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.
Road to Paradise
Posted: Oct 13, 2016Excerpt: The colors along Lower Kaubashine are amazing. Had to stop and take a few pics on my drive home Then you arrive at your destination. What could be happening at the resort. All was well when I left...... I came home to find the guys on top of Birchwood doing things that did not look good..... Never think there... Read more
Misty Lake Pics
Posted: Oct 10, 2016Excerpt: Beautiful morning at the lake with the lake mists and the colors There were some fishermen appearing out of the mists What a peaceful way to fish I don't know if these fishermen knew the paparazzi was taking pictures from the shore This last picture was shared with me by Annette who was at the lake at a different... Read more
Catching Up and Colors
Posted: Oct 08, 2016Excerpt: The colors and sunsets have been amazing The road to the resort has been amazing the last few days Tom and Michelle Bronsky approached us a year ago wondering if we would build a dog park at the resort. We thought about it and thought why not... It took a year but we got it done and they came... Read more
Color Report
Posted: Oct 04, 2016Excerpt: The colors are quickly heading to peak. We have cabins open up to Saturday but are booked Saturday and Sunday nights October 8th and 9th. Troy and I took Mack up to the Schlect Lake Trail 5 minutes from the resort. We were going to do the Skida Lake Loop We were going to take the loop between the... Read more
Nice Muskie!
Posted: Oct 03, 2016Excerpt: The Cikowski Crew was up muskie fishing. Jimmy, Tommy and Fritz have spent lots of hours trolling the lake for muskies along with Al who now calls Minocqua his home with his wife Roberta. Jimmy hooked into this nice fat 41 inch muskie this week. Nice fish Jimmy! Fritz and Tommy need to find theirs now Jimmy and Tommy... Read more
Troy's Friend
Posted: Sep 30, 2016Excerpt: Splitting wood at the wood shed with the splitter Troy has discovered a new friend. This Thrush hung out all day eating grubs from the wood Troy has breaking apart. The bird is as bad as Mack at begging. It is nagging him to split more It lost its fear of people and was definitely a fan of Troy... Read more
Relaxing and Working
Posted: Sep 24, 2016Excerpt: It has been a peaceful week at the resort. Leaves are just starting to change Cool beautiful nights to enjoy dinning out with the furry locals This is as relaxing as it gets Some though don't relax and find projects to do. The front landscaping of Muskie has been on the to do list for a few years. We... Read more
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