Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Bayard

I had the very same experience as Marcia. I puzzled over the older lady's sharp, haughty attitude, especially when a man came in with his wife and asked identical questions to mine, yet she responded in a friendly, chatty manner (We asked if our National Park Pass could be used at this site). She may be a volunteer or even a benefactor, but her attitude is doing no good for this site. She was friendlier when I bought some items in the gift shop and she processed the sale. I considered paying to see the museum and film, but her attitude made me decide against it. Interesting note - this site was organized by benefactors involved in aviation, this site was a landmark used by aviators to navigate by in the 20's and 30's.

Very cool, however this is as close as you will get to the monument, as we were told the property between the visitors center and the monument itself is all privately owned. The vistor center itself was really nice.