The history of the iconic Grand Canyon Lodge, lost to North Rim fires

WBUR

Published July 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM EDT

The Grand Canyon Lodge welcomed generations of travelers and staff arriving in the Grand Canyon’s North Rim area before it burned down over the weekend.

NPR’s Rachel Treisman reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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