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Abbott's Glen Naturist B&B, Jacksonville, Report. 2005. Finally! A nice nude place to stay overnight near The Ledges nude beach in summer and right in the heart of Southern Vermont ski country. Year round hot tub and cozy lodging. 50 acres with 1000 feet of frontage on North River. Great foliage viewing. Cross country skiing and skating in winter. Major ski areas are only half an hour away. We really hope Amy & Lindy Abbott succeed. Please give them our best. Abbott's Glen. Amy & Lindy Abbott. 3552 Vermont Rt 112, Jacksonville, Vermont 05342. 802-368-2525. aglenvt@earthlink.net. [No part of this post may be reprinted or republished for commercial use without express permission of El Dorado Hot Springs. For personal and club use only. Copyright 2005 Camilla Van Sickle & Bill Pennington. Marca Registrata NUDISK]

The Bare Buns Vermont Nudist Club is a singles friendly, family oriented, non-landed nudist club located in the Center of the Green Mountain State. Our events take place through out Vermont at breath taking clothing optional swimming areas, beaches and nudist resorts. In the winter months, we visit member's homes and oter facilites for swims and hot tub parties. Singles Friendly. Feel free to visit us on the web.

Brockways Mills Gorge Report. 2004. Directions: From Exit 6 on Rt. 91 north of Bellows Falls, Green Mountain State, go northwest for 4 mi. on Rt. 103. Go Right 0.2 mi. at Brockways Mills sign. Park on Right after railroad tracks. Follow paths on the Rt. 103 side of the tracks down into the gorge. NJOY! Rating: FOUR MOONS! PLUS. Report: Another WORLD GUIDE CLASS Vermont Jewel, we'd been trying to find time to visit this one for years. Fifty lashes with a wet bathing suit for waiting so long. With a long history of nude use, this geological phenomenon on the Williams River has cliffs nearly 100 feet high, many potholes, waterfalls, and cascades, clear water, pools of any depth, small sandy beaches, good sun alignment, great fishing, no litter or gawkers--help keep it that way, please. Free camping at the bottom of the gorge. There's a small, interesting hydro power plant at the head of the gorge almost directly under the town road bridge. From the parking area, one can reach the gorge via a trail on the north side of the tracks, just before the railroad bridge, or by crossing the railroad bridge and walking right, into the woods. Other nuding possibilities downstream, accessible from the paved road 2 mi. east that crosses the Williams River on the north side of Rt. 103. [No part of this post may be reprinted or republished for commercial use without express permission of El Dorado Hot Springs. For personal and club use only. Copyright 2005 Camilla Van Sickle & Bill Pennington. Marca Registrata NUDISK]

Capital Area Naturist Society Trip Report at Abbott's Glen, Halifax, Vermont. 2006. Capital Area Naturist Society at Abbott’s Glen, a clothing-optional bed-and-breakfast inn in Halifax, Vermont. February 3 - 5, 2006. The recently organized Capital Area Naturist Society (CANS), based in Albany, NY, held its first event, a winter gathering at Abbott’s Glen, a clothing-optional bed-and-breakfast inn in Halifax, Vt., Feb. 3 - 5. Six couples enjoyed the overnight accommodations and sumptuous meals provided by hosts Amy and Lindy Abbott. They were joined Saturday by another dozen or so friends, all summer regulars at the nearby Ledges on Harriman Lake. In addition to soaking in the hot tub and catching up over drinks in the cozy lounge area of the converted barn, attendees tried out the newly finished Finnish sauna and hiked, skied and snow-shoed around the 50-acre property, checking out the beach area along the resort’s extensive North River frontage. In a regression to childhood, some also went sledding and even played spin the (beer) bottle. The barn’s radiant-heated floors and a steady blaze in the wood stove made shedding those winter layers easy, and the fluffy white robes provided overnight guests were more than sufficient cover-ups for any quick forays outdoors. The robes were especially handy on the short walk to the sauna, where between bouts in the dry heat, Adirondack chairs provided a comfortable place to cool off beside the pond. As a testament to her culinary skills, Amy managed to have a group that ran the gamut from vegetarians to dedicated (they think) carnivores ooh-ing and aah-ing over the very tasty fare she served family-style in the resort’s dining room. Overnight guests were treated to Friday and Saturday dinners, Saturday breakfast, lunch and snacks and a Sunday brunch. Day-trippers joined us for lunch and cocktail hour snacks. Abbott’s Glen accommodations include three guest rooms with shared baths off a common space above the lounge and dining room in the barn and two rooms with shared bath and use of a living room in the main house. All are furnished with antiques and decorated with tasteful nods to the naturist lifestyle the inn promotes. Besides rooms, campsites are available in summer. Link to Abbott's Glen. This report is brought to you by Ledges Eddi.

