Tag Archives: PEER

Improved Yellowstone Cell Service On the Way, Despite Objections

Mount Washburn Fire Lookout

Improved Yellowstone cell service is on the way, as trails are closed to allow the installation of new antennas at the Mount Washburn Fire Lookout — but some groups are decrying the upgrades as an unnecessary intrusion into the Park’s bucolic nature.

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Yellowstone Officials Say Adding Antennae to Mount Washburn Fire Lookout Would Have Negative Impact

Mount Washburn Fire Lookout

Park officials have determined adding new communications towers to the Mount Washburn Fire Lookout would have a detrimental scenic impact.

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Up to 10 Yellowstone Workers to Face Punishment for Sexual Harassment

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

Up to 10 Yellowstone workers in the maintenance division will face disciplinary action for alleged sexual harassment of female coworkers.

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Additional Comment Sought on Fire Lookout Project

Mount Washburn Fire Lookout

Yellowstone National Park is seeking additional public comment on their plan to install additional antennae on the Mount Washburn Fire Lookout.

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Public Comment Sought on Mount Washburn Antenna Project

Mount Washburn Fire Lookout

Yellowstone National Park is seeking public comment on whether to mount an antenna at the Mount Washburn Fire Lookout to boost telecommunications services.

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PEER Criticizes Yellowstone Over Cellphone Coverage

The Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is criticizing Yellowstone for what they feel is too much cellphone coverage.

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Yellowstone, Other National Parks Criticized Over Sports Illustrated Photo Shoot

Lower Falls, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Yellowstone officials are in hot water after permitting swimsuit models to pose in the Park for Sports Illustrated.

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PEER Criticizes NPS Over High Visitation Numbers, Call For Visitor Caps

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has come out with a report criticizing the National Park Service over visitor carrying capacities.

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