Sun's out, buns out: Nude Recreation Week, International Skinny Dip Day returns Shangri La Ranch in New River invites anyone to come check out the clothing optional resort during Nude Recreation Week July 8 through 15.

Kellie Hwang | The Republic | azcentral.com

If there is any time to consider going nude in public, it's during the sweltering Phoenix summer.

If you're ready to or curious about baring it all, consider heading to the clothing optional resort Shangri La Ranch in New River during Nude Recreation Week, July 8-15. Hosted by the American Association for Nude Recreation and the Naturist Society, the week brings awareness to nude recreation and is celebrated at more than 200 clubs across the U.S. and Canada.

"It's an informational week and chance to get out there and enjoy nudism as a form of wholesome, family recreation," said Danielle Smith, who handles public relations for the resort. "We encourage people to come out and have fun, and see what it's all about and get rid of the stigma."

Wanna get naked at Shangri La Ranch? Suns out buns out! Nude week is just around the corner. Head out to this resort to partake in legally naked activities.

Smith encourages anyone new to nude recreation to call the resort and ask questions, or just come out and the $26 daily rate is waived for first-timers. Guests just need to bring a towel in order to sit on surfaces at the resort.

Shangri La Ranch features a pool, a game room with pool tables, clubhouse, volleyball, tennis and bocce ball courts, and a cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are rooms for rent, and RV and camping rates. If you love it, there's seasonal and annual membership rates.

On Saturday, July 14, clothing optional clubs and resorts across the country, in Canada and even some international destinations will take part in International Skinny Dip Day. Shangri La Ranch is looking to break its past record and get more than 200 in the pool this year. Participants will pay a reduced fee of $10.

Nude Recreation Week will be casual this year, with regular activities planned including karaoke on Friday and a DJ-dance night on Saturday, both starting at 8:30 p.m.

Nude Recreation Week

When: July 8-15. 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 14 for International Skinny Dip.

Where: Shangri La Ranch, 44444 N. Shangri La Road, New River.

Admission: Free for first-time visitors. $26 single day rate, $32 day rate for couples.

Details: 623-465-5959, shangrilaranch.com, aanr.com.

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