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, [...]

Reed Lake

The township of Lake, in southwest Lake County, is home to many Michigan lakes, the largest being Big Star Lake.
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 [...]

Big Bass Lake

There must be at least a dozen Bass Lakes in Michigan. Big Bass Lake, located in southern Elk Township and Northern Sauble Township, is special for several reasons. First, Big Bass Lake is a respectable 290 acres of surface waters, with reported depths of up to 33 feet.
Big Bass is an irregular shaped lake, not [...]

Whalen Lake

It’s Saturday. It’s Summer. It’s time to enjoy one of Michigan’s lakes.
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 [...]

Government Lake

It’s Saturday. It’s Summer. It’s time to enjoy the Michigan Lakes.
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 [...]

Manistee National Forest

The Manistee National Forest extends over several Michigan counties: Lake, Manistee, Mason, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Wexford. The majority of  Newaygo County also lies within its district.
There is something for everyone including hiking trails (48 miles) and camping, horseback trails (35 miles) and ski trails, snowmobile trails (50 miles) and ATV trails (19 miles).
Within Newaygo [...]

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: The Tradition Continues

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 [...]