Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: For all of the many Berchtold family members out there in Blog land I had to take a picture of Grandma and Grandpa Berchtold (Howard and Jean) up enjoying the warm weather. Jean ran out of short sleeves it is time to go home. See you in July for the big 80th birthday party and of course the big... Read more

Excerpt: Crappies are biting. The big ones are coming in to spawn and it is time for some fishin fun Crappies just kept coming up the hill with everyone. These were headed right to a fry pan in Shamrock Some were just arriving. The Spencer family brings this old Sea King motor that dates back to 1949. It still runs... Read more

Excerpt: It was time to hand out the Ice Out Contest cash to the big winner Mike Grady who was staying in Eagles Nest this weekend. Cliff stopped in, to peep in Mike and Ruth's windows and scare them but they were not around. Without a pen and paper to write a note, what better way to leave a note... Read more

Excerpt: Woodruff combined their 125th town celebration with Memorial Day to have a nice parade. Parade started off with the military This truck stopped at the cemetery and played one of the best rounds of taps in salute of the fallen that I have heard in awhile. There was not a dry eye in the crowd The veterans on the... Read more

Excerpt: You can see Jaws floating in the middle of the swimming area. Everyone cleared out and took pictures. Early summer is fun to see the big Muskie's and other fish come into the shallows to spawn. This guy has hung out for a few days attracting a few other big ones to come in. Call him Don Juan of... Read more

Excerpt: The magic of summer Up Nort has arrived with Memorial Day Weekend. Kids, fun, families and Cliff. Cliff was giving away 2 5 dollar coupons to Harold Oberman's kids Savannah and Harrison. Harold won a round of golf in one of our contests but was unable to use it this weekend so instead rootbeer floats with his kids at... Read more

Excerpt: A light on in the fish house in the evening means one thing.. the fish are biting The crappies are spawning along with all the other fish in the lake. It is my favorite time of the year to fish when they are in the shoreline and on the spawning beds. John McAllister caught these along with his dad... Read more

Excerpt: Quick trip to Menards in Rhinelander the other day and could not resist picking up a couple of new kids swings Especially with a little 2 year old named Bella who was more than happy to try them out Getting a lift from Dad Weeeeeee They do not go as high as the extra special tree swing she has... Read more

Excerpt: Warm sun+ frigid spring lake+big blue dock+3 guys and one photographer= The Following Gathering the parts much like Tinker Toys. I think these guys did not get enough time spent with their Tinker Toys when they were little All I know is I heard a groan when this part was brought out. It must mean the end of the... Read more

Excerpt: Steve decided it was time to give the Birch Trees around the resort a fresh coat of paint. Craig also instructed him to keep going and paint a few of the pine trees like birch trees since we have lost so many of our birch to the birch disease. This is what happens to resort owners the week before... Read more

Excerpt: It was a beautiful day, time to put the pontoon boat in at Hilltop Mack decided to come along and explore Hilltop while we were launching. Bunch of great new smells Everything going as planned. Drain plugs in, life preservers on board, motor tested The launch goes as planned, motor even works on first try... Missing picture is when... Read more

Excerpt: Mack heard a rumor that there was a steak bone down at Holiday being saved for him by the crazy Moore family. He is figuring out this whole resort dog legacy that he has stepped into. Being able to nose open a door is one of the finer talents he needs in his important job Barb was excited to... Read more