> Fragile Mount Rainier meadows trampled by crowds watching Perseids; recovery could take years
Fragile Mount Rainier meadows trampled by crowds watching Perseids; recovery could take years
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One visitor that night reported seeing cars parked illegally and even a few fires burning in the meadows as people flocked to Mount Rainier National Park to watch the Perseid meteor shower.
Park staff is still investigating the damage, but the subalpine wildflower meadows could take years to recover.
Full video: https://youtu.be/evRWERxSofQ