Jacob Lake Inn

09/03/2026

Community Meeting about the state of the South Rim water and other details is happening right now on the following link. The meeting is streamed from the video feed at the top.

Searchers are continuing their efforts to find a missing Wyoming man after a devastating flash flood swept through Bright Angel Canyon over the weekend.

09/02/2026

Thank you, Chase Thomason for sharing these details. You hit the nail on the head, the Grand Canyon community, and the North Rim in particular, is struggling.

Thank you to those who have reached out with support in these past few days. We are grateful for the calls, posts, texts, and messages since the Phantom Ranch flash floods. The loss of life has been heartbreaking. The devastation to historic areas, buildings, beautiful campgrounds, etc is hard to see again. The loss of water for the South Rim is creating challenges on many levels. The Grand Canyon community has been taking a beating the past year, and we at Jacob Lake Inn are definitely in the heart of it. The past 6 years, since the Mangum Fire and Covid-19, have had many challenges, but wildfires and their effects are chief among them.

If you have a moment, we would love your help in letting Congress and the Department of the Interior know that gateway communities to national parks and businesses like ours need their help. When natural disasters come, there is no mechanisim in place to give aide to those individuals and business who support national parks, but are not within the park boundaries. It is solely on the shoulders of those families and businesses to recover from heavy financial losses. Since last year, the only aide that has been given was access to an SBA loan with a year deferment for payments. Had we taken out another loan (we had one from the Mangum Fire in 2020) that would now be coming due, and with these recent floods and the highly likely closure of the North Kaibab Trail and Rim to Rim hiking, we will once again lose 90% of our reservations to losses caused by effects from the Dragon Bravo Fire.

Arizona senators Gallegos and Kelly are sponsoring senate bill S. 3785 which is an expansion of the House's North Rim Resortation Act from 2025 to aide in the streamlining of rebuilding and recovery for the North Rim. However, both the North Rim Resortation Act, and the current senate bill have no funding attached to provide any financial aide to gateway businesses or communities who are continuing to suffer losses from the Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires of 2025. Jacob Lake Inn is not the only business struggling, but this weekend's flash floods will effectively end our busy season if they close the North Kaibab Trail and Rim to Rim hike.

We will continue to be hopeful, to pray for our community, and to mourn with those who have lost loved ones. We will keep providing great food, delicious cookies, local area info, and a fun place to stay in a forest that feels magical and a little bit like Narnia (in all the good seasons).

The North Rim is open. Cape Royal and Point Imperial viewpoints are incredible and fall is our favorite time on the Kaibab Plateau and at the North Rim. So if you are looking for a great adventure this fall, come visit. We would love to have you ❤️

The Grand Canyon is dealing with another disaster — and this one is hitting an economy that was already struggling to recover.

A devastating flash flood tore through the canyon this weekend, killing at least two people, leaving one person missing and damaging trails, bridges and critical infrastructure.

Now the damage is spreading far beyond the canyon itself.

The flooding severely damaged the pipeline that supplies water to the South Rim, forcing overnight lodging facilities to close indefinitely. That means cancellations, lost tourism dollars and a major hit to businesses and workers who depend on visitors.

And this comes just one year after the massive 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire devastated the North Rim, destroying 113 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.

Fire. Then flood.

Two completely different disasters — with the same devastating consequences for one of the most important tourism destinations in the Southwest.

The Grand Canyon welcomed millions of visitors and generated nearly $1 billion in annual tourist spending in 2025, supporting roughly 9,000 jobs.

This isn’t just a story about a flood.

It’s a reminder that when extreme weather strikes a place that relies heavily on tourism, the economic damage can continue long after the water goes down.

And unfortunately, the Grand Canyon is still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s fire.

09/02/2026

Grateful for these daily updates. We are praying for the recovery efforts and for the assessment teams. Especially as rain is still in the forecast this week.

09/01/2026

So grateful that all the commercial river trips, guides, and guests are "safe and accounted for." We are also grateful that the number of those missing has decreased significantly. Though even one still unaccounted for is heartbreaking. We continue to pray for those who have lost loved ones.

We are grateful for all those working on recovery efforts and pray for their safety as rain continues to fall. We also know the water restrictions that the South Rim is facing is an immense challenge to so many.

