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.
Thompson Family Fun for Over 57 Years
Posted: Aug 04, 2015Excerpt: The Wisconsin Department of Tourism contacted me in June looking to do a story on a family who had been coming to the resort for several generations. We have several families like this one even dating back to the 40's and another to the 50's. I put them in contact with several of our families and they picked the... Read more
Beach Party to Rumbling Skies
Posted: Aug 02, 2015Excerpt: Beach Party! End of July means time for the annual Beach Party Day. Question is who is the meatball photo bomber on the right side of the photo..... Lots and lots of fun had at the raft Beach Party Day at Black's Cliff. Rules 1. Grab a Floatie 2. Grab your favorite cold drink preferably in a red cup... Read more
Warm Breezes
Posted: Jul 30, 2015Excerpt: Warm breeze days on Lower Kaubashine The wind makes the warm weather perfect at the beach We have a lot of folks down enjoying the beach John Thompson has found his perfect spot on the pontoon to enjoy the wind and sun Noah got a little tired of the beach and headed to the game room to get his... Read more
Busy Times
Posted: Jul 28, 2015Excerpt: Anyone remember these 3 guys. All of them worked for atleast a summer at the resort. John Thompson on the left was 1965, Kevin Kane in the middle was early or mid 70's and Paul Zaremba was mid to late 70's. They had a lot of fun and dug a lot of fish holes and greece traps, took a... Read more
Boats and Ducks
Posted: Jul 26, 2015Excerpt: Well the old red ski boat worked for a day... John Thompson got to take a spin around the lake. One minor problem..... it only would go in forward.... That allows for some fun in forward but not much else. We think it is a minor glitch but it was back to.... Taking the boat back out of the... Read more
Beach Days
Posted: Jul 22, 2015Excerpt: It was an absolutely beautiful start to a July day on Lower Kaubashine. The lake has cleared out from all the pollen in June and is clear as can be I am not sure my pictures do it justice just how clear it is right now when the lake is still An even better beach day. Little Sydney was... Read more
Clear Water
Posted: Jul 19, 2015Excerpt: Summer is warming up more and more and the beach has been the place to be. I caught this pick before anyone had woken up yet this morning. These chairs will be full by noon The lake is beautiful this time of year. The pollen has washed out of the lake and the shallows are clear as a bell... Read more
Dangers in the Water
Posted: Jul 15, 2015Excerpt: It has been great beach weather. We have had many visitors having fun in the swimming area. Even the green kind...... The noodles are out and the fun is being had from adults to.... Lauren who scooped up more water than her mom Amy could believe. She kept the mud flowing and the sand castles watered Big sister Abigail... Read more
2015 Horse Shoe Tournament and Picnic
Posted: Jul 12, 2015Excerpt: 4th of July means one thing at Black's Cliff, time for the annual Roy Tungett horseshoe tournament. Mr Tungett could not join us this year and it put a bit of a damper on the tournament without his family there as well, but the show went on. We all wish Mr Tungett a speedy recovery The partners and brackets... Read more
Charles, the Blind Dog Wonder
Posted: Jul 11, 2015Excerpt: Charlie aka, Charles, is one of my favorite resort dogs who visits. He is absolutely obsessed with balls. I have seen him dig in 3 feet of snow to find his ball and always comes back with it. That is why I was so sad to hear he got diabetes and lost his eye sight. How would Charlie enjoy... Read more
Summer In Full Swing
Posted: Jul 07, 2015Excerpt: Summer is in full swing. Temps are up and the beach is the place to be There is a chair calling your name If you are in the under 12 set, it is definitely the place to be Just Chilling, like Julia Or racing down the slide like Amelia Or if you are like Holdon, hanging out with grandpa... Read more
Sunset and Fishing
Posted: Jul 03, 2015Excerpt: For anyone who needs a nice sunset pic. This was awesome! I stopped by the fish house to see what Rich and Eric were catching Not bad, they have found the crappie and a nice bass The Theil family was also out having fun with bass. Colin and his dad Chris spent a fun few days on the lake... Read more