A Wildfire That Destroyed Historic Grand Canyon Lodge Spread
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Travel + Leisure on MSNGrand Canyon Wildfire Shuts Down Popular Trails, Campgrounds—What Travelers Should KnowA fast-moving wildfire destroyed Grand Canyon Lodge and forced the full closure of the North Rim for the rest of summer 2025. Popular inner-canyon trails and campgrounds, including Phantom Ranch, are also shut down with no reopening date announced.
Wildfires burning at or near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are still raging as strong winds, high heat and low humidity persist.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an extreme heat warning for the Grand Canyon's lower elevations on Tuesday, where tourists and hikers can expect "dangerously hot conditions." Why It Matters According to the National Park Service (NPS),
A new emergency system for the Grand Canyon is getting life-saving messages to people with little cellphone service.
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