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Grand Canyon National Park has received confirmation that a bat collected at Phantom Ranch on August 31 tested positive for rabies. The-rabies positive bat did not come in contact with any visitors. Recently, park users have reported an increase in human-bat interactions, including seeing them more often near the river.

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By NPT Staff - September 16th, 2018 1:15am

Swimmer At Cape Cod National Seashore Dies From Apparent Shark Attack

A young man swimming at Cape Cod National Seashore on Saturday died from what was believed to have been a shark attack, authorities said.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2018 3:39pm

Park Service Provides $1.6 Million For Return Of Native American Remains And Sacred Objects

The National Park Service recently announced $1,657,000 in Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act grants to return ancestral remains and cultural items to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2018 1:30am

Mount Rainier National Park Entrances Passes Now Available Online

The lines to get into Mount Rainier National Park in Washington can be long, but a new option for speeding up your entrance is by purchasing an entrance pass in advance online. Available at YourPassNow, visitors must print and bring the pass with them to be scanned at any park entrance station.

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By NPT Staff - September 14th, 2018 1:30am

Trails I've Hiked: Tall Trees Grove In Redwood National And State Parks

In Redwood National and State Parks, set aside a half-century ago to protect what little remains of the tallest trees on the planet, it’s saying something to be given the moniker Tall Trees Grove.

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By Scott Johnson - September 13th, 2018 2:30am

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Fall Spectacular: What's That Sound? Where To Listen To -- And Look For -- Wildlife In The National Parks

In the fall, animals and birds prepare for winter. Bears eat constantly to fatten up before they slow down. Many birds are already on their migration path. Elk and other ungulates are preparing for the mating ritual, the rut. Take a look -- or stop and listen -- in many national parks this fall and you'll catch a glimpse of this autumnal spectacular.

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By [email protected] - September 13th, 2018 2:00am

Shenandoah National Park Closing In Advance Of Hurricane Florence

Shenandoah National Park officials, with an eye on the heavy rains and high winds that Hurricane Florence could push far inland from the coast, plan to close the park to camping Wednesday night and the Skyline Drive to incoming traffic Thursday morning.

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By NPT Staff - September 12th, 2018 8:11am

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