Black Hills Trip

This past weekend Jason and I ventured to the Black Hills with some friends for a nice long getaway weekend. We both took off work Friday, so we headed out there Thursday afternoon and arrived at Antelope Lodge around 9:30pm.

Since Jason had never been to the Hills we ventured out just the two of us on Friday and took a long drive visiting Hills City, Mt. Rushmore and Keystone where we picked up some of their wonderful taffy at the "Taffy Shop."

Jason and I by the "faces"
We got back to the cabin on Friday afternoon and met back up with the rest of our group for some grilling at the cabin that night. I also made a cake to celebrate Tom and Jason's birthdays, which were Feb. 28 and March 2.

Then we got ready to head into Deadwood.

The girls: Stacey, Dre, Me, Steph

"Penny Slots" in Deadwood
On Saturday we spent the day with our whole group of friends we went to the Hills with. We set out around noon that day and did not return till 8 that night to our cabin, it was a long, but very fun day spent together.
First, we went to Keystone for some more taffy.

The girls in the streets of Keystone.
Then we hit up the Presidents again.(first time for everyone else, second time for Jason and I, but it was FUN to be with everyone!)

Jason, Me, Stacey and Tom below the Presidents.
The last stop was to BEAUTIFUL Sylvan Lake.
Taken up top of a rock overlooking the gorgeous lake.
Then it was off to eat at the destination we had been waiting for all day, Alpine Inn in Hills City. I have to say, not being a big steak person, the restaurant was amazing and a must go to if you are ever there.
The weekend was very relaxing and lots of fun time shared with great friends!