Laguna Niguel mooning

Photo by Barton Mac Leod | 2013 | Source

Of all the nude holidays and events taking place during Nude Recreation Week, the award for "most irreverent" undoubtedly goes to the annual Mooning of the Amtrak in Laguna Niguel, California. Of course, the perennial mooning is not officially tied to Nude Recreation Week, but the cheeky spirit of the yearly occasion aligns remarkably well with the week's celebration of body positivity and liberation.

Indeed, the Mooning of the Amtrak is far from your average nude event. Every year on the second Saturday of July, crowds of bold souls line up along the fence outside of Mugs Away Saloon, dropping their pants as the Amtrak trains pass by. While the event might initially sound ludicrous, it's the atmosphere of camaraderie, harmless fun, and yes, irreverence, that makes it truly special.

History

The tradition's roots run back to 1979. Legend has it that an inebriated patron at Mugs Away Saloon, situated directly across from the railway, offered a free d…