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Idaho nudists leave their clothing at the gate

04:39 PM MDT on Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Associated Press

WORLEY -- For those who want to take it all off, a northern Idaho nudist resort may be the place for you.

This week, four-year-old Sun Meadow resort near Worley, Idaho, is holding the 61st annual convention of northwest nudists.

About 200 people are at the 75 acre resort -- for activities such as nude bocce, volleyball, music and tamale making -- all done with a little courage and ample strategically applied sunscreen.

Terri Capshaw, an Idaho nudist who built a home next to Sun Meadow, says, "Your body needs air and sunshine. To me it's just like exercise. I'm more comfortable telling people I'm a nudist than saying I'm a Democrat."

Idaho's other nudist club is in Boise, and neighboring Washington state has four.

Nationally, there are 268 nudist clubs, up 26 percent in 10 years.

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