Mount Rushmore South Dakota

We had the opportunity to travel to South Dakota and see Mount Rushmore.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It is unreal to see the faces of the presidents carved in stone like that. I am amazed that someone saw this vision and then saw fit to carry out the sculpting.

We walked the Presidential Trail and got as close as we could to the faces. It was just a marvel to me to see our great leaders sculpted in stone for everyone to see.

We got lucky and were also there for the lighting ceremony. They do that at 9 oclock every evening. The ranger spoke on it and it was so very interesting. I was amazed seeing their faces lit up at night.

We want to go back someday on the 4th of July, I guess they put on a big fireworks display. I can't think of a more patriotic place to do that.

Everyone vacationing in South Dakota should stop, it is not enough catching a glimpse from the highway - you need to go up close and really see and enjoy it.