Ultimate One-Day Mount Rushmore Travel Guide | Mount Rushmore National Memorial

[@AmericasParks]

Another suggestion for a mid-day excursion is to visit nearby CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL. It's still a work in progress, but the face and head have been completed. The head of Crazy Horse alone is 27 feet taller than the six story heads of Mount Rushmore.

[@devindeyoung6140]

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[@kellynn739]

And they have a really cool night show as well!

[@tomcooley3778]

Cool!

[@AmericasParks]

@@tomcooley3778 Glad you enjoyed the video, Tom!

[@N2008ful]

I am going in August where’s the crazy horse 🐎

[@nancycronin601]

Thanks for this lovely video. Evening program brought tears to my eyes. I find my patriotism growing with my age. Made a quick trip to Mt Rushmore in 2009 but did not go to the evening show. Will be going back to see that. God Bless you as well.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Nancy! Encouraged by your words!

[@Jakeryanshow]

I’m going to plan a trip this summer!! I’m 23 and want to make the most out my life

[@AmericasParks]

Have a super time... something all Americans should see!

[@AM87422S]

Ive been there when I was grade 5, it was pretty cool

[@AmericasParks]

Great to hear - glad you have those memories!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

The night show looks amazing! Uhhmmm I just looked at my travel journey and we were there the day after you. Wow!

[@AmericasParks]

Wow, that is really weird! Could you imagine if we bumped into each other!

[@moonpup66]

Don’t know if someone already covered this in a comment but entrance to the memorial is free. Parking is $10 and ticket is good for a year. You can go during the day and come back in evening (or another day) without incurring a second parking charge. Look for lower scanner at ticket dispenser when re-entering. You’ll need same ticket when you leave. There is also some limited designated parking on the road around the monument where you could avoid fees altogether. Whole heartedly agree with this being a MUST stop including the evening program.

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate the helpful insights for future travelers... and much encouraged by your love for this special location!

[@JP-dz7zu]

First class work again, Randy. This is one park I figured I’d skip, now I want to plan a trip.

[@AmericasParks]

Happy to hear the video moved you to a visit! Take care!

[@chris_1825]

Another high quality video! I love this format you've been doing recently with the visitor's guides to different national park sites. Would highly recommend doing one about the National Mall if you get the chance, since there's a lot of little monuments and memorials that people don't know about!

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate the feedback! Just uploaded another one! It's a bit on the old side, but did something like that in DC with my son about 5 years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp28qpx5a7mHm5I

[@Mastermind373]

The effort, the quality of information, the video quality is soooo amazing! Awesome work man thank you for the information!

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate your very kind and encouraging words! Enjoy the rest of your week!

[@SsspigZ]

Holy you’re making me wanna go there😢

[@donniereiter3646]

Cool video bro gotta go there some day, I am still stuck on going to Yosemite National Park over and over again

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks! Yeah, so hard to break away from our favorites! Yosemite is one of the best!

[@johnmin5614]

Thank you for the tour, I went during Thanksgiving and everything was closed for renovations.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, John! So sorry to hear you missed out!

[@EngPheniks]

In the McCauley Culkin movie of Richie Rich there is a fictional mountain engraving the faces of the Rich family. I saw that movie as a kid but then never realized that it was inspired by Mount Rushmore.

[@Gigaamped]

This IS an ultimate day itinerary!!

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you, my friend!

[@lesliesmith7835]

Thank you Randy for sharing such a wonderful and patriotic area. Your videos are always Outstanding !! God Bless you and God Bless America... Robin :-)

[@AmericasParks]

Hope you had a blessed Lord's Day, Robin!

[@stewartread4235]

Love everyone there, seeing what great Republicans did for America :-) From an Englishman.

[@AmericasParks]

Right on, Stewart!!! Great words!

[@thehighlanders607]

At the 5:45 minute mark of the vid you asked what should you do for the afternoon, might I suggest taking a 30 minute drive down the road to see the Crazy Horse Memorial. IMHO it as equally as impressive as Mount Rushmore and if/when completed, it will be even more grand then Mount Rushmore. As always, thanks for the solid vid.

