Wolf Lake

Wolf Lake is located in Peacock Township in central Lake County. To get there, take M37 about six miles due north from Baldwin’s stop light. Wolf Lake is a Michigan lake of 418 acres of surface waters, but unfortunately, it is only about 12 feet deep at its deepest point.
The lake has been popular for many [...]

Big Star Lake

Big Star Lake is located in Lake Township in southern Lake County. This 912 acre lake, with reported depths of up to 25 feet, is very popular in Western Michigan. This is due partly to its convenient location, being just south and west of Baldwin and close to M37.
Big Star Lake has a Lake Association, [...]

Troutarama

It’s that time again. The 52nd annual Troutarama is being held in Baldwin Michigan Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27.
I checked out the schedule of activities and there is something for everyone.  From food booths to crafts, from the fireman’s water battle to live music and everything in between.
The activities begin today @ 4:00 [...]

Baldwin Michigan: Jones Ice Cream

 
Jones Ice Cream is a long established business serving up some of Michigan’s best ice cream. The walls display many years worth of fascinating memorabilia of Lake County and Baldwin’s history.
Please do not interpret this post as a commercial for Jones Ice Cream Store, it is not a commercial. But, as one who enjoys both [...]

Baldwin Michigan: No Big Box Stores, No Chain Restaurants

Baldwin Michigan is neatly tucked away in wooded Lake County at the crossroads of US10 and M37, 72 miles North of Grand Rapids, 61 Miles South of Traverse City and14 Miles East of US 131.
Like many other towns and villages in Michigan, Baldwin was founded in late 1870s, the lumber era. It was named after Henry Baldwin, [...]