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.
Monday Sunrise
Posted: Feb 08, 2010
Excerpt: I headed to the lake for the sunrise with my new telephoto lens. I was spending so much time playing with the manual focus I did not notice the deer in the picture crossing the lake until I uploaded the pic to the computer. I would love to say I set this picture up but it was just by... Read more
Bear's and Laser Lights
Posted: Feb 07, 2010
Excerpt: I would love to take credit for this picture but the kudos go to Bryon. He was in the right place at the right time and knows how to work his camera. There was a light mist, clear skis, The Beacons on Lake Minocqua lite up, and 3 snowmobiles heading across the lake at 85 miles an hour. Awesome... Read more
Snow Sun - Wednesday
Posted: Feb 06, 2010Excerpt: Busy day and the camera did not come out. I hear that the crappies and Perch were biting quite well today still at the famous fishing hole. Nobody brought pics back today though so you will just have to believe it. I copied below the rumbelings I have been hearing about a snowstorm early next week. I coped www.johndee.com forecast... Read more
Fish still biting
Posted: Feb 04, 2010Excerpt: Been a long day. I thought I had icefishing pics to post from the folks in Bayview. They have had luck the last 3 afternoons in the crappie fishing hot spot. We tried a few things to get their pics from their camera on my computer but it did not work. They have caught perch and crappie each day enough... Read more
Grandpa's Fishing Hole
Posted: Feb 04, 2010Excerpt: I sent the folks in Bayview over to Grandpa Gibson's fishing hole to see what they could catch. For 4 days in a row they have returned with a catch this size, enough for a fish fry every night. They managed to get into the perch that Grandpa could not get to bit. All were caught on Wigglers from... Read more
Problems with Email
Posted: Feb 04, 2010Excerpt: I have been having trouble with emails for the last month. If you did not get a receive a response to an email please try again to resend. I have a 2nd email address that I have had no problems with and you may want to put it in your files just in case jenny@blackscliffresort.com In the meantime I have... Read more
Who needs a groundhog
Posted: Feb 02, 2010Excerpt: Who needs a Ground Hog when Black's Cliff has pigs, pigs and more pigs to make a prediction. Oreo, Dumbledore and Boo were more than happy to hare their opinion on the length of winter this morning Oreo was a little unsure and seemed to take a middle of the road approach, willing to stick her nose out to... Read more
Fishing Report for Lower Kaubashine
Posted: Jan 31, 2010Excerpt: Had a group of guys up fishing this weekend who listened to my advice on their 2nd day and headed over to where Grandpa Gibson was fishing. They did not start until 11 am and slow and steady all afternoon had the crappies coming through. The top 2 crappies were about 13 or so inches give or take maybe... Read more
Sledding
Posted: Jan 31, 2010Excerpt: We had some very happy kids from Texas stop at the resort this week and they had one thing on their mind SLEDDING! They searched everywhere for the best spot to sled The deeper the snow the bigger the smiles Their sledding adventure took them all over our property. I think they finally found their favorite spot across the... Read more
Squirrel Mind readers needed
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
Excerpt: I am not sure the statement this squirrel is trying to say. Any squirrel mind readers please post a comment for the quote of the day from this squirrel Lower Kaubashine earlier in the morning at minus 15 degrees... Read more
What to do in the cold?
Posted: Jan 28, 2010
Excerpt: What to do in the cold? Fire up the chainsaw and cut up some wood. Personally I would rather do office work and save this for a 30 degree day but each to their own. Steve and Troy saw the challenge of finishing the pile that was left from Ted and Mark Pile growing but little do they know... Read more
Peckers and Trails
Posted: Jan 26, 2010Excerpt: We had a visitor at lunch come into our feeders, a Pillated Woodpecker. The biggest woodpecker that lives in our area. They are usually very spooky and do not stay around people. A few years ago I caught 2 of them on our Suet Feeder. Troy has seen 3 of them at one time. They are neat to see... Read more