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.
A Walk On The Red Trail With Mack
Posted: Oct 07, 2018Excerpt: Taking a short walk through the woods on the red trail anytime of year is great. The fall though is the best Enjoy these pics taken this afternoon ... Read more
Color Pics On The Lake
Posted: Oct 04, 2018Excerpt: I took a spin around the lake in the old ski boat with Joanie and John Nolan to see the colors stopping at the point and running into Jimmy and Fritz Cikowski fishing on the lake. Enjoy the pictures ... Read more
Maples Popping
Posted: Sep 27, 2018Excerpt: I am importing these beautiful maple pictures larger than I have in the past. I have had trouble with my iPhone importing pictures to small to my computer and my computer exporting them to the blog on the small side. click on the picture if you can not see it in full size. I hope you enjoy ... Read more
Fish Fry, Wedding, and Dancing
Posted: Sep 25, 2018Excerpt: We had a beautiful and busy weekend in the Northwoods. The warm temps have made for some beautiful sunrises on the lake We started out the weekend with a great fish fry with friends, Gloria and Rich Snodgrass at the Heart 2 restaurant in Arbor Vitae. It is really a good fish fry if you are looking for a... Read more
A Night for Wildlife
Posted: Sep 21, 2018Excerpt: It has been raining this week but a few peeks of color have started Our family headed out for a Night For Wildlife this week. Katie and Bryon are on the board of the Northwoods Wildlife Center and have put a lot of time into the center this year. The Northwoods Wildlife Center was the first Wildlife Hospital in... Read more
Dog Park Beautification, Harley's and Da Packers
Posted: Sep 18, 2018Excerpt: We had a busy weekend with the Tomahawk Fall Ride in the area with Harleys. We had lots of Harley stop in. This crew from the Chicago area has made it a tradition We snuck off for a day in Green Bay at the Viking Game. It was awesome! Jake and Troy got their green and gold on to... Read more
Black's Cliff Magazine
Posted: Sep 12, 2018Excerpt: We have hired a new writer for her first foray into being published. Steve's daughter Bella has started the new Black's Cliff Magazine. She is writer, editor and publisher (publishing with a little help from dad at the copy store). Bella's first edition is hot off the presses and can be picked up in our office area. If you... Read more
Adventure to Presque Isle River and Waterfalls
Posted: Sep 08, 2018Excerpt: Mack, Troy and I took a day trip away from the resort to the Presque Isle River that dumps out into Lake Superior. It was a beautiful trip a little less than 2 hours from the resort on the western edge of the Porcupine Mountains. If you are looking for a nice day trip from the resort it is perfect... Read more
Napping Time
Posted: Sep 01, 2018Excerpt: With cooler temps it has been great napping week and time to spend with family winning a few pennies Wine and horse racing along with a nap makes for relaxation The pennies were flying out at the office Troy had to get busy making a few more games for the gift shop. If you want one of these they... Read more
Summers Ending
Posted: Aug 27, 2018Excerpt: As sunsets get earlier summer is coming to an end. The fawns in the woods are loosing their spots. I caught these five deer along the road. Three fawns and 2 does Steve and his friend Darby got to work fixing the fire damage we had to Kaubashine a couple of weeks ago. We were finally given the Ok... Read more
Having Fun at Any Age!
Posted: Aug 22, 2018Excerpt: Beautiful Sunsets this week The Wasson family shared this great picture of their mom Eileen water skiing at 85! Awesome Eileen we all wish we could do this at 85. Keep skiing! Some other guys I know where more interested in being passengers in at the ski boat instead of skiing. Troy and his college buddy Mike hanging out... Read more