Visiting Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills in the Rain
Mount Rushmore
I know I never truly expected in my lifetime to get to see Mount Rushmore, but I have always wanted to. These pictures do NOT really explain how big these giant faces are – they are 60 feet tall.
What a national treasure and one I am blessed to have been able to see with my naked eye. I was lucky to get these pictures before the rain started.
Custer State Park
To the south of Rushmore was South Dakota’s Custer State Park. The rain was drizzling down and the clouds had settled in by this point. Sylvan Lake was our first stop.
Then through Needle Highway.
Which included some fun and TIGHT tunnels!!
Crazy Horse Memorial
I have to admit I knew nothing about the Crazy Horse Memorial, including that it is a work-in-progress. In fact, they’ll be at it for a very long time!
These next two pictures show where we are and what it will look like when finally completed.
Keep in mind, we are already a few decades into this effort.
There was also a nice heritage center / museum (plus obligatory gift shop) to visit.
The Mammoth Site
In the spirit of the Waco Mammoth National Monument, The Mammoth Site is even more expansive and a very interesting place to spend some time at.
A great day in the Black Hills!!