- The Palix Unit, in Pacific County, is popular for hunting waterfowl and elk. This unit is best accessed by boat from the Palix River water access area. The property is maintained to protect estuarine function and values and to preserve hunting and fishing opportunities.
- Alphard (stars.astro.illinois.edu)
ALPHARD (Alpha Hydrae). Not all that well known among bright stars, but surprisingly prominent, Alphard both dominates and lies at the heart of the relatively dim constellation Hydra, the Water Serpent (the longest constellation of the sky), hence clearly deserves to be Bayer’s Alpha star.