"Interior Department officials are committed to "rebuilding" the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park that's been partially overrun by a lightning-ignited fire that claimed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, dozens of guest cabins, and concessionaire facilities.
That word comes after Deputy Interior Secretary Kate MacGregor, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Kevin Lilly, and Acting National Park Service Director Jessica Bowron made an unannounced visit to the national park on July 19 for an update on firefighting operations.
"Their visit underscored the Department of the Interior’s and National Park Service’s strong support for our ongoing response to the Dragon Bravo Fire and their commitment to the future of the North Rim," Grand Canyon Superintendent Ed Keable said this week in his "weekly wrap-up" for park employees and the public.
"The Department and NPS leadership expressed strong commitment to securing the resources necessary to rebuild the North Rim and support affected employees," he added Thursday."
Kurt Repanshek reports for National Parks Traveler July 25, 2025.
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