Copper Canyon. Directions: From Rt 132 in South Strafford, Vermont, go South past Coburn's General Store; don't turn Left on 132. Go straight on Mine Rd. for 1.8 mi. Mine Road changes to dirt; go 0.2 mi. Go right on a woods road, past colorful slag piles on both sides. Turn right at 0.9 mi. just before an old logging header; follow 0.1 mi. to canyon. Report: This was a new one on us and was it ever pretty. A Naturist friendly real estate agent told us about it. It's for sale at a reasonable price. Wouldn't it be great if one of you readers could buy it and turn it into Nekkist Haven? And Coburn's General Store is one of the last of a dying breed. It has EVERYthing, including the Town Post Office and gasoline. If they don't have it, you don't need it... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

Coventry Club & Resort is a family oriented nudist resort located in Vermont's Champlain Valley. We do not smother our members and guests with rules and regulations, however common sense behavior prevails in keeping with a family resort atmosphere. The Coventry strives to be a cut-above and offers luxurious accommodations for that special vacation. Our aim is to make your stay with us a memorable one and one that you will want to relive over and over again. The Resort offers seasonal lots to those looking for a special place for their second home, worlds apart from everyday life. It is our belief that no other resort offers the quality and beautifully landscaped RV and Tent sites that are available to you at the Coventry. Open May through September. Singles Friendly. Visit their page for more information. (See our listing in TanPages.com)

Coventry Club and Resort Report. August 2000. Coventry Resort, Milton VT. New owners, a new name and an apparent change in attitude set the tone for this resort. Certainly not as fancy as the Florida resorts, but certainly welcoming, and, at $14 for a day visit, reasonable. No pool, but a beautiful lake with all the expected activities. Volleyball courts, trails, cabins and RV sites abound. No food service save for some vending machines. The new hot tub was being finished while I was there, and it is a beauty. The few patrons that were there were friendly as were the owners. They need to finish a few more upgrades, but I will definitely visit in the Spring to see what their labors bring over the off season. Thanks Irish for the report!

Cunningham Cove, Lake Willoughby. Directions: Park smart at the South end of Lake Willoughby in Westmore, Green Mountain State, and walk West, past the beach nearest the highway to the second beach and cove. Be nude anywhere you find a spot you're comfortable with. Rating: Maybe 1 moon? If there are many sober nudes there, FAR fewer dogs, and the beach experienced a five hour downpour in the last 24 hours, maybe 3.75 or maybe even 5 moons... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

Cunningham Family Retreat (clothing-optional). Facilities include: 113 acres, 50' heated pool, large, wood-fired, Finnish sauna, sports courts, tent/RV sites, variety of overnight lodgings from $15/night, 2-storey lodge with fireplace. Arrange a private visit, or join a naturist event or clothing-optional, Christian, religious retreat. Address: Cunningham Family Retreat, POB 300-H, Troy, VT 05868-0300 USA. Phone: (802) 744-6241. Visit their page for more information. (See our listing in TanPages.com)

