Category Archives: Lake Leelanau (the lake)

Vol. XX – #171 – Mountain Biking and a Cruise

Jim Burnham    September 17, 2020    1 Comment on Vol. XX – #171 – Mountain Biking and a Cruise

(Report by Jim) Took the day off today to try out the mountain biking trail at 45 North vineyard on Horn Rd, behind the Government Center in Lake Leelanau. Very beautiful view and a strenuous 1.3 mile course with an easier trail next to it.  After 45 North, we headed down to the Leelanau Conservancy’s Palmer Woods mountain bike trail… Read more »

Vol. XX – #136 – Morning On the Lake & Evening Over It

Jim Burnham    August 13, 2020    4 Comments on Vol. XX – #136 – Morning On the Lake & Evening Over It

  (Report by Jim)   My morning swim/bath was interrupted by the sky show above me. Both directions were worthy of a photo, which is rare because I rarely shoot into the sun.   The Leland Report’s Islands 17 is rigged and ready to sail after some maintenance work. The mast is bent after a minor failure and crash onto… Read more »

Vol. XX – #135 – Blooms and Perseids

Jim Burnham    August 12, 2020    3 Comments on Vol. XX – #135 – Blooms and Perseids

  (Report by Jim)   This is a combination of two days. Joanne’s garden is blooming nicely even though she has not gotten as much weeding done as she wanted. I saw more Perseid meteors shine last night around midnight than I have eTonight should be another show, I saw most of them off to the NW and West, but… Read more »

Vol. XX – #112 Leisurely Day

Jim Burnham    July 19, 2020    2 Comments on Vol. XX – #112 Leisurely Day

(Report by Jim) After yesterday’s drama, it was nice to have a quiet day on the lake with no paddling. We took a leisurely cruise down the river to the dam and back and then out around the lake.  I set up a canvas storage covering for my sailboat, ready to go out next month. I just have to remember… Read more »