the destruction across the Grand Canyon is a far-off problem
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The persistent Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon destroyed dozens of buildings this weekend. Perhaps none were more iconic than the Grand Canyon Lodge.
The Grand Canyon Lodge was the park's one and only hotel, according the National Park Service, with the next nearest lodgings roughly 18 miles away.
Millions of people visit the Grand Canyon each year. But this year will be different for one portion of the national park. A wildfire has shuttered the North Rim, a place where visitors could
The NPS recommends avoiding hiking the Grand Canyon's inner trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when temperatures are at their peak. Temperatures in the inner canyon can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade, creating "extremely hazardous conditions for hikers," the NPS said.