Florence Quarries, Green Mountain State. Directions: From the center of Brandon, Vermont, go south on Rt 7 for 6.8 mi. Turn right on Kendall Hill Rd, the truck route to Florence; it has one small sign marking it as the truck route, but none telling it's name. Go 0.8 mi. Turn left on Florence Rd. Go 0.3 mi, bearing right at the fork. Go 0.1 mi, cross the tracks, and go 1 mile to an old farm. Just after the barn, bear right on a dirt road for 0.1 mi. Follow the trail at the cattle gate on the right for 0.2 mi. through the field. The quarries are on the right. There's also a small turnoff 0.1 mi. farther up the public road on the right and another trail leading in... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

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Huntington Gorge Report. 2006. Directions: From the general store on Rt. 2 in Jonesville, head east 0.2 mi., turn right over the tracks and cross a steel bridge, then a smaller bridge. Go left at the next fork on Dugway Rd. At the 0.5 mi. mark, turnoffs can be seen at intervals along the road. The first ones offer the easiest descent to the river; the ones farther up, where the gorge is much deeper, offer the best scenery. Enjoy! Rating: 5 Moons! Report: From The Ledges NUDIST PARADISE--see 90LEDGES on NUDISK I. HUNTINGTON GORGE, Jonesville, is a WORLD GUIDE class Naturist area with the longest nude section of any gorge we know of--a full mile long and then some. There's something for everyone at Huntington, from easy access areas where youngsters can enjoy the shallow water safely and naturally, to Class IV hiking down the steep sides to high cliffs for diving. In times of high water, one can shoot the Entire length of the gorge in a raft or tube, but we wouldn't want to try it because we suspect the water would be FAR too cold. When the water's low it's quite warm, even by Vermont standards because the gorge enjoys good alignment to the sun even late in the day. Sandy beaches are several and sunning boulders the size of a house are everywhere as the river cascades over/through a seemingly endless series of waterfalls, chutes, and pools. Unlike some areas of Vermont where sunclads either (not necessarily willingly) mix with clothes-mindeds/may even be in the minority, NUDE is THE RULE at Huntington; during our visits, we saw only those clothed but by the sun, a very welcome situation for us = WE HATE CLOTHES, especially when the only rational choice is the healthy option of Naturist (un)dress. There's more good news at this VERY well established area--we saw no gawkers. Regulars told us it's seldom a problem because the relief of the gorge is so irregular, gawker outposts are few. And MORE good news! We saw ZERO evidence of predatory/promiscuous homosexuals, also confirmed by the regulars, because Jonesville is far from any population center or tourist attraction. CAUTION: The upper gorge, used by clothes-mindeds, is EXTREMELY dangerous during high water. People die in the tricky currents with frightening regularity, including most recently, a State Trooper who was on a tether, yet, trying to rescue someone else. They both drowned. One is well-advised to avoid it; in our way of thinking, it's not worth going there anyway because no nudes use it. The last time we left Huntington Gorge we saw resident Vermonters exercising what's considered to be a birthright in the Green Mountain State. Down river from the gorge, several houses sit close to the river. At one of them, a couple was casually skinnydipping right in their own back yard on that sunny day. We tooted the horn and waved. It was NEAT! It was VERMONT! [No part of this post may be reprinted or republished for commercial use without express permission of El Dorado Hot Springs. For personal and club use only. Copyright 2005 Camilla Van Sickle & Bill Pennington. Marca Registrata NUDISK]

Huntington Gorge. HUNTINGTON GORGE, Jonesville, is a WORLD GUIDE class Naturist area with the longest nude section of any gorge we know of--a full mile long and then some. There's something for everyone at Huntington, from easy access areas where youngsters can enjoy the shallow water safely and naturally, to Class IV hiking down the steep sides to high cliffs for diving. In times of high water, one can shoot the Ntire length of the gorge in a raft or tube, but we wouldn't want to try it because we suspect the water would be FAR too cold. When the water's low it's quite warm, even by Vermont standards because the gorge enjoys good alignment to the sun even late in the day... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

