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.
Thanksgiving in the Snow
Posted: Nov 29, 2019Excerpt: We woke up to this view our our windows Wednesday. We spend Wednesday shoveling out 12 inches of heavy wet snow before Thanksgiving Some of us had more fun than others trying out the new plow Others got a good work out after spending too many hours studying at Saint Norbert Peggy at Charles Fine Cheese said to say... Read more
Those That Work And Those That Don't
Posted: Nov 21, 2019Excerpt: Some have been working hard this week filling the wood shed before the snow gets thick Some have not been working as hard Ben, Grant and Jake have all expressed interest to split some wood over the next week. Troy and Steve have given them plenty to work with Poor college students needing cash indentured to the woodshed is... Read more
Weekend Stuff
Posted: Nov 11, 2019Excerpt: It was a quiet and colder weekend but perfect to spend up North The Blaser Family was thrilled to enjoy the first snows and a hike in the woods with their kids Mack contemplating the arrival of an early winter Even with the cold it was time to get a few things done. Jake was up for the weekend... Read more
What Happens When Resort Quiets Down....
Posted: Nov 07, 2019Excerpt: It may seem quiet at the resort but it has been a busy week We had part of our crew from the 4th of July stop up to the resort for a few days of fun. Ottos was a great evening with everyone to start out the fun We choose this weekend because it is craft fair weekend in... Read more
Loons At The Lake
Posted: Nov 04, 2019Excerpt: Light snow and cold arrived this week making it perfect. Perfect for what you ask? Just wait and see The ladies started arriving one by one setting up in Muskie for our first official Crank In at the resort. The 1st Annual Loons At The Lake Crank In started with 15 - 20 machines and crankers set up in... Read more
Tripod Cooking
Posted: Oct 28, 2019Excerpt: It has been a beautiful fall. The dog gets lost in the leaves Late fall colors We had a wonderful weekend with our college friends Matt and Tammy. Matt brought his tripod cooker up and promised to make wonderful dinner and he did not disappoint First night was chicken thighs and potatoes. Matt calls this 5 beer chicken. You... Read more
Enjoying Fall
Posted: Oct 21, 2019Excerpt: It was a wonderful warm weekend to enjoy fall in the Northwoods Mack was in to it We took him for a walk on the Schlect Lake Trail 10 minutes from the resort The volunteers at Schlect Lake are gearing up for winter with the grooming equipment out for ski trails. They do a wonderful job keeping these trails... Read more
Colors in the Cold and Show
Posted: Oct 15, 2019Excerpt: We had a snowy weekend in cold it was beautiful We had the first snowmen of the winter visit We had a very busy weekend at the office. We were a stop on the Northwoods Art Tour. Eric Peterson came up to join us and had a great set up outside the office with his awesome wood items he... Read more
Enjoy Color Pics
Posted: Oct 09, 2019Excerpt: The colors are amazing The playground in full color Enjoy Mack loved having his boys home this week. Even more he enjoyed a visit from his buddy Barb Barb brings him pig ears and he remembers! The guys took out the big pontoon. Missing pic was the smaller pontoon towing this big one over as it decided it was... Read more
Ya-Wow-Za
Posted: Oct 01, 2019Excerpt: The colors are getting brighter and brighter. This weekend may be close to peak. I have 3 cabins open with 2 night minimums. We are offering specials on Muskie and Holiday for smaller groups at 180/night Fri and Sat and 165/night mid week. Great cabins for a large or small group. They will be 245/night up to 6 or... Read more
Trails and Firepits
Posted: Sep 30, 2019Excerpt: It was a beautiful day in the northwoods and time to head down a trail and quit working We headed down the Bearskin for a quick tour of the bridges Mack along for a jaunt away to work off the bacon someone made for him this morning Mack's comment "I am enjoying the view and I did not mention... Read more
Early Color Pics and a Muskie
Posted: Sep 24, 2019Excerpt: It is a beautiful time of year to be at the resort The sugar maples are popping colors here and there and the pine needles have started falling as well. Many more colors to come in the next 2 weeks This nice small muskie was caught and released this weekend by Jon Balun. His 2nd muskie ever and he... Read more