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.

Early Morning Swim

Posted: Jul 29, 2012

Excerpt: Ben and Conner decided to do a 7am swim and this is the scene that greeted them. Ben knew that to get credit for a 7am swim we would need photographic evidence so he grabbed my camera and remembered to take the SD card out of the computer and insert it in the camera before going to the lake... Read more

Volleyball Hilltop vs. Black's Cliff

Posted: Jul 28, 2012

Excerpt: Summer means time to head to Hilltop for a little volleyball action Our secret weapon.... Paul... Paul takes on a whole other demeanor when competition starts. Such intensity has not been seen since he tried to position the raft many years ago.... lets hope the volleyball game turns out better than the raft incident Such action and talent... does... Read more

Quilts, Deals and Country Boys

Posted: Jul 26, 2012

Excerpt: I had to share with everyone the special lady who makes all the tie quilts I have added to the cabins the last few years. The Lutheran Dorcas society of Calvery Church led by my friend above makes these quilts in the winter with whatever fabric they find for free or cheap. They sell their wonderful quilts at a... Read more

Photo Opportunity

Posted: Jul 24, 2012

Excerpt: We had a fun day at the resort. We had a photographer out taking pictures of the resort for a redo on our website. There were quite a few hams in the crowd who had fun with this project and you will be seeing those on the website in the next couple of months. Russ was getting to have... Read more

Red Solo Cup

Posted: Jul 22, 2012

Excerpt: Almost 90 degrees and it was time to soak in the lake. Someone turned the humidity up The most impressive swimming feat of the day. Mora backfloating all the way to the raft and she did not spill a drop Insert music to Red Solo Cup here. This was the way to enjoy the day at the lake Others... Read more

The Bird Knows

Posted: Jul 19, 2012

Excerpt: Yes you read the thermometer right this was our high temp today and not one person complained about it There is just something cozy and relaxing about an over cast cool day in the Northwoods. I even spotted something I have not seen much of in the last month. Smoke out a chimmney There is just something about a... Read more

Get'em before they are gone

Posted: Jul 17, 2012

Excerpt: Well the books are here! I have 40 copies left and will order more. Our resort and its history along with 20 other Wisconsin resorts are shared in this book. It also does a wonderful job telling the history of the vacationing at Wisoconsin resorts, how it started and the traditions that are alive to this day. Everyone who... Read more

Twisted Widdlin' Fool

Posted: Jul 14, 2012

Excerpt: Coolest new store in downtown. The guy who opened the store has spent a lot of time at the craft fairs and you might recognize seeing his amazing twisted wood tables there. Besides his own twisted art, he has many local artists displaying their art and crafts for sale The Twisted Widdlin' Fool himself Just a couple of doors... Read more

Day at the Lake

Posted: Jul 14, 2012

Excerpt: While the rest of the country bakes we have been enjoying afternoons at the lake What is a day at the lake without a pic of the red boat? Tubing with Katie and the twins and amazingly for the first time the boat came back in one piece and did not have to be towed Charles Hebert was giving... Read more

Moving a Mountain

Posted: Jul 10, 2012

Excerpt: Last week was Sauna moving day. There was much debate as to how to move the sauna. We are moving it over 20 feet in order to make room for our office building Ropes tied up, come a longs secured this should work... Poles under the building... who took physics class? Today is dedicated to the power of physics... Read more

Fireworks over Lower Kaubashine

Posted: Jul 09, 2012

Excerpt: Catching up on a few pictures from last week. Last week 1/2 of America was in Minocqua using the internet and slowed things down so much that blogging was no fun when it takes 2 hours to upload pictures. So finally getting around to posting a few left over. Disclaimer: These fireworks were not shot off at the resort... Read more

Horse Shoes 2012

Posted: Jul 07, 2012

Excerpt: The 4th of July means fireworks, family and HORSESHOES. Roy and Carol Tungett once again organized our 2012 tournament. Names and numbers went in cups and everyone drew for spots and partners Gloria holding the Pony Plaque which nobody wants to be on for never getting into the final 4. You have to play for 3 years and once... Read more

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