The Naturist Society

The Naturist Society

Author: Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park November 30, 2024 Duration: 1:25:45

The Naturist Society (TNS), founded in 1980 by Lee Baxandall (1935-2008) has been pivotal in promoting body acceptance, personal freedom, and harmony with nature. Through its magazine Nude & Natural, the World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation, national gatherings, and advocacy efforts, TNS has united naturists, fostered public understanding, and defended rights to clothing-optional recreation. Tim Chizmar interviews Nicky Hoffman who has been working with TNS since 1985. She took over the leadership of TNS in 2001 when Lee retired. She was part of a group of staff members that included Margaret Thornton and Judi Ditzler that purchased TNS.

Thank you to the PODCAST PRODUCERS GUILD for recording this interview for Tim.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

  • CFI clothesfree.com
  • Naturist Society
  • N Magazine
  • AANR
  • Whitethorn Lodge
  • World Naked Bike Ride
  • Los Angeles Nude Bike Ride
  • Bare to Breakers
  • Lupin Lodge
  • Erections in Naturism
  • Oklahoma Naturist
  • Florida Young Naturists
  • World Naked Gardening Day
  • National Nude Day
  • Wreck Beach
  • Lee Baxandall
  • Glen Eden Sun Club

Episode CLXII

Photo: The 1990 issue of the TNS magazine when it changed from “Clothed with the Sun” to “Nude & Natural” (later also called N Magazine) as well as the 1991 edition the “World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation” – two emblematic publications that were key to promoting both TNS and naturism in general.

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