One year after Grand Canyon fire, an emotional re-opening

NPR | By Adrian Skabelund

Published June 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM EDT

The biggest wildfire in America last year was at Grand Canyon National Park. The area that burned recently re-opened and recovery, of the land and emotions of people who loved it has begun.

Adrian Skabelund

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