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2013 Summer Solstice Unclothed Hiking & Skinny Dipping Excursion

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Hinson Shannon
Guest blog by: Christopher Walter
The Ramapo Mountains were filled with the sights and sounds of life last Friday.
Introductions were made at the meeting point while we waited for everyone to drip in. A short drive later we came to the parking lot by the trail head. As I stepped out the door of my car I was introduced to the first natural wonder I Have never experienced. They continued to sing throughout the day, much like crickets at night, but with a sleeker more peaceful sound that can easily be left undetected in the background.
Unclothed Hiking at Mountain Laurel by the Lake
After a few words from our principal guide our trek began. Right up a steep rocky climb for several hundred yards. http://e-paperinc.com/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=nude-beach.net hiked a lot of mountains so I'd really say it was a rapid moderate incline, but for the less began it shown a slow start. Nevertheless, our two first time guides proved worthy of their job. Most of the remaining excursion was much more level and while we did spread out a little from time to time our guides kept us corralled. But it did give me a opportunity to float back and forth and fall in with a couple distinct folks for some friendly conversation.

About half way along the first leg of our journey I was excited to see the second natural wonder I Have never experienced, although others may not share my sentiment. Certainly one of our two fearless four legged companions named "Wolf" was sniffing through the short green undergrowth about two feet to the left of the person in front of me when he made a lurching jump back on the path. A timber rattlesnake was trying to conceal while we passed by. As frightened of Wolf as Wolf was of him the snake tried to make a holiday right past me with his tail rattling away in warning. I forthwith stopped in my tracks and cried "STOP" and everyone halted. I've never seen a timber rattlesnake before, but I could tell you, more in relation to the markings, there is no mistaking that rattling tail when it slithers past you. Fortunately he instantly turned deeper into the woods and stopped about ten feet from the trail under a small bush. There he poked his head from your under growth and watched us until we left.
Cicada
After about a mile we came to the ending of the first leg of our journey when we reached the first lake. I've never seen such a curious but delightful sight. The whole lake was surrounded by Mountain Laurel in bloom with pink blossoms. The swimming spot was empty so a few decided to jump in for a fast cool down before continuing. While we waited the cicadas eventually determined to make an appearance. "They do look alien," Felicity laughed, as she snapped a photo of one that had landed on my shoulder. They continued to float down on us now and then throughout the day, and supplied the dogs with some entertainment as they chomped at them.
Our guide informed us that the remainder of our trail was used much less and one member said, "How often do I get to say I hiked naked!" as she undressed. http://officialdeathnotice.com/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=beach-photos.net agreed and in a few seconds my clothes were off. So for few of us the second leg of our day not only turned into a skinny dipping adventure, but also a naked hiking, also known as "free hiking," trip. About a half mile later, just before we reached our destination among my fellow naked hikers just in front of me waved her hand in the air and called out "Hi!!!" I looked over and saw two hikers watching slightly befuddled as we passed. I smiled and carried on with no hitch, content and unashamed, joyful to be dressed in only nature. But maybejust perhaps that simple wave and hi from a nude hiker is all the love it'll take to inspire among them to find and join us for the next hike. And after all "It Is About The Love," appropriate!
Skinny Dipping After Some Naked Hiking
Eventually we reached our destination. We spent the day only at that young lake in the woods, exercising, skinny dipping, sunning, and appreciating each other's company. A few brought rafts, two played paddle ball, I brought my scuba snorkel and swam with the fishes. We even saw two other skinny dippers down the way. Half the group remained for two hours before leaving, the rest of us remained for almost four hours before packing up to head back.
I don't believe it could have been any less perfect of a day! Many thanks to our personal digital assistants and guide who did a fantastic job. I 'm already looking forward to the follow ing excursion.
For those interested, here is an up-close-and-personal look at the 17-year life cycle of cicadas, made by Samuel Orr.
Tags: hiking, NY, skinny dipping, swimming holes
Classification: Naked Party and Naked Events, Unclothed Party and Naked Parties, Social Nudity Blogs
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