- Ink Blot Natural Area Preserve (dnr.wa.gov)
This low-elevation wetland and bog complex includes three parallel, elongated basins and their watersheds. Formed by glaciers, the basins are separated by glacial till with no connecting channels, and they support a mosaic of pond, herb and sedge wetlands, sphagnum bog, shrub carr, and second-growth forest buffer. The preserve’s wetland features are exceptional within the Puget Sound lowlands due to their species composition and intact condition. The preserve currently totals 184 acres.
- Star Tales - Ara (ianridpath.com)
Altars feature frequently in Greek legend, for heroes were always making sacrifices to the gods, so it is not surprising to find an altar among the stars. But this altar is a special one, for it was used by the gods themselves to swear a vow of allegiance before their fight against the Titans, according to Eratosthenes and Manilius. That clash, known as the Titanomachy, was one of the most significant events in Greek myth.