June 21 is not only the summer solstice, it’s Naked Hiking Day:

“It’s a celebration of the commencement of summer, an expression of the freedom of being in the midst of nature, and basically an excuse to get naked.”

The holiday is most commonly observed on the Appalachian Trail. Unfortunately, here in New England, it’s a surefire way to get eaten alive by blackflies and mosquitoes.

Lida from JustTeenSite wishes you all a Happy Earth Day! After you’re done admiring this 20-year-old redhead’s natural nude beauty, be sure to take some time and appreciate the beauty of Planet Earth as well.

“Eco Nudes” is a website that some of you may be interested in:

Eco Nudes represents the Nudist and Naturist who is positively committed to sane ecological principles to help ensure that Mankind may survive the coming ecological upheavals facing the world. Eco Nudes strive towards a Vegetarian/Vegan Nudist/Naturist Lifestyle, believing that such a lifestyle offers the best chance for survival, real peace and harmony.

Personally I’m too much of a carnivore to go vegetarian, but I try to eat organic meat from local farms whenever possible. Tastes great, less polluting! In any case, Eco Nudes have their heart in the right place, and their desire to take some personal responsibility for reducing the effects of climate change is admirable.

Olivia is a very beautiful and intelligent woman from Australia who authors the “Exploring Sex” blog. Today she has written an interesting post about the excitement of having sex in public, especially outdoors:

“Outdoor sex, for some reason can be very invigorating. I’m not sure if it is the danger or just the fact of really “getting back to nature” that does it to you, but it definitely adds some zing to the sex. There is also a very romantic twist to having sex under a moonlit sky that seems to affect almost anyone.”

and on the beach:

“Sex at the beach, ah what a romantic setting. Waves crashing around your feet, the rhythm of the ocean cheering you on & a cool ocean breeze running across your skin. Sex at the beach can be an incredibly romantic & sexy event. It stirs the romantic up in all of us & is highly recommended by me. Finding a deserted place may not be so easy but if you look hard enough you’ll eventually find just what your looking for.”

Read the rest here and be sure to check out more of Olivia’s blog.

It’s that time of year when we try to make promises we can’t keep! But we should all at least try to make some resolutions for a better Earth, and here are a couple of sites with some useful suggestions:

The Sustainability Institute recommends recycling, compost piles, driving fuel-efficient vehicles, and making your home more fuel-efficient.

The Green Guide recommends buying organic and/or locally grown food, eating less meat, walking or biking to work once a week, and turning down the thermostat – wear a sweater or cuddle up with a pretty woman!

Earlier this month, two of the Northeastern USA’s largest unprotected roadless areas were permanently protected as Wilderness when the U.S. House of Representatives approved the New England Wilderness Act of 2006.  The Act adds 76,500 acres of Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest and New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest to the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill also creates Moosalamoo – a 17,000 acre National Recreation Area – in the Green Mountain National Forest.

Take a minute to read about some of these newly protected areas on the Wilderness Society web site. Maybe you’ve already visited these places or have a trip planned. Perhaps they just bring to mind other treasured wild lands. Who knows, perhaps one day we will feature a photoshoot of a beautiful nude woman in one of these wilderness areas.  Regardless, enjoy.

Eco.psfk reports:

For those of you who may be unaware, The Sun has a delightful section each day where they present a topless girl as a ‘Page 3′ stunner. Today it’s Keeley Hazell and she’s been crowned by the paper as their very own, “green glamour queen”. She’s giving tips like turn off the lights during sex and, erm, car-sharing to meet dates.

Treehugger lists a few more of her eco tips:

For a blinding bedroom performance: lighting can make a big impact on your electricity bill so swap harsh lightbulbs for romantic candles. Cycling instead of driving will tone you up, making you irresistible to the opposite sex. Cycling shorts optional. Leaving the car at home cuts carbon emissions. Boost your sex drive: halve the number of cars on the road by offering that special someone a lift to work. Share a steamy bath: a shared dip in the tub will cut a couple?s water costs. Don?t boil over by wasting energy by boiling too much water. Take sexy pics with a digital camera–film processing and developing uses toxic chemicals and paper. Show eco-undie-standing: hand-washing underwear with a gentle, eco-friendly detergent will make your clothes last longer and save on electricity. And opt for undies made of organic cotton.