2013 Summer Solstice Naked Hiking & Skinny-Dipping Trip

Guest blog by: Christopher Walter
Mother Nature couldn't have put on a better show of her natural wonders for us during our summer solstice hike.
Introductions were made at the meeting point while we waited for everyone to trickle in. A short drive later we came to the parking lot by the trail head. They continued to sing all day, much like crickets at night, but with a smoother more peaceful sound that can readily be left undetected in the background.
Naked Hiking at Mountain Laurel by the Lake
After several words from our principal guide our trek began. Right up a steep rocky ascent for several hundred yards. I've hiked a lot of mountains so I might actually say it was a quick average incline, but for the less began it demonstrated a slow start. However, 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 chance to float back and forth and fall in with a few different people for some friendly conversation.
About half way along the first leg of our journey I was excited to see the second natural wonder I've never experienced, although others may not share my opinion. One among our two fearless four legged companions named "Wolf" was sniffing through the short green undergrowth about two feet to the left of the individual facing me when he made a lurching hop back on the route. A timber rattlesnake was attempting to conceal while we passed by. I promptly stopped in my tracks and shouted "STOP" and everyone halted. About 3 and half feet long, viper shaped head, with brown and black markings. I've never seen a timber rattlesnake before, but I will let you know, more in relation to the markings, there is no mistaking that rattling tail when it slithers past you. Fortunately he quickly turned deeper into the woods and stopped about ten feet in the trail under a little bush. There Every year when the good weather starts to produce the nearby cherry trees to flower, it is time for all of us to plan our next summer holidays. poked his head from your under growth and watched us until we left.
Cicada
I 've never seen such a curious but delightful sight. The whole lake was encompassed by Mountain Laurel in bloom with pink blossoms. Sailing Nude. swimming area was empty so a few decided to jump in for a quick cool down before continuing. While we waited the cicadas eventually determined to make an appearance. "They really do seem alien," Felicity laughed, as she snapped a picture of one that had landed on my shoulder. For the 2nd time in under a week, reports of Facebook eliminating pictures it deems "profane" or "demeaning" have individuals slamming the social media titan. continued to float down on us now and then throughout the day, and supplied the dogs with some amusement 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 trekked nude!" as she undressed. I fully 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 experience, but also a unclothed hiking, also called "free hiking," trip. About a half mile later, just before we reached our destination certainly one of my fellow naked hikers only in front of me waved her hand in the air and called out "Hi!!!" I looked over and saw two hikers seeing somewhat befuddled as we passed. I smiled and carried on with no hitch, content and unashamed, happy to be dressed in only nature. I imagine they had a story to tell when they got home. But maybejust possibly that straightforward wave and hi from a naked hiker is all the love it will take to inspire one of them to locate and join us for another hike. And after all "It Is About The Love," right!
Skinny Dipping After Some Naked Hiking
Finally we reached our destination. We spent the day only at that innocent lake in the woods, exercising, skinny dipping, sunning, and enjoying each other's business. We even saw two other skinny dippers down the way. Half the group remained for two hours before leaving, the rest of us stayed for almost four hours before packing up to head back.
I don't think it could have been any less perfect of a day! Many thanks to our pdas and guide who did a fantastic job. I 'm already getting excited about another trip.

For those interested, here is an up close and personal look at the 17-year life cycle of cicadas, made by Samuel Orr.
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