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.
Harleys in the Woods
Posted: Sep 15, 2013Excerpt: Mid September means leaves starting to show their color and Harley Weekend in Tomahawk. The Northwoods rumbles for a few days This group cracked me up talking to me about going to the bar down the road and hanging out. I figured they ment Hilltop til they started talking and figured out they were at Jacobi's. Jacobi's is usually... Read more
Birds in the Mist
Posted: Sep 13, 2013Excerpt: It was a beautiful morning at the resort. Enjoy Seagulls hanging out in the middle of the lake in the mists Loons I believe hanging in the mists ... Read more
Bear Den View
Posted: Sep 05, 2013Excerpt: I always think the view from Bear Den's deck is one of the best on the lake 2 cabins open this weekend give a call if interested for details... Read more
First Day Of School = Misty Lake Pics Are Back
Posted: Sep 03, 2013Excerpt: Tuesday after Labor Day means one thing, first day of school, first day of school means, out of bed early, out of bed early means, grab the camera and head to the lake for misty lake pics. Enjoy even though some grumpy kids are not happy at school today ... Read more
Coming Together in the Northwoods or Where Ever You Are...
Posted: Sep 01, 2013Excerpt: I had to share this picture I saw on Facebook last night. There was quite the cocktail party in the state of Illinois last night and Barbie and an orange raft in a pond were the guests along with several Black's Cliff revelers getting together for a Black's Cliff reunion party. They thought the raft added a spice of... Read more
Bailing Out
Posted: Aug 28, 2013Excerpt: Humid cloudy morning after a major rain storm. After a dry month it was nice to get some rain drops. We got more than a few drops and are cleaning up after it today. We received about 2.5 inches over night Boats were low in the water Bailing, bailing and more bailing When does school start? I really think... Read more
The Final Masterpiece
Posted: Aug 26, 2013Excerpt: I caught our beach sculpture artists amongst their latest beach creation. This time it was an octopus. I do think they have gotten better and better as the week went on Adding the final touches. When I asked if they had art back ground or if they did this on a regular basis I heard back "No just a... Read more
Alligators in the Sun
Posted: Aug 22, 2013Excerpt: Panorama pic of the day. Storm rolled through last night and the lake was calm afterward. Love the raft looking like it i s floating in the middle of the lake by itself Earlier in the day the beach had become a sand sculpture. This alligator was on the of the nicest ones I had seen built other than... Read more
Boat Wars
Posted: Aug 21, 2013Excerpt: I have been promising a pretty sunset on Lower Kaubashine and here it is A picture similar to this taken at Eagles Nest is possibly going to be the new cover to the Minocqua Chamber of Commerce book. Can't wait to see the pic, I have heard it is awesome, awesome enough for the cover Now back to Mack... Read more
Parenting Loon Style
Posted: Aug 19, 2013Excerpt: I had a whole other blog entry ready to go today with a beautiful sunset in panorama but just as I was about to start uploading it, my phone rang. Troy had the loons down at the docks parent feeding the baby. Down the steps I went after searching for the camera and the memory card I had removed... Read more
Summer Returns
Posted: Aug 18, 2013Excerpt: Panorama on the hill between Red Pine and Bear Den. Summer returns this week after a 3 week hiatus temps into the 80's and gasp.... maybe 90 You can not fool the trees, they know fall is just around the corner A little splash of color here and there brings you the reality of the end of summer approaching... Read more