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.
Cupcakes anyone?
Posted: Aug 09, 2009Excerpt: There was a different smell wafting from Shamrock. It was Friday and use up all the left over night with a smorgasbord in Shamrock. Tim found a way of using up a left over I never would have thought of Dark Chocolate and Bacon Cupcakes. Before you go Ewwww, let me tell you they were delicious Cliff had to... Read more
Good Times
Posted: Aug 07, 2009Excerpt: Lots of good times at the beach this week. I think many would say this is their favorite view Tom Hixson directed us through our annual Roy Tungett Memorial Horseshoe Tournament at Hilltop. After over 20 years of doing this I can honestly say the competition has slowly gotten better. Most of us can hit the pit most of... Read more
Watch what you wish for you just might get it
Posted: Aug 07, 2009
Excerpt: Ellen Eberle enjoying wireless internet from Kaubashine's porch. Watch what you wish for... now you can not tell work honestly that your are unreachable by computer at Black's Cliff. The scenery from the computer though is priceless along with comfy shoes Ellen wished for 2 things, wireless internet and not to cook for dinner... Jim went a little over... Read more
Wireless Internet up and working at the Cliff!!!
Posted: Aug 06, 2009Excerpt: For all internet junkies out there, we just hit the button for wireless internet and it is up and working! It is not highspeed and it is not broadcasted through the whole resort. we set up a router for our aircard and are broadcasting out to the playground and I hear Birchwood falls under the umbrella. The cedar swing in... Read more
Juvenille Delinquents
Posted: Aug 05, 2009Excerpt: Young loons are just like young teenage humans, they love to gather and see what trouble they can get into. This group of 6 loons was spotted on the lake 2 weeks ago by the Tempel family. Unfortunately they did not have their camera with. Happily they returned on a fishing expedition. I am assuming the pair we have... Read more
More from the depths of Lower Kaubashine
Posted: Aug 04, 2009Excerpt: More things swimming around in Lower Kaubashine. This 26 inch Walleye caught without lanterns and leaches was caught in the middle of the afternoon. A nice surprise This 17 inch bass was also fun to catch Smiles all around in the Duffes family. Thanks to them for sharing their great fishing pictures... Read more
The things you find swimming around in the lake
Posted: Aug 02, 2009Excerpt: Ya never know what you might find swimming in the lake. This doe and fawn were caught going for a dip by Brian Berchtold down by Blackwood Fawn not so sure about going for a swim If only it was this easy to teach kids how to swim to the raft. Brian also caught this 11 inch crappie 1... Read more
Orange Cone Means Something is up
Posted: Aug 01, 2009Excerpt: Orange cone means one thing, either Craig is chopping down trees and hitting things or...... Troy is fixing something.. this time not something Craig crashed a tree into but something time has caught up on. Of course, Craig has a line on best deal in town on cold pack filler.... top secret Another erosion experiment is taking place by... Read more
Last Minute Cancelation
Posted: Jul 30, 2009
Excerpt: We have had a last minute cancellation this coming week July 31 - August 7th friday to Friday. I will accept a 3 night minimum. The opening is on Blackwood a private 2bdr cabin we own seperate from the resort on the lake with its own dock. it has no neighbors and is a prefect quiet location for a... Read more
Hairy Woodpecker Party
Posted: Jul 30, 2009Excerpt: The Hairy Wood Peckers have been giving quite a show at the new feeder. We have had 3 of them swooping around at one time Cleaning out my old feeder and making a mess They had a agreement with the chipmunks to drop a certain percent of the seeds on the ground for the chipmunks. I believe the lower... Read more
Wooden Boat Show
Posted: Jul 28, 2009Excerpt: [gallery] I stole this pics of the wooden boat show this last weekend from Kelly at the Bayview Motel. Kelly was thrilled to catch a ride on one of the old boats. Thanks Kelly!... Read more
Jack's Landing
Posted: Jul 26, 2009Excerpt: After a year of talking about a sign at jack's Landing it finally happened. There was much discussion about what the sign should look like and in the end I think I think it was done well. There is a debate if the artist was looking at a Bass or Trout when doing the coloring of the fish. Jack... Read more