German Tourists Fined for Vandalizing Iconic National Park

German tourists have been cited after authorities say they admitted to vandalizing property and structures at Joshua Tree National Park, according to a press release from the National Parks Service (NPS) and a report in The New York Times.

A park ranger discovered “fresh yellow paintball splatter on structures and signs” while doing rounds early on the morning of August 4. Other rangers were summoned to investigate and during a search of the area located a vehicle, inside of which was a...