Black's Cliff Blog

Excerpt: Spring has sprung. The warm rays have got the snow melting and our maple trees running Our filter set up for our maple sap. We are very high tech. That is a dog leash that we hang the filter from off the top deck. We filter out little bits that fall into the sap Filtered sap ready to go... Read more

Excerpt: There is just something about a warm March afternoon when you actually feel warmth from the sun and you leave your winter coat in the house Guys headed out to the wood pile to discuss how to cut these big pines up for fire pit wood Big logs are not their favorite Much discussion First log is picked out... Read more

Excerpt: Mack would like to announce the start of spring rates. The cabins start at 145/night. Right now we have openings to fit all size groups in March and April. May is booking up Check out the website availability page for details on exact dates and cabins open Summer we have a few openings June 3 - 10th Bear Den... Read more

Excerpt: We are all dreaming of summer as winter goes on We have a winter storm closing in tomorrow We headed out on the red trail with the dogs. We were watching Penny this weekend. Mack stayed back by the fire The valley of darkness is always one of our favorites on the red trail. The snowshoers had the trail... Read more

Excerpt: This picture sums up why I enjoy living up north. We headed out with the family to enjoy a candle light fat tire bike trip through the woods on the zip line trails. The trails were beautiful at night gliding around the turns by candle light. Our local bike club organized the event. Just beautiful and great way to... Read more

Excerpt: It was a quiet but cold day. Day three of cleaning cabins after the weekend and the guys were getting a little tired of cleaning. Peaceful Day In The Northwoods Muskie Inn Next thing I know there is a ladder in front of Muskie. I remind them that the cabin is rented on Friday. Things have to be done by... Read more

Excerpt: It has been fridged out and taking pictures and exposing my fingers to the elements has not been on my top list of things to do. However today I knew the weather broke as we had ice fishermen out in the middle of the lake. I knew it was ok to go outside I took a jaunt down to... Read more

Excerpt: It is that time of year that a lot of energy goes in to keeping the ice skating rink open. So far the rink has held up well. Cold temps are the answer to a good rink. Steve was blowing it off in the sunset getting it ready for the weekend This past weekend we had lots of people... Read more

Excerpt: Mack would like to report that it is warmer out and is acceptable to pose in the snow once again. Temps in the 20's feels like a heat wave. Mack was romping in the snow turning on cabins with me this morning The resort has gotten busy again after New Years. I think folks are tired of being at... Read more

Excerpt: Yes Mack I know it is cold. People want pictures of the lake lets go! Alright you stay at the top of the hill and I will see how fast it is I can take pics in the cold Chair on the Perch hibernating Boats covered in a blanket of white Ice skating trail. The vote was it was... Read more

Excerpt: Happy New Year from the Cliff. New Years morning bright and shinny We had a busy week with guests in the cabins. Sorry not a lot of pics as we (me) had a virus this week that kept me down and out on the couch. Not a lot of pictures got taken. The 2022 summer letters were about the... Read more

Excerpt: It is with a very heavy heart I write about two passings this week Yesterday we tragically lost Buck Cass. Buck was married to Dawn who long time resort folks will remember watched us kids in the late 70's and early 80's. Dawn and Buck married just before Troy and I. They settled in Hortonville with their 4 boys... Read more

Excerpt: We have new friends at the resort. Nattie and Jake are from the WINGS program at our high school. They and others are learning skills to transition them into the working world. The WINGS program has a store close to Arby's in town where they sell coffee and other crafts. The students in WINGS are high school students up... Read more

Excerpt: We had 10 inches of wonderful snow blanket the northwoods. It is so pretty in the pines! Steve was quick to get everything plowed out while Troy and I got shoveling duty. I got a new plug in power shovel that is light, kind of a like a small snowblower I can do one handed Folks ask how I... Read more

Excerpt: Deer Camp week is always fun but requires protective wear. About 1/2 of our cabins fill up with hunters who have made the resort part of their hunting tradition. Whether they hunt our private land or public lands in the area they all come back to the cabin with their stories and a few deer The Walstad crew who... Read more

Excerpt: We were gone for a few days and Steve took some pics of the first snows Enjoy.... or close your eyes and imagine summer Last boats and a few docks need to get out of the water and the beach front will be ready for winter We have Birchwood, Restawhile, Wildflower and Red Pine open this weekend. Thanksgiving we... Read more

Excerpt: Birchwood roof project moved right along the last few days Chris helping Steve and Troy pounding nails on the new rafters Slowly the rafters went up Plywood was the next challenge Definitely giving the old cabin a new look This new roof should be easier to keep clean of debris and shed ice and snow better. No more ice... Read more

Excerpt: The lake mists were out and had to jump in a boat and see them up close. Yes the metal seat was cold! Steve has the measuring tape out on Birchwood's roof. He has a plan... he has materials... and he has a work crew next week. What could be happening........ Read more

Excerpt: Our first snows have arrived. Not much yet but more is on the way sooner than later The resort has gotten quieter. The next couple of weekends we have openings. As deer hunting and Thanksgiving approach the availability is getting less and less. If you are thinking of the woods for the holidays give a call. We do have... Read more

Excerpt: Lake mists have been beautiful in the mornings Loon in its dull gray winter plumage fishing. They should be leaving soon. This one was happily fishing Family time at a campfire with a good drink is the way to enjoy a weekend! Or dancing around on a roof with a heavy leaf blower..... your choice. Steve likes the views... Read more