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07-26-2007, 01:29 PM
Foreword: This is an excellent article. I've provided the first part and ask that others visit the source (referenced below) to read the remainder and enjoy the photos.
Students lead repairs on storm-damaged Rainier
By COLIN McDONALD
P-I REPORTER
LONGMIRE -- Looking like a Civil War re-enactment, nine canvas tents sit in a row in the middle of an abandoned campground at Mount Rainier National Park.
Lined up next to the moss-covered remains of picnic tables, under towering Douglas firs, the tents and a converted carnival-concession trailer are base camp for the crew leaders who will be directing an army of 2,000 volunteers on the mountain this summer.
Never before has the 108-year-old park seen or relied upon such an outpouring of help.
the rest: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/324918_forestvols25.html
Students lead repairs on storm-damaged Rainier
By COLIN McDONALD
P-I REPORTER
LONGMIRE -- Looking like a Civil War re-enactment, nine canvas tents sit in a row in the middle of an abandoned campground at Mount Rainier National Park.
Lined up next to the moss-covered remains of picnic tables, under towering Douglas firs, the tents and a converted carnival-concession trailer are base camp for the crew leaders who will be directing an army of 2,000 volunteers on the mountain this summer.
Never before has the 108-year-old park seen or relied upon such an outpouring of help.
the rest: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/324918_forestvols25.html