Forest fires are natural. The first way to respond to this uncomfortable reality is to use prescribed burns to eliminate the buildup of dead vegetation.
The devastating loss of Grand Canyon Lodge isn’t a reason to put new restrictions on good fire. The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is a marvel. A few summers ago, a friend and I took our sons there and drank in the remarkable views. Personally, I found it more breathtaking than the heavily trafficked South Rim. The historic Grand Canyon Lodge was also impressive.Earlier this m...