Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: Warm balmy breezes perfect days to be on the lake We had an interesting person stop by. Stephen Streed who has not been to the resort since the 60's stopped by to check out the place he remembers from his childhood. His dad painted all the old signs in the resort. The original Black's Cliff gate sign was one... Read more

Excerpt: While most people in the country were sweltering from heat into the 100's we had a cool day of a high of 60. Most folks enjoyed the cool temps for a day. Gave many a reason to sit by the fire Bob was inspired to give Troy a hand at the wood pile for awhile. They made it through... Read more

Excerpt: Beautiful quiet morning at the lake today Nice time to grab a cup of coffee and your sister and head to the lake Or grab a pole like Rob and see what is biting The answer came a minute later with a bass ... Read more

Excerpt: 4th of July week means one thing. Time to pole dance with horseshoes and head to Hilltop for the annual tournament with everyone in the resort. The brackets were made in the 2017 Roy Tungett Horseshoe Tournament. Roy was smiling down watching it all take place and happy Tom made all the brackets balance out Early warm ups for... Read more

Excerpt: Three giggling girls getting rowed by dad. What could be sweeter than that you ask? How about a canoeing poodle. Ruby is one of my favorites who stop in. Sharon and Nancy take her everywhere including a canoe and Ruby loves every minute of it No falling in! Poodles ride well but do not appreciate getting wet Follow up... Read more

Excerpt: The Tungett kids have been coming to the resort since they were little kids. Linda, Mike and Eleanor spending another summer on Lower Kaubashine. Missing those who have passed but enjoying time spent with each other that is priceless and to be enjoyed Linda and Eleanor in the early 60's at the lake. Linda making sure Eleanor stays safe... Read more

Excerpt: We had a wonderful night out with about 1/2 of the resort at The Hazelhurst Pub. I will not say what was being toasted here as, what happens in Wisconsin stays in Wisconsin. It is hard sometimes to find a restaurant for 16 people to sit at one table. The Pub made room for us. Everyone enjoyed the start... Read more

Excerpt: We spent a cool summer solstice swimming at the lake late at night. It has been a cool week and everyone has been making trips to the woodshed The Kloida family enjoying a cool evening around the fire. Everyone would love it to be warmer but it is not stopping families from enjoying time together Steve and Troy have... Read more

Excerpt: We had a rainy and sunny week at the resort this week. Just when the lake levels start going down we get more rain, so the lake is still up. The changing weather has made for lots of pretty pictures. The blooming flowers on the hill have enjoyed the rain. The mosquitos have not been bad so far but... Read more

Excerpt: Very exciting time for our family. Jake and his fiancé Michelle graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton this weekend. A very big congrats to them. They are graduating with degrees in Biology and Religious Studies. Both are also getting their teaching certificates and are starting out in Appleton next fall finishing up their student teaching and then heading off... Read more

Excerpt: It was raft launching day. They guys were ready and were just missing Paul to help them put it in. They decided to persevere with out him We finally had enough dry days in a row to get the raft painted. Penny and Steve were off to get it in place I am thinking the thought of pushing Steve... Read more

Excerpt: Bentley had a big day with Grandma and Grandpa. Morning started out with Grandpa Mike at Paul Bunyans. The bear was something he was not too sure about Bentley was much happier when the donuts came over being close to a bear When grandpa catches a Northern 2 inches bigger than you are it is a little much for... Read more