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Happy New Year to readers of The Wild.
Time to step into 2021, maybe by seeking out sunrise views in these places. Here are my picks for the best places to make tracks over the long holiday weekend while staying close to home.
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Mt. Hollywood, Griffith Park: This peak is good for a workout hike, day or night. By night, the ambient lights of the city are all you will need to find your way to the top. Depending on how clear the air is, you’ll see the observatory in the foreground and views of downtown L.A., Hollywood and Century City. A New Year’s Eve hike isn’t out of the question (no boozing it up), but remember that the park closes at 10 p.m. There are several routes to the top, the most direct 2½ miles uphill from the Griffith Observatory (though parking is difficult in that area). Check out our guide to Griffith Park for more details.
Cool Things To Do In Southern California During The Covid Crisis 5: Places For Pets And Their People Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - by Scott S. Smith and Sandra Wells
The good news regarding pets and their companion animals, humans, is that according to the Centers for Disease Control there have been very few cases of dogs and cats catching COVID-19 and there is no evidence that viruses are transmitted when they are petted: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/expert-answers/can-pets-get-coronavirus/faq-20486391. Some places where your dog might drag you to or your cat may order you to chauffer her there: The Urban Pet https://www.theurbanpet.net/ has locations in West Hollywood, Silver Lake, Los Angeles on Beverly Blvd. and Eagle Rock Blvd., and Pasadena