Los Nevados National Natural Park is a national park located in the Cordillera Central of the Colombian Andes. The area is made up of three large (2 of them active) volcanoes. In fact, Nevado del Ruiz erupted as recently 1985, causing devastation to the surrounding area. The other volcanoes are called Nevado de Santa Isabel and Nevado del Tolima. All three have hiking routes to suit various levels of ability and are well worth visiting. The 5,300-metre-high (17,400 ft) volcano Nevado del Ruiz dominates Los Nevados. The area is home to 1250 species of vascular plants, 200 bryophytes, 300 lichens and 180 macroscopic fungi. On the lower slopes and in the valleys the Andean wax palms are dominant. The upper Andean forest has trees reaching up to 30 m (98 ft) in height. The black and white Andean condor, vultur gryphus, with its wingspan of up to three meters (10 feet), can sometimes be spotted gliding along the high cliffs in the park.

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The Broad is a contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. The museum is named for philanthropist Eli Broad, who financed the $140 million building which houses the Broad art collections. The museum offers free general admission to its permanent collection galleries. The Broad is open to the public six days a week at the following times: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Broad is closed to the public on Mondays, as well as on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The museum is home to the nearly 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide.

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The Los Angeles Auto Show always plays host to a wide range of world debuts. This year Los Angeles Auto Show brings us 50 world debuts, including hybrids, diesels, EV, and performance cars.

Hours:
Friday, Nov. 22: 11am – 10pm
Saturday, Nov. 23: 9am – 10pm
Sunday, Nov. 24: 9am – 8pm
Monday, Nov. 25: 11am – 10pm
Tuesday, Nov. 26: 11am – 10pm
Wednesday, Nov. 27: 11am – 10pm
Thanksgiving, Nov. 28: 9am – 8pm
Friday, Nov. 29: 9am – 10pm
Saturday, Nov. 30: 9am – 10pm
Sunday, Dec. 1: 9am – 8pm

Admissions:
Weekday Admission (Mon-Thu) Ages 13 & up: $10
Weekend Admission (Fri-Sun) Ages 13 & up: $12

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This skate park is all about location. It is located right on Venice Beach, near Windward Avenue and Ocean Front Walk. 16,000-square-foot facility is always a great place to shoot. This $3.4 million skate park offers amazing view of the pacific ocean, pretty talented kids and older crowd that show their tricks. The skatepark was designed by RRM Design Group along with Wormhoudt Inc. and constructed by California Skateparks.

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The Zoo is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 250 different species of which 29 are endangered. The L.A. Zoo has been welcoming visitors since 1966. The Los Angeles Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles from July 1, 1997 till present. The Zoo receives over 1.5 million visitors per year. L.A. Zoo is located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles CA.

Hours:
10:00am to 5:00pm daily except December 25

Admission:
Adults: $14.00
Children (2-12): $9.00,
Under 2: free
Senior Citizens (62 and older): $11.00
Parking: free

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