Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: e n We have had a new visitor at the resort. A small black bear. We assume it is a year or two old that mom has kicked out. We have not seen momma bear anywhere near just this little guy who has taken a liking to our dumpster. Troy got the surprise of his life when opening the dumpster... Read more

Excerpt: This was our wake up view on Mo day. It was hard to get going. Thankfully 60's are in the forecast later in the week. So what do you do when it is snowing out on a Monday morning? Get in the lake and put in docks of course. Notice that is Chris Moran and Troy in the water... Read more

Excerpt: There has not been a blog entry in over a week because Troy and I headed off down the road to travel some trails. I get asked all the time when do we get away and to where. This time it was to Southern Illinois to Giant City State Park. The wildflowers and trails were amazing along with the... Read more

Excerpt: Ice out started out looking good. We saw this Monday morning and thought it would be a good ice out no problems... Then the wind started in the afternoon..... This was the first indication we were in trouble. The ice moved in when crazy winds came in blowing it right into our shore. We broke up what we could... Read more

Excerpt: The snow has just about completely melted. We have snow banks left but that is about it We are keeping cabins open for guests who we have had a steady trickle of all month. Spring break at a cabin for many beats the crowds in Florida. We are working on a few projects and keeping the furniture store in... Read more

Excerpt: The fog and snow of March. Some don't like this time of year. Personally I love the foggy woods and misty lake as the snow melts Driveway is the main issue getting mucky The water falls in Ironwood and Hurley are calling our names. This is the best time of year to see them full of spring melting water... Read more

Excerpt: It was a beautiful weekend at the resort. This picture from Larry and Sue Sveda Sunrise taken by Sue much earlier than I was up The Kurtz family was up enjoying the possibly last day of ice skating on our rink They were all smiles skating in the spot they will be swimming in this summer Troy and I... Read more

Excerpt: Late winter the wood pile gets smaller and smaller But the sun feels warmer and warm each day Imagining a dock and raft floating out from shore But for a little while longer this is where the raft shall be. Openings up to June 12th and starting August 20th. Come up for spring break and watch the lake melt... Read more

Excerpt: Woody, Duchess and Lucy want everyone to know it is cold outside! They were enjoying a quick romp in the snow at -10 before their humans go snowmobiling For a week and a half we have been busy but barely seen any guests as everyone has been staying pretty close to the cabins and enjoying fires. Taking pictures outside... Read more

Excerpt: Its been a beautiful winter week at the resort. The snowmobile trails opened jump and the highway in the bay has been busy with sleds passing by. 5-8 more inches of snow expected today I caught some others crossing the lake at sunset There were about 10 deer running around the lake. There were ice shacks with fisherman on... Read more

Excerpt: Sunset on Lower Kaubashine. It has been cold this week and a little fresh snow Lots of skiing and skating at the lake Muskie in the fresh snow We just had a cancelation on Shamrock for the February 4th weekend and are are offering a special on it for smaller groups if you want to get away Wildflower was... Read more

Excerpt: Beautiful weekend in the 20's it was perfect for ice skating. These kids were headed to the rink for a day of skating with their family So much different than summer with beach towels. It was a great January day at the lake Some of the McGrath family had beaten them to the lake. They helped us get it... Read more