Grand Canyon seeks input on North Rim rebuild after fire, flood
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 01:32 · Archive
Grand Canyon National Park is asking the public how to rebuild the North Rim after the Dragon Bravo Fire and flooding disrupted operations.
Grand Canyon National Park is seeking public input on how to rebuild the North Rim after the Dragon Bravo Fire shut down the area during peak tourism season last summer and flooding caused further damage over the past year.
The park is considering three options: restore and modernise the North Rim, expand the operating season so it closes for only four months, or keep it open year-round. Rebuilding would cost at least $600 million and take five to 10 years, according to the Grand Canyon Trust.
The disruptions have harmed local businesses. Melinda Rich Marshall, operations manager of the Jacob Lake Inn, which has served North Rim travellers for more than 100 years, said 'Last winter was really challenging. We had people who had to take mortgages out on their homes to be able to make it through the winter.' The flooding also cut the rim-to-rim hiking season short, affecting visitors from around the world seeking that 'bucket list adventure'.
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- Grand Canyon seeks public input on North Rim rebuild after fire, floodingThe park is now asking the public to consider whether it should restore and modernize the North Rim, expand the season so it is only closed for four months, or keep the North Rim open year-round.Azfamily · 16 Oct, 00:51
- Grand Canyon seeks public input on North Rim rebuild after fire, floodingThe park is now asking the public to consider whether it should restore and modernize the North Rim, expand the season so it is only closed for four months, or keep the North Rim open year-round.KOLD · 16 Oct, 00:51
In this story: Grand Canyon National Park · Dragon Bravo Fire · Jacob Lake Inn · Melinda Rich Marshall · Brian Speciale · Grand Canyon Trust · Grand Canyon
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