Irish Pond Report. 2006. Directions: From the Waitsfield/Warren Vermont town line, just south of the Punch Bowl (304PunchBowl), go south on Rt 100 for 0.7 mi. Turn right on Access Road toward Sugarbush. Go 1.7 mi. to the Southface sign and turn on dirt; bear right on the main road, go straight past the tennis courts on the left, and follow the road left to the gravel bank. Park and follow the grassy trail on the right; bear right at the first fork. Go 100 yards to the pond. Rating: 3.5 Moons. Report: We first read about this one long ago in the 80's version of Maggie & Jim Cunningham's VERMONT UNVEILED and were finally able to visit in 1997 while staying at the fabulous Punch Bowl just down the road. Only in Vermont could one find such a pristine pond within walking distance of high priced condos; a famous woman author with a novel recently on the Best Seller List frequently goes nude there. Not a speck of litter, nice firm gravel bottom, warm, clear water, grassy sunning area, good sun window, possible free nude camping and RV parking at the gravel bank. Long established tradition of nude use. Sometimes all there are nude, sometimes not, typical of areas like this. A short, easy hike and, contrary to the unwritten law of Nekkist areas, it's DOWNHILL all the way back to the parking lot. Elevation 1,872 feet. [No part of this post may be reprinted or republished for commercial use without express permission of El Dorado Hot Springs. For personal and club use only. Copyright 2005 Camilla Van Sickle & Bill Pennington. Marca Registrata NUDISK]

Irish Pond (AKA Eurich Pond) Report. 2005. We first read about this one long ago in the 80's version of Maggie & Jim Cunningham's VERMONT UNVEILED and were finally able to visit in 1997 while staying at the fabulous Punch Bowl just down the road. Only in Vermont could one find such a pristine pond within walking distance of high priced condos; a famous woman author with a novel recently on the Best Seller List frequently goes nude there... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

The Ledges Message Board.. The Ledges are a special and very beautiful place to visit. Looking to have another great summer at the Ledges! The Time IS Near. Chatroom at the bottom of the page. Visit the Board for more information.

The Ledges Report. Summer of 2006. Lots of great photos. Amid all the New England rainfall in the early summer of 2006, I had the luck of a mostly sunny day and an opportunity to escape to The Ledges on Harriman Reservoir in Vermont. The Ledges are named for the rock outcroppings along the shoreline when the reservoir is down from its high water level. This area is owned by the Pacific Gas and Electric National Energy Group, and has enjoyed a clothing-optional tradition for decades….which qualifies as a rare and special place for New England naturists and visitors. To get there, using the town of Wilmington along Route 9 in south central Vermont as a reference point (about 9 miles north of the Massachusetts border): follow Rt. 9 east for about a mile and turn right on Rt. 100 (south). Continue 1.2 miles and bear…I mean bare…right on Boyd Hill Road. This is a hard-packed dirt road; continue straight on Boyd Hill Rd. for another 1.2 miles to arrive at a picnic area with parking along the shore of Harriman Reservoir... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

The Ledges Report. As the leaves fell in the yard my thought was to rake them on this cool Autumn day. As I raked, a serpant hissed... "Ledges! Last chance! Nudebeach!" I abandoned the leaves and drove to Vermont. I saw my nakedness and was not ashamed. I was too cold to be! There were several cars there parked outside of the gate but all being careful to leave a 12 foot emergency vehicle passage and not to infringe on neighbors by blocking sideroads. There was no ticketing or towing that I know of and I trust that the Wilmingon police have better thing to do as long as parking doesn't become problematic.... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) 1999.

