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.
Going, Going, Gone.....
Posted: Aug 20, 2015Excerpt: It has been a rainy week and the sun finally came out and caught all the greens in the gardens by Birchwood The seagulls have been gathering on the raft Slowly they all left Going.... Going.... Where did they all go? Gone. Better not be any left overs from those birds on the raft or there will be an... Read more
Internet and Boat Wars
Posted: Aug 17, 2015Excerpt: FIrst of all the really good news for most people. Most people being anyone who does not have to truthfully tell their boss that we do not have internet in the cabins and they can't do any work on vacation. Now you can! From Eagles Nest to Norway Pines we have high speed internet. Never thought I would be... Read more
Clouds and Sandcastles
Posted: Aug 13, 2015Excerpt: It has been a beautiful week of warm weather and sandcastles We had some low hanging big clouds that were chased off by the sun It made for some great pics to make Paul happy for his screen saver. ... Read more
Quiet Summer Days
Posted: Aug 11, 2015Excerpt: The resort is full but the beach was strangely quiet yesterday. Beautiful weather! Kicking back on the dock just one family. I think I know them..... Great day for not big ski boats but paddle boats and paddle boards Or a nap in the bushes... Read more
Pop Tops
Posted: Aug 08, 2015Excerpt: Some of my favorite girls of summer were at the resort this week. Norah and Marin Chu for the last 4 years have collected pop tops for Ronald McDonald House while at the resort on vacation. They remind everyone at the beginning of the week to put their pop tops out on their steps on Friday and they will... Read more
Just Another Day at the Beach
Posted: Aug 06, 2015Excerpt: Just another day at the office for Troy. Headed out to do some work Locking down the anchor to the raft after negotiating the traffic to get to work Almost got it! Meanwhile back at the beach it is a dog's life. Mack surveying the work He realizes I am making fun of him Old beach picture of then... Read more
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