Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: http://www.mixbook.com/photo-calendars/interests/textured-portfolio-13086094?vk=ziZhncukEV I took some pics last night of our Christmas tress lit up in the light snow. Enjoy I just finished the Black's Cliff 2016 calendar. Here is the link if you would like to order ithttp://www.mixbook.com/photo-calendars/interests/textured-portfolio-13086094?vk=ziZhncukEV... Read more

Excerpt: After my last blog entry I went on a hiatus until we got some snow. This is some snow but not a lot, but I am not complaining it looks pretty! If you need this view, Birchwood is open the 23, 24 and 25th give a call. Can't get cozier for Christmas than Birchwood with light snow outside. Leave... Read more

Excerpt: It is almost 10 days before Christmas and it is murky outside...... it is not supposed to be murky outside 10 days before Christmas. When the snows arrive I will happily be taking pictures again... til then.... it is murky........ Read more

Excerpt: The snow report from the bear in the front yard is, winter is hanging on.... We have more snow in the forecast starting on Sunday and we hope winter gets back on track The ice is holding on but I would not step out on it. We need some much colder temps to make it safe again. We might... Read more

Excerpt: How does a picture like this happen...... It starts with a walk in the woods to find some boughs. Thankfully the snow was not too deep Cutting a few boughs here and there to load up the truck Following tracks back to the resort Mole under the snow Rabbit or squirrel 4 legged and 2 legged making it out... Read more

Excerpt: The snow and ice are beautiful. I hope we keep them. There are warm temps next week. As usual, as soon as people leave the cabins the tools come out. The guys are over at Red Pine making a mess for me. New pine walls are going into the dinning room as we slowly remodel Red Pine one room... Read more

Excerpt: The lake has frozen across. Looks like a perfect ice skating rink A couple of chairs forgotten at the beach dreaming of summer on the raft If only it was thick enough to be safe to walk or skate on.... We spent the last couple of afternoons lighting up the trees around the resort This one at Wildflower has... Read more

Excerpt: Driving down the road I did a double take seeing this immature eagle on the ice edge Very happy it stayed for a pic. I heard there were two of them at one time sitting here but I just caught the one Fishing on the waters edge This one makes it look like they are sitting on water Steve... Read more

Excerpt: Each morning the ice creeps across the lake It is slowly getting farther and farther across Troy was at Bear Den and took these pics for me I caught some fishermen fishing just past the ice at sunset. You have to love fishing to be out there at ice time Then again the view is amazing when out on... Read more

Excerpt: Light snow on the bird house today. The weather has definitely changed. Just in time for deer hunting the temps are dipping. Kaubashine and Shamrock with snow on the roof this morning In other news, Red Pine continues to get worked on. The guys are putting the finishing touches on the stairwell. This used to be a root covered... Read more

Excerpt: The first snows of the season are always the prettiest We had a dusting come down. This will melt but for now it is pretty Puts you in the moon for the holidays. We are just about full for Thanksgiving. I have one left waiting for Paul to call and confirm he is coming or not (give me a... Read more

Excerpt: With kids back in school the beach got a lot quieter. I found one person enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the dock. So different than a month ago. Gotta enjoy moments like this I just opened up our summer 2022 calendar through August 27th. We are currently booked starting June 11 until August 19th. Check out our availability page... Read more