[@AmericasParks]

Excellent suggestion! Enjoyed the hike I did, but would have done Crazy Horse if I could do it all over.

[@thehighlanders607]

@@AmericasParks They probably won't complete the entire project for another 75-100 years, if ever. One other place to check out if time permits, is Deadwood. Its only 60 minutes away and is a very sweet historic town.

[@kellynn739]

And Crazy Horse has a cool night show as well!

[@thehighlanders607]

@@kellynn739 That would be a sweet show to see.

[@jasongonzales6278]

Great video. Great monument. I thank the Lord for the opportunity to have visited and certainly hope to return again some day in the future.

[@AmericasParks]

God bless you, Jason... great to hear!

[@Chillaxing113]

I just hope those (the "woke") that want to take down our historical monuments don't decide to set their sites on Mount Rushmore. 🇺🇸

[@tonyschmitz1997]

We just took the family out to the hills for a week long vacation. We did everything you did except that extra hike. We also checked out devils tower, badlands, wind cave, wall drug Custer state park, minuteman missle visitor center and rode the 1880 which is the train you heard on your hike. I’m really enjoying your channel and appreciate the work you put into these videos.

[@AmericasParks]

What a great comment Tony! Appreciate that and happy to hear you had a nice and comprehensive time at the Black Hills!

[@selfsameday7448]

Back Street BoYs :=)))) Great efforts

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@andyvawser4943]

Great video! The family loved it as it was so fun to see the places we visited last year at Mt. Rushmore. I agree, this is one place everyone needs to visit at least once. Wishing you and your family a blessed Resurrection Sunday this week!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks bother and happy for your great family! Have a blessed Resurrection Day!

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Very inspirational!

[@AmericasParks]

Right on! Have a super weekend!

[@papajon62]

We spent 8 days hiking in the Black Hills area August 2021. Mt Rushmore was definitely the most patriotic moment I think I’ve ever experienced up to this point in life. A bucket list activity for sure. What was a surprise for me in the museum is that they have an exhibit about the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). My father served in it during 1935-36 in North Dakota as an 18 year old. Young men put to work during the Great Depression doing a lot of hard manual labor, building public and national parks. Unsung young heroes sending home their paychecks home to for families to survive. If you get more time to hike the area, you can see the back of Mt Rushmore from Black Elk Peak. Met a Lakota on the trail there who was evangelizing for Jesus. Had a wonderful talk with him but I regret not getting a picture. A strikingly noble looking human being. Go see Crazy Horse, great museum. Custer SP is a must also. Take a day to go into Wyoming and see/hike Devils Tower. The whole area was just beautiful…

[@AmericasParks]

Great words, my friend! Looking to get 6 more videos up from this trip - 2 from Custer are coming next (was surprised how wonderful that park is). Made a note of Black Elk Peak. God bless!

[@emdiar6588]

Patriotic moment? Did you feel proud? If a bunch of foreigners came to Britain, conquered it, and then, to demonstrate their power and dominance, carved faces of their leaders into the White Cliffs of Dover, they would be rightly hunted down by British natives and executed for environmental (not to mention cultural) vandalism, but the USA had no problem doing exactly that to Mount Rushmore. Absolutely disgusting. And it didn't happen thousands of years ago, giving it the patina of history. When I was a kid, Mt Rushmore seemed like the Pyramids of Egypt or Stonehenge - then I found out it was carved in the 1930s (!!!!!) when people really should have known better. It's like a gigantic sign that says ''White People own this now!''. If I was a Native American, I'd have dynamited that shit into rubble a long time ago. Absolute disgrace that it was ever allowed to happen.

[@MrTommer2]

Great video! Been there the last two summers!! Can’t stop going back. My wife and I love the place. I’m a veteran and the lighting of the monument was very emotional. Literally brought tears to my eyes!🇺🇸

[@AmericasParks]

Beautiful words, Sir! Felt the emotions myself seeing all those Veterans up there and then again with the edit too. Thank you for your service!

