Comments on: Cellphone Tower Proposed in Park

By: Kirk

Kirk — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:41:01 +0000

Yes, put up the tower. I want to be able to use my phone if I can. The site is already “spoiled” so to speak because of the other tech already in place at that location. Unless you are looking down on it from above,the top of a tower sticking 20 feet over the top of the tree tops will not be easy to see, even if you have some idea where in the park it is. Stop trying to impose your idea of a vacation on everyone else. Maybe some of us would like to enjoy both the wonders of nature and the advantages of technology. Who are you to tell me that’s not the proper way to enjoy Yellowstone?

By: george roedell

george roedell — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:13:11 +0000

no cell phone tower!

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:39:08 +0000

I agree. No cell tower in Yellowstone. If folks can’t stand to be unwired, then don’t come to the park

By: Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:23:43 +0000

No to cell phone tower. All of the noise from everyone’s Cells and believe me…….you will hear everyone’s cells…..will ruin the experience of seeing the wildlife and enjoying nature peacefully.

By: Gordon Hill

Gordon Hill — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:25:53 +0000

I may stand corrected but I believe officials have two-way radios in their vehicles and/or portable radios which have worked effectively for decades. There are also rangers patrolling I’m sure. There are likely more trip and fall incidents by people paying attention to their cell phones and not watching where they are going. Also of note, I have been outdoors in Alaska, Canada, the U.S. southwest and other places during the off season when nobody else was there. It was extremely peaceful and there is a much greater opportunity of seeing wild life if there is no noise. (Oops, I mean sound). Animals, birds, etc. can hear you from greater distances if there are voices alerting them. Yes, I’m aware of the necessity of noise makers in bear country for which you can strap a cowbell to your person to alert bears of your presence but that generally applies to more remote locales.
NO TO TOWERS AND CELL PHONES.

By: Gordon Hill

Gordon Hill — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:09:26 +0000

I disagree. The really dangerous animal out there is the two-legged ones that come from the big city with their electronics. Lets keep the parks pristine…no towers, no people yakking on their cells because they can’t go five minutes without phoning somebody. I’ve seen it everywhere from parks, cruise ships, hotels/motels, restaurants, shops, and elsewhere. Yes, that includes on the streets and highways. An automobile is overtaking another and the phone rings. They then cut off the other vehicle and slow down causing potential accident conditions. This even though there are laws against it. If you can’t be without your cell then stay home and yak your brains out. The “big” danger is having ear buds in place or talking on the phone so that you can’t pay attention to what is going on around you. If big business wants to install electrics and microwave towers, there must be a profit in it or they wouldn’t do it. I’M STRONGLY OPPOSED!!!

By: shane

shane — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:56:22 +0000

AS A PARENT OF A TODDLER I CAN APPECIATE HAVING COMMUNICATION FOR EMERGENCIES! JUST CAMOUFLAGE THE TOWER. THOSE WHO FEEL THEY DONT WANNA BE BOTHERED WHILE ENJOYING THE PARK CAN JUST TURN THEIRS OFF…..PROBLEM SOLVED EVERYBODY WINS.

By: Beth Mitchell

Beth Mitchell — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:46:37 +0000

I think that a cell tower is a great idea. We stayed at a motel abt 1/2 hour from the East entrance and I had no cell reception there and no phone in the room. The only times I could contact family was when we hit a short patch of reception in the mountains of Yellowstone this summer. I’d hurriedly text them to let them know my family was well and where we were headed for the day. Truly, one tower can hardly be noticable in all of that wilderness and the safety factor a strong point in its favor.

By: Kristy Triplett

Kristy Triplett — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:00:31 +0000

No to this cell tower. When we were there a few years ago, I loved being able to get away from all the technology and just enjoy time with the family without all the interruptions.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:42:57 +0000

Completely AGAINST this tower. If you absolutely need to be connected at every waking moment then go elsewhere! As for safety, when I go into Yellowstone or any other national park, I know what I’m getting myself into. I am NOT at Disney and I understand that if I get hurt I will have to find a way to help myself rather than depend on 911. I don’t want to have a safety net – I want the wilderness thankyouverymuch!