Tourists question if simple act is 'illegal' amid cherry blossom season, park ranger reveals answer

Millions of tourists from all over flock to the nation's capital each spring to catch a glimpse of the treasured cherry blossom trees.

The blooms reached peak blossom this weekend as travelers snapped photos along the Tidal Basin and amid the monuments.

While enjoying the scene, however, many visitors may not know there could be some harm done and even a penalty imposed for picking precious blooms or climbing the tree branches. 

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