One of my favorite of the 314 lakes in Iron County, Michigan is Timber Lake. I love it because it is undeveloped with no lake homes or cottages, no motorized boats allowed on the lake and the only access is a 1/2 mile hike. A narrow walking trail circles the lake and leads to three rough camping areas. My brother Jimmer and I had the lake to ourselves on a cool, overcast afternoon on the last day of June. The water was warmer than the air and we enjoyed a nice swim. The highlight was being approached by a common loon.
I wish more lakes in Iron County were undeveloped like this. I know people enjoy having lake homes, but I would prefer everyone to live in town and leave the lakes and rivers wild. Jim and I love freshwater, inland lakes in the Upper Peninsula. I am not a fisherman, I just love silent sports (cycling, hiking, swimming, cross-country skiing, kayaking) and moving through the wilderness.
I bought a road bike for 100 dollars on Facebook Marketplace. I tested it on the Chicagoan Lake Trail riding 25 kilometers in just over one hour. I hope to go out some more while I am in the UP.
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