Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: Tuesday after Labor Day means one thing, first day of school, first day of school means, out of bed early, out of bed early means, grab the camera and head to the lake for misty lake pics. Enjoy even though some grumpy kids are not happy at school today ... Read more

Excerpt: I caught our beach sculpture artists amongst their latest beach creation. This time it was an octopus. I do think they have gotten better and better as the week went on Adding the final touches. When I asked if they had art back ground or if they did this on a regular basis I heard back "No just a... Read more

Excerpt: Humid cloudy morning after a major rain storm. After a dry month it was nice to get some rain drops. We got more than a few drops and are cleaning up after it today. We received about 2.5 inches over night Boats were low in the water Bailing, bailing and more bailing When does school start? I really think... Read more

Excerpt: I have been promising a pretty sunset on Lower Kaubashine and here it is A picture similar to this taken at Eagles Nest is possibly going to be the new cover to the Minocqua Chamber of Commerce book. Can't wait to see the pic, I have heard it is awesome, awesome enough for the cover Now back to Mack... Read more

Excerpt: Panorama pic of the day. Storm rolled through last night and the lake was calm afterward. Love the raft looking like it i s floating in the middle of the lake by itself Earlier in the day the beach had become a sand sculpture. This alligator was on the of the nicest ones I had seen built other than... Read more

Excerpt: I had a whole other blog entry ready to go today with a beautiful sunset in panorama but just as I was about to start uploading it, my phone rang. Troy had the loons down at the docks parent feeding the baby. Down the steps I went after searching for the camera and the memory card I had removed... Read more

Excerpt: Elli and her brother Chris left me a wonderful note on my office door. Thank you for making my day Elli's note. Thanks Elli! Grant would like Char to know that he got all the humming bird feeders filled up and the hummers are happy In other news Troy and I signed the final papers on Kitty Springs this... Read more

Excerpt: The dogs and I took a walk in the woods to see what Troy and Steve were up to with chain saws. The woodpile has been growing by the wood shed with what they are up to We ran into Steve first who was looking up and analyzing the look of his new trail at the back of our... Read more

Excerpt: For the first time in over 35 years we had 33 members of the Black family together at the resort. We had our usual reunion with the Eastern Black's which is Craig's brother and family. This year we were happy to enjoy time as well with the Gottschow family led by Rhoda who is sitting on the swing in... Read more

Excerpt: Lots of little things going on. First of all for those interested in the fate of my Iphone, it has lived to die another day. Its 2nd trip in a bag of rice after the water bowl incident worked. With in one month the phone has taken a trip in the toilet, wrong charger shoved in it breaking the... Read more

Excerpt: Are these the cutest girls in the Northwoods? Norah and her sister Marin have for the 2nd year brought Ronald Mc Donald houses with them for everyone at the resort to fill with their pop tops. They passed out the houses the day they got here and collected them on Saturday with the promise of a wonderful prize for... Read more

Excerpt: Why a picture of Mack's water bowl you ask? I had just returned from taking pictures of the trail work going on across the road with the DR Chipper Mower that we rented. No fire trucks, no fires, just trails being cut and mowed and pretty vistas I go to make lunch for the guys of Sloppy Joe's and... Read more

Excerpt: It was a pontoon adventure last night to run a message out to Howard Berchtold who was fishing on the lake. Howard rides a bike from the early 70's because it works. He does not carry a cell phone on the lake fishing, that is just not how you fish in the peace and quiet of Lower Kaubashine, in... Read more

Excerpt: We just found out the group coming to Eagles Nest this weekend can not come til Monday so the cabin is open Saturday and Sunday. If you are interested give a call. Nice short get away 715 356 3018... Read more

Excerpt: Panorama on the hill between Red Pine and Bear Den. Summer returns this week after a 3 week hiatus temps into the 80's and gasp.... maybe 90 You can not fool the trees, they know fall is just around the corner A little splash of color here and there brings you the reality of the end of summer approaching... Read more

Excerpt: It has been a great beach week. Everyone has been soaking in the lake except for one person... one person who split wood for hours instead of jumping in... Diving in off the raft a must this week Somewhere under all those waves is a person Beach balls were put to good use and rescued from the wind driving... Read more

Excerpt: It has been a cool week but that has not stopped the sun bathing or swimming. Everyone is prepared with sweatshirts, fleeces and anything else they can cover up with but the moment the sun makes an appearance it all disappears and it is Goose Pimple Sunbathing. Soaking up the sun and enjoying every moment at the lake sun... Read more

Excerpt: I had a beautiful set of sunset pictures shared by Brent Geilenfeldt. He was out ice fishing and caught these Beautiful thanks for sharing Brent! I need to check with him to hear what was biting We had some beautiful fresh snow fall Wednesday morning. Right now we are booked out Friday and Saturday this weekend and next. We... Read more

Excerpt: Ok if you are not here today, all I can say is I am sorry. It is 76 degrees by 9 am and it is time to go to the beach Time to go soak in the lake (after I get some work done in the morning..... running a resort means there is always that first)... Read more

Excerpt: Great way to end the day at Black's Cliff is on Jack's Landing with some wine and friends. Ohh and mosquito candles are a must. Even better when the wine has a cork instead of a twist off top or in a box. Nothing like a breeze on a humid night at Jack's Landing To Linda in Georgia... sorry... Read more