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| The iconic view down the Avenue of Flags. |
No trip to the Black Hills feels complete without visiting Mount Rushmore. It’s one of those places so ingrained in the American consciousness that seeing it in person is a genuinely awesome experience. The scale is immense, and the artistry is incredible.
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| An incredible feat of artistry and engineering. |
Each presidential face was chosen to represent a crucial phase of the nation's first 150 years: Washington for its birth, Jefferson for its expansion, Roosevelt for its development, and Lincoln for its preservation.
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| The monument framed by a touch of fall color. |
But the monument is as much a geological wonder as it is a historical one. It's all carved from the 1.7-billion-year-old Harney Peak Granite, a durable and beautiful rock rich with quartz, feldspar, and mica, making the mountain itself a fundamental part of the story.
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| A close look at the 1.7-billion-year-old granite canvas. |
Wherever you are today, I hope you're surrounded by things built to last.
Don Bergquist – 04 October 2025 – Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, USA
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