Keystone South Dakota - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

[@johnmeadows5645]

I drove a truck for 35 years, all over the country and Canada. South Dakota was my favorite place of them all.

[@sturgus1]

This video was extremely relaxing. Really good production.

[@carolyncolinhogarth8732]

Big wave Russ from Colin and I. We enjoy your show so much. Thank you for the digital vacation. We have been down to Mount Rushmore and enjoyed that time so much. I got pneumonia from the air conditioning in the car as it was 105 degrees out at that time, and we were tenting. Boy did I get sick. A trip I won't soon forget. Yikes. What a beautiful area those Black hills are. We also went to Lead in South Dakota to see all the bikes. Wow! We look forward to seeing your videos about that trip. Thank you thank you so much for the great share and camera work. Nice Russ. Carolyn and Colin Hogarth Osoyoos B.C. Canada.

[@juliebradford2999]

Such a Beautiful place

[@Jensterable]

We were just in keystone South Dakota last Sunday thru Thursday. We loved each and every moment of it.. we seen Mount Rushmore, crazy horse, drove needles point highway. I cried all the way thru on our way out Thursday when we left South Dakota. We would love to go see Wyoming and South Dakota black hills again. We live in minnesota and it’s not the same without waking up to the bluffs every morning in keystone hearing the helicopters taking off and landing every moment. It was a once in a lifetime trip.

[@bruin1989]

Mt Rushmore is definitely in my bucket list!

[@susananderson618]

As fulltimers we spend our summers in the Black Hills - two summers workamping in Custer and now two summers in Hermosa....LOVE the area. Custer State Park is simply amazing, so many areas to ride off road in and Coolidge Lookout should not be missed! Great day trips to either Badlands or Devil's Tower are also great....our country is simply beautiful....another great video!

[@sharinggoh8605]

Appreciate you 👍🤩🤗

[@rogerbrekas8239]

We sure enjoyed all your travel videos and your drone videos. We've traveled all the road you've been on in the western states via motorcycle and the Black Hills is gorgeous we've been there twice once during Sturgis and we went back second time in June because it was so darn crowded that we wanted to enjoy it without all the crowds.

[@carolynmesser7199]

Loved seeing Mt. Rushmore again I really liked that . Took our grandson to see it . Thx again 💕

[@nancyguczwa4527]

Thank you Russ! I am really enjoying your videos. I feel like I’m right there riding along with you. I even catch myself talking out loud to you! Haha! I look forward to your Sturgis trip! That ought to be wild and crazy! Always wanted to make that trip on the back of a Harley...now I’d be happy to make the trip in my truck! Ha! Hope to see ya on the road someday! Stay safe!☮️♥️🙏

[@kebbenmilliman4206]

What a magnificent place.. Thanks Russ

[@ZahaA]

Beautiful ride!! Thanks Russ 🚐. Stay safe

[@cw1moore1]

Looking good Russ, beautiful country

[@ann40069]

When I was a Kid There used to Be A Flintstones Village outside of Custer....I it was open in 1966 and torn down in 2015.. My family and I went the summer of 77. It was a real scale size of the Flintstones homes...it was so much fun.. I was hoping you might stop at Jewel Caverns outside of Custer...or Stop at The Cosmos outside of Rapid city...

[@Dancinbear1995]

Ann, got pics of my niece & nephew below the Big pink Dino out front across lot from gift shop in 2008. If you look on Google Maps you can still see the old town of Bedrock which is now part of the Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort and Dino's still there too! Sad to see it gone, but doubt kids nowadays even know who Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, Barney, Betty & Bam Bam are; not to forget Dino! Willllmaaaaa!!!!!! : )

[@kevinschiffer1413]

I remember that! My family was there in 1977 as well. My wife and I are headed up that way in two weeks, driving up from Florida - I’ve not been up there since 1977!

[@t3chd3ckfn9]

I live in sd and I've been to keystone it's fun

[@shirleyjordan6340]

Nice ride. Great shot of mt. Rushmore. Early mornings are the best. Thanks. Be Safe!

