Yellowstone: $105 Million Fund to Support Future Park Projects
A $105 million fund is planned to support future projects at Yellowstone, but there's no timeline yet to factor into your trip plans.
Yellowstone's visitor facilities could benefit from a new source of funding. According to ksl.com, a $105 million fund is planned for future projects in the park. If you're planning a trip, though, this funding announcement doesn't yet tell you when new facilities might open.
According to ksl.com, the fund stems from an agreement between the National Park Service (NPS), Tallgrass Energy Partners, and Yellowstone Forever. The outlet reports three intended uses for the money: preservation, visitor infrastructure, and educational programs. Improving visitor facilities is among the stated goals, alongside protecting the park and supporting its educational mission.
The most specific project reported by ksl.com concerns Norris Geyser Basin. A new visitor center is being considered at Norris Geyser Basin, with an estimated cost of $35 million, according to the same outlet. The facility is still a proposal, so we recommend keeping that in mind as you plan your visit.
According to ksl.com, the agreement also leaves management decisions with the National Park Service. The fund's partners and the agency responsible for project decisions therefore have distinct roles.
For your trip, the key point is that there's no timeline for completing these projects yet. We recommend planning your itinerary without counting on the proposed center being open. To plan your stops, see our Yellowstone National Park guide. We'll keep following updates on these projects to see what they'll mean for a visit.