[@youthwake]

@@AmericasParks we're traveling to Yellowstone and area national parks next month and wondering about how to find modest priced accomodations and must see. Do you have any suggestions?

[@AmericasParks]

@@youthwake I almost always tent camp - if that works for you, check out the park campgrounds. Regarding activities - look at the two videos I made of Yellowstone in 2020. (Wyoming playlist). imho, the best 2-day itinerary.

[@youthwake]

@@AmericasParks we're looking to spend a week or two in the area. We have watched your videos. I was thinking it might be a bit cold for tent camping but we're willing to look into it.

[@NickandRachel]

What an amazing place! So one time I was looking for a specific mountain and had service and pulled up Google satellite map and found it because they're named on the map you'll be able to figure out what you're looking at. If you got service next time maybe try that out and see if you can figure out what you're looking at if you ever go back. Appreciate the itinerary! hopefully we'll be able to get out there one day.

[@AmericasParks]

Great suggestion, Nick! Hope you guys can get out there. The Black Hills - one of my top 4 destinations.

[@jymnmeier3527]

Great video yet again my friend :) The Black Hills area is high on my list of places to visit. Hoping to get there next year :) This will go into my planning playlist for that trip

[@AmericasParks]

God bless you, my friend! The Black Hills area is among my top 4 favorite places to visit. Hope to have 6 more videos coming your way! :)

[@BillSprague]

Every time I go there I learn something new. I first saw it with my parents and grandparents in 1952. It was far less developed then. The sculptors studio was about all that was there then along with the old observation deck. My 9 year old self was amazed by the men who swung on those trapeze like contraptions and did actual work up there! It’s always amazing to see how few Vets there are in a crowd that big. Thanks for a great video and even greater memories!

[@AmericasParks]

Happy to hear that, Bill! Rushmore is indeed a special place! Have a blessed weekend!

[@davidpiersall1727]

We tend to take for granted the things in our own backyard. I’ve drove by Mt Rushmore dozens of times but haven’t actually stopped since I chaperoned my daughter’s 4th grade class field trip. She turned 25 last week. Think I will stop by again soon.

[@AmericasParks]

Good call, David!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

I have never been to Mount Rushmore before so I found this video very informative! You did this video different. It felt more like a more typical KZbin style video, not that that's a bad thing because you did a great job with it. Thanks for sharing your adventures and knowledge with all of us!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Eric! Enjoy the normal "fun experience" videos, but tougher to pull that silliness off when you are by yourself! :)

[@juliesmith444]

What an amazing American experience. I like the hike that goes behind Mt Rushmore- that would be interesting to see. All the tips were helpful for someone who wants to spend the day and make the most of their time.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Julie!

[@whitleyrobertson7070]

The most inspired destination…..

[@AmericasParks]

You have good taste, Whitley!

[@smashmouth4213]

Very moving!Was waiting for this series to start after you dropped the preview in the fall and so far its been worth the wait.Thank you again for another amazing video.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the encouraging words!

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Parking Garage blew me away. Huge. Very busy place. Loved town and area. But like Badlands is stop on the way to big boy. Yellowstone. Via Beartooth and Northeast entrance. Bam. Do Barronette Peak from ice box canyon. Only on sunny summer day. Gorgeous.

[@DestinationEarth]

Wow, I didn't realize this was a full day experience. I guess I missed a lot when I went - but I guess that's another reason to go back!

[@AmericasParks]

Well worth it, Josh!

[@kimberlyblasko4104]

😊my goodness friend!! Thank you so much for the informative foot show. I'm so excited about see Mt. Rushmore ♥️

[@AmericasParks]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Mikey-Likes-It_101]

Randy, excellent video, I have only been to this park once (back in 1976 when all they needed was a gravel parking lot), and I see you keep returning. When you get a chance, if you have not seen it, please watch Alfred Hitchcock’s NORTH BY NORTHWEST to see an excellent vintage view of the park. while many scenes of the park are on a movie soundstage - the exterior views of the original visitor center (and vintage cars) in the movie are worth a look. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR ADVICE AND VIEWS ON HOW TO VISIT, . . . Mike

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the tip! Sounds like an interesting film - gotta love that vintage stuff!

