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.
What is in the Jar?
Posted: Feb 15, 2011Excerpt: I am not sure what is in the Mayo Jar or what makes this squirrel think that it can get the jar up the tree, or what in the world it is going to do with the jar once it gets it up the tree but it was going to try I think I can, I think I can..... Read more
How warm did it get up here?
Posted: Feb 15, 2011Excerpt: It was such a nice day it was time to give the family roadster its first car wash since summer. Not sure it needed it but it just felt like the day to do it. The wood walk way to the beach appeared today after being incased in snow Lake frozen solid but showing signs of some melting Stepping... Read more
Oh.. what to take a picture of today...
Posted: Feb 11, 2011Excerpt: Oh what to take a picture of today.. it is minus some ungodly temperature... when you go subzero does it really matter weather it is -5 or -20 it is just plain cold. Unless you are Steve's car with a barometer for starting at -5 for some reason. Hot water line in our kitchen is once again frozen up... Read more
Victims of the Cold
Posted: Feb 10, 2011Excerpt: Uhhh Ohhh Troy walking down the driveway with a tool and a flashlight... never a good thing... Victim of the cold this morning at -20 actual temp was Restawhile's water lines. Went to clean the cabin today and no water.... luckily it was not rented yet this weekend so panic did not set in too much. We also lost... Read more
Cold Sunrise
Posted: Feb 09, 2011Excerpt: There may be a large yellow ball in the sky rising but it sure is not warm Burr.... with Windchill we are down at about - 15 to -20 this morning. By the weekend though we are supposed to be cracking the 30's which should be great for playing outdoors. Maybe a return to Winter Park's sledding hill... Read more
What is that smell?
Posted: Feb 09, 2011Excerpt: When it is -20 windchill out what is a dog to do? Hang out by the woodstove. When it is this cold we operate 2 woodstoves in our house. There is nothing like the warm heat that they kick off to warm your bones after being out in the cold. Mack feels the same way. Unfortunately he has chosen... Read more
Porcupine Mountains Cloud Lake
Posted: Feb 07, 2011Excerpt: My adventurous local exploring friend Grace was off on another adventure with her side kick Eddy. Grace travels by many means, kayaks, skis, hiking, snowshoes but today it was with Eddy and some snowmobiles up to The Porcupine Mountains 2 hours away from Hazelhurst to the Lake of the Clouds. I have only seen The Lake of the Clouds... Read more
Enjoying all Winter Brings
Posted: Feb 06, 2011Excerpt: The Blair/Anderson group from last weekend heading out snowshoeing on the 40 across the road. Is there a better way to enjoy winter? What a face Flinn has Beautiful Sunrise on Lower Kaubshine. Thanks Margee for sending the pics!... Read more
Tubing Fun at Winter Park
Posted: Feb 06, 2011Excerpt: We headed out to Winter Park for some snow tubing. It was awesome as you can tell from the picture above. No busy lines I think in 3 hours the kids did about 100 slides down Squirrel Hill and not an injury to be had I was wondering how they got you up the hill and the ride up... Read more
For those that need a good laugh
Posted: Feb 04, 2011Excerpt: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGcQCtFlENA Check out the above link for Texans trying to pronounce Wisconsin towns. You know you are from Wisconsin when you can not only pronounce these towns but also spell them. I love getting someone from Oconomowoc on the phone giving me their address and they start to spell the town and I say don't worry I was born in... Read more
What is buried under the snow?
Posted: Jan 31, 2011Excerpt: Somewhere under that pile is the raft Boats definitely looking cold Point in the light snow coming down Pontoon boat dock just sticking out of the snow. Wonder how much damage it will go through during ice out or will it be an easy year. Cliff goes back to the ice March 1st so start thinking about the day... Read more
Snowshoeing weekend
Posted: Jan 30, 2011Excerpt: With the additional 6 inches of snow we received on Friday night it was a perfect weekend to head out snow shoeing. Betsy and Betsy the troublesome duo were headed out on to the Willow Flowage to snowshoe at sunset inspired by one of my pictures a couple of weeks ago. Had to get the maps out to zero... Read more