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Condé Nast Traveler on MSNWildfires Continue to Burn At the Grand Canyon—Here's What to KnowThe latest on the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires. Plus, the trails, lodges, and campgrounds that are closed to visitors.
Arizona's senators and governor have raised questions about the initial firefighting tactics used against the wildfire that started July 4 with a lightning
A new emergency system for the Grand Canyon is getting life-saving messages to people with little cellphone service.
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.
The Dragon Bravo fire has burned more than 5,000 acres and destroyed numerous historic Grand Canyon structures.