North Rim, Arizona: Lucky Nose of Famous Bronze Burro (Gone)
Brighty the burro was a Grand Canyon celebrity until his death in 1922. People rubbed the nose of his bronze statue for luck. July 2025: Grand Canyon North Rim wildfire burnt up historic buildings -- and Brighty.
- Directions:
- In the lobby of Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge, which is at the dead-end of Arizona Hwy 67, about 43 miles south of its junction with US Hwy 89A.
- Hours:
- July 2025: Reported destroyed in wildfire.
- Status:
- Gone
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Memorial to a sweet and helpful wild burro, who is still working to bring luck to all tourists when they rub his nose.
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Brighty was a Grand Canyon celebrity for 30 years. He died in 1922, but his bronze likeness endures.