Yellowstone cell tower approved

kedanie wrote:

Francesca Knowles wrote:
I'm flattered! :W

Don't be! You obviously give yourself too much credit. You simply jumped into a thread that I am interested in.



Keith

:R

You mean this one, where I was the very first person to post after the O.P.?

Likely story...think your wife'll buy it? ;)

Do like Hawaii make them look like native trees! Not every palm tree in Hawaii is real!

rr2254545 wrote:

gotsmart wrote:
I liken it more like desperation as the NPS tries to replace funds lost to the budget process as Congress continues to underfund it. The annual payment for the lease of the land for the cell tower is a much-needed chunk of change to the NPS coffers.

Expect to see more cell towers in the future.

And how do you know that - I appreciate the fact in an emergency I will have cell to make that 911 call

I did not say I know anything for a fact. It is my guess that the NPS is looking at every possible revenue stream to make up what Congress is not giving it.

If you read between the lines of my previous post, I'm implying that the NPS will introduce as much commercialization that it thinks the parks can sustain. Good or bad. In the end it boils down to money.

It is my opinion that the budget issues that the NPS faces now and in the future are only going to get worse.

Yellowstone National Park is twice the size of Rhode Island, I don't think one cell tower at Fishing Bridge will kill the experience. Maybe they can put it next to the automotive repair garage, the multiple stores or in the marina. Or maybe it will become a lightning rod, burn down the park and ruin it forever!!!

In recent years, the NPS has been doing some nice work. When they install something new or remodel, a fair amount of thought goes into it. A prime example is Yosemite. Does anyone remember how nasty the bus parking was at Yosemite Falls. They eliminated it, found another spot for the buses and made it so nice you would never know there was a parking lot there.

For all those complaining, I'll bet you'll be the first to try your cell phone in the park. As one poster stated, many keep in touch with elderly and sick family members while away on trips.

Funny how people who complain the loudest seem to have never actually been there.

Francesca Knowles wants to point her criticism of a microwave repeater tower claiming it to be a cell tower. In all likelihood, it will be no problem to make a dedicated cell tower inconspicuous to most all visitors. They do a pretty good job of hiding things like that and other infrastructure items in Yellowstone.

Keith

westernrvparkowner wrote:
A lot of eloquent stuff I totally agree with. Thanks for putting into words the way I feel also!

They dress up cell towers as palm trees around these parts!

WoodGlue

Not much different IMO than all the sat dishes strung all over CG's. I for one am glad. I have some family members that are not doing so well. And it's nice to be able to stay in contact. I'm not glued to my phone, but dang it's nice to see what the weather might be like where you headed. Or lookup CG's or gas prices near you. I don't sit there texting, emailing or surfing when out camping. But if you need to stay in contact it's pretty covenant.

We are in Yellowstone often and are used to no cell service. Not really a problem. We do know where to go to find it to stay in touch. Yes, it will be nice not to have to drive 10 miles to make a phone call but we could deal just fine as it was. I recall a few years ago, when the President was vacationing there, they brought in temporary cell towers for his visit. Wow, cell service everywhere. Then everyone complained when they were removed.

We will welcome the added service and move happily on our way.

Keith

Concern about a cell tower? Read up on the Hetch Hetchy Valley sometime if you really want something to get worked up about.

WOW! How did we ever get by without cellphones 30 years ago? I have no problem with tastefully located towers in NPs & SPs. Being connected is case of emergency is a real benefit.

It is the pitiful sorry souls who cannot be without their beloved phones, especially while driving, who scare me. PUT THE FOOL THING DOWN. You are not that important.