[Geysers] Snow coach Stats: Billings Gazette

[Joeerg at aol.com]

In response to Leslie Quinn's message "from one of the rabble," I'd like to 
chime in with the observation that while I have never been so fortunate as to 
have spent time in YNP in the winter, I have had the unfortunate experience of 
visiting state parks in my home state that are infested with ATV's, making 
such activities as picnicking, wildlife watching, or just hanging out pretty 
unpleasant.  My guess is that there are similarities.  It makes me sick to think 
of the noise, exhaust fumes, and general havoc snowmobiles must create at YNP.

I have little sympathy for those whose need for adventure, or whatever it is, 
requires them to drive a private vehicle in a public park to the detriment of 
the environment as well as other park visitors.  The snowcoaches provide park 
access; if some percentage of park visitors chooses not to use them, that 
does not make the policy wrong.  Like most unpopular policies (anti-smoking, for 
example) this one will become the norm after some time has passed and it 
becomes clear that it won't be reversed.  

For the record, I believe there should be a regularly scheduled bus shuttle 
service operating in the park during the summer season.

Just one of the "armchair" rabble.

Debby Stahl


 In a message dated 2/14/2005 7:25:44 PM Central Standard Time, 
ruthleslie at ispwest.com writes:

> A message from Leslie Quinn ruthleslie at ispwest.com
> 
> In a recent post, Bob Berger says: "Let me summarize these snowcoach stats. 
> Though typically brilliant rule
> making, the NPS has reduced the number of winter visitors to Yellowstone's 
> interior by nearly two thirds."
> 
> Bob, you say that like it's a bad thing! The park doesn't smell so bad now, 
> there isn't the constant buzz in my ears all day, and the roads are smooth 
> and a pleasure to drive on for the first time in years. The last two winters 
> 
> in the Park (my fourteenth and fifteenth) have been the nicest ever. And 
> yes, I know, I'm being selfish, and what I like don't make me right.
> 
> Just one of the rabble,
> Leslie
> 
> 
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