[@DianaViramontes-d5z]

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[@Langkowski]

I visited Mount Rushmore some years ago on a warm, sunny day with a blue sky, and was positively surprised, even if the heads were a little smaller than I had expected. Some tourist attractions are rather boring and overestimated, but Mount Rushmore lived up to its reputation. A real treasure.

[@AmericasParks]

Right on! It's a national treasure that is worth the visit for every American-loving citizen!

[@allenbankstusc]

Thanks for the awesome tour, I hope to make there someday! Great job!!!

[@Chillaxing113]

I would love to visit this park. I hope when I do it's a day like you had in this video with beautiful weather. What gorgeous photos I could get. Are there any other parks in the area you would recommend with wildlife and beautiful landscape?

[@AmericasParks]

The Black Hills is loaded with many gems - Badlands NP, Wind Cave NP, Custer SP, Black Hills NF - check out my recent uploads.

[@Chillaxing113]

@@AmericasParks thank you! I haven't visited that part of the country yet, but I definitely plan to. I will check out your other uploads. I have enjoyed all of your videos. Thanks again!

[@gettysburgimages]

This is perfect! Trying to plan out a trip later this summer and this is on my list. Thank you for breaking things down. The recognizing Veterans at the end with the music got me. Always does.

[@AmericasParks]

Have a great trip and totally with you on the closing ceremony honoring the Veterans. Sure do hope it continues!

[@ZeroDownEnt]

wow so does this mean i dont have to visit mnt rushmore in person anymore?

[@AmericasParks]

Glad you enjoyed the video, but I'd still encourage a personal visit if you can make it! So cool to really be there!

[@costar155]

Good video 👍🔥,👍❤️. Pura Vida

[@AmericasParks]

Much appreciated!

[@likeomgzilla]

Oh boy that Flag Ceremony got me emotional. Hope to see it in person soon! Thanks for sharing!

[@AmericasParks]

You have a good heart, Kat! So amazing and hope you can get out there!

[@gzeusakey]

Mathematics has it's perks

[@brandongallardo8576]

I'm very proud to be an American but not proud of how WE obtained the country. Accumulating control from violence and breaking treaties has gone on since the beginning of mankind and still occurs. But it's almost a slap in the face to the Native Americans that we stole, by attack, the land of the Lakota tribe. The worst part is we stole there sacred hill that represented their "Six Grandfathers" representing North, East, South, West, above (sky) , and blow "earth" And us Americans took their "monument" and made it OURS. I don't condone or agree with those methods but I am still proud to be an American... Since this was before my time. much love and respect to all peaceful and respectful people.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for your perspectives and civility regarding the complexity of our nation's history.

[@reneeh2050]

Lovely. July 4th 2000, I spent the entire day at the monument and got to experience not the only the program (which can bring out the feels) but fireworks over the Presidents’ head. It was one of the last times for the fireworks so I feel fortunate. I do believe every American should go there as the feeling of seeing it is hard to explain. Thanks for sharing. That part of SD has been part of my summer vacation for the past 3 years. Sadly I have moved and won’t get out there this summer. It is nice to relive those happy times with your video.

[@AmericasParks]

Happy to hear that, Renee! The 4th of July at Rushmore must be absolutely incredible!

[@hisdness1]

It's crazy someone had the idea to make a sculpture like that and more crazy how they were able to do it and make it look great.

[@AmericasParks]

It really is an amazing accomplishment.

[@kathiadiazfdez.8435]

Hi good video... I have a question for you. If I want to do the same itinerary like you (go to the Rushmore Mount in the morning and go back until evening for the nigth show), I have to pay twice the park ticket or it works for the all same day if I want to return later?