[@juliebradford2999]

Gorgeous! Beautiful View !

[@rdebbiejoy5246]

The Crazy Horse Museum is great! Details all the hard work along with Indian artifacts. Worth the $12. Definitely a must see! Rushmore is also a must see! 🇺🇸👍❤️😁

[@NoName-zq6ic]

Sculpture still looks the same as it did in 2013. I refused to pay the 20 bucks they wanted to just park in the lot so don't no anything about the museum. Had fun in Keystone,Mt Rushmore at night lit up and of course the Badlands. Wall Drugs strikes me as more of an indoor mall with a western theme.

[@MaxZomboni]

@@NoName-zq6ic The sculpture still looks the same it did, in 1998 when I was last there.

[@NoName-zq6ic]

@@MaxZomboni Yep, looks like donations went for a building and i would guess some salaries also. Needless to say, i wasn't the least bit impressed with how it was being managed. Wonder if they'll ever get back to some carving on the sculpture.

[@gregwarner3753]

We have visited the Black Hills of South Dakota and stayed at the hotel on the hill at the end of Main Street. The narrow gauge railroad is a major attraction for us. Thank you for your video. Brings back some pleasant memories. BTW-we drove there from New Hampshire in our C-6 Corvette. Great touring car with astonishing acelleration and handling.

[@charlesp3764]

Thank you Russ. Heading to Mount Rushmore next year. Safe travels.

[@skyfacer9626]

I'm surprised how close two of the faces are together at Mount Rushmore. As usual, another excellent road tour video.

[@LisaMarli]

The rock is full of fissures and other structural weaknesses. They went nuts getting what they did carved. And they are having major problems keeping what is there from crumbling. It is a badly done tourist attraction.

[@skyfacer9626]

@@LisaMarli Now that's interesting.

[@jesscarey7666]

Nice work Russ 👍

[@mcgiver1202]

Thanks for your Tour we just found your channel and we Enjoy it . Thanks Again

[@stephenbrown3763]

Hey Russ!! "Early Bird Gets The Worm"!! Good shot of the presidents!! Looked like they were "carving" one of you in the mountain!! Be safe!!

[@starfish18seb]

Another great video Russ. I love Mt. Rushmore.

[@davidserna5011]

I just back today from keystone kool place rushmore are beautiful place i will go back againg

[@larryolesen1723]

Hello Russ , Thank you for sharing Black Hills, such a pretty place.

[@mrv911]

Really enjoying your videos....can't wait for your Sturgis video......

[@mikioni]

Beautiful👏👏

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

🙋‍♀️I am really enjoying my virtual vacation! 1st time for me to see Mt. Rushmore. I had to look for stagecoach twice, didn't realize it was on 2nd floor. How cool was that?👍

[@richardromero2707]

I remember all of this driving a tour bus

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS

[@michaelelmore5103]

Enjoying taking this trip with you. Wish I had found your channel earlier. Going to places I wish I could see someday. Great videography! It's almost like being there in person.👍😃

[@debbicox2776]

When I was in Keystone I was younger then. I wanted to live and work there.

[@garygary2250]

great videos love your drone shots,, i love my drone for all my filming ,, looks good from 200ft up,,, thanks for your travels,,,

[@calgondave]

Russ, your videos definitely brighten up my day.! Thank you sir

[@tomshively5419]

What a great shot of Rushmore, never been there plan to go! Keystone looks fun

[@CritterCrawler_16]

I enjoyed this town when I was there!

[@j-marie4006]

Those towns look so clean

[@gsp49]

They do not have the type of people living there that lack having respect for where they live.

[@TheDionysius57]

Was at Mt Rushmore about 8 yrs ago...travelled back from Seattle two years ago and did Black Hills loop . Very enjoyable part of the country. Thanks for the travels.👍

[@edwardaustin740]

Just stumbled across this channel. I watched one episode and instantly subscribed. I can't get enough. Thank you sir.

[@michaeldeal1625]

It was nice to see all the cars at the Super 8 Motel in Keystone. People are out and enjoying themselves this summer in spite of everything. (At least they will be out and enjoying themselves once the sun comes up. Hehe.). Great video.

