Grand Canyon Covered in Smoke, Wildfire Destroys Historic Lodge

The fire's disruption is another reminder of how extreme weather events can impact national parks, peak-season tourism, and travel plans across.

Parts of the Grand Canyon National Park have been closed for the rest of the 2025 season as wildfires burn across the region, covering parts of one of the U.S.’s most visited natural landmarks in smoke.

The North Rim’s Dragon Bravo Fire exploded in size by 500 acres on the evening of July 12 as gusty winds, dry air and above-norma