Bingo Paul P! Mike Castro's business depends on DCHS hotsprings visitation, being " aware " of a USFS closure of DCHS is of no benifit to him, in this case, it " pays " to be uninformed. Mike Castro once told me several times in a lengthy conversation that he is " loyal " to the USFS in helping them in the area. Now that Sycamore has apparently informed Mike that there is a USFS closure, I'm sure his " loyalty " to the USFS will cause him to ascertain if there is indeed a closure, and in finding out that there is one, he will faithfully inform the vistitors to his land that DCHS and surrounding lands are presently closed. Laughing Bear, my Crystal Ball is in the shop right now, so all I can do is hope your prediction comes true :-)