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Hantavirus is primarily spread by deer mice, which are prevalent in the Grand Canyon area. The virus can cause a host of serious, even fatal, illnesses such as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ).
The National Parks Service warns daytime temperatures at the Grand Canyon can top 120°F, ‘significantly increasing the risk of heat-related illness’
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President Donald Trump, in a July 3 executive order, signaled higher fees for foreign tourists visiting the Grand Canyon and other national parks.
Grand Canyon Caverns is about 123 miles from Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim, according to Google Maps. Details: 115 Route 66, Peach Springs. 928-422-3223, gccaverns.com .