The approaches have many pullouts where postcard-type pictures can be taken provided there is a clear day. There are climbing expeditions throughout the summer and it is possible to see the walkers through telescopes provided at the various centers. On the day we were there, it was spotlessly clear but the climbers were out of sight. Most of the time the mountain is hidden in a cloud it makes itself from the changing temperatures. We stopped at one of the centers and walked up a long hill well above the center to see a panoramic view of the mountain. Meadows abound at this elevation with quite an array of wild flowers. Most of the area is marked off for ecological purposes and we were unable to walk out onto the hillside. Even so, the mountain is beautiful and the trip fulfilling. We would put it high on the list of activities for this area. Back at the campsite, we had backed the trailer into the very narrow space provided. I would not suggest anything longer then 30 feet, and then only if you are great in reverse gear. It took some doing but we made it. Once set up, privacy was great. The woods are thick and the back of the camp opened out into a finished area with table and ground grill. We had decided to cook outdoors, something not yet tried by me. Laura wrapped delightful salmon fillet in foil, covered with lemon and onion, and sealed the foil. We added corn on the cob in its husks which I sprayed with water from time to time to keep it from burning through. All this was thrown on the open coals of the fire for 20 minutes or so and voila! one of the best dinners we would have out on this trip. Some things are slower to give up then others and although the cooking was in near-primitive style, we elected to avoid the bugs and keep the wine cool as we dined in style inside.

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