abstract:Rattlesnake Canyon stretches from Skofield Park into the Santa Ynez mountains. Its name comes from its serpentine shape and curves, not rattlesnake occupation.
In pictures released by the National Park Service, the words "oatmeal cookie" and "nature boy" appear to be painted or spray-painted on boulders in RattlesnakeCanyon.
To limit the impact of vandalism on historic sites, park rangers closed 308 acres of RattlesnakeCanyon until the end of the month, citing the escalating problem.