Timothy Lake Journal: Fall is in the Air

As the power company draws off water to meet energy demands downstream, the lake levels are dropping and the shoreline has changed. Tree stumps that are typically submerged have gained new life and provide interesting artistic impressions across the landscape.

Before the Oak Fork Creek was dammed for hydroelectric purposes, this area was used for sheep grazing. Timothy Lake is named for the timothy grass that spanned the meadows and provided grazing food for the sheep.

As we say good-bye to summer and approach the fall season, there are signs that we are transitioning to a new season – cooler temperatures, an increase in precipitation and some leaves beginning to turn.