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Wi-Fi in Texas Parks (Long)
Yahoo Message Number: 48336
To those of us who utilize the Texas State Park System...

My Internet Service Provider, Outdoors Unlimited (.net) posted a link to an article which I'm sure will interest Lazy Daze owners who visit Texas State Parks. Following is a copy of the article:

"Wireless Internet service debuts in five Texas State Parks by TPWD Dec 25, 2004

AUSTIN, Texas --- TengoInternet and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are starting a pilot program to offer wireless Internet service at five Texas state parks -- Choke Canyon State Park (Calliham) near Three Rivers, Blanco State Park near Blanco, Balmorhea State Park near Toyahvale, Goose Island State Park near Rockport, and Ray Roberts Lake State Park (Isle du Bois) near Pilot Point.
The pilot program is designed to determine visitor interest for Wi- Fi within the state parks system. Wi-Fi, short for wireless fidelity, allows computer users to share a high-speed Internet connection without the cumbersome wires or delays caused by dial-up access. The wireless service will allow park guests to access the Internet to gain park information, send e-mail or pictures, or just surf the Web, without having to plug cables into a network.
The TengoInternet service will be available for park visitors in the pilot parks beginning Jan. 1. Park visitors will be able to use the service for free during a promotional period and then pay for usage later in the spring.
"The State Parks Division is excited to provide wireless Internet to our visitors at some of our state parks in Texas," said Pam Carleton, TPWD's state parks concession manager. "Though we realize many folks want to escape technology while at the parks, this is an option for those who want to plan their next camping stop, check weather and get other information online." "This is a great opportunity for TengoInternet to help TPWD assess interest for Wi-Fi in its parks and to demonstrate our excellent service." said Eric Stumberg, president and CEO of TengoInternet.
TengoInternet is the oldest and largest wireless Internet service provider for the campground industry, enabling campground operators to keep their customers connected. TengoInternet currently provides broadband wireless access service for campgrounds, hotels and apartment complexes throughout the United States"

Steve S.
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Steve S.
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2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
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Re: Wi-Fi in Texas Parks (Long)
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 48342
Steve,
 Thanks for the Wi-Fi information.  It is of particular interest to us as we plan to be
 
Re: birding in south Texas
Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 48382
Three Rivers is in the Texas coastal plain halfway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi.  Birding in winter will include lots of migrant waterfowl and raptors, local riparian and brushland species, plus a good number of Mexican specialties that the Rio Grande Valley is famous for in birding circles.
 A swing along the south Texas coast and up the lower Rio Grande valley makes for a great birding trip.  However, the three most common words in Texas are "Posted: No Trespassing," and there are relatively few public parks considering how large the state is.  Fortunately, four world-famous birding destinations are in this area.  They are:

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge north of Corpus Christi http://southwest.fws.gov/refuges/texas/aransas.html winter home of the endangered Whooping Cranes

Sabal Palm Sanctuary east of Brownsville http://www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/sabal/

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge southeast of McAllen http://southwest.fws.gov/refuges/texas/santana.html

Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park southwest of McAllen http://www.worldbirdingcenter.org/sites/mission/

Call the local birding hotlines for updates on unusual sightings Corpus Christi (361-883-7410) and Rio Grande Valley (956-969-2731)
 Since February is still "snowbird season" in the area's RV parks, you might have some difficulty travelling without reservations.  Also expect the Border Patrol to ask to see inside your RV when traveling near the Rio Grande.

--oryoki