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Great story, almost seems like one of those early nudie film plots - reporter goes to “nudist colony”!

I grew up in Ohio but haven’t lived there in a long time. Glad to learn about the nude recreation options there, past and present!

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I was a nudist before I showed up there, though. But then again, my former colleague wasn't

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Enjoyed this great articale. I have been a nudist in Ohio since 2016 and visited both Cedar Trails and Green Valley. I am currently President of Norhtcoast Naturists, a non landed club near Cleveland Ohio. We have members stretching from Northern Ohio East crossing into PA., West crossing into IN, South to Cedar Trails. You can get all the NEWS for nudist in Ohio as member of Northcoast Naturists. A nudist family of friends living the lifestyle.

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This is a great story about you as a journalist ending up reporting about nude recreation and activities. Your comment about Cedar Trails being in a convservative part of the state actually doesn't surprise me. You might surprised at how many conservatives you would find at nudist resorts, myself being one of them. I was a Republican Legislator in Oregon for 10 years and my wife and I have enjoyed nude recreation for over 40 years even while I was a conservative legislator! I had a man at Glen Eden Sun Club in California, who was wearing a 45 hat (meaning Trump), tell me the resort was the safest place for him to wear his hat t-shirt! This was during the Trump persidency! However, as a general rule, I don't espouse my political views when I am at a resort, because i my opinion most people don't care and I quite frankly don't care about their political views. We are nudists and enjoy being together for the activities! Nough said!

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I made it to Paradise Gardens a couple of times in the 90's. It was lovely. Maybe someday I'll visit Cedar Trails, and while I'm there revisit Fort Ancient which I did regularly while growing up and going to summer camp near there.

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