But the Park Service is up against a lot of sentiment to save some of the buildings, to preserve them for future viewing. However, their funds are limited, so it's up to the private sector to come up with a solution ...

Windows are broken, the cold air blows through,
The furniture and fixtures are gone.
Shingles are missing, roofs have started to leak,
And weeds have taken over the lawn.

It's the Last Ranch in the Park, one by one they pass on,
Torn down as the Park Service strives
To remove all the in-holdings and concessions that once
Brought so much joy to so many lives.

As I wander among the cabins and trees,
I feel just a faint throbbing of its heart.
A remnant only, of that once great, proud Ranch,
So vibrant and strong, so beautiful and smart.

But times are changing, consciousness is revived,
An awareness of the loss of our past.
Our heritage is important, but few things are saved,
The defenders have risen at last.

The historical preservationists are rising in force,
There have to be found some ways
To preserve its essence, to stave off the loss,
So future generations can appreciate the past days.

It's a new ball game now, the Service is changing,
Enlightened new leadership has come to the fore.
They're willing to listen, to consider alternatives
To the policies that they followed before.

We've made our proposal, a good one, we felt,
That answers the concerns and fears.
But we weren't successful, most buildings won't be saved,
They'll not live to see many more years.