Tourists enter reopened Grand Canyon despite virus concerns Tourists are once again roaming portions of Grand Canyon National Park after some areas reopened Friday, despite concerns that it could hurt efforts to control the coronavirusGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. -- Tourists appeared ready to roam Grand Canyon National Park again after it partially reopened Friday, despite objections from Navajo officials and others that it could hurt efforts to control the coronavirus. They had planned their trip to the Grand Canyon a year ago since Covington had never seen it. The Grand Canyon had been closed since April 1, one of the last big national parks to shut down completely to visitors. “We saw this route as a good option to reopen,” Grand Canyon spokeswoman Lily Daniels said. The Grand Canyon will also be open from Friday to Monday of Memorial Day weekend with increased access and extended hours.

Source: ABC News May 15, 2020 18:00 UTC