It's hotter than nine hells and very very dry here in Northern Virginia. The wooden structure pictured here is a makeshift dock that I used to launch my canoe the "Blood Bucket" last time I visited Beaverdam Reservoir.
I'm considering a fishing trip there for this weekend, but it looks like I'll have to drag the canoe a little farther this time!
Beaverdam is located in central Loudoun County and is a water supply controlled by the City of Fairfax. Loudoun buys the water back from Fairfax and uses it to serve residents in the eastern portion of the county. It looks like the drought and high demand for water are taking their toll.
I haven't seen the reservoir this low since the drought of the late '90s, when a submerged bridge out in the middle became visible.
Beaverdam has long been a popular area fishing hole, and the Reservoir Road side is a party spot in some social circles. But it should be noted that the youngsters in the first photo are swimming in violation of reservoir regulations.
It's hot here and we haven't had a rain shower of any duration in weeks. I live in Northern Michigan for heaven's sake! It's supposed to rain!
I'm ready for Fall.
Posted by: Kristine Shreve | August 07, 2007 at 03:23 PM
I too am ready for fall. But I'm worried that the drought will lead to an early leaf fall, which will mess up bow season.
Posted by: Matt | August 08, 2007 at 03:07 AM
yeah...I was thinking the same thing about the early leaf fall. I don't want that to happen. I live in Michigan along with Kristine and we finally got a little rain yesterday but not much!!!Keeps ya from mowing the grass though.
Posted by: Arthur | August 08, 2007 at 06:50 AM
The problem about that is that I make my living mowing grass.
Posted by: Matt | August 08, 2007 at 08:16 AM