Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: It was an absolutely beautiful weekend at the resort. The colors popped and the woods are on fire The next week should stay great for color. We have openings mid week and one cabin left for next weekend Bradley Ocain caught this nice 21 inch walleye just before the weekend. Nice to see walleye coming out of the lake... Read more

Excerpt: Sometimes guests go to the same places all the time and enjoy those same places like a good pair of shoes. There is comfort in the same pair of shoes but sometimes it is time to try a new pair and see how you like them and run down a new road Bob and Tammy Robotka love their trips... Read more

Excerpt: It has been a slow start to fall. The colors usually peak right now but they are still 80 percent green. This next week should get things going Slowly falling leaves The dog as well has not be moving too fast. Except to the smell of bacon It is scottie week at the resort. The scotties have taken over... Read more

Excerpt: It has been a delightful week with the return of August weather in the 80's and fall colors peaking through Lots of folks heading out on the pontoon boat for afternoon cruises Campfires at the lake at Bear Den Sweeping up for the next guests Steve taking advantage of warm temps and painting Bear Den Mack has enjoyed all... Read more

Excerpt: The fall colors are starting to be seen around the resort We had a vistor on the playground this afternoon who was not afraid of anything. The deer was more interested in eating acorns than a gold retriever who wanted to chase it into the woods Meandering through the playground The fawn also had no fear The dog could... Read more

Excerpt: The Vallejo family was up at the resort this weekend having fun. They were first time to the resort and were determined to try sinking the raft like they saw in the Travel Wisconsin commercials. They tried their best but the raft won They had lots of luck fishing. Fish are lots of fun to catch until.... They start... Read more

Excerpt: Some nice pics by the lake I caught this weekend. Enjoy ... Read more

Excerpt: Summer is drawing to a close but the sunsets have not stopped Eileen Wasson was going to back to celebrate with some Loonshine after once again flying across Lower Kaubashine on water skis at the young age of 85. Eileen is the youngest 85 year old I know. Congrats Eileen and we shall see you next year for skiing... Read more

Excerpt: Fall is in the air with Labor Day Weekend here. Color is popping out here and there. This leaf was suspended by a cob web in the middle of the air The Jorgensen crew enjoying a bottle of Loonshine by the fire pit. Raspberry was the flavor of the day freshly bottled When your good friend from college owns... Read more

Excerpt: Everyone at the resort gathered at the lake with their viewing glasses for the eclipse. We were supposed to get 80 percent. The glasses were amazing to use shared by all Beach steps were the place to be In the spirit while waiting Ellinas created his own eclipse This was the best picture we could come up with using... Read more

Excerpt: Few days of rain this week had us busy keeping the boats bailed out of water. Our german exchange student Elias helped us out learning what the word bailing ment. If you are fluent in German stop and say hi to him. He will be with us til Thanksgiving We stopped into a small restaurant in Hazelhurst just ... Read more

Excerpt: We had a very special wedding at the resort this week. Schuyler and Maritza were going to get married next week in Chicago. Only 4 people are going to witness the wedding with a small family reception after. All Schuyler's resort friends and family were at the resort so there was a suggestion that lets have it at the... Read more

Excerpt: We have had a busy week recovering from the wedding, moving Jake out of the house and welcoming our new German Exchange student who will be staying with us for the next 3 months. If you know any German stop by and say hi This seagull was not moving off the raft. Perfectly happy on the perch Moving the... Read more

Excerpt: It was hard to take a bad picture this morning In a day with terrible things in the news nazis and North Korea a little time on Lower Kaubashine in the lake mists is what everyone needs. Enjoy! Someone forward this to the nazi's in our country and Donald Trump and Kim in North Korea. Our world is a... Read more

Excerpt: We deal each week with the rollercoaster of emotions from the worst thing to do on vacation, deflating the floaties. You know vacation has come to an end when it is time to pack up the floaties Friday afternoon I need to put prozac in the water for everyone who needs to leave the next day who have to... Read more

Excerpt: We took some time out to head over to our spectacular zipline 10 minutes from the resort. Troy and I had not gone since it opened and were amazed to see all the changes and added things to do Jake and Michelle are getting married on Saturday and wanted something special to do with their wedding party and parents... Read more

Excerpt: With our big week getting ready for Jake and Michelle's wedding on Saturday we have had to call in reinforcements to help with the resort Katie, my sister answers the call for help when needed. She is a partner in the ownership of the resort but works as a art teacher and is not seen around the resort as... Read more

Excerpt: Update on the loon family. They seem to be doing well on the lake. Steve and Penny have been working once again on projects. A new and improved woodbox for Norway Pines. Steve is trying something new with this box. He is putting feet and an air hole in it to keep wood drier and the box from rotting... Read more

Excerpt: It was a cool morning. While the rest of the country has baked in the heat this summer, we have had an enjoyable cooler summer. We yet to hit 90 degrees The heron this morning hanging out and fishing When you are three years old and you have your PJ's on in the morning why wait to swing. Grab... Read more

Excerpt: Howard Berchtold has had 41 of his 86 birthdays at Black's Cliff with his family They returned once again this year from 6 states Florida, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and Texas Heres to many more summers and many more reunions of the Berchtold Family Every year they do a shirt theme and this year it was camo They left... Read more