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.
2010 Calendar Ready for Order
Posted: Nov 22, 2009Excerpt: No blog entry of the squirrels today because I spent my Saturday working on the 2010 Black's Cliff Calendar (ok I also went shopping in Minocqua and found an awesome cabinet at Gas Light Square and stopped at my secret source for quilts and found a great quilt with trees on it with 2 pillow shams) The calendar is done... Read more
Early Morning Pics
Posted: Nov 20, 2009Excerpt: Sunrise this morning. The sun was spotted for just a couple of brilliant minutes. The coloring of it was amazing Heading down to the lake the sun was still caught behind the trees The last that was seen of the sun Coming tomorrow, Troy's battle with the squirrels... Read more
Duck Gathering
Posted: Nov 19, 2009Excerpt: It was a duck gathering on Lower Kaubashine this morning. I spotted these and about 30 others gathering a still Lower Kaubashine this morning. I know there is a duck guru out there that knows what kind they are. Without looking them up I believe they are Merganzers? They were all camera shy and took off to the other... Read more
Ice on the Lake
Posted: Nov 17, 2009Excerpt: Ice in the bay this morning as temps dipped into the lower 20's last night. Winter is knocking on the door Experimenting taking pictures of the frost on the road side this morning.... Read more
Adventures to the South
Posted: Nov 16, 2009Excerpt: We left the Northwoods for the weekend for a visit with family, thus no blog entries for a few days. The Resort, John Deer Gator Keys, guinea pigs and Poe were in the capable hands of Nathan and Jamie. Thanks to them for keeping an eye on things while Grandpa Gibson took us down a road less traveled in... Read more
Grocery Shopping with a View
Posted: Nov 12, 2009
Excerpt: It is a small pic, I downloaded it from a friends sight. This was her view of Lake Minocqua yesterday from SaveMore. Only in Minocqua can you grocery shop with such good views... Read more
What happens in November....
Posted: Nov 11, 2009
Excerpt: I really do love every month and season in the Northwoods. But there are some months that lend themselves better to the blog than others. November is not one of them. I do love the quiet around the resort after the business of the summer and fall season. These couple of weeks before deer hunting and Thanksgiving are quiet... Read more
You know you live in Northern Wisconsin when....
Posted: Nov 09, 2009Excerpt: My sister posted this post on her facebook page. I thought it was pretty funny and true. Apparently it happened this evening you know you live in the northwoods when: your husband calls from the garage to tell you he is trapped in the garage waiting for a bear to go away. I wish Katie and Bryon had taken a... Read more
Wonderful Weekend
Posted: Nov 07, 2009Excerpt: Wow what a warm sunny morning for November. We opened the windows and enjoyed a rare 63 degree day. Time to work outside and get all those late fall things done The last of the boats were rolled up on shore and all the rest got a good spraying, need one more person to help stack the green boats..... Read more
Would Problems could an Acorn cause?
Posted: Nov 05, 2009Excerpt: Time to clean up the boats before winter. One of the few times the power washer comes out. Troy above saying a few foul words trying to get it started... When acorns are combined with a hibernating s quirrel and the engine of the power washer it is not a good thing for Troy's mood. After many foul words... Read more
What works better than a leaf blower?
Posted: Nov 05, 2009Excerpt: What works better than a leaf blower? That would be 2 leaf blowers. Steve was 2 fisting the blowers and it was like a tornado with leaves moving Troy trying to keep up with The Leaf Tornado....... Read more
Happy Halloween
Posted: Oct 30, 2009Excerpt: Happy Halloween from the snowy Northwoods We had some light snows come in Mixed in with the little color we have left Come on up and enjoy the snow with us before it gets too deep. Our rates drop this weekend to our late fall rates. Cabins start at 135/night for 2 bdrs, Birchwood at 155, Shamrock 170, Kaubashine... Read more