About Mount Rushmore

Learning about Mount Rushmore is an interesting experience that will no doubt leave you astounding. If you are planning to visit this National Memorial, then having a basic knowledge of what Mount Rushmore is and where it is located will most definitely help in planning a fun and educational vacation.

Where is Mount Rushmore? This is the question on many peoples' minds as they travel to the Black Hills of South Dakota, and it is actually a relevant question. Mount Rushmore is located, bluntly, in the middle of nowhere. Some people actually find that to be part of its charm. Here is a bit more detailed description of exactly where Mount Rushmore is located.

The Mount Rushmore Memorial features four of the United States greatest Presidents, immortalized by a stone carving on a vast mountