During the 27 mile drive to Mt. Rushmore over Iron Mtn Rd we encountered several of these one-way, one car tunnels not suitable for rv travel.
Our first view of the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. This picture was taken from a vantage point 5 miles away. Both Bev and I agree that this visit to the monument was one of the highlites of our motor home travels.
The entry to the monument is an impressive gallery, displaying the flags and dates of statehood for all 50 states.
Mt Rushmore was designed and carved by Sculptor Gutzo Borglum who was a noted artist in the early 20th century. Mr. Borglum was 60 years old in 1927 when he began to work on the mountain. He worked for 14 years until his death in 1941 at which time the carving ceased. So the monument today is as it was 68 years ago when Mr. Borglum passed. The four presidents chosen for the carving were selected to remind us of the birth, growth, preservation and development of our nation.
Mt. Rushmore, taken from the observation deck, it is the most impressive monument that I have ever seen, and is truly a "must see" destination.
Our first view of the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. This picture was taken from a vantage point 5 miles away. Both Bev and I agree that this visit to the monument was one of the highlites of our motor home travels.
The entry to the monument is an impressive gallery, displaying the flags and dates of statehood for all 50 states.
Mt Rushmore was designed and carved by Sculptor Gutzo Borglum who was a noted artist in the early 20th century. Mr. Borglum was 60 years old in 1927 when he began to work on the mountain. He worked for 14 years until his death in 1941 at which time the carving ceased. So the monument today is as it was 68 years ago when Mr. Borglum passed. The four presidents chosen for the carving were selected to remind us of the birth, growth, preservation and development of our nation.
Mt. Rushmore, taken from the observation deck, it is the most impressive monument that I have ever seen, and is truly a "must see" destination.
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