Yellowstone cell tower approved

[brirene]

Park service allows Verizon to build a 100' tall cell tower near Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone. Link

Good news, or bad news?

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2gypsies wrote:

Don't you ever wonder how folks enjoyed their vacations without electronics?

I do wonder!

The DW has to...just has to have her notebook along.
Even if there is no wifi.
We bring DVDs along and watch movies.
1 movie per nite is more than enough for me.
Wouldn't drop to my knees and cry if there was no television.

I've packed my tablet and notebook and frigging phone.
Never touched them the whole time.
Don't even bother now.

I'm a web junkie at the house.
In the trailer I couldn't care less.

[packnrat]

even in this day and age one forgets how many lives and acrea of property can be saved just by having cell service in some remote areas.

sad but gone are the days of being able to hook up your phone to a external anntena wit this little add on item your coverage area was ten to twenty times as big as now.
it is a scam on the public to get more money out if them. for less service.

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[2gypsies1]

gemsworld wrote:
If it wasn't for the "electronic leash" many RVers, specially full timers and some snowbirds, would not be able to enjoy the RV lifestyle.

Totally untrue. When we began full-timing 17 years ago we had no cell phone and no computer and that lasted for years until we were pressured into it by having everything online and taking away my phone booth. 🙂

I spent more time doing things outside than I do now sitting at this blankety blank computer. I admit it and I'm not proud of it. One thing we have avoided though is a T.V. Never watch one....

Don't you ever wonder how folks enjoyed their vacations without electronics?

[WoodGlue]

Oh sure sure!

Next thing you know the National Park Service will be selling Big Gulps and Slurpees at Mesa Verde!

Calm down folks, it isn't a "business venture" or anything of the sort. No flashing lights and generators running.

Why not visit Yellowstone (I doubt many of you folks have even been there) and see what a marvelous job the Park Service will do in integrating cell service into a place such as Yellowstone.

I'll probably be shouted down by the Luddites in a few minutes, but I had to say my piece.

WoodGlue

[kedanie]

down home wrote:
An acre of gravel and fence and a huge galvanized steel tower with flashing lights at the top and generator at the bottom is what everyone wants, at their local fishing spot, or campground, or national park of course.
If you want a phone at your campground, Jackson Hole or others have plenty and lots of lights and so on to suit. then there is Pigeon Forge,the Panama City Beach of the Appalachians. Lots of lights and traffic, and noise and so on.

Really?!!!!
Yet another poster that doesn't really know what they are talking about.

[down_home]

Our National Parks, our national treasures, being converted into businesses is ultimately what many want and many are getting their way, in places.
A national treasure like Yellowstone should be preserved in all its fashion. We got along fine before cell phones.
An acre of gravel and fence and a huge galvanized steel tower with flashing lights at the top and generator at the bottom is what everyone wants, at their local fishing spot, or campground, or national park of course.
If you want a phone at your campground, Jackson Hole or others have plenty and lots of lights and so on to suit. then there is Pigeon Forge,the Panama City Beach of the Appalachians. Lots of lights and traffic, and noise and so on.

[restlesswind]

There is at least one cell tower in AZ that is so well camouflaged that the camp host had to point it out to me when I asked if there was cell phone coverage available.VZN did a good job of making it look like a saguaro cactus.
I like the idea of having cell phone coverage available.If I want to be "off the leash" I can turn my phone off.(Like,that's going to happen!)

[TexasShadow]

In Yellowstone, a cell tower at each major campground/visitor center will not detract from the overall experience. This will allow those who need to stay in touch with the outside world a chance to do so.

[kedanie]

Francesca Knowles wrote:

I didn't know they were keeping score. On top of that, making comments about my family is way out of line.

I didn't think, from your comments, that you had ever been to Yellowstone. Referring to a microwave repeater tower in reference to a cell tower is just sticking your foot in your mouth. Next time you want to criticize someone or something, wait until you actually know what you are talking about.

Keith

[Litch]

WyoTraveler wrote:
I'm not surprised. The NPS has been on a quest to destroy all the Natl Parks. Golf course in Death Valley after they took over. Death Valley was awesome before it became a Natl Park. Huge hotels and cities within the parks. It is sad. Only time we go to Yellowstone anymore is for a short cut over the mountains to Idaho.

Furnace Creek Golf Course opened in 1930, Death Valley became a National Park in 1994. Something doesn't work out right with your comment.
All of the hotels that are there now were there before it became a National Park, just where do you get your "information".

[Francesca_Knowl]

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? 😉

[rhagfo]

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

[gotsmart]

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.

[DSDP_Don]

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.