Partial blue skies in the morning allowed many park visitors to ignore fires on the North Rim. By afternoon, ashfall made for a different story.

Near the North Rim fire scene on July 19 Gov. Katie Hobbs said repeatedly she was not second-guessing the response.

Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season due to a wildfire that has destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, cabins and visitors center. Here's what do know if you have a trip planned.