May 22, 2007 – Mount Rushmore

Today started by driving to Rapid City and back to pick up the right part for the MH. On the drive back, we could see another front moving into our area. It is both scary and awesome at the same time to see some of these storms.



After the MH was fixed, we took the Iron Mountain Highway to Mount Rushmore. Did you ever see the pictures of Mount Rushmore through a tunnel? Well, I did and I have been here twice and could never find the road. Today we found that road. Here is a shot through one of the tunnels (there are actually three of these tunnels on the road):

This is at the monument itself. There is a hall of flags that lead to the viewing area.


We took the presidential trail that leads to the base of the monument.

We spent the rest of the day in the museum, learning about the history of the monument. This is one monument that embodies the American spirit. I often wondered why those four presidents were chosen. Here is why: Washington represents the BIRTH of our country since he was the first president. Jefferson symbolizes EXPANSION, since he was largely responsible for the Louisiana Purchase in 1903. Lincoln embodies the PRESERVATION of the union of states in confronting the challenges of the Civil War. Theodore Roosevelt represents the DEVELOPMENT of our country with the construction of the Panama Canal. Interesting!

More creatures on the way home:

No storms tonight but it was getting very cold – low 40’s and raining.