	The Ledges in southern Vermont (VT) is a mile long recreation area of flat rocky outcroppings along the rugged northeastern shore of the Harriman Reservoir. It is arguably the premier "inland" naturist site in all of New England... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

Little Rock Pond, Green Mountain State Report. 2004. Directions: From Rt. 7 in Danby, Vermont, go east, on National Forest Highway 10 entering the Little Branch Brook section of the Green Mountain National Forest. Go for 2.8 miles on this very steep and very winding road to the Big Branch Brook Picnic Area; park, shed unhealthy clothes as soon as you choose, and take The Long Trail north for 2.5 mi. to Little Rock Pond. Enjoy! Rating: This is Vermont Natural Recreation at it's best--5 Moons! Report: Little Rock Pond, Wallingford, Vermont is tough to reach, but it's well worth the effort. Camping-Trail Shelters for the occasional August snowstorm, total peace and quiet, magnificent vistas, nude hiking, free camping for up to 14 days, and crystal clear waters. Here, the Ranger's lady friend joins the Ranger in clothes free swimming in the pristine pool below a huge rock formation. No facilities of any kind except outhouses; bring what's needed. [No part of this post may be reprinted or republished for commercial use without express permission of El Dorado Hot Springs. For personal and club use only. Copyright 2005 Camilla Van Sickle & Bill Pennington. Marca Registrata NUDISK]

Lye Brook Falls Wilderness Area Report. We were wondering which area would end up with the honor of being #100 and we're truly glad it's Lye Brook Falls, a National Wilderness Area where in 1989, we wrote the story of the Rochester Topfree Ten, N 9.2, p.62 & 65-68. Located within the Green Mountain National Forest, Lye Brook just has to be the nude area closest to the center of a major town that we know of--Manchester, with all its famous shops and restaurants, along with supermarkets, cinemas, and fuel/service is less than 2 miles away! What a neat setup; we can do whatever shopping we need; less than 10 minutes later, we can be nude beside the crystal clear potable roaring waters of Lye Brook, camping for FREE for up to 14 days! (On second thought, The Cornfields may be closer to Brattleboro, but there's no camping there, and Lye Brook is a nicer area.)... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

Mad River Punch Bowl Report. 2004. Directions: From Rts 100 and 17 in Irasville, Vermont, take 100 South for 2.7 mi. On the right is a private driveway, then an open field. At the north end of the field, 0.3 mi. north of the steel bridge over Mad River and a General Store, follow the tracks into the field. Walk left to the river. Report: Site of the wonderful NLI Reunion III, this place can be the best of the best of THE BEST = gawkers and sexpreds are nearly non-existent due to a caring core group, the fact it's privately owned, and the fact that the Naturist owners and Naturist caretaker are frequently there. Elevation 1,133 ft. Please leave a donation with David the Caretaker or owners Laurie Maguire or Duke Freeman. [No part of this post may be reprinted or republished for commercial use without express permission of El Dorado Hot Springs. For personal and club use only. Copyright 2005 Camilla Van Sickle & Bill Pennington. Marca Registrata NUDISK]

Maple Glen Inc., a 300 acre family oriented nudist park, is located in the foothills of Vermont's Green Mountains. Facilities include pool, clubhouse, regulation size volleyball courts, children' play area, large camping sites. Tenting, travel trailer, and mobile home sites are avaiable. Trailer sites include full hook ups. Maple Glen is owned by shareholders and run by an elected Board of Directors. The Club's main goal is to provide a restful, peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for its members. A club where families can enjoy camping in a clothes free environment. Come and enjoy Vermont summers at Maple Glen. Visit their page for more information. (See our listing in TanPages.com)

New England Report. 2006. I was on a short business trip to the Northeast US in mid-December, and was looking for naturist opportunities along the way. Wouldn't you know, everywhere I stopped it was mostly cloudy and cool, with high temps around 30 degrees F/0 C, some light snow, and freezing rain. Typically, that kind of weather would keep the average naturist down, but I'm one to improvise, and I was not to be deprived of my sunshine and vitamin D! We had a couple of hours of clear, deep blue sunny skies on a flight to New England at 37,000 feet, so I climbed out the over-wing aircraft exit and got some quality nude sunbathing time on the starboard wing. It was a bit windy to say the least, and the oxygen was quite thin, but the UV index was an outstanding 10+....perfect for tanning! Folks, don't try this at home.... I'm a professional naturaviator! ;-) This report is brought to you by Nevada Naturist. He can be found on the message board under the same name.

