Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On Fri, 9 May 2008 11:57:06 -0500, "ps56k"
> <pschuman_no_spam_me@interserv.com> wrote:
>
>> Jeff Liebermann wrote:
>>> On Thu, 8 May 2008 16:06:10 -0500, "ps56k"
>>> <pschuman_no_spam_me@interserv.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> in case you had not seen this article...
>>>> http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireles...rks-wifi_N.htm
>>>
>>> That's great. One goes to a state park to get away from
>>> civilization and they bring their computers.
>
>> one the surface - I was visualizing AP's around the camping area,
>> but in reflecting on the concept - I could see an AP in the newer
>> "hotel" or the main "lodge" area.... for group gatherings, etc.
>
> I had visions of Yellowstone Park, with wi-fi repeaters on the backs
> of the bears forming a mesh network. Maybe plastic fake trees and
> bushes for the access points. Battery charging stations at every
> trail head. Free CD protectors (for the file sharing downloads) at
> the ranger stations. Multi-media experience computer tours in 3D for
> those that are permanently attached to their laptops. Virtual reality
> head mounted displays with interactive shows for simulating a bear
> attack, the way it was before the USFS screwed it up, and get your
> last look at the park before it's paved over.
>
> Hmmm... if this is a nightmare, why can't a I wake up?
>
>
I've been out to parks/forests like Mt. Rainer and here in Chicago - Starved
Rock -
Each had their huge log lodges built back in the day, and they look the
part.
I've seen weddings, company gatherings, etc held at these "rustic"
locations.
So - I could see AP's going up within the confines of the walled community,
or the newer hotel building adjacent to these logged lodges.
I'll have to take a drive down to Starved Rock and see what they have
deployed....
Wonder if any of these sites actually have put up AP's for the camping areas
?
heck - they have "hookups" -

sorta like that other thread with the RV park & the WiFi via a T1 -