Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: My kids grew up fishing with Troy's dad so I can appreciate a grandpa on the dock with 2 kids casting, and taking off worms and fish off hooks. Grandpa Walsh with a smile on his face every year creating memories with the grandkids is what it is all about. Hopefully with no hooks in anyones head or fingers... Read more

Excerpt: Time to kick off your shoes and jump in the lake Lots of that going on, on the water tramp this week The raft is a little quieter but lots of jumping there too Definitely a pier week. Lots of sunning and chatting Steve and Jake are working on a few projects around the resort. First up was this... Read more

Excerpt: We have had a lot to celebrate this last week or so. Big event was Howard Berchtold's 90th birthday at the resort. There was a lot of singing, toasts with matching cups, matching shirts, egg toss and a three legged race. Howard was happier to celebrate also his 65 years with Jean and 45th summer up north. He knows... Read more

Excerpt: Beautiful warm days of summer at the resort. Took the red boat out for a spin around the lake for fun Our beach getting busy with everyone in their spots, warm temps and happy kids jumping in David and Leanne getting their feet wet while Bryce was wasting no time in enjoying the water Mark Tempel having fun enjoying... Read more

Excerpt: Happy 4th! We spent the night out on the lake with the amazing fireworks our neighbors shoot off. Will Flower and Gloria Snodgrass get photo credit for the following pics as I was taking a video of it that is on our Facebook page The pre show boat ride waiting for sunset. No traffic or crowds perfect night on... Read more

Excerpt: It has been a busy week getting ready for Memorial Weekend. We got our final dock in with the help of Grant. They gave up on the waders as they had sprung leaks and the water was warmer From doing finals at Saint Norbert to figuring out what screws go in which hole. Grant was thankful for the change... Read more

Excerpt: e n We have had a new visitor at the resort. A small black bear. We assume it is a year or two old that mom has kicked out. We have not seen momma bear anywhere near just this little guy who has taken a liking to our dumpster. Troy got the surprise of his life when opening the dumpster... Read more

Excerpt: This was our wake up view on Mo day. It was hard to get going. Thankfully 60's are in the forecast later in the week. So what do you do when it is snowing out on a Monday morning? Get in the lake and put in docks of course. Notice that is Chris Moran and Troy in the water... Read more

Excerpt: There has not been a blog entry in over a week because Troy and I headed off down the road to travel some trails. I get asked all the time when do we get away and to where. This time it was to Southern Illinois to Giant City State Park. The wildflowers and trails were amazing along with the... Read more

Excerpt: Ice out started out looking good. We saw this Monday morning and thought it would be a good ice out no problems... Then the wind started in the afternoon..... This was the first indication we were in trouble. The ice moved in when crazy winds came in blowing it right into our shore. We broke up what we could... Read more

Excerpt: The snow has just about completely melted. We have snow banks left but that is about it We are keeping cabins open for guests who we have had a steady trickle of all month. Spring break at a cabin for many beats the crowds in Florida. We are working on a few projects and keeping the furniture store in... Read more

Excerpt: The fog and snow of March. Some don't like this time of year. Personally I love the foggy woods and misty lake as the snow melts Driveway is the main issue getting mucky The water falls in Ironwood and Hurley are calling our names. This is the best time of year to see them full of spring melting water... Read more

Excerpt: It was a beautiful weekend at the resort. This picture from Larry and Sue Sveda Sunrise taken by Sue much earlier than I was up The Kurtz family was up enjoying the possibly last day of ice skating on our rink They were all smiles skating in the spot they will be swimming in this summer Troy and I... Read more

Excerpt: Woody, Duchess and Lucy want everyone to know it is cold outside! They were enjoying a quick romp in the snow at -10 before their humans go snowmobiling For a week and a half we have been busy but barely seen any guests as everyone has been staying pretty close to the cabins and enjoying fires. Taking pictures outside... Read more

Excerpt: Late winter the wood pile gets smaller and smaller But the sun feels warmer and warm each day Imagining a dock and raft floating out from shore But for a little while longer this is where the raft shall be. Openings up to June 12th and starting August 20th. Come up for spring break and watch the lake melt... Read more

Excerpt: Sunset on Lower Kaubashine. It has been cold this week and a little fresh snow Lots of skiing and skating at the lake Muskie in the fresh snow We just had a cancelation on Shamrock for the February 4th weekend and are are offering a special on it for smaller groups if you want to get away Wildflower was... Read more

Excerpt: Its been a beautiful winter week at the resort. The snowmobile trails opened jump and the highway in the bay has been busy with sleds passing by. 5-8 more inches of snow expected today I caught some others crossing the lake at sunset There were about 10 deer running around the lake. There were ice shacks with fisherman on... Read more

Excerpt: Beautiful weekend in the 20's it was perfect for ice skating. These kids were headed to the rink for a day of skating with their family So much different than summer with beach towels. It was a great January day at the lake Some of the McGrath family had beaten them to the lake. They helped us get it... Read more

Excerpt: Winter in the woods The boats sleeping green giants slumbering away dreaming of warm July days floating in Lower Kaubashine Time to not sleep but do a few projects while we have time between guests. Bayview was next on the list for new bedrooms floors Look good Steve! Nobody will miss carpet Jake, Ben and Grant helped Steve and... Read more

Excerpt: It was a beautiful start to the new year with frost in the pines. It was hard to take a bad picture today We have had lots of guests out enjoying out ice skating rink It has been a good holiday season for that. Steve reports the ski trails are in good condition a little thin but enjoyable. Jake... Read more