Anyone who drives even a few miles per year in an enclosed vehicle and experiences close calls or mechanical problems, can appreciate that a person on a bike feels even more vulnerable. Divine help makes all the difference in life.

Come on out, enjoy the spring.

Reed Lake is just one mile north and west of Big Star.Reed Lake is part of three small neighboring lakes:  Reed, Rainbow and Orchard Lakes. Reed Lake is the deepest of the three, with depths of up to 45 feet ,45 acres of surface water and 1.1 miles of lakefront. Too small for all sports water activities, but just for ideal for a time of quiet fishing or perhaps swimming.

The terrain around Reed Lake and the other two nearby scenic lakes is rolling and nicely wooded with mix of pine and hardwoods. The lakes are somewhat developed with modest cabins and cottages, reflecting reasonable prices if you are searching for a summer getaway. A getaway that is close to Baldwin to pick up your weekend supplies, including Jones Ice Cream.

Also nearby one will find other lakes: Oxbow lake, Cecilia Lake, Gifford Lake, Basford Lake and Honeymoon Lake.

Now is the time to begin dreaming of those warm, summer afternoons on a Michigan lake. Be sure to plan on spending one of those days in Lake County.

Located in Lake county, a mere mile outside of Baldwin Michigan, along US 10, is another one of  Michigan’s lakes.  Whalen Lake, a small 33 acre lake, has reported depths of 26 feet.

The waterfront of Whalen Lake is lined with a mix of seasonal cottages, as well as a number of year round lakefront homes.

No public access is known to exist for this lake.

This Michigan lake is one of the many beautiful lakes you will observe as you travel on Michigan roads. Whalen Lake, along with many of the Michigan lakes, offers a peaceful break  in the fast paced lifestyles we live.

You have seen it, chances are you have driven by it. Government Lake is located along M 37, one mile north of Baldwin Michigan. Perhaps you may have stopped and enjoyed a hamburger at the Government Lake Lodge.

This Lake County lake is a small lake of only 22 acres. Largely a shallow lake, the deepest point is only 15 feet deep.

The lake is home to mainly seasonal cottages, but there is also a handful of year round residents. This sand bottom lake is known for its aqua blue water.

Government Lake is neighbor to several other small Michigan lakes including Mench Lake, Cashion Lake, Putnam Lake and Little Star Lake.

If you know why this Michigan Lake is called Government Lake, drop me a note- I would like to know if there is a story behind the name.

Close calls, road rage and unexpected mechanical problems are all part of life on the Michigan roads. Divine help makes all the difference in life.

 On Sunday the 18th of May, at 1:00 p.m., make plans to be at the Baldwin airport, located just south of town on M37. Take part in the Baldwin’s blessing of the bikes.

For more details: Blessing of the Bikes