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: The lake has been slowly melting. I spotted our friend the ermine out my kitchen window by Kaubashine You can see the tip of its tail is starting to turn dark. Spring is one the way We have been collecting maple sap since early February. We are getting to the end of the season. We have our big cook... Read more