Palo Duro Canyon State Park now offers public WiFi internet service, thanks to a partnership between West Texas A&M University (WT) and Mid-Plains Rural Cooperative. The WiFi is available at the Pioneer Amphitheatre, home of the “Texas” outdoor drama, and will eventually expand to other areas of the state park.
What is the WiFi Service at Palo Duro Canyon State Park?
The WiFi service, called WT Connect, has increased the internet bandwidth speed by 500 percent, making it possible for WT faculty and students to eventually hold classes in the canyon. Visitors can access the WiFi after entering their email address, similar to the internet service provided at Buffalo Stadium, WT’s on-campus sports arena.
Features of the WiFi Service
In addition to the WiFi service, WT’s IT department has collaborated with the Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle, “Texas”, and Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum to provide the following features:
- New mobile apps for the “Texas” outdoor drama and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
- Live panoramic and 360-degree web cameras at the Pioneer Amphitheatre
- A newly available virtual tour of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
- Digital signage in the Pioneer Amphitheatre
Who Worked on the WiFi Project?
The primary work on the project was done by:
- Dan Garcia, director of information technology
- Cody Fenn, a senior computer science major from Argyle
- Beau Robbins, a recent Computer Information Systems graduate from Fritch
Where Can You Find More Information?
For more information about the WiFi service and other facilities at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, you can visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website, which lists the park as having public wireless internet access in some areas.
Conclusion
Palo Duro Canyon State Park now offers public WiFi internet service, thanks to a partnership between West Texas A&M University and Mid-Plains Rural Cooperative. The WiFi service, called WT Connect, has increased the internet bandwidth speed by 500 percent and provides various features, including new mobile apps, live web cameras, and digital signage. Visitors can access the WiFi after entering their email address, similar to the internet service provided at Buffalo Stadium.
References:
– Tripadvisor – Palo Duro Canyon State Park Cabins
– My High Plains – WT Provides WiFi Internet Service to Palo Duro Canyon State Park
– West Texas A&M University – WT Provides WiFi Service in Palo Duro Canyon
– Texas Parks and Wildlife – Wireless Internet
– NewsChannel 10 – WTAMU Providing Free WiFi Service in Palo Duro Canyon