[@msdebagain1]

Early start is the way to go!

[@deanpitman3325]

Hey Russ. Came thru there Sunday. We got a few vans on Mt. Roosevelt now overlooking Lead\Deadwood. God and cool. C'mon up.

[@tommygarcia6671]

The first time I have been to South Dakota ha.

[@americaunboxed1449]

Great video Russ. I was there in June. I had no idea how stunning the Black Hills were.

[@kevinp2820]

Good Evening Russ, We can't wait to get back there someday. Till then you gave us some great footage to tide us over. Looking forward to seeing My Wind Stuff/Curt and Kendra in your upcoming videos from Sturgis. I will be tuning into the live feed cameras from Sturgis, maybe I'll catch you guys on one of them. See You Soon!

[@jackman9738]

I live in South Dakota and the Black hills is my favorite vacation 👌

[@jimbodot]

Loved traveling Robert till I found your channel. Love watching the road as you travel, and seeing the small towns and sights. I hope you visit Oregon and Washington. Also like to see Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana........Thanks

[@Dancinbear1995]

Hi Russ, you missed 3 of the best parts of the southern hills. Pigtail bridge road (Hwy 16A) going north towards Rushmore, the Needles Hwy which goes to Beautiful Sylvan Lake and the Wildlife Loop Road in Custer State Park. Worth going back for, and Reptile Gardens outside Rapid City is cool too! Too cool for school for you! ; )

[@benk4881]

Agree 100%. Also do the hike up from Sylvan lake to the watch tower, a ways but well worth it. Going back in sept 2024 it'll be our 4th time there

[@sandragranger2181]

I am so enjoying this vacation, haven't been to the Black Hills in a while. I can remember the first time was there it was all dirt roads and that tunnel you had to stop to go threw it. It was dirt roads all the way to the fort and also Crazy Horse. You got to go into the house of the parent nothing there at that time. So, thank you for sharing love see it, but I liked it better back then. I don't think I will see the finish of Crazy Horse. Wow, so much has changed there.

[@colinwalters1768]

Hi Russ. Visited Mount Rushmore in the summer. Also went to Crazy Horse in the evening,they have a light display onto the mountain that highlights the carving.Stay safe

[@eliciamccoy7496]

Enjoyed your video will go bad to watch the previous ones too .nice

[@eliciamccoy7496]

Go back to watch previous videos of yours

[@jerrychisholm8565]

truly amazed

[@rgs455atw]

I am enjoying the ride.

[@milehighkit4725]

Wow Russ you're covering some ground quick. Good job enjoy SD.

[@Richard-s5x7o]

Wow Mt. Rushmore national park looks amazing. Awesome footage, thanks

[@56fordthunderbird]

brings back a lot of memories

[@vidguy007]

The closest I get to early morning travel is watching you do it Lol

[@chrisr6157]

Such a great trip! I'm enjoying my summer watching you travel. I'm buying a van this winter to fix up so I can travel next summer. Thank you for all the tips about traveling and campgrounds.

[@jimbridge4166]

The Black Hills region is worth a trip from anywhere.

[@bosse641]

Sure looks like an amazing area. Beautiful landscape.

[@thepubliceye]

@@bosse641 The first time I was there (1950) wall drugs was the only tourist trap, then it was truly beautiful

[@melbytvenge]

Know the area live 20 miles away Happy Holiday RV park Welcome

[@bobevansIW]

Thanks Russ, another great video. Stay safe

[@debbie3269]

Welcome to South Dakota and the beautiful Black Hills Russ!

[@jeanmarchouriet3793]

Thanks for showing us different views of Paha Sapa, the sacred center of the Lakotas' universe.

[@lewisboyd1480]

Beautiful area. Loved your picture of the Presidential Monument and just slightly remember Keystone when we were there many years ago. Looking forward to your Sturgis video.

[@oddopops1327]

Great video Russ! 😊

[@Julie-gr1nf]

That was cool!! Stay safe!!

