Not sure if it's still no charge but the Pit's a nice lil spot full of mysteries

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The La Brea Tar Pits are full of mysteries. Here are three of the most puzzling

his question, posed by Ricky Fulton, was included in one of our latest reader polls: What are the La Brea Tar Pits? Is it a bunch of bubbling tar with dinosaur bones sticking out?

There’s more than meets the eye — and nose — at the La Brea Tar Pits.

For those who don’t know, the La Brea Tar Pits are an internationall y recognized geological heritage site, located in the middle of Los Angeles. The site is known for its many fossil quarries (referred to as “pits”) where animals, plants and insects have gotten stuck and preserved in asphalt over the last 50,000 years. To scientists, they’re a priceless, unique treasure trove of information that allows us to better understand what ancient life was like in Los Angeles.

Took these photos when I was there: