Over a month after a wildfire started at a national park in Western Colorado, burning thousands of acres, officials say the park is ready to reopen the lookout points and main road along the canyon.

Two wildfires broke out in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in July after lightning struck the north and south rims of the canyon. The South Rim fire quickly grew due to dangerous fire conditions, ultimately burning 4,232 acres.

Montrose County Sheriff's Office

Some areas of the park reopened earlier in August , but park officials said that the entirety of South Rim Road is now ready for visitors. As of Friday, Aug. 29, guests will be able to access all of the park overlooks and visit the park store and visitor center.

The National Park Service said the park will also retu

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