It's funny, after seeing SO many postcards and pictures of this tourist-happy monument, actually SEEING Mt. Rushmore with my very own eyes was a bit of a letdown. It was definitely incredible, don't get me wrong. But it was something about the tacky billboards and tourist traps leading up to the site of the 4 presidents that was a big turn-off. Luckily, as we entered the protected Black Hills, the billboards faded and allowed us to enjoy the natural beauty around us (ahh). EVERYONE should see this once in their lifetime. My favorites were the pupils of their eyes....they were completely carved out with a long, open cylinder inside. So realistic! Apparently the artist had plans to carve out completely down to the waist of each president, but passed away before finishing. So...this is how they will stay. Can you name all 4 of these guys?
Here's a shot of the campsite where we stayed that night in the Black Hills. It was just 2 miles from Mt. Rushmore and was absolutely gorgeous! It's called Horsethief Lake Campground, in case you're ever passing through and need a place to camp!
Matt cooking up some sausages, peppers and onions:
3 comments:
Camping! Nice. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures.
nice burglar hat you got there matt haha
Really, they have visitor billboards? That's awful! Matt, your hat looks fine, "ba" is just jealous you are with that 'Hot' woman in the wilderness! Hahahaha!
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