Thousands of hikers take on the Grand Canyon’s Rim-to-Rim trek every summer. This year, however, a major trail closure has some experts raising serious safety concerns.

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The hiker, identified as Dennis Smith, of Olympia, was pronounced dead at the scene despite attempts by park staff and ...