27: Exploring Mount Rushmore (and fun facts!)

Let’s explore Mount Rushmore!

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are focusing on the iconic and historic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. 

We’re sharing some fun facts about Mount Rushmore and the different things you can do there beyond just parking, seeing the mountain, and leaving. Join us as we dive into this amazing, historical location! 

Join us as we cover: 

• The goblin-like name of the sculptor of Mount Rushmore

• The difference between the completed sculpture and the original design

• The size of the heads of the presidents

• Why this site was constructed

• How this mountain got its name

• What the creator was famous for before doing Mount Rushmore

• Why they chose the people they did for this mountain

• Fun things to do at Mount Rushmore

  
  

There you have it! Mount Rushmore is such an amazing historical site and there is more to do here than just looking at the mountain. 

We hope you found this episode helpful and that you are excited to plan your next trip to Mount Rushmore.  If you want to check out the new itinerary for Mount Rushmore and the other South Dakota parks, head over to Dirtinmyshoes.com.

Check out the full show notes here.