Mount Rushmore

⚠️ Fee Area $10 for non-commercial vehicles $5 for seniors
🚫🐕 No dogs beyond the parking lot
❄️ Snowy conditions possible

Mount Rushmore, completed in 1941, stands as a testament to both human engineering and complex history. This iconic monument features the carved faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. While it is celebrated as a symbol of national pride, it's essential to acknowledge the nuanced history of these leaders, some of whom owned slaves. The land on which Mount Rushmore now stands holds deep cultural and spiritual significance to Native American tribes, adding layers of complexity to its story. It's a place where history, culture, and breathtaking craftsmanship converge, inviting visitors to reflect on the multifaceted aspects of our nation's past and present.

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