Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog
Welcome to the Black's Cliff Resort Blog! Here, we share stories from our lakeside retreat, highlight seasonal events, and offer glimpses into the serene life of Northern Wisconsin's Northwoods. Whether you're planning your next getaway or reminiscing about past visits, our blog provides a window into the experiences that make our resort a cherished destination.
Nice Fish, 26 inch Northern!
Posted: Sep 23, 2008Excerpt: In between Muskie fishing, Jimmy Cikowski caught these two nice fish last weekend. They were headed straight for the frying pan ... Read more
Wife Carrying, Wife Ferrying and Pike Carrying Contest
Posted: Sep 21, 2008Excerpt: [caption id="attachment_77" align="alignnone" width="375" caption="What to do in Retirement?"][/caption] Move to Minocqua and get involved with the community by helping to organize the Wife Carrying, Wife Ferrying and Pike Carrying event. Thanks John! Beats board meetings and traffic any day [caption id="attachment_73" align="alignnone" width="417" caption="Wife Carrying"][/caption] This weekend it was the 2nd Annual Wife Carrying, Wife Ferrying and Pike... Read more
How do you know you are sharing the woods with a bear?
Posted: Sep 21, 2008Excerpt: [caption id="attachment_64" align="alignnone" width="375" caption="The Lure of the Blackberry"][/caption] It is the end of the blackberry season in the North and we headed off for one last afternoon to pick for Jam. We did not get many rasberries this year so we were eager to fill the freezer with Blackberries. How eager? Eager enough to share the patch with a... Read more
What happens when you ask a Blonde for fishing advice?
Posted: Sep 21, 2008Excerpt: Fritz the winner of our ice out contest 2008 is one of the best Muskie Hunters on Lower Kaubashine next to Jimmy and Al was a having a small problem finding crappie. A blonde happened to over hear his dilemma and whispered in his ear, slip bobber and 12 - 15 feet of water and look what happened Into the... Read more
Roofs and Vinegar
Posted: Sep 18, 2008Excerpt: Time for a scientific experiment! Why does Muskie grow such a nice patch of moss on it every year. I have no idea. We have tried many remedies and even tried ignoring it. This year we are giving Vinegar a try. It worked on a parch of poison ivy earlier along with salt. One of the nice things about running... Read more
Geocaching the Bearskin
Posted: Sep 17, 2008Excerpt: After being stuck in the house for a rainy Saturday it was time to head out on a Geo Cache We headed out to a part of the Bearskin Trail I had never been on. We caught the trail down by Pinewood Golf Course South of Hazelhurst about 5 miles. 2 moms, 5 kids and 2 dogs following a GPS... Read more
The New Birch Bark Blog!
Posted: Sep 17, 2008Excerpt: Hello everyone, Bryon Black here. Welcome to the new Birch Bark Blog, the daily online journal of all things related to running and living at Northern Wisconsin's best family-owned and operated four-season resort. I've been testing the new blog for the past month and feel that it is now ready for your reading, and commenting pleasure. That's right. You can... Read more
Beef A
Posted: Jan 01, 1970Excerpt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhdxfB2j7qI&feature=related This link will take you to a video of Beef A Rama 2009. It will give you an idea of just how crazy this festival is. Youtube has other videos of Beef A Rama if you search for them... Read more