Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: One sign of Christmas is Steve is in high production with his wreath making business. If you are in the Northwoods stop in he is the best deal with the nicest wreaths in the Minocqua area. He makes a few ahead but appreciates a call if you know how many and the size you want at 715 356 540... Read more

Excerpt: Al and Roberta Cikowski spend everyother Thanksgiving in Birchwood. They always arrive to give us a wonderful loaf of Pumpkin Bread for our dinner. I asked Roberta if it was ok to share her secret family recipie and she approved. Her recipe is more flavorful than most as it has 3 spices in it Pumpkin Bread 3 cups flour... Read more

Excerpt: Sometimes it is fun to wander down a different driveway to see different views of the lake. Poe and I headed down one of the oldest driveways at the lake to one of the oldest cabins on Lower Kaubashine owned by the Gereke and Semelmeyer Familes. The cabin has had few changes over the years and retains its old... Read more

Excerpt: The first weekend of Deer Camp was a little slow, due to the fact that no does could be taken in our zone. These guys found a nice 7 point buck a few miles away and said there was a story about "Da Thirty Point Buck" that got away. They were not sharing that story just having a few... Read more

Excerpt: I received this email from the Minocqua Chamber. Someone can win some money with their vacation pics. MAVWACC Website Dear Lodging Facility, We ask you to remind your guests that we would like to see their memorable visit in a photo. Please ask them to upload pictures (scenery, action, wildlife, etc.) onto our website. www.minocqua.org As they say, "a picture... Read more

Excerpt: I have decided to try something new that is cheaper for the 2010 Black's Cliff Calendar. I am ordering the calendars individually for everyone directly from Walgreens on their credit card one order at a time. That way they ship directly to you. It makes 2 calendars 37 dollars and some change instead of 40 if I have to ship... Read more

Excerpt: No blog entry of the squirrels today because I spent my Saturday working on the 2010 Black's Cliff Calendar (ok I also went shopping in Minocqua and found an awesome cabinet at Gas Light Square and stopped at my secret source for quilts and found a great quilt with trees on it with 2 pillow shams) The calendar is done... Read more

Excerpt: Sunrise this morning. The sun was spotted for just a couple of brilliant minutes. The coloring of it was amazing Heading down to the lake the sun was still caught behind the trees The last that was seen of the sun Coming tomorrow, Troy's battle with the squirrels... Read more

Excerpt: It was a duck gathering on Lower Kaubashine this morning. I spotted these and about 30 others gathering a still Lower Kaubashine this morning. I know there is a duck guru out there that knows what kind they are. Without looking them up I believe they are Merganzers? They were all camera shy and took off to the other... Read more

Excerpt: Ice in the bay this morning as temps dipped into the lower 20's last night. Winter is knocking on the door Experimenting taking pictures of the frost on the road side this morning.... Read more

Excerpt: We left the Northwoods for the weekend for a visit with family, thus no blog entries for a few days. The Resort, John Deer Gator Keys, guinea pigs and Poe were in the capable hands of Nathan and Jamie. Thanks to them for keeping an eye on things while Grandpa Gibson took us down a road less traveled in... Read more

Excerpt: It is a small pic, I downloaded it from a friends sight. This was her view of Lake Minocqua yesterday from SaveMore. Only in Minocqua can you grocery shop with such good views... Read more