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.
Fall is in the Air
Posted: Sep 08, 2010Excerpt: With temps in the 60's during the day and 40's at night it definitely is feeling like fall. Spots of color can be spotted here and there if you look closely With a bit of rain coming down on Tuesday it was time to get the boats cleaned out. Sunshine seems to be breaking up the clouds Woodpecker making... Read more
Labor Day Weekend Fun
Posted: Sep 05, 2010Excerpt: I challenged these twins to get close together for a picture. The pictures taken as they get ready for their pic were fun. I am ready I am READY! ME: You need your brother, remember this was a twin brother shot Oh yeah.... Oh I was supposed to be in the picture too? ME: Yes! Oh well be right... Read more
Wildlife Pictures
Posted: Sep 04, 2010Excerpt: One of my bow hunters has his cam set out on our 40 again. He caught this great picture of a fawn coming up to look at the camera I love this porcupine and doe squaring off. I think the porkie has the upper hand. Thanks Wade for the great pictures... Read more
Tumbling Down....
Posted: Sep 02, 2010Excerpt: A quiet week at the resort without guests in some areas means Craig starts looking to the sky at dead trees. They picked this tricky dead birch between out house and Kaubashine. Odds on hitting the house 50 - 50 Discussing and tightening up the come a long Notice Craig picking up his feet, tree is not far behind... Read more
Quiet Morning on Lower Kaubashine
Posted: Sep 01, 2010Excerpt: View off the hill this morning. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the quiet Mac sneaking in the picture.. wondering where all the excitement at the beach has gone. School started today and he is definitely noticing how quiet the resort and our house is this morning ... Read more
Labor Day Weekend
Posted: Aug 31, 2010Excerpt: It was a beautiful Labor Day Weekend. It did rain but only part of the time. This beautiful picture was shared with me by Jack Barden one of my favorite guest photographers. Thanks Jack! The Zaremba Family who own Blackwood cabin that we manage where soaking up the last rays of summer this weekend while enjoying their cabin Paul... Read more
Eyes Watching from the Woods
Posted: Aug 29, 2010Excerpt: Eyes in the woods watching. We have seen this buck a few times the last few weeks. He has some goofy horns. The deer are coming into the resort to eat acorns and the volleyball court is full of them He was nice enough to pose for my telephoto before he took off Ever wonder who gets your cabins... Read more
Walk About the Resort
Posted: Aug 27, 2010Excerpt: Yes another day of dog pictures. Been a little time consuming this week with getting Mac used to the resort so yes one more day of Mac around the resort pics. The group this week has been great helping us through the transition from Poe to Mac. They experienced the whole week with us loosing Poe and welcoming Mac... Read more
Beautiful Warm Afternoon On Lower Kaubashine
Posted: Aug 27, 2010Excerpt: It was a warm beautiful late summer afternoon with folks out enjoying the lake Time to see if the retreiver in Mac likes water. He is definitely not a jump in the water dog like Poe. He slowly wades in with encouragement. The final step off is scary and he balks at it Ok, not so bad once you... Read more
Getting Used to a New Home
Posted: Aug 25, 2010Excerpt: Time to check out the lake. Mac may not know how to retrieve being a golden retreiver but he definitely knows what water is all about Big scary dock. I did not write yesterday where Mac came from. He is 10 months old and came from a breeder Queen Annes Gold in Baraboo. He was passed over by others... Read more
Ode to a Great Dog
Posted: Aug 24, 2010Excerpt: I regretfully type this entry to let everyone know we put old Poe to sleep yesterday. Into every dog owners life a few special stand out dogs come. He was one of them. Looking in his eyes you can see what made him special unconditional love.. He is in a better place and out of the pain he lived... Read more
When one Showgirl is not enough get a Double Showgirl
Posted: Aug 22, 2010Excerpt: www.selecttacklecompany.com Check out the above link for the infamous Double Showgirls which are now in stock at Charles Hebert's online fishing store. What is a Double Showgirl.... no idea but I am told this makes sense to Muskie Fishermen. Can't Muskie fish Lower Kaubashine without them! and maybe a few Cowgirls as well. Any questions about how to use them... Read more