Grand Canyon re-opens areas restricted during Dragon Fire, lifts water restrictions

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Effective immediately, all Dragon Fire closure areas on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park have been reopened to the public. Tiyo Point Trail, the Widforss and Outlet Canyon backcountry use areas and the Widforss Forest Trail now are accessible, following the 1,362-acre lightning-caused fire, which began on July 17. […]