After a year’s hiatus, Gay Naturists International Gathering is back this summer. It is a gay, naked camping getaway in the Poconos in Eastern Pennsylvania, just 90 minutes from New York.

GNI’ takes itself very seriously and its mission is to serve as a resource to male naturists by hosting and sponsoring men’s naturist events and providing information and resources to individuals and local clubs. In addition, GNI is a voice for gay naturists in wider naturist efforts to educate society about naturism and to advance the interests of naturists worldwide.

It is also a great deal of fun as The Gathering is the summer camp you wish your parents had sent you to.

Accommodations are in rustic group cabins with private toilets/showers in each.  Or if you are shy (!) you can bring a tent or RV and sleep on your own.  There is a whole list of group activities that include

Swimminging in one of the two huge heated pools ; working out in the full gym; practicing beginner to intermediate yogaKayaking, paddle boating, or hiking around the lake; attending a workshop; playing tennis or volleyball.

After dinner (which you can actually dress up for) there are entertainers. cabin cocktail parties, and the naked dance club unlike any you’ve seen 

For more information on The Gathering, click here.