3Pre-IntermediateGeneralTechnology

Extreme Heat at the Grand Canyon Is Very Dangerous

Three hikers died at the Grand Canyon because of extreme heat. Now more hot weather is coming. Park officials are telling visitors to be very careful.

1 min readLevel 3June 23, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

extreme

/ɪkˈstriːm/

adjective

Very strong or very much; more than normal

“The extreme cold made it hard to go outside.”

temperature

/ˈtemprətʃər/

noun

How hot or cold something is

“The temperature today is 30 degrees.”

warn

/wɔːrn/

verb

To tell someone about a danger or problem

“My mother warned me not to swim alone.”

reach

/riːtʃ/

verb

To get to a certain point or level

“The water can reach your knees here.”

shade

/ʃeɪd/

noun

A cool area away from the sun

“We sat in the shade under a tree.”

dangerous

/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

adjective

Not safe; something that can hurt you

“Swimming in the river is dangerous.”

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The Grand Canyon is very hot right now. Three hikers died there this month. The heat was too much for them. A 72-year-old man died on June 12. Two more people died on June 16.

Next week will be even hotter. Temperatures can reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit. That is about 43 degrees Celsius. The bottom of the canyon is very hot. It is much hotter than the top.

Park officials warn visitors to be careful. They say do not hike at midday. People should carry a lot of water. The heat can make you sick very fast. It is important to rest in the shade.

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
How many hikers died at the Grand Canyon?
2
What temperature can it reach at the bottom?
3
What do park officials tell visitors NOT to do?
4
Where is it hotter in the Grand Canyon?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
How many hikers died at the Grand Canyon?
2
What temperature can it reach at the bottom?
3
When did the first hiker die?
4
What do park officials tell visitors to do?
5
Why is the bottom of the canyon hotter?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
Have you ever been to a very hot place?
2
What do you do to stay cool in summer?
3
Do you think hiking in extreme heat is a good idea?
4
What is the hottest weather you have felt?
5
Would you like to visit the Grand Canyon?

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extreme

temperature

warn

reach

shade

dangerous

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