The bluebells blanketing Belgium’s fairytale forest overcame destruction in WWI, but are now being trampled by tourists

Belgium's Hallerbos national forest has a long history dating back to 686 A.D. The sea of blue blooms is incredibly Instagram-able, and makes the perfect backdrop for portraits. But as this year’s blossom season nears its end, the forest management agency says that all the photographers and visitors have created patches that have merged into paths through the blooms. These bald areas won’t create more flowers next year, they write.
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