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The best summers of my life were spent at the Grand Canyon Lodge. Now it’s gone.
Built nearly 100 years ago, the remote lodge offered majestic views of one of our finest national parks before it burned in ...
National Park Service's handling of wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge questioned
A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon Lodge​ had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the ...
Grand Canyon fire already dwarfs most wildfires that have burned national parks
The fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon started from a lightning strike but was managed as a controlled burn until it ...
Fire restrictions in place amid wildfire danger at Grand Canyon National Park
All wood-burning and charcoal fires, such as campfires and charcoal barbecues, are prohibited. In addition, visitors and ...
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by wildfire on North Rim of national park as firefighters battle blazes
The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's ...
Trump plan for states to oversee national parks could lead to more Grand Canyon damage
A new report has calculated that making national parks the responsibility of states would raise costs, cut revenue and reduce ...
Grand Canyon fire that was left to burn swells 50% after destroying historic lodge
A wildfire in tinder-dry forest destroyed dozens of buildings, prompting public outrage that it was left to burn for a week ...
The Grand Canyon fire exploded in size, catching officials off guard. Why?
What fueled the explosive growth of the Dragon Bravo Fire was a mix of gusty winds, dry air and above-normal heat – weather conditions experts described as atypical for this time of year, when ...
South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison grows to 3,500 acres
The lightning-sparked South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has burned 3,556 acres with no containment ...