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Former Astronaut Vance Brand Donates 40 Acres to Rocky Mountain National Park

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Retired NASA astronaut Vance Brand has donated 40 acres of undeveloped forest land to Rocky Mountain National Park. The pristine property now forms part of the park's eastern boundary after U.S. Congress passed legislation in 2021 to formally recognize the gift. The donated land helps protect popular hiking trails in the area from future development. The contribution also preserves high-elevation ecosystems for the benefit of future generations of visitors.

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