Grand Canyon, wildfire and national park
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She was written out of Grand Canyon history, but fires are putting her iconic buildings at risk. Meet Mary Colter, the architect you've never heard of.
"Though it was definitely not your average vacation trip, everything worked out okay. We made the best of it," Russ Christian said.
Jamie Coffin recalls being one of several people flown out of the Grand Canyon because of a chlorine gas leak.
The Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge and continues to burn. See the devastation, plus readers share memories of the lodge.
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Islands on MSNHidden In Arizona's Grand Canyon Is A Village With Teal Waters, Remote Charm, And Ethereal WaterfallsIn this secluded paradise, mail still arrives by mule, turquoise cascades tumble into travertine pools, and time flows at the pace of the river.
The Dragon Bravo Fire started on July 4 and was managed at first as a controlled burn. Then the wind picked up, and it quickly became uncontrollable.
A combination of high winds, dry air and above average temperatures caused a wildfire in the Grand Canyon to rapidly expand and cause major damage.