Rock River Gorge Report. Rock River Gorge in the Williamsville hamlet of the town of Newfane, The Green Mountain State, is one beautiful place--the crystal clear potable waters of the Rock River have taken millennia to carve out a series of 4 pools, each used by a distinctive interest group in harmony with Dame Nature because each pool is separated by a distance of more than 200 yds, as well as several feet in elevation, making each invisible from any others. In past years, the lowest pool (and the biggest, best one) was used by clothes-mindeds and sometimes by rowdy, beer bottle breakers. This has changed considerably--see below... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

Stratton and Bourn Ponds, Green Mountain State. Directions: From the Daniel Webster Memorial Acre in the Green Mountain, Vermont National Forest, either drive to the end of Branch Pond Road and hike north for 1.9 mi. to Bourn Pond or park at the well marked crossing of the Long and Appalachian Trails 1.7 mi. west of The Acre and hike 3 mi. north to Stratton Pond. A litter free area with your help. Rating: Five Moons And Then Some... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

Swimming Holes East. You have found THE web site for over 150 beautiful, natural swimming places in 20 States in the Eastern U.S. - Maine to Florida. A cool, refreshing swim in a river, creek, spring or waterfall is the perfect compliment to your favorite outdoor activity - be it hiking, camping, canoeing, rafting or just exploring. Our focus is on moving, fresh water spots, like creeks, rivers, springs and waterfalls. We will also list swimming places on lakes, quarries or bays which have unique features that make them especially beautiful or fun for swimming, but not the typical state park lake or ocean beach. Visit the site for additional information.

Tollgate Falls. We're compunuding this from just across the road; see Lye Brook Falls. Ah, Vermont! "With a free beach in every other town", we used to say; some towns have MORE than one nude area, and quaint Manchester is one of many so blessed. We're wondering at this point just how many totally accepted natural spots we'll come up with in The Green Mountain State before the Nomad Odyssey no longer lives; between NUDISK I and II, we currently have a total of 36 areas and the list grows all the time. Next to Lye Brook, also in Manchester, Tollgate Falls on Bromley Brook (of ski area fame, also home to the world's oldest and longest Alpine Slide for which Bromley has a patent; they also have a LONG water slide), Tollgate Falls is the nude area closest to the center of a major town that's known to we Nomads. Thinking of it now, compuNuding at SUNAIR HEALTH CLUB in blissful nude peace, hearing the songs of dozens of birds, if walking time were taken into consideration, Tollgate Falls would probably be as close to Manchester as Lye Brook Falls, but the point is hardly worth debating; the plain, glorious truth is that Vermont is a skinnydipper's PARADISE!... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

Vermont Gay Travel. Guide for gay and lesbian travelers to Vermont. Accommodations, skiing, gay weddings, gay civil unions and more. Visit the site for additional information.

West River At South Londonderry Report. For years, we'd guessed there was a nude swimming area on the West River here; in fact, we predicted it back in '89, based on what we saw on a brochure we found on the other side of the river at Ball Mountain Dam--see 094WestRiver. Much to our surprise, that brochure prohibited nude bathing; the prohibition was so totally UN Vermont-like, we surmised the rule must have been put in place to protect the resident skinnydippin' population from gawkers, preverts, and postverts. Said we at the time, "the regulations prohibited "Nude Swimming", but we very, VERY HIGHLY DOUBT that it's enforced more than 100 yds. (or feet, probably) from the public area." It makes us feel good to know our guess was, in fact, an educated, correct one. Having now logged 17 Summers of nuding Vermont, we feel we have a reasonable knowledge of the unique state of mind that Vermont is... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.)

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