[@AmericasParks]

Got me curious on that one... To my surprise, here is what I found: "A parking ticket entitles a non-commercial vehicle unlimited entry to the memorial for one year from the date of purchase." I believe there is no fee to enter the Memorial itself.

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

Mt. Rushmore is very special and historically significant.

[@AmericasParks]

Right on! Hope our country views it that way for generations to come!

[@jennifer0084]

Hey guys, for those is us solo travelers , NON DRIVERS. Are their buses, or Ubers allowed for drop n pick up

[@AmericasParks]

I would assume so... hope you get some solid answers from others!

[@WayneAndMelissaTravel]

Great video 👍 We made a visit last year in 2022.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks and glad to hear you've enjoyed this gem!

[@goodnessentertainment3707]

So pretty! Have you visited Stone Mountain Park in Georgia? Well if you haven't, its a HUGE granite mountain with carvings on the front of Confederate generals, and a place to hike up the mountain, and in the summer time they do light shows at night!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks and interesting... never heard of Stone Mountain.

[@goodnessentertainment3707]

@@AmericasParks Yeah its not really talked about because its a bit controversial for some people, but my goodness, its a beautiful place to visit

[@stevealber9779]

Just watched your video. I found it very informative thank you

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you very much, Steve!

[@coldbluemptybottle]

Hello from the Philippines. Appreciate your video tour. Hoping to see this beautiful parks in real life one day.

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate that! Greetings back from the USA mainland!

[@Harrison2023]

Mount Rushmore, I heard it when I was very young. Recently I knowed the greatest four presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln.

[@Xiani2020]

many thanks for this tour..awesome . (subs like and share ). Is it possible to visit it during winter?

[@AmericasParks]

Much appreciated! Sure, not sure regarding the temps, but I believe it will be open and the crowds will be way thinner.

[@arizonatimelesstourist846]

Another great adventure my friend. I hope to see this place in person one day.

[@AmericasParks]

Hey buddy, hope you are doing well! The Black Hills are among my top 4 favorite destinations. Hope you can get out there! Have a blessed Resurrection Day!

[@airstreamer]

Thanks so much. We will be there this summer. No hassles from the NPS about posting videos on KZbin? They’ve gone after a handful of content creators. 🤯

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, not sure how to move forward on this one. Plan to stick with state parks for the time being and old footage. Thanks and enjoy Rushmore!

[@ngnsforever6689]

I was there in 1980 . No tourists !!!

[@stephanier1000]

I can't wait to go we're going here Memorial Weekend. Does the evening show happen every day?

[@AmericasParks]

Sorry, just seeing your comment now. Yes, I believe the show is every night. Hope you had a great time!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

I noticed your new edit moves right away, lots more zoo/Pan and with the beat, nice man. I do it on almost every clip. . . wrinkled rock, hmmm. Nice work Brother!

[@AmericasParks]

Yes, my friend... "Wrinkled rock climbing area" is calling you! Right up your alley!

[@1252PFC]

Great video. Thanks. When it is a good time to visit? We are thinking March 2023.

[@AmericasParks]

Crowds will be much thinner, but the temps will most likely be cold. Mid 40's in the day and below freezing at night.

[@like2befishing197]

One of your best videos , God bless the USA🇺🇸

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that and yes, we live in a great country indeed!

[@leeatterberry1239]

Yep not one native American part of the maintenance crew 🇺🇸

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for checking out the video, Lee.

[@RobertLWard]

i have been looking forward to you getting to the individual clips of the Black Hills. Hoping to go next summer Lord willing. I really need to check off all that the area has to offer. We have only been to Rushmore, not knowing how much more there is to see in the area( at that time in 2013). I remember we really liked Keystone and a very neat restaurant we found there. This is going to be a great series!

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that Robert!

[@potatothorn]

Fantastic tour!! that hike looks like a lot of fun, that is one i have not seen in other Rushmore videos. Thanks so much for this great presentation

[@AmericasParks]

Really enjoy this place! So patriotic and in the Black Hills setting - tough to beat!

