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.
Fall Ride
Posted: Sep 20, 2016Excerpt: Fall is in the air and leaves are slowly starting to change. Nothing dramatic yet. By this time next week there will be a big difference This last weekend was The Fall Ride in Tomahawk and the Northwoods rumbled for 3 days with the Harleys. We had 1/2 of the resort full of Harleys My favorite bike. I think... Read more
What Is Behind Door Number 1?
Posted: Sep 12, 2016Excerpt: Time to clean out the sheds. Ever wonder what is hidden in the sheds.... we wonder too sometimes. Craig has spent a week out at the wood shed cleaning and organizing the back end of the storage shed Lots of old ski boat parts. If you happen to have a 1950's boat that is red we happen to have... Read more
Great Visit
Posted: Sep 07, 2016Excerpt: We had a very nice visit with Mark and Kathy Lammers. Lots of memories shared and stories retold. Mark and Kathy started coming to the resort with their grandparents back in the 60's staying in Birchwood Here they are with their Katherine Taylor their grandma and friend, Eleanor Tungett. Summers on Lower Kaubashine have been a part of their... Read more
Beef A Rama
Posted: Sep 01, 2016Excerpt: Katie took this amazing picture up on the Raven Trail in Woodruff. Had to share it. We have some wonderful trails in the area to explore. I have maps to them just ask when you are at the resort Beef A Rama.... what is it... I get asked that all the time. It is the biggest festival in Minocqua... Read more
Birds of a Feather
Posted: Aug 29, 2016Excerpt: It started with one duck coming into the swimming area torturing a golden who can't swim but really wanted to meet the duck... Staying just far enough from shore as to make the golden who does not swim think twice about chasing it One duck by itself... There came a squawk and a 2nd joined in the fun Before... Read more
The Place To Be
Posted: Aug 27, 2016Excerpt: When the weather starts to get a little colder like it is today, Birchwood always looks like the place you want to be. Warm and inviting with the lights on. Everyone needs a few days in Birchwood... Read more
Little Bit of Wood and Skiing
Posted: Aug 22, 2016Excerpt: Nothing like a late summer slalom around the lake. We have been busy working at the woodshed. All this wood looked like..... This a couple of days ago and soon to look like.... Look like this. There is always something going on at the woodshed this time of year and lots of piles of wood being made and chopped... Read more
Clean Waters
Posted: Aug 16, 2016Excerpt: I know many lakes in the south get very green this time of year from run off. Not up North. The late summer is some of the clearest waters. It is fun to spot the fish through the clear water Blue gills swimming in the shoreline Just waiting for someone to drop a worm in for them to steal... Read more
30 years at the Cliff
Posted: Aug 12, 2016Excerpt: The Walsh Family enjoyed their 30th summer at the resort this week. Lots of bluegill fishing was done There is nothing better than bluegill fishing with grandpa putting on worms.... taking off fish..... Repeat as needed... put on worm.... take off fish... This picture is what it is all about. The magic of a dock, a grandpa, a floppy... Read more
Catching up
Posted: Aug 09, 2016Excerpt: We have had busy last week and a half that has involved a lot of things. Two of them being two craft fairs with the sock machines. So if you have noticed a lack of blog entries that is the reason. We also had the Wisconsin Department of Tourism at the resort filming some commercials for next year for... Read more
Storm Rolling Across Lake
Posted: Aug 02, 2016Excerpt: Tim Ophus who stays at Hilltop Resort was nice enough to share these pictures with me that he took heading back to Hilltop before the storm rolled in. Awesome pictures Tim! Looking over at our resort. It was windy and temps dropped quickly Thanks again Tim... Read more