My first picture shows Mount Rushmore in the background of the RV parking area. You can really see how much smaller in scale it is than the Crazy Horse memorial from this perspective.
I like the avenue of state flags. It was a nice touch.
Up close you can see where they left off carving the faces.
Compare that with the models which show what was intended to be carved. Apparently they ran out of money.
Another item to notice is all the rock chips lay where they fell in the carving. At the Crazy Horse memorial they are hauling them away to give a prettier outcome when the carving is finished.
The trail is quite easy if you follow along with the audio guide. It is almost all down hill. All the climbing is left to the end.
There was also a video on the monument in the theater. Overall I left feeling a bit disappointed. I think I had built it up in my mind so the reality couldn't match what I thought it would be, especially after having seen the Crazy Horse memorial.
While it's true that the memorial wasn't completed to the original design, I like the fact that the rock debris was left in place rather than hauled away. The mountain hasn't given up any of its material, but has let mankind borrow it for the time being to honor four great Americans! Have been to Mt. Rushmore many times over the years and it always leaves me proud
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this. we are planning to go in July from MO and it is our first long RV trip. Do you have any insite on which camp ground I should choose for a 2-4 day stay?
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will have a fabulous time. Everyone seems to look for such different things in a campground. Try posting your question on iRV2.com. List the type of rig you have, if your towing a vehicle and the things you would like out of a campground. I'm sure you will get great suggestions. That is how we found our favorite one, Lake Sheridan.