[@samirmahmoudi1624]

Gorgeous brooo thankssss for vidéo for great president for history lovvv and hope to visit on future ❤️❤️❤️

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that and hope you can personally visit this special place one day!

[@samirmahmoudi1624]

Brooo dearrr Familyyy hope you a nice Time and health and nice thankssss for comment and i m with you for travel with your Channel ❤️❤️❤️☺️

[@PFAM5]

Awesome breakdown and tips!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@robertoramirez44]

Must add honorabilisimo presidente Trump to Rushmore

[@AmericasParks]

I'd just be happy if he protects the monument from those who continually want it destroyed.

[@anncareyhall3238]

This is on my bucket list. I’m 74 ok health but not a long distance hiker. I see it says you posted this 11months ago, what season were you in? I’m thinking of driving there in April. I would want to hook up with a tour in that area, so driving in the park wouldn’t be problem. Any suggestions you might have would be welcome.

[@AmericasParks]

I was there on September 14, 2021. Definitely go back to Rushmore in the evening for the evening show. Hope a trip comes together for you Ann!

[@brianlehmkuhl8162]

Thank you for your patriotism and your love for Ruben sandwiches! I visited when I was 15 in 1987 and am planning a trip back with my wife soon. I'm 52 now and it's refreshing to see people who are still proud of our great nation❤

[@AmericasParks]

Really encouraged by your values and kind words! We're not perfect, but still the best country in the world. One that was build by many genuine and sacrificial patriots that now are often forgotten or despised.

[@jaylovell6317]

I was there yesterday! The weather was great and nearly empty, maybe 20 people. Such an amazing sight. Just wondering how long before the progress democrats try to tear it down? Pray for America 🙏🇺🇸

[@AmericasParks]

I hear you, Jay. Absolutely love Rushmore and our country! Wish more people would appreciate what we have - not perfect, but the best that's ever come around.

[@teresaschneider6726]

I was in 2019 , I really enjoyed it. I agree with you 100%. One day I will be back . Thank you for the video. It put a smile on my face. 👏🏼🤗🇺🇸✨👍

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate the love and respect you have for this place!!

[@rafaelvega538]

Great video. Thanks!!!! I never thought much about visiting Mount Rushmore but after seeing this video I now added it to my bucket list.

[@AmericasParks]

Glad to hear you found the video helpful and inspiring!

[@luizgustavodorleack2877]

Gŕeetings FROM HERE brazil South American thank you for this amazing video once time i had read a magazine talk about mount rushmore

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@markakira8988]

Every single Thanksgiving the past 3 decades, my cousins remind me of the time we went to Mount Rushmore and I screamed like a girl when I saw a rattlesnake and cried until I got a Frogger ice cream bar. Agh, the wonder years.

[@AmericasParks]

Funny words, Mark! I might have screamed too!

[@NationalParkWild]

I highly recommend going to the memorial area at sunrise. The orange color of the rock is just beautiful and there is a lot of wildlife at that time of day.

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, that must be beautiful!

[@cashbrooks876]

We just received a ranger park and so you want to talk about angry engineering and tear down a dairy queen and cut some trees and alow in noise then I'll say I don't like you always to he was saying the homeless couldn't live at the falls which means that you are saying the American tribes relations still have to get of there tribal land

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for checking out the video, Cash. Enjoy your weekend!

[@sprypinegames5390]

Was adopted as a baby, not even a year old to America. I’ve loved this country for as long as I can remember and while I’ve visited some of the most amazing parks America has to offer this one has always been the one I’ve looked forward to seeing the most. This video makes me even more excited!

[@AmericasParks]

Encouraged your patriotism! Hope you can get out to Rushmore and experience this national gem for yourself!

[@PincheBeto_Bass]

How to go out there one day. I live in california. What time of year has favorable weather out there?

[@AmericasParks]

That fall was perfect for us. Call the park rangers - they would be more knowledgable than me.

