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Shangri-La: Freedom in the Sun | Mesa News
In the heart of New River, Arizona, Shangri-La—a family-owned nudist park since 1959—hosts over 150 full-time residents who’ve traded stress for sun and freedom. With a five-year waitlist for permanent spots, it’s not just about the pool (which buzzes especially for International Skinny-Dip Day), but about shedding societal expectations to embrace authenticity. Residents say it’s a sanctuary of acceptance, where sunscreen is as vital as sunscreen for the skin you usually cover, and where pickleball and hiking complement the simple joy of being yourself—naked, unapologetic, and utterly at…
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