Grand Canyon, North Rim and Mandatory evacuation
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Residents of Jacob Lake were being evacuated, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon was closed to visitors on July 10, 2025, due to White Sage Fire.
The NPS recommends avoiding hiking the Grand Canyon's inner trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when temperatures are at their peak. Temperatures in the inner canyon can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade, creating "extremely hazardous conditions for hikers," the NPS said.
In near 100 degree summer heat, two runners braved the trek of a lifetime in solidarity and support of a Chloride resident who is fighting her battle with cancer for