Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: Headed down to the lake this morning to see if it froze over. I saw that a rabbit had beat me to the lake down the steps Icebergs were spread all over the lake. It will not be long before it is all the way across ... Read more

Excerpt: One of our long time guests Charles Hebert (married to Amy Tempel) has started an online fishing blog and fishing tackle shop on line www.selecttacklecompany.com Charles has some great stuff in his store and has channeled all his fishing ideas into a blog called The Arm Chair Fisherman. I figured there were quite a few other arm chair fishermen and... Read more

Excerpt: Some days it is hard to not take a good picture. This was a perfect afternoon. Mike Rose had the entire lake to himself and rolled one of our row boats in for a final trip out on Lower Kaubashine to find the fish of 10,000 casts. With the new snow, calm lake and a boat, it was perfect... Read more

Excerpt: The victim of the day. Craig was home for 5 days and had his eyes on a few dead trees that needed to come down. The largest one of the season he has been looking at for a few years and is precariously close to Restawhile with a lean in the direction of the cabin. With lots of practice... Read more

Excerpt: We had several families up enjoying Thanksgiving at the Cliff. The Dovre family from Eau Claire enjoyed quiet time with their college age kids in the woods. After visiting the resort only in the summer and fall months with the rest of the Paulson family it was fun for them to be up here in the snow for Thanksgiving... Read more

Excerpt: One sign of Christmas is Steve is in high production with his wreath making business. If you are in the Northwoods stop in he is the best deal with the nicest wreaths in the Minocqua area. He makes a few ahead but appreciates a call if you know how many and the size you want at 715 356 540... Read more

Excerpt: I copied the following off my favorite weather site www.johndee.com Looks like winter is arriving and things should be getting white and frozen. Question is when will the lake freeze over Monday, November 30, 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: Winter looks to be arriving across the Northwoods this week and by next week could be taking a grip on much of the region... Read more

Excerpt: The first weekend of Deer Camp was a little slow, due to the fact that no does could be taken in our zone. These guys found a nice 7 point buck a few miles away and said there was a story about "Da Thirty Point Buck" that got away. They were not sharing that story just having a few... Read more

Excerpt: Sometimes it is fun to wander down a different driveway to see different views of the lake. Poe and I headed down one of the oldest driveways at the lake to one of the oldest cabins on Lower Kaubashine owned by the Gereke and Semelmeyer Familes. The cabin has had few changes over the years and retains its old... Read more

Excerpt: Al and Roberta Cikowski spend everyother Thanksgiving in Birchwood. They always arrive to give us a wonderful loaf of Pumpkin Bread for our dinner. I asked Roberta if it was ok to share her secret family recipie and she approved. Her recipe is more flavorful than most as it has 3 spices in it Pumpkin Bread 3 cups flour... Read more

Excerpt: It was a duck gathering on Lower Kaubashine this morning. I spotted these and about 30 others gathering a still Lower Kaubashine this morning. I know there is a duck guru out there that knows what kind they are. Without looking them up I believe they are Merganzers? They were all camera shy and took off to the other... Read more

Excerpt: I received this email from the Minocqua Chamber. Someone can win some money with their vacation pics. MAVWACC Website Dear Lodging Facility, We ask you to remind your guests that we would like to see their memorable visit in a photo. Please ask them to upload pictures (scenery, action, wildlife, etc.) onto our website. www.minocqua.org As they say, "a picture... Read more

Excerpt: I have decided to try something new that is cheaper for the 2010 Black's Cliff Calendar. I am ordering the calendars individually for everyone directly from Walgreens on their credit card one order at a time. That way they ship directly to you. It makes 2 calendars 37 dollars and some change instead of 40 if I have to ship... Read more

Excerpt: No blog entry of the squirrels today because I spent my Saturday working on the 2010 Black's Cliff Calendar (ok I also went shopping in Minocqua and found an awesome cabinet at Gas Light Square and stopped at my secret source for quilts and found a great quilt with trees on it with 2 pillow shams) The calendar is done... Read more

Excerpt: Sunrise this morning. The sun was spotted for just a couple of brilliant minutes. The coloring of it was amazing Heading down to the lake the sun was still caught behind the trees The last that was seen of the sun Coming tomorrow, Troy's battle with the squirrels... Read more

Excerpt: We left the Northwoods for the weekend for a visit with family, thus no blog entries for a few days. The Resort, John Deer Gator Keys, guinea pigs and Poe were in the capable hands of Nathan and Jamie. Thanks to them for keeping an eye on things while Grandpa Gibson took us down a road less traveled in... Read more

Excerpt: Ice in the bay this morning as temps dipped into the lower 20's last night. Winter is knocking on the door Experimenting taking pictures of the frost on the road side this morning.... Read more

Excerpt: Wow what a warm sunny morning for November. We opened the windows and enjoyed a rare 63 degree day. Time to work outside and get all those late fall things done The last of the boats were rolled up on shore and all the rest got a good spraying, need one more person to help stack the green boats..... Read more

Excerpt: My sister posted this post on her facebook page. I thought it was pretty funny and true. Apparently it happened this evening you know you live in the northwoods when: your husband calls from the garage to tell you he is trapped in the garage waiting for a bear to go away. I wish Katie and Bryon had taken a... Read more

Excerpt: I really do love every month and season in the Northwoods. But there are some months that lend themselves better to the blog than others. November is not one of them. I do love the quiet around the resort after the business of the summer and fall season. These couple of weeks before deer hunting and Thanksgiving are quiet... Read more