The Black Hills MUST See

 It would not be a visit to the Black Hills without a visit to Mt. Rushmore. This year we visited because of a couple of geocaches that were not there on previous visits. Last year we visited with all the family and geocaching was NOT on the agenda that day. Cell service was irritating; it worked in the parking lot, but was touchy within the monument sites we needed to visit. I am pleased to say the National Memorial was busy; not as crowded as on some of our visits, but visitors enjoying the rock sculpture.

I use this location every visit for a photo

it doesn't't change

I just like the framing

The profile view of George along Highway 16 on our way to Hill City.

one of the reasons for our visit

The Pine Rest Cabins sit on the outskirts of Hill City. JHS Class of '68 stayed at the Pine Rest Cabins in May 1968 on our senior class trip. The cabins are still rentals 54 years later. Mom and I were reminiscing about that trip last weekend as she was one of 4 or 5 chaperones. Classmates also reminisced at our 50 year class reunion in Hill City four years ago. 1968 was my first trip to The Black Hills.

It would not be a trip to Hill City without stopping at the Alpine Inn for lunch. It was good timing today. We arrived at 1:45 and were seated immediately. It closes at 2:30 and opens again at 5 for the evening meal of two entree choices: Filet Mignon or a vegetarian pasta dish. Dinner is always excellent, but we prefer the lunch options.

lunch menu includes 5 German choices

I had the Rachel

no dessert today