Weekly Wrap: Apr. 25
A change at San Gregorio, nudity ban in Vermont, Lupin is off the market, and more News of the Nude, this week on Planet Nude
Welcome to the Weekly Wrap. This week on Planet Nude, nudity is back in the headlines. This week saw movement in the Denny Blaine beach lawsuit, legislation aimed at public nudity in Barre, Vermont, and Lupin Lodge has come off the market, tentative good news for Silicon Valley area naturists. There are more stories! It’s a packed News of the Nude week, with real stakes for where and how nudity shows up next.
As always, we’ve also got fresh Strips this week adding a bit of humor and perspective alongside the heavier news. Dive in. 🚀
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April's News of the Nude finds naturism on defense on multiple fronts: a San Francisco judge dismissed charges against a nudist choked by a park ranger at a Bob Weir memorial; a South Carolina man faces the sex offender registry for sunbathing in his own backyard; and Spain's celebrated Cantarriján beach is quietly losing its naturist identity after beach bars banned nude customers, a reminder that informal traditions offer thinner legal protection than they appear.
One of California’s oldest nude beaches is facing changes, possibly putting decades of use and history at risk. The story lays out what’s driving the decision, who it affects, and why the potential loss of San Gregorio would mark a significant setback for public naturist access on the West Coast.
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A Vermont town is moving to ban public nudity, bringing a local issue into a broader debate over body freedom and community standards. The story breaks down what officials are proposing, why the push is happening now, and how the outcome could affect both longtime nudists and future access in the area.
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A new court motion filed by Friends of Denny Blaine argues that private security guards have been misusing a court-ordered abatement plan to police topless visitors at the Seattle park, despite toplessness remaining legal under city and state law. The filing seeks clarification from the court and highlights broader concerns about enforcement authority, equal protection, and the interpretation of public space rules.
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A sudden shift changes the outlook for one of California’s most well known naturist resorts as Lupin Lodge is pulled off the market. The story explains what led to the decision, what it means for members and the broader community, and why keeping the property intact matters for the future of established nude spaces.
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A familiar debate gets unpacked in this #UndressedThread, which breaks down the perceived differences between “nudism” and “naturism” and why the distinction still matters. Comments explore how each term is used, what values they signal, and how language shapes identity, perception, and belonging within the community.
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In this personal essay, Dustin reflects on returning to nude woodworking as the weather warms, describing the practice as a kind of seasonal ritual: without clothing, he finds himself more attuned to the work, more focused, and more willing to experiment creatively, with safety protocols intact and nothing performative left in the room.
That’s a wrap
That officially wraps up this week! Join us next Saturday for more insights and stories from the week ahead. 🪐