I too prefer not to run into anyone when camping and hiking. That is very difficult in a family camping situaton though. Especially with a few of the families being new converts. Yes, you can call me Reverend Aloha of the Church of Outside.

We had about 15 campers and another 15 people show up for varous activities like fishing, hiking and of course, lunch.

I was never really too worried about any of our "neighbors" but the lone loiterer made us uncomfortable. I was wondering if he was trying to raid our food that night the I smelled the cigarette smoke.

As far a my daughter hiring out as a fishing guide...

Well, she is a minor, so you will have to hire the old man as fishing chaperone as well.