Grand Canyon South Rim Hiking Map

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the destruction across the Grand Canyon is a far-off problem

For South Rim visitors, the destruction across the Grand Canyon is a far-off problem

Smoke on the horizon reminded visitors at the Grand Canyon's South Rim that a wildfire had burned a destructive path along the North Rim.

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What to know about the Grand Canyon National Park: How long it takes to get to each rim

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Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by wildfire on North Rim of national park as firefighters battle blazes

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Gov. Hobbs demands inquiry into federal response that led to Grand Canyon Lodge fire

The fire was at 0% containment as of July 13.

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The Grand Canyon Lodge was an elusive getaway for nearly a century. Now it's gone.

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What to know about the Grand Canyon as wildfires burn, claiming a historic lodge

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Arizona Seeks Probe of Feds' Response to Grand Canyon Fire

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs demanded an independent investigation into the federal government's handling of the fire, which was sparked by lightning on July 4.

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Arizona Governor Wants Investigation of Federal Handling of Grand Canyon Fire

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Historic lodge destroyed in Grand Canyon blaze

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What to Know About the Grand Canyon as Wildfires Burn, Claiming a Historic Lodge

The Grand Canyon was formed with the shifting of tectonic plates, which lifted layers of rock into a high and relatively flat plateau, according to the park service. About 5 million to 6 million years ago, the Colorado River began to carve its way downward, slowly deepening and widening the gorge.

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Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hikes scrambled by trail, bridge closures - SFGATE

Per the park service, most of the Grand Canyon’s estimated 5 million annual visitors visit the park’s South Rim. When it comes to maintenance, the Transcanyon Waterline is overdue.