[@allenrogers4184]

I was on vacation in 2003, staying just outside of Hill City when Keystone "caught" fire... burned some very historical buildings... very tragic. I still have the local paper printed the next morning stored away somewhere.

[@DannyShaw3388]

Luckily you don't play your video early. LOL. Forgot to say thank you for bringing us there. Be careful with the crowd in Sturgis.

[@nancyquinlan9644]

It was like I was with you driving around. Thanks that was cool. It reminded me a lot of New Hampshire.

[@sueamlennon6834]

Great side shot of George, Thx! :)

[@johngiese2556]

Hey Russ! Saw you cruising thru Sturgis Today.

[@vernafairleigh7566]

Mt Rushmore looked better in the video you took than it does when you actually go in and look at it from the viewing area. Hate say 'when I was a kid', but anyway you could get closer and it was much more regale and meaningful.

[@garymann5998]

Great video, planning on going there next year, nice preview, hope the mt rushmore renovation is done by then, thanks Russ

[@jjivy6310]

Keystone is very touristy, but I'm a tourist and found the town very quaint. The people when we were there were really friendly. Travel safe.

[@johnirwin1837]

A lot has changed in the last 42 years since we first moved to Rapid City in the whole Black Hills area. We may oe may not be in Rapid by 1 Sept. for a few days.

[@CaliforniaFly]

Nice video Russ

[@benk4881]

The KOA was Palmer Gulch, they also have a lodge you can stay at as well.

[@craighodgson7850]

Did you do the needles highway?

[@rjabja]

Nice videos.

[@shanecoker8566]

I’m staying in Custer again this year for Bikeweek. It’s a lot quieter than staying in Sturgis.

[@janeknight5070]

My daughter was their yesterday with my son-in-law and some friends. They went to see Mount Rushmore. She sent me a pic. What coincidence you are their around the same time. It would have been funny if she was in your video lol.

[@Chris-ze4sq]

I worked at Mount Rushmore for a brief time in 1991.

[@maricarmenvalladares8795]

When we went to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, wanted to go to Rushmore but we couldn't. 😞

[@janellevans878]

If you can go through the tunnels one of them frames the Faces. Its great. If its your first time go to the last show when they light up the faces.

[@benk4881]

Was there the year they steam cleaned the faces, first time ever, was awesome to se

[@shadowliving6858]

Peggys restaurant is a really good place to eat. Great service and large portions of food.

[@timf6916]

Nice

[@boss123400]

Crazy Horse will still look the same in the year 2320 when the Star Ship Enterprise will buzz it on the 4th of July....

[@gregorybarham8411]

Nice place went there there this summer to visit with family numbers of Cornavirus up there are lower than other places in the US 🇺🇸 great place to visit and enjoy with the entire family great restaurants and Cluster State Park is so awesome and Mt Rushmore aint but 10 bucks and you can come back any time during your. Visit

[@danielc.2042]

Next time try and drive the Needles Hwy. Spearfish Canyon is pretty cool also.

[@joemanpjg]

or Iron Mountain Road

[@serinehart]

I also like that area, your camera work is nice, may I ask what you film with. Thanks

[@sandratessem9980]

Stay safe and have fun in Sturgis. Say hi to Geraldo

[@andrewhardcastle7982]

Can you do a video all about your van set up please ? Thx

[@serinehart]

I was a crazy horse in 08 and it looks the same as then, I don't think it will ever be finished, still impressive though.

[@genejohnson3391]

Hey Russ! I maried my wonderful wife in Deadwood at the Number 10 Saloon in 2017! If you could do a driveby and point it out that would make our day! And what is the song you use in your videos? My wife loves it!

[@harryyazzie2888]

Yay 😁

[@thebudmaster4116]

Check out the 1880 train ride if you spend time in keystone or hill city it’s pretty cool there is a lot to do in the black hills. Rushmore crazy horse Custer state park trails and you can rent off road vehicles to hit the trails it’s worth the money and you will have a good time. If your looking for a hotel I suggest the best western in hill city the golden spike great location close to everything is only 25 mins away