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Why do the Grand Canyon fires feel personal?

Why do the Grand Canyon fires feel personal?

Update: 2025-07-28
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The fires burning at the Grand Canyon are now the the fifth-largest blaze at a national park in recent history. It's destroyed the historic lodge and has spanned nearly 17,000 acres of forest. The destruction has Shelby reminiscing and reflecting on what being from Arizona means to her.


This week on Valley 101, a podcast about metro Phoenix and beyond, Republic editor Shelby Slade shares a personal essay about how Arizona's namesake made her fall in love with her state.


Read Shelby's article here


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Guests: Shelby Slade


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Why do the Grand Canyon fires feel personal?

Why do the Grand Canyon fires feel personal?

The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com