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.
Quick Pics
Posted: Jan 14, 2013Excerpt: I call these quick pics because it was so cold out I dashed outside and in a record 30 seconds snapped these 2 pics before dashing back inside We had light snow come down last night you can see it on the deck rails and the bird house. Not a lot but we will take whatever mother nature will... Read more
Kitty Springs
Posted: Jan 10, 2013Excerpt: It had spent way too much time at the computer trying to figure out how to make new floor plans for the cabins for our new website and was getting a bit cross eyed and grumbling and Troy decided I needed some sunshine so we took a walk in the woods from our back 40 across from the resort... Read more
Foggy January Morning and Adventures in Internet at the Verizon Store
Posted: Jan 08, 2013Excerpt: I was in town this morning insuring that we kept unlimited internet at Norway, Holiday and Restawhile with Verizon. Slow but unlimited.... on a grandfathered plan.. I succeeded but in the process did not take pictures and called Troy to say could you snap a few of the foggy lake while I am in town and this is what... Read more
Fun snow or no snow
Posted: Jan 07, 2013Excerpt: The snow was not a lot this weekend but that did not stop folks from enjoying a weekend up north. The Olencheck guys were up for their 10th year in a row enjoying life time friendships away from their families and the hustle and bustle of the world Our ice skating rink has become the hang out for families... Read more
Appreciated
Posted: Jan 03, 2013Excerpt: Before you look at the pictures below, if you are a returning guest to the resort this blog entry is dedicated to you. People who love and appreciate the resort and the area as much as we do. People who come and enjoy their time at the resort, respect the property, the time and effort we put in to keeping... Read more
After New Year
Posted: Jan 02, 2013Excerpt: The new year has come and gone. How do I know this? Small batches of balsam and cedar around the sauna left by the Russians. After running the resort for 20 years one of the things I have come to know is that Russians and other eastern european countries like to take saunas at New Years and whip their... Read more
Fair Winds and Following Sea's a Sad Goodbye
Posted: Dec 31, 2012Excerpt: It is with a very heavy heart I type this blog post. Captain Dave Tungett suddenly passed away 2 days ago from a heart attack. His family, The Tungetts have been coming to the resort since 1963. Dave worked at the resort in the early 70's for Craig and Maynard before starting his career in the Navy. He made... Read more
Peaceful
Posted: Dec 28, 2012Excerpt: Light snow and sun behind the clouds made for a magical feel down at the lake. Very peaceful. Shortly after I took this picture a family came down to skate on the lake on our rink and it was picture perfect.... Read more
More Christmas Fun
Posted: Dec 26, 2012Excerpt: We had many families here at Christmas and were full December 23, 24 and 25th. This is one of many groups who enjoyed some special time with family. The Schwerman family enjoyed cutting down a tree to make their own Charlie Brown tree, sleigh ride in Eagle River, many meals together and a rollicking game of hockey which involved... Read more
Merry Christmas from Lower Kaubashine
Posted: Dec 25, 2012
Excerpt: Merry Christmas from our family to yours from the shores of Lower Kaubashine during the annual Black/Gibson Family hockey tournament.... Read more
Merry Christmas from the Northwoods
Posted: Dec 24, 2012Excerpt: A few sights of Christmas around the resort. We have about 15 trees lit up through the resort Beautiful Charlie Brown tree cut across the road from the resort and decorated beautifully by the Schwerman family All I want for Christmas is a tripod with all its parts so I can take good pics at night. Wigwam lit up... Read more
Looking Like Christmas
Posted: Dec 22, 2012Excerpt: We finally got some snow last night. It is starting to look a little more like Christmas around here. We could sure use more snow but we are happy the ground is white for now One thing we have a lot of is ice. I believe this picture is of Lake Minocqua taken by Steve. We have great ice... Read more