Grand Teton National Park Acquires One Square Mile Kelly Parcel for $100 Million, Funding Education

Dec 31, 2024, 06:08 PM

The Grand Teton National Park has acquired a crucial parcel of land known as the Kelly Parcel for $100 million, ensuring its essential connectivity and protection from potential development. This acquisition, facilitated by the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, allows the state of Wyoming to utilize the proceeds from the sale to fund education and purchase other federal lands and minerals within the state. The land, approximately one square mile in size, was sold at a relative discount to market pricing, marking the end of a prolonged saga regarding its future use.