Kaibab National Forest officials have reopened 77,000 acres north of the Grand Canyon that was closed last month because of the White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires.

As of noon Thursday, U.S. Forest Service lands west of State Route 67 and south of Highway 89A, with some exceptions, are again accessible to the public.

Officials say with decreased fire behavior and less firefighter traffic, the Kaibab Lodge and the North Rim Country Store and other areas are again safe for the public as managers say crews are making progress on suppression repair work.

In addition, Big Springs Cabin is again open for reservations, and the Rainbow Rim Trail is accessible from Timp Point northward. The Jacob Lake developed area, including Jacob Lake Inn, Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center and the Jacob Lake campgr

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