Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: Fall means one thing, the Northwoods rumbles for 3 days for a good cause. Thousands and Thousands of Harleys gather from Tomahawk, north to raise money for MDA Even Jacobi's got in on the celebration The Police were not to be left out and were cruising on Harley's as well. Hwy 51 had more cops patroling than I see... Read more

Excerpt: Fall color report. The color is just starting and you can catch trees here and there with nice reds and yellows. This one is down between Restaswhile and Wildflower Other areas of the hill are still green With 3 weeks of dry weather and a dry summer, the colors i think will be a little duller. This maple sums... Read more

Excerpt: Anyone recognize this critter? Some sort of catterpillar... very big, we thought it might be a Luna Moth I am guessing Rick from Oklahoma may have an answer as to the type of catterpillar. Rick you out there....k... Read more

Excerpt: I can honestly say this is the first Hello Kitty party to be had at the Cliff. Last Labor Day it was the infamous Pink Monkey Party. How do you top a Pink Monkey Party..... Hello Kitty Hello Kitty's biggest fan.... underneath the glasses was the party girl Savannah... queen for the day Savannah and Victoria having their own... Read more

Excerpt: I took a ride out in an old metal boat this morning to catch the lake mists. It was an amazing site. Enjoy ... Read more

Excerpt: http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Bizarre_Foods Snowshoe baseball gets famous in Lake Tomahawk along with the food... Read more

Excerpt: We had a knock at the door and found Poe's fan club waiting to give him a treat. Part of Poe's job is to eat left over steak bones when delivered. He is more than willing to fill in this part of the resort dog tradition. He follows the famous paw prints of previous steak bone consumers, Shelby, Nanook... Read more

Excerpt: 7am this morning. Mists on the lake and Muskie fishing The Mergansers that Poe scared off the raft This guy was enjoying a morning that most can appreciate behind a desk Beach Sentinel Ducks off to enjoy the views down the shoreline... Read more

Excerpt: I am not sure what the word record is for the oldest water skier for the country is, but I think for Lower Kaubashine I have one for many to shoot for. Grandpa Berchtold celebrated his 78th birthday by taking a turn around the lake. Jean was offering her encouragement from behind Anyone that needs inspiration to live a... Read more

Excerpt: Maynard Black and his big fish catch of the day. Has the wood shed really changed over the years? Saftey has changed and the big open saw we have traded in for the chain saw. I would love to have the old car though. Maynard Black is pictured above and I am not sure who is in the woodshed... Read more

Excerpt: Our tree that was hit by lightening last week was taken down this morning. It is one of the biggest pines in the resort and right between two cabins. It was time to call in the professionals and not rely on our own methods which usually end up with things being hit. Everyone in the resort gathered at ... Read more

Excerpt: The Bullet from the East pulled into the Black's Cliff driveway. Better known as Dave Black Jr. For years we have joked with Craig about his Ford cars. During the 80's he had a thing for Ford Fairmonts and had 2 matching ones in the driveway. When the Black's from the east arrived in their cars they always had... Read more