[@RichardinNC1]

I toured Mt Rushmore in 2016. I started early but it hit 99 degrees by noon. I did the presidential trail but it was quite hot and work to climb back out of the trail. I definitely stopped at the cafe. I did Custer State Park the rest of the day.

[@AmericasParks]

Hot, but trust some great memories!

[@starshocker]

When I came to the States back in 2019, we went to Montana passing by North Dakota so I didn't get the chance to see this beautiful monument. Hope to get back there someday to go see it with my own eyes.

[@AmericasParks]

Definitely worth at least one visit in your lifetime! Hope it works for you!

[@jimgreen5788]

Randy, am I guessing correctly that the flag ceremony's crowd was composed of servicemen? Very good video--again.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Jim! Yes, all the men that came forward at the end were military veterans. Very touching and the honor was well-deserved!

[@miamistormz]

Such a great tour! Thank you general Flynn.

[@AmericasParks]

haha... glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@emilybrookharrison7562]

I’m glad your video popped up when I searched for Mr. Rushmore tour!! I came I saw I appreciate!!

[@AmericasParks]

Really pleased to hear that! Thanks for the comment!

[@krissifaith6709]

Don't forget to get your National Park Passport book and stamp it. *^

[@AmericasParks]

Right on!

[@TheColinChapman]

forget about the evening show, the stores, and all that ballyhoo. just be there, walk around and enjoy the location.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the comment and personal perspective.

[@Azi2424]

As much as I want to go see mountain Rushmore I don’t know if it’s OK to visit with the small kids

[@AmericasParks]

You'd probably be fine if you stay on the main observation deck area and then spread out based on your children's tolerance.

[@LolaAlmaguer8797]

Thank you for this video! We are going for the first time in July!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks and hope you have a fantastic trip!

[@drewblanche]

Are you allowed to rock 🪨 climb on their faces? 😂

[@AmericasParks]

Nope, not permitted to get up that high.

[@MrPuka2018]

is visiting mount rushmore and it’s town be done in a 3 day weekend? i live in florida

[@AmericasParks]

I believe that would be easy to accomplish. I moved kind of quick, but everything in this video was done in one day. If you have more time, there's a lot of other great stuff in the area!

[@jesshughes776]

IN REFERENCE TO MY LAST POST, WHAT KIND OF DAD COULD TRULY SAY HE LOVED HIS FAMILY WITHOUT PUTTING RULES IN EFFECT TO GUIDE AND DISCIPLINE THEM? COULD YOU?

[@AmericasParks]

Impossible - discipline means love, is one of the proofs of love. Even the Lord disciplines those whom He loves.

[@jesshughes776]

@@AmericasParks AMEN. JUST KNOWING WHAT I DO OF YOU ON LINE, I'M CERTAIN YOU ARE GODLY HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD. I DO MY BEST, GIVE THAT TO YAH AND LET HIM MAKE IT BETTER AND PICK UP WHEN I CAN GO NO FURTHER, KEEP IT UP. PEACE.

[@fabicaro333]

Hermoso lugar , que emocionante ver el amor y respeto por su pais 🇺🇲 🇨🇱 God bless you

[@AmericasParks]

God bless you as well!

[@na9eralhujailan586]

amazing place to visit + God bless America thanks man & amazing vlog

[@AmericasParks]

Amen to that! Appreciate the great words!

[@stewartsnape2936]

This is the first place I'd want to visit if I toured the states ,awesome sight

[@AmericasParks]

Loved reading that comment! Thank you!

[@joanreid2804]

Wow! Great tour with you. Thank you fo9r sharing your enthusiasm!

[@AmericasParks]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Joan!

[@cbentley1998]

Hello...where did you get the binder for your passport book?

[@AmericasParks]

I don't use a passport book. But I know they sell them in all the visitor centers at the national parks. Possibly on line too.

[@dontbeadrone]

America the Beautiful.

[@AmericasParks]

Right on, my friend!

[@darlenestout7548]

Thanks for sharing. It's on my bucket list for this summer.

[@AmericasParks]

Great to hear, Darlene!