Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: The world goes on today and we have peace and quiet up here if anyone feels they need it after the election on both sides. Its been a long year for all of us. Time to unwind before the holidays. Troy and Steve felt good patching up the driveway after all the rain we received this month They also decided... Read more

Excerpt: Looking to get out and explore the trails around the Northwoods? Whether you're in the mood for a quick loop around a lake or a longer adventure through old-growth forests, we've got a great list of trails around the Minocqua area for you to visit.... Read more

Excerpt: It’s a beautiful Labor Day Weekend. We have openings starting Monday. I put Kaubashine on special for next weekend Sept 6 and 7. Fall is booking up so don’t wait to book if headed up north morning at the lake Oogie loving his job He makes it to visit everyone. Social butterfly ... Read more

Excerpt: We started our last big summer week on Saturday. We have one cabin open for Labor Day Weekend and starting Sept 2nd we kick off fall with 2 to 3 night minimums. Check out our availability page for details Oogie stealing things while he can. You never know what he will have in his mouth. From shoes, grill scrapers to... Read more

Excerpt: Lots of good times at the lake this week. Our new boat took a few tubers around one afternoon. It’s great for little kids. For bigger kids and adults our Bennington pontoon is a fun choice Jackie enjoying time on the dock before the storm blew in This pic was taken 15min before the one above. Terry testing out... Read more

Excerpt: After a couple cool days it was nice to get back to summer Lots of floating and smiles today jumping off the tramp Nothing better than an afternoon on Lower Kaubashine... Read more

Excerpt: This amazing pic was caught by an intrepid photographer Bryce Weber. Thanks Bryce Among Bryce’s other skills is also making a fairy house with his brother Finn. Lots of creative talent. Such talented guests we have that help make the resort what it is. Steve hanging another beautiful sign made by Eric Peterson Thanks Eric, nobody will get lost now... Read more

Excerpt: Happy 4th. We had our usual busy 4th week with lots of activities Early eveningIMG 7785 Oogie was happy to have his buddy Kelsey at the resort. Kelsey has loved all our Golden’s and they have loved her We had the best horse shoe players in the country gather for some pole dancing Rich the king of style Presided over... Read more

Excerpt: I had this pic of a newborn fawn shared this week. Mom came back and both were off to tge woods. It is always best to leave fawns alone. Mom is usually not far away. our Indiana teaching buddies did really well this week. This Muskie off the dock was a high point The Wings program stopped in to drop... Read more

Excerpt: As many of you may have heard, our family recently suffered a huge loss.. Our father, Craig Black passed away on Saturday, March 30 surrounded by family and friends. Many of you knew him well, and are grieving along with us.Millie and Maynard Black with their two children Craig and Dave It is an understatement to say that Craig was... Read more

Excerpt: We had a taste of spring when we did not want it in February and now we are getting winter back in March. The guys decided it is better to retreat inside. Red Pine is the winner of their skills and attention The old kitchen cabinets from the 70's were their victim. We have wanted to do this for... Read more

Excerpt: Monday morning at the resort. Mike Grady one of our awesome guests and friend has come up to work on "his dock" at Eagles Nest. Mike loves coming back in the summer and seeing the projects he has helped with in action. Mike helped us last spring rebuild all the little boat docks at the beach. We appreciate his... Read more

Excerpt: I found a few interesting things on Ebay over the years plus our own archives of old pics. I thought I would share a few The main entrance with the old gate. Love the old car. I believe that is my grandparents dog Skipper. There have always been resort dogs at the resort The gate and its location changed in... Read more

Excerpt: Steve invited one of his heroes to go for a walk in the woods with him. John Bates is well known regional actor and has been featured on public radio and tv in Wisconsin. He writes about the natural world and places in Wisconsin. He has written several guides on how to find and enjoy Wisconsin wild lakes, old... Read more

Excerpt: I had these great pics shared with me by the Duerst family from this past weekend Their kids had a great time at the lake enjoying the Northwoods and time with family 4 months from now it will be a kid sitting in the same spot in a swim suit. That is a smile of happiness on ice It... Read more

Excerpt: We had a fun weekend with our youngest son, Grant and his fiancé Bex welcoming their new buddy, Moose. Bex decided to surprise Grant with Moose at the resort this weekend. They had been considering him for the past 2 weeks, Grant just did not know he would be welcoming him at our front door Saturday morning. Moose is... Read more

Excerpt: Oogie would like everyone to know it is cold out. Purl would not leave the house so it was a hike with Oogie this morning Our trails in the morning sunlight are stunning The views and varied terrain, I think we are beginning to be just as nice as many of the trails in the area. Who needs to... Read more

Excerpt: We received some nice snow in the last 24 hours. Somewhere between 4 to 6 inches. What is on the table shows the depth of the snow in the area currently. Somewhere in the 6 - 8 inch range. That is enough to get the ski trails going and give a reason to use our snowshoes in the woods... Read more

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Excerpt: As we have watched our snow come and go and come and go again and again this month, it has been a test of patience. We have decided it is time to embrace this back and forth and let everyone know there is plenty to do up north to enjoy with your family Ice skating is number one right... Read more