GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Grand Canyon National Park will soon reopen portions of the North Rim to public access in the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of cabins, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
Daytime access will begin Oct. 1 to locations including Point Imperial, the park’s highest overlook at the eastern end of the Grand Canyon, and the Cape Royal overlook, the Park Service said in a news release.
Access will extend through Nov. 30 or earlier with the first major snowfall — though much of the North Rim remains closed for the foreseeable future because of safe concerns and recovery efforts.
The Dragon Bravo Fire was sparked by lightning in early July. It burned for about a week before exploding into a fast moving conflagration that forced evacuations and consumed the Grand Canyon Lodge and cabins.
The Park Service cautioned that visitors to the reopened areas should be fully self-sufficient and bring all food, water, and supplies because initially there will be no power, running water, cell service or visitor services. Hazards remain, including dead standing trees and an increased potential for flash floods even outside the fire scar.
The National Park Service has defended its handling of the fire, saying a sudden and extreme shift in the wind far exceeded forecasts.
A bipartisan slate of Arizona’s elected officials questioned the handling of the fire, suggesting more could have been done early on. Gov. Katie Hobbs met with federal officials and said U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum committed to an independent review.
The fire eventually burned across more than 227 square miles.
Related Posts:
- Here’s a look at California’s 5 most destructive wildfires News LOS ANGELES — The Palisades Fire was the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles to date and among the five worst in California’s history. Related Articles Arson arrest over fatal Southern California wildfire shines light on firefight days earlier For many in the Palisades, arson arrest affirms suspicions of a…
- Here’s a look at California’s 5 most destructive wildfires News LOS ANGELES — The Palisades Fire was the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles to date and among the five worst in California’s history. Related Articles Arson arrest over fatal Southern California wildfire shines light on firefight days earlier For many in the Palisades, arson arrest affirms suspicions of a…
- Coaches regret actions in the Sierra Canyon-Serra ‘cramping’ game News Football players often have to deal with cramps. Dehydration, lack of conditioning, muscle fatigue and weather – they can all contribute to a player cramping in the middle of a game. But is there a strategic advantage in faking cramps to delay a game and slow an opposing team’s momentum? Sierra…
- Here’s when Denver will open former Park Hill Golf Course to public as a park News The 155-acre former Park Hill Golf Course will open to the public for limited park use starting Oct. 28 after Denver formally acquired the land earlier this month. Mayor Mike Johnston first announced that the city would acquire the land in January after his administration came to an agreement with…
- Rose Parade 2026: A list of the grand marshals through the decades News The Tournament of Roses named Ervin “Magic” Johnson its 2026 grand marshal for its 137th Rose Parade. Johnson, a legendary former professional athlete, whose career with the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the 1980s personified the coming year’s parade’s theme: “The Magic in Teamwork.” Johnson joins an eclectic mix of astronauts,…
(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)