AANR sponsored Beach Clean up at the Cape
If you didn't know about this, AANR sponsors a beach clean up at Herring Beach on the Cape every June. Although the event is clothed, the intention of the event is to create a relationship with the park rangers so that those who do go nude on the beach (although illegal) understand the 'policies' and the behaviour expected when in their 'appropriate' areas.
Over 100 to 150 volunteers show up each year at this preseason event. Discounts at nude campgrounds and local hotels are offered for those who volunteer. We've been there for the past two years and each year it's been a great and heartwarming event where new friends are found and old ones too. Spending the weekend at a nearby nude campground as well as having the opportunity to walk the beaches on the cape, nude at times, has been a wonderful off season event.
If you'd like to know more, email us, we'll provide contact details. We're planning on being there again this year. Hope to see you there too.
Steve and Jen
While there is no Federal law against nudity, the Cape Cod National Seashore in one of the 2 National Parks that have an anti-nudity regulation. As such it is illegal to be nude while on CCNS Property. The NPS Rangers there have taken an oath to enforce all the laws so there is no "appropriate area". That being said there are some areas where people have been nude without a problem. The NPS Rangers cannot be everywhere, but will go to an area if they have received a complaint from someone. Usually if they do come into an area where people are nude the best thing to do is cover up even if only with a towel. The Rangers can then honestly report that they did patrol that area and did not see any nude people. Your other option is to stand up (nude) to the Ranger and try to inform him (or her) that you have a constitutional right to be nude on the beach. That is a good way to receive a citation.
If you are at the beach and want to be nude be sure to stay out of sight of other non-nudists. Years ago people walking the beach might come across nudists and not be able to do much about it, but with today's technology they can just make a call immediately with their cell phones. Do not ask me why people walking on the beach have their cell phones with them.
George_in_WV, While what you are saying is not untrue, it doesn't tell the whole story.
Nudity was acceptable at Herring Cove and Race Point Beach just outsideof Provincetown and the nude section was legitimate. In 1975 a federal regulation was invoked that banned skinny-dipping and nude sunbathing by the NPS (National Parks System). Formany years therewas great conflict between the Park Rangers and the nudists. In 1993 AANR, TNS, NAC and several other organizations and non-landed clubs formed a coalition and began sponsoring and organizing a beach clean-up day, to help the NPS clean up the beach of debris before the beginning of the tourist season as a good-faith gesture.
This year marks the 13th anniversary of that event. The beach cleanup is done with help from the Park Rangers - they have a discussion before the clean up to advise what to look for, arrange drop points for filled garbage bags and pick up the garbage from the drop points. While nudity is still against fed. regulations, the Park Rangers turn a blind eye to the nudist section.If you see a ranger, all you need to do is cover up until they pass and they won't ticket you. They are mainly concernedabout and watch for sexual activity on the beach.The Cape Cod Beach Clean-up started by a few, now attracts approx. 150 volunteersand has come to be recognized (and honored) by the U.S. Dept of Interior as part of their Take Pride In America program.
This will be our third year participating and wehope to meet some TN members out there this year as well as looking forward to seeing old friends. For more information you can check out www.aanr-east.com The clean-up this year is June 13 from 9am until about 12N and is a clothed event. After that, you can enjoy miles and miles of one of the most beautiful coastlines on the east coast and practicallyhave it to yourselves.
Really looking forward to meeting some of you there!
Jen and Steve
We'll find out and let you know what's up when we get back. Yes the coalition is broken up but the clean up goes on. Can only imagine that it's because of in-fighting between the groups, and because of personal conflicts, caused the coalition to break down. It's sad, but everyone is human.
Message us with your friends names and we'll make sure to say hello....
Steve and Jen
P.S. this is our third year going, sorry we never had the opportunity to meet
Sorry, everyone for the long delay in reporting back on the beach clean-up (it was two weeks ago). First of all, we are happy to report that the coalition has NOT broken up. The short version of how that rumour was started is that a disgruntled coalition member issued a letter unauthorized/unsanctioned by either TNS or AANR stating that the coalition is no more. This particular group was disgruntled because they suggested that the beach clean-up only take place every other year and when the coalition voted on it last december, the vote was unanimous (but for one) to continue holding the clean-up on an annual basis. That particular group pulled out. But, otherwise, the coalition is still intact.
And, once, again, we had a wonderful time meeting with old friends and making new ones. The turn out this year was smaller (40-50 people as opposed to 125-150 people). This was probably due to a) the economy b) the forecast of horrendous weather and c) the rumour's of the coalition no longer existing.
The weather prediction for that weekend were pretty bad. We delayed our trip by one day (due to heavy rains - not fun setting up tent in the rain) and came pretty close to not going at all. We are so happy that we did because the weather was gorgeous! Steve and I and nudetrucker went to Herrings Cove very early about 2 hours before the clean-up start time so that we could get pictures at the beach with the "sweet" morning light. Got so caught up that we lost track of time and missed the Rangers' information lecture by about 10 minutes. But that gave us a chance to speak one on one with one of the Ranger's and with Bill Falconer(Founder of Sunchaser's and organizer of the clean-up). I'm happy to report that the section of beachthat we personally worked on this year was actually pretty clean. Really had to search for any garbage or debris.Although, other volunteer's worked in area's where they came back with garbage bags fully loaded. So once again, 13th year in a row, a successful cleanup, continuing to build good relationship and repoire with Rangers. We're already looking forward to next years cleanup!
Here's a link to the story that was written for a local newspaper:
https://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090613/NEWS/906130329
BTW, for those of you wondering how rainy it's really been here in the Northeast of the US- there were mushrooms growing out of the sand along the bike path!
Jen and Steve
p.s. George, Bill says he misses you!
Glad to hear the cleanup went well. Hopefully someday the Federal Regulation against nudity on the CCNS will be changed to allow for a clothing optional section
I was at the Eastern Naturist Gathering at Eastover in Lenox, MA the end of last month. Because Eastover is closing before the end of the year TNS will have to find a new venue. I had a great time even though the weather left much to be desired. Always nice to see my New England nudist friends.
Next time you see Bill say "Hi" to him for me and if you or he are ever in the Avalon area I hope you will come by and visit. I really like living here.
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