The Grand Canyon Lodge opened in 1937 and was the only hotel located inside Grand Canyon National Park on the North Rim.

The Dragon Bravo Fire, ignited by lightning, destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge and forced the closure of the North Rim. Initially managed as a controlled burn, the fire rapidly spread due to hot and windy conditions.

Wildfires burning at or near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are still raging as strong winds, high heat and low humidity persist.