The Grand Canyon community spans rim to rim and everything in between. We are a tough group who has endured many setbacks and losses the past 13 months. What a blessing it is to be a part of such a diverse and caring community. ❤️

August 31, 2026 -
For Immediate Release

All commercial Grand Canyon river trips currently on the water are operating on schedule and our guests and guides are all safe and accounted for. While Phantom Ranch, Boat Beach, the North Kaibab Trail, and the Black and Silver Bridges remain closed following the flash flooding near Bright Angel Creek, we can confirm the main stem of the Colorado River is open and all river commercial operations are continuing without disruption. All exchange trips are able to operate from Pipe Creek.

Immediately following the flood the evening of August 29th, the National Park Service chose to temporarily close the Colorado River until they could assess it was safe for river trips to proceed. Out of precaution and timing, one outfitter chose to cancel one group that was scheduled to hike in for their river trip the following morning before the Park Service reopened the river later on August 30th.

Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy, and we’re deeply grateful to the National Park Service, Arizona DPS, and all responders working around the clock on evacuation and search efforts.

📷: Image by John Dillon Photography

08/31/2026

What a heartbreaking day for the Grand Canyon National Park. Though we pray for rain and we will always need it, there are always challenges that come from heavy rain after the kind of devastation caused from last year's Dragon Bravo Fire.

We mourn with those who have lost loved ones or are fearing for those unaccounted for. We pray that they will be found safe and sound. We are grateful for the safe evacuation of those in danger at Phantom Ranch and hope that safety will be restored to the area soon. We also hope for the safe restoration of the Rim to Rim hike and pray for continued care for those in the area as rain continued to be forecasted in the near future.

Thank you to all those who have called, messaged, commented, and checked in on us. We are grateful to be here to service those visiting our beautiful North Rim. We hope you will all come visit us soon. The fall is the best time of the year to see sunsets from Cape Royal, sunrises from Point Imperial, and view the leaves changing on drives through the forest and to all the viewpoints, whether or not the North Kaibab Trail stays open. Stop for cookies, a snack, a meal, a room, or fuel up before heading to view the beauties of the North Rim. ❤️

08/24/2026

Have you ever visited a sky island? If you've been to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, you definitely have. The Kaibab Plateau rises from the desert below providing spectacular views of the Grand Canyon and cooler temperatures all year. Come join us at Jacob Lake Inn and see these beauties for yourself.

08/23/2026

The North Rim is open, and there are so many great places to stay near by. Of course, we hope you'll stay with us, and allow Jacob Lake Inn to be the hub for your Northern Arizona adventures. Thanks to Grand Canyon Posse for the bakery shoutout. We know you'll be happy you stopped:)

08/21/2026

Jacob Lake Inn is once again excited to share another amazing rug by the Nockideneh Family, this time by Frannie Nockideneh.

About the Artist — Fannie Nockideneh
Fannie Nockideneh is a Navajo weaver who was born in a log hogan near the small settlement of The Gap, Arizona, on the Navajo Reservation. She learned the art of weaving from her mother, Alice, alongside her sisters, Shirley and Rita. The family has become known for producing some of the finest Navajo weaving.
Although Fannie earned a bachelor's degree in accounting, she ultimately found the world outside the Reservation unsatisfying and returned to her community and to weaving. Her return reflects her connection to the weaving tradition that was passed down through her family.
This particular sampler was woven completely by hand on a traditional Navajo upright loom. The sampler provides a unique opportunity to see three different Navajo weaving traditions—Storm Pattern, Two Grey Hills, and Tree of Life—brought together through the craftsmanship of one accomplished weaver.
Each design has its own history and meaning, while the rug as a whole demonstrates Fannie's skill and knowledge of traditional Navajo weaving.

08/14/2026

The North Rim is open, and we are ready with great food, comfortable rooms, beautiful Native American art, area knowledge, and of course, our famous cookies. So fuel up on all the essentials before heading out explore the amazing views of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. We'll see you soon!

08/08/2026

Sometimes, all it takes is a change in perspective to remember how beautiful life really is.

Which is why we thought you’d love this incredible view of Cape Royal and Angel’s Window on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Come find your own life-changing moments here on the North Rim, and be sure to make Jacob Lake Inn the hub for your next adventure.



📷: Grand Canyon National Park Drone footage courtesy of the National Park Service. Drones are not permitted at the Grand Canyon, so thank you for allowing us to share this unique and beautiful view.