Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: We had a beautiful and busy weekend in the Northwoods. The warm temps have made for some beautiful sunrises on the lake We started out the weekend with a great fish fry with friends, Gloria and Rich Snodgrass at the Heart 2 restaurant in Arbor Vitae. It is really a good fish fry if you are looking for a... Read more

Excerpt: It has been raining this week but a few peeks of color have started Our family headed out for a Night For Wildlife this week. Katie and Bryon are on the board of the Northwoods Wildlife Center and have put a lot of time into the center this year. The Northwoods Wildlife Center was the first Wildlife Hospital in... Read more

Excerpt: We have hired a new writer for her first foray into being published. Steve's daughter Bella has started the new Black's Cliff Magazine. She is writer, editor and publisher (publishing with a little help from dad at the copy store). Bella's first edition is hot off the presses and can be picked up in our office area. If you... Read more

Excerpt: We had a busy weekend with the Tomahawk Fall Ride in the area with Harleys. We had lots of Harley stop in. This crew from the Chicago area has made it a tradition We snuck off for a day in Green Bay at the Viking Game. It was awesome! Jake and Troy got their green and gold on to... Read more

Excerpt: Mack, Troy and I took a day trip away from the resort to the Presque Isle River that dumps out into Lake Superior. It was a beautiful trip a little less than 2 hours from the resort on the western edge of the Porcupine Mountains. If you are looking for a nice day trip from the resort it is perfect... Read more

Excerpt: With cooler temps it has been great napping week and time to spend with family winning a few pennies Wine and horse racing along with a nap makes for relaxation The pennies were flying out at the office Troy had to get busy making a few more games for the gift shop. If you want one of these they... Read more

Excerpt: Beautiful Sunsets this week The Wasson family shared this great picture of their mom Eileen water skiing at 85! Awesome Eileen we all wish we could do this at 85. Keep skiing! Some other guys I know where more interested in being passengers in at the ski boat instead of skiing. Troy and his college buddy Mike hanging out... Read more

Excerpt: As sunsets get earlier summer is coming to an end. The fawns in the woods are loosing their spots. I caught these five deer along the road. Three fawns and 2 does Steve and his friend Darby got to work fixing the fire damage we had to Kaubashine a couple of weeks ago. We were finally given the Ok... Read more

Excerpt: It has been a beautiful warm week at the resort. These early morning pictures where shared by Jennifer Lynn. Thanks for sharing! You can tell from the clothes lines that everyone has been enjoying the lake and warm temps Lori and her daughter Dani Macomber have not been to the resort in a few years and this time came... Read more

Excerpt: Just chillin at the lake Relaxation is the name of the game A good book, cup of coffee, comfy rocking chair and a good book Little bit of inspiration for creativity with the view Or find the family and try out the new checker game at the office There were some new checker players in the Eddy Family who... Read more

Excerpt: Regardless if it is raining outside or not, do not bring your grill up on to the wooden entrance porch and light it. We almost lost Kaubashine this week to a fire. A guest in the rain brought the grill up on the porch and grilled. They where done and covered the grill and went inside to eat. The... Read more

Excerpt: The foggy August mornings have returned The muskie list at Hilltop has grown over the summer with some nice fish caught I spent a very busy week at two days of craft fairs in Mercer at Loon Days and Minocqua at After Loondelight Meanwhile back at the resort everyone was relaxing. The Thompson family held their own horse racing... Read more

Excerpt: A very fun filled afternoon at the beach started out peacefully with happy people and unicorns. Then they started talking and wondering what to do.... It started with 3 boats. Black Family Boat Wars 2018 got under way Boats circled and went in for firing. Number one rule in boat wars is no bailing of your boat and all... Read more

Excerpt: It is beach time! Everyone is grabbing their float and friend and having fun First big trip out to the raft Only in Wisconsin, chasing down a run away rainbow unicorn in a kayak Touching worms and baiting your sons hook so he will clear the swimming area of hungry blue gills who like to nibble on mom's toes... Read more

Excerpt: While everyone was having fun at the beach Jake and Michelle came home for a week and wanted a project to work on We always have a project to work on. 6 cedar chairs and 2 cedar swings needed to be assembled After year of marriage this is good project for any married couple to try together At first... Read more

Excerpt: It has been a wonderful family week at the resort. Lots of fun being had by generations of families I caught a lot of grandparents enjoying time with their grandkids this week. Jim Michael went past me with his beach hat on and yellow swim raft heading to the beach where his grand daughters were. I talked him into... Read more

Excerpt: We are not sure what guests are having more fun with this summer the return of the diving board or.. Swimming out and bouncing on the water trampoline. I do know it is easier to get on the raft than it is to get on the water tramp Then there are some who make up their own fun when... Read more

Excerpt: The beautiful lazy days of summer mornings have arrived with a light fog on the lake and a warm summer morning Work comes first. Zoe and Bella delivering fresh shower curtains to the cabins like rock stars Then comes the playing. We headed out for a night of the theatre at Tommy O's Playhouse to see The Beverly Hill... Read more

Excerpt: Our favorite chef of Washington DC, Mark Tempel, stopped in to do a little cooking on the playground. On the menu with all the kids at the resort was Candy Sushi Mark had every kid in the resort checking out how to make Candy Sushi Starting with a pan of Rice Krispies and Fruit Roll Ups he got started... Read more

Excerpt: 4th of July means one thing. Time to pole dance with the horse shoes We have done this tournament for almost 30 years. It was renamed the Roy Tungett Memorial Horseshoe Tournament 3 years ago when we lost Mr T. It is faithfully attended by all in his honor and toasts are made to Roy The newbie this year... Read more