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Frequently Asked Questions
Canyon State Naturists, Inc. (CSN) is a clothing-optional travel/camping organization which was formed in 1989 and now has about 200 individual members; families with children, couples and singles throughout Arizona and the United States. We are affiliated with The Naturist Society of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the American Association for Nude Recreation and the American Association for Nude Recreation, Western Region. We believe in caring for the natural resources that nature affords, and are proud of our excellent reputation built through the years with the U.S. Forest Service and strongly support the "Leave No Trace" program. Members of CSN are of all ages and backgrounds, welcome without any discrimination. You will find families with children playing alongside many singles, teens, young couples, and grandparents at our outings. It is important to note that you are not required to be nude at our events. When you're ready to enjoy the freedom of social nudity, you will feel safe among the friendliest people you will ever meet. Naturism is a way of life in harmony with nature, characterized in part by the practice of communal nudity, with the intention of encouraging respect for oneself, respect for others, and respect for the environment.
Many of our members have gathered based on their interest in activities such as hiking, photography, volleyball, Frisbee, backpacking, marksmanship, biking, 4-wheel drive, boating, and much more. Special interest activities are coordinated separately and those interested are encouraged to get together and develop plans in which most members can participate. Often the CSN Board of Directors will help with expenses or other logistical items to help those involved with the special interests.
Canyon State Naturists, Inc. is organized in Arizona as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Educational organization and can accept tax deductible donations. A main objective is to increase public awareness of Naturism and Body Acceptance through seminars, special events, informational booths, print and broadcast media, mailings, and more. When possible, CSN presents a series of video shows on Public Access Cable TV displaying various aspects of the Naturist experience and are vastly expanding the use of Internet and multi-media for educational purposes. The goal is to get the message of natural freedom out to those that have been trying to find ways of enjoying nudity. Nude Recreation is a way of enjoying the natural beauty of the Southwest without the restriction of clothes. Most people who like to be nude in the open air are much more comfortable and feel safer with a like-minded group.
Arizona laws on indecent exposure, ARS 13-1402(A), say that one must be "reckless" in confronting non-naturists with nudity to be guilty of a crime. As long as we are willing to cover up at the request of a law officer, and avoid areas where less informed people are likely to pass, we face little likelihood of legal difficulties. We always try to avoid confrontations with civil authorities or the public. We prefer using federal lands where nudity is legal and not regulated, so many of our outings are in areas maintained by the U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management. CSN works with federal and other authorities who are usually happy to deal with us since we are caring users of public lands. We obtain proper permits and take pride in keeping our campsites better than we found them.
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Our outings are
generally weekend camping, day hikes or backpack trips scheduled each month of
the year. 
Our members use
tents, RVs, vans, pickup campers or
sometimes just a sleeping bag. One of the benefits is that no one feels
belittled if they do not have fancy camping equipment. As a prospective member,
you are welcome to visit one of our events as long as prior arrangements are
made with a club officer or if you are accompanied by a CSN member. A small
activity fee is charged for each function to help meet the general expenses of
the outing and to cover the cost of a growing organization.
We visit wild areas, beaches,
rivers, deserts, lakes, mountains, and hot springs. We even plan a yearly
four-day house-boating trip on either Lake Mead or Lake Powell that is just
incredible. A highlight of all our overnight camping trips is a potluck dinner
so plan to bring a dish to share with others if you can. At some of our events,
we organize games or other theme activities, especially for the kids. Sometimes,
we just sit around the campfire and sing, talk or roast marshmallows too.
Basically, we just relax and have a good time among good friends.
Events at homes are
scheduled on somewhat less frequent occasions since most of our events and
get-togethers are focused away from urban areas. However, day events can
include pool and barbecue parties at members' homes, desert hikes, picnics in
the forests of Northern Arizona, or even clothed public education seminars. If
you decide to join us at one of these events, remember to bring suntan lotion,
towels, refreshments, and your food for the day.