#visitor-impact

#visitor-impact

The fire, called the Dragon Bravo Fire, began on July 4 as a result of a lightning strike within Grand Canyon National Park. It was originally well confined and contained, but on the evening of July 12, it progressed rapidly due to 20 m.p.h. winds and gusts reaching up to 40 m.p.h.

Joshua Tree National Park's busiest west entrance will close for construction from April 7-10, impacting thousands of visitors during peak season.