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.
Getting The Call
Posted: Oct 26, 2017Excerpt: The sun was out... but it was cold.... I was happily doing book work and the call came.... We need your help... Come to the beach... I should know by now what that means. I get the call 2 times a year, spring and fall The guys need help with getting the blue dock out Penny has not figured... Read more
Closing Up the Beach
Posted: Oct 24, 2017Excerpt: It was a beautiful weekend with warm temps and beautiful sunsets Lots of fishing and good times. The Voight twins, Samuel and Adam stopped by each day to show me their catch they got with their dad, Roy. This weekend it was Northerns all over 21 inches The boys had fun trying out all the old lures in their... Read more
Color on the Hillside
Posted: Oct 18, 2017Excerpt: It was a beautiful fall day with temps going to almost 70. The colors were alive on the hillside With warm temps and cold temps not far away next week the guys got the itch to get one of the big docks out of the water Slowly bringing the dock in Mastering the art of taking the dock out... Read more
Big Pontoon Cruise
Posted: Oct 14, 2017Excerpt: Beautiful fall days. The warm temps are coming to an end as the colors come out Time to take the big pontoon on one last spin before taking it out for the winter Loaded up and ready to head out of the lake Enjoying another day at the office Taking out the 28 foot boat is a a task... Read more
Fall Color Weekend
Posted: Oct 08, 2017Excerpt: It was an absolutely beautiful weekend at the resort. The colors popped and the woods are on fire The next week should stay great for color. We have openings mid week and one cabin left for next weekend Bradley Ocain caught this nice 21 inch walleye just before the weekend. Nice to see walleye coming out of the lake... Read more
Fall
Posted: Oct 03, 2017Excerpt: It has been a slow start to fall. The colors usually peak right now but they are still 80 percent green. This next week should get things going Slowly falling leaves The dog as well has not be moving too fast. Except to the smell of bacon It is scottie week at the resort. The scotties have taken over... Read more
Boulder Junction Adventure to Aqualand Ale House
Posted: Sep 27, 2017Excerpt: Sometimes guests go to the same places all the time and enjoy those same places like a good pair of shoes. There is comfort in the same pair of shoes but sometimes it is time to try a new pair and see how you like them and run down a new road Bob and Tammy Robotka love their trips... Read more
Another Visitor
Posted: Sep 15, 2017Excerpt: It has been a delightful week with the return of August weather in the 80's and fall colors peaking through Lots of folks heading out on the pontoon boat for afternoon cruises Campfires at the lake at Bear Den Sweeping up for the next guests Steve taking advantage of warm temps and painting Bear Den Mack has enjoyed all... Read more
Playground Visitors
Posted: Sep 13, 2017Excerpt: The fall colors are starting to be seen around the resort We had a vistor on the playground this afternoon who was not afraid of anything. The deer was more interested in eating acorns than a gold retriever who wanted to chase it into the woods Meandering through the playground The fawn also had no fear The dog could... Read more
Enjoy Pictures
Posted: Sep 10, 2017Excerpt: Some nice pics by the lake I caught this weekend. Enjoy ... Read more
Family Fun and Weekend Openings
Posted: Sep 05, 2017Excerpt: The Vallejo family was up at the resort this weekend having fun. They were first time to the resort and were determined to try sinking the raft like they saw in the Travel Wisconsin commercials. They tried their best but the raft won They had lots of luck fishing. Fish are lots of fun to catch until.... They start... Read more
Getting A Little Help From Friends
Posted: Sep 03, 2017Excerpt: Fall is in the air with Labor Day Weekend here. Color is popping out here and there. This leaf was suspended by a cob web in the middle of the air The Jorgensen crew enjoying a bottle of Loonshine by the fire pit. Raspberry was the flavor of the day freshly bottled When your good friend from college owns... Read more