- OpenStreetMap shows that Mohlendorph Creek is a tributary of Venema Creek. The Wikipedia article for Pipers Creek states that Venema Creek is a tributary of Mohlendorph Creek. For now, we will treat OpenStreetMap as the source of truth because the OSM records indicate that King County GIS is the source.
- Alphecca (stars.astro.illinois.edu)
ALPHECCA or GEMMA (Alpha Coronae Borealis). One of the very few stars with two commonly used names, Alphecca is the dominant (mid- second magnitude, 2.23) Alpha star of the delightful constellation Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, a semicircle of stars to the east of Arcturus that truly reminds the viewer of a heavenly crown, the constellation representing the crown of Ariadne.
Washington Trails Association
- Carkeek Park (wta.org)
Carkeek Park is located in northwest Seattle, between 3rd Ave NW and Puget Sound. The park includes all of Piper’s Creek (sometimes written without the apostrophe) plus the adjoining side hills and some side streams, plus a beach area. Park trails can be accessed from several points, and there is an access road that leads to a parking area near the beach. Park entrance is free, and official hours are daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.