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Kolesar

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15. Now that people like to absorb information electronically, they might learn about nature

Reply to joeybee12 (Reply #14)

Fri Feb 1, 2013, 05:56 PM

Feb 2013

As it is, the availability of interpretive exhibits really varies. I could see somebody glued to their tablet all evening and learning the kind of material that environmental organizations just yearn to give disperse. We will be recruiting advocates for nature.
I have spent countless days doing outreach at fairs for forest and energy issues.

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PLANS TO WIRE ENTIRE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM [View all] HiPointDem Feb 2013 OP

Then later will come the condos and high rises, you know, a way to raise park revenue. n/t RKP5637 Feb 2013 #1

This sounds like a good idea... SidDithers Feb 2013 #2

Not taking time out from one's information accessing activities, though, may be a bad... yawnmaster Feb 2013 #4

A map is a good tool for communicating with nature jberryhill Feb 2013 #17

jeeze...why not stay home and download images of the park... yawnmaster Feb 2013 #20

I've hiked a variety of places jberryhill Feb 2013 #23

It also allows people to call 911 in case of an emergency FarCenter Feb 2013 #11

NO, most national parks already have enough "wiring" to allow for that...nt joeybee12 Feb 2013 #13

If there is voice cellular service in the parks, why is adding more data bandwidth a big deal? FarCenter Feb 2013 #19

What a horrible idea. HappyMe Feb 2013 #3

What would Edward Abbey say? mokawanis Feb 2013 #5

"The evil green eye of the CRT" Kolesar Feb 2013 #8

Another place not safe from rude people with cell phones nt Progressive dog Feb 2013 #6

I skied past two girls who were walking the same trail in the park, noses in their iPhones Kolesar Feb 2013 #7

This is bad. joeunderdog Feb 2013 #9

It's great. Do you have any idea how many people get LOST in national parks? DevonRex Feb 2013 #10

Since this is talking about developed areas of the park...wilderness areas joeybee12 Feb 2013 #14

Now that people like to absorb information electronically, they might learn about nature Kolesar Feb 2013 #15

That reminds me of The ONion article about the invention of the tv... joeybee12 Feb 2013 #16

I'm on the fence. However, I will say that ChisolmTrailDem Feb 2013 #12

I like this as long as it won't disrupt the wildlife or the environment. Apophis Feb 2013 #18

Welcome to DU! XemaSab Feb 2013 #22

Money would be better spent putting webcams all over the park, this way people can... yawnmaster Feb 2013 #21