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.
Nightly Rentals Available
Posted: Aug 18, 2009Excerpt: Up to Labor Day we have some deals going and nightly rentals available August 25, 26, 27, and 28th Wigwam 125/night 2 people, 160/night up to 4 and 200/night up to 6 August 27th and 28th Muskie Inn same rates as Wigwam above August 29 - Sept 5th Shamrock 3 night minimum reduced rate for smaller groups August 29, 30... Read more
Dry Conditions
Posted: Aug 17, 2009Excerpt: Late summer at the resort. I heard from the news over the last 5 years we are down 3 feet in precipitation. We have been listed nationally as severe drought along with some part of Texas. Farmers have been given special permission to get water from ponds and streams I think we have started to see more leaves than... Read more
Newest Residents in Hazelhurst
Posted: Aug 16, 2009Excerpt: After working hard for over 30 years, Jim and Nancy put an offer in today on a lot in Hazelhurst. Goodbye Milwaukee, crime and traffic.... hello woods, peace and quiet! Congrats to Jim and Nancy from Poe and the rest of your friends at the Cliff. See ya at the Basketball games Retirement is looking good... Read more
Relaxing to Trying to survive vacation
Posted: Aug 13, 2009Excerpt: Ron enjoying summer at the lake. Does it get anymore relaxing? Nope At the same time we had the Landes trying to start a motor from the 1950's. This test of marriage I can say went very well and the motor eventually started. He got the motor for free from a neighbor and tinkered with it til it started... Read more
Last Minute openings this weekend
Posted: Aug 13, 2009Excerpt: This may cause undue stress to a few people at work who have the itch to head up north, to those I say sorry I have 2 cabins where people are leaving early this week and the next group is coming in late Birchwood is open Fri and Saturday Kaubashine is open Thursday til Monday leaving Monday Give a call... Read more
!0th Annual Black's Cliff vs Hilltop Volleyball Game
Posted: Aug 12, 2009Excerpt: 10 years of competing against each other but both sides got together for a friendly pic. A few were missing this year from both sides. Black's Cliff was outfitted glow stick wraps around their ankles for a cool night time look and Hilltop showed up in Life Preservers to Sink or Swim. Everyone had a good time.... was there... Read more
Cupcakes anyone?
Posted: Aug 09, 2009Excerpt: There was a different smell wafting from Shamrock. It was Friday and use up all the left over night with a smorgasbord in Shamrock. Tim found a way of using up a left over I never would have thought of Dark Chocolate and Bacon Cupcakes. Before you go Ewwww, let me tell you they were delicious Cliff had to... Read more
Watch what you wish for you just might get it
Posted: Aug 07, 2009Excerpt: Ellen Eberle enjoying wireless internet from Kaubashine's porch. Watch what you wish for... now you can not tell work honestly that your are unreachable by computer at Black's Cliff. The scenery from the computer though is priceless along with comfy shoes Ellen wished for 2 things, wireless internet and not to cook for dinner... Jim went a little over... Read more
Good Times
Posted: Aug 07, 2009Excerpt: Lots of good times at the beach this week. I think many would say this is their favorite view Tom Hixson directed us through our annual Roy Tungett Memorial Horseshoe Tournament at Hilltop. After over 20 years of doing this I can honestly say the competition has slowly gotten better. Most of us can hit the pit most of... Read more
Wireless Internet up and working at the Cliff!!!
Posted: Aug 06, 2009Excerpt: For all internet junkies out there, we just hit the button for wireless internet and it is up and working! It is not highspeed and it is not broadcasted through the whole resort. we set up a router for our aircard and are broadcasting out to the playground and I hear Birchwood falls under the umbrella. The cedar swing in... Read more
Juvenille Delinquents
Posted: Aug 05, 2009Excerpt: Young loons are just like young teenage humans, they love to gather and see what trouble they can get into. This group of 6 loons was spotted on the lake 2 weeks ago by the Tempel family. Unfortunately they did not have their camera with. Happily they returned on a fishing expedition. I am assuming the pair we have... Read more
More from the depths of Lower Kaubashine
Posted: Aug 04, 2009Excerpt: More things swimming around in Lower Kaubashine. This 26 inch Walleye caught without lanterns and leaches was caught in the middle of the afternoon. A nice surprise This 17 inch bass was also fun to catch Smiles all around in the Duffes family. Thanks to them for sharing their great fishing pictures... Read more