Historic Grand Canyon Lodge reduced to rubble by devastating wildfires
Nearly century-old lodge destroyed for a second time
- The Grand Canyon Lodge, a nearly century-old historic structure on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, was destroyed by a wind-whipped wildfire.
- The lightning-caused wildfire, which started on July 4, rapidly consumed the lodge and dozens of other structures after winds shifted.
- Designed in 1927, the lodge was the only accommodation on the North Rim and was cherished for its magnificent views and tranquil atmosphere.
- The destruction has devastated many visitors and historians who considered the lodge an intrinsic part of the park's history and appeal.
- This is not the first time the lodge has been destroyed; it burned down in 1932 and was rebuilt in 1938, leading to optimism that it will be regenerated again.