Nudist resort bans children

Mike, a guest from Maryland, heads to the pool at the Desert Sun nudist resort. For the most part, “naturists” -- the industry’s preferred term -- don’t view bare-naked hiking or volleyball as sexual.  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

Judy and Mike, a Maryland couple, vacation at Desert Sun. They say they agree with the ban on children there.   (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

Elizabeth Young is president and co-owner of the Desert Sun Resort in Palm Springs. The plaque at the resort’s entrance reads: “Abandon Clothes All Ye Who Enter Here.”  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)