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.
Schmelzer and Frisch Annual Horseshoe Tournament
Posted: Jul 26, 2009Excerpt: Expressions like this mean one thing.... time for a horseshoe tournament. It brings out competition and facial expressions that make you see people in a whole new light. Who knew that sweet Sam Scully had a horseshoe alter ego inside of him Definitely a whole other side of Sam was brought out by horseshoes Sam Frisch the youngest in... Read more
Paradise on a Swinging bed
Posted: Jul 25, 2009Excerpt: Until you have spent a afternoon on a swinging bed on a screened in porch, on a 70 degree afternoon you do not know what paradise is. Ken had his spot picked out and the picture speaks for itself Complete relaxation who is more relaxes Ken or Lucy the dog. Priceless Thanks to Karey Ross for the pics today... Read more
25 inch Northern Caught
Posted: Jul 25, 2009Excerpt: Jimmy spent 2 weeks fishing all over the lake for the big fish. He spent some time fishing off the docks and what happens? 25 inch Northern was caught just outside the swimming area. Jimmy headed back to the lake to release the Northern to patrol the swimming area once again. Grandpa jack is smiling from where ever he... Read more
Hat fits the job
Posted: Jul 24, 2009Excerpt: Why would a hat like this be perfect for a vaction in the Northwoods when you are not a regular beach goer It is the perfect vacation hat when you enjoy splitting wood on vacation over sitting behind a desk at work. All firepit users can thank Ted and Troy for their split pine wood this summer. Ted and... Read more
Hancock Lake Adventure
Posted: Jul 23, 2009Excerpt: Sometimes when you have lived for a long time in an area you get stuck only going to certain places or doing certain things. I challenge everyone to take out the map of your area and find some places you have never been to close to home, or while you have been visiting the resort we have amazing areas... Read more
Roofing is almost done
Posted: Jul 21, 2009Excerpt: Craig has been busy these past few weeks outfitting the lodge and all the cabins with new shingles... Read more
Summer Fishing Trip
Posted: Jul 21, 2009Excerpt: When you see an eagle perched in a tree above your fishing area, you know one thing, you will not be skunkedTroy spent 5 worms to find out what kept striping his hook... You would think after eating 5 worms this fish would have been a little biggerOne of the most important things to learn, how to take your own... Read more
Pole Dancing Squirrels
Posted: Jul 20, 2009Excerpt: The perfect bird feeder has been found! This is a Droll Yankee Squirrel Flipper. If the squirrels jump on the green bar at the bottom of the feeder it activates a rechargeable battery that spins them off, if a bird lands it is not heavy enough to activate the flipper. I call this resort entertainment. The first round with... Read more
Pilliated Woodpecker
Posted: Jul 19, 2009Excerpt: Pilliated Wood Pecker has been spotted eating on old oak trees around the resort. Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers are much more prevalent around the resort. Spotting a Pilliated is a special treat. They are about twice the size of the other 2 and beautiful. They are also known for destroying trees with huge holes I missed the picture but... Read more
Computers, Pinecones, Chickens and Roofs
Posted: Jul 18, 2009Excerpt: There is a rule around the resort that when you have a problem just ask around because you never know what talents are hiding around in the cabins from OGGYN"s, Car Repairmen, Electricians, Nurses and Counselors. With my computer on the fritz this week with a nasty virus and faulty hard drive it was nice to have one of... Read more
Back to the land of the living
Posted: Jul 17, 2009Excerpt: It has been 6 long days of computer problems. It started with my computer crashing on Sunday afternoon. Luckily I had a computer guru staying in Holiday who took time between rounds of golf over 2 days to determine that I had a bunch of viruses. He tried to get them off the computer, in the end decided to wipe... Read more
Computer Woes in the Woods
Posted: Jul 14, 2009Excerpt: Hi all. Jenny's computer is in the shop for a couple of days. As a result, she can't check her email or write blog posts. Don't worry, Jenny will be back up and blogging in no time!... Read more