Skystone, Glacial boulder in Bonney Lake, Washington, US
Skystone is a large andesite boulder in Bonney Lake, Washington, marked by numerous pits covering its surface. The stone was transported here by glaciers and remains an important archaeological site managed by the state.
The stone was transported to the Puget Sound region by glaciers during the last ice age, roughly 13,000 years ago. This movement shaped the landscape that would later be home to the Puyallup people.
The stone held meaning for the Puyallup people as a place for observation and connection to the land around them. Its pits suggest it served as a reference point in their everyday understanding of the landscape.
The site is located south of a historic trail route and is accessible to visitors willing to take a short walk through the area. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is rough and uneven in places.
The pits in the stone's surface point toward nearby geographical landmarks like Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens, acting like a natural compass. This arrangement may have served a practical purpose for navigation or identifying key features across the landscape.
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