[tshaddox]

I’m not sure what you mean about that being an exception. The Wikipedia article details an extremely strict application process to access that place.

[rob74]

What I meant is that it's not one of the "majestic and famous places around SF", like Yosemite, it's really remote - but due to the strict limitation to only ~64 people per day, it's still the most sought after destination (making the most money for Booz Allen Hamilton).