Many of us might prefer to see our local streams in their spring and summer blankets of green, or in the winter, blanketed in snow. But there is beauty to be found there even now.
It’s been fairly mild, but in late December it was cold enough to see ice in the Broad Branch and Linnean streams.
At one spot, water trapped under the ice made for a mesmerizing sight.
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We’ve had enough rain to fill pools that are usually dry this time of year, like here in the Broad Branch, just east of Linnean Avenue.
A lot of the vegetation has died off or retreated, leaving the Broad Branch trail clear to walk – as long as you don’t mind a little mud.
During a recent walk, I found ice at the edges of the some of the pools as I traveled east along the path.
If you’re lucky, you might run into a few neighbors.
And if you’re out at 5 p.m. or a bit after, you might be treated to a gorgeous sunset. This one, on Saturday, January 2nd, was quite a show.
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Anne Rollins says
Very nice! Thank you for reminding us to see the simple natural beauty that we often overlook.
Evi Beck says
Please tell me how I can access the Broad Branch Trail? I live on Veazey Terrace. Would love to walk to the start depending on how far away it is. Thanks for your commentaries. I enjoy reading them.
Marlene Berlin says
The trails for the Daylighted Linnean and Broad Brach Streams are off Linnean near Broad Branch Road. I am happy to make a date with you to show you how to access.
FHC says
Here is the approximate location of the Linnean trail:
Which will lead you close to the Broad Branch trail:
Gawain Kripke says
thank you. I love this.
Evi says
Thank you Marlene for effecting to show me in person and thank you FHC for your maps. When the weather is better I may reach out if the maps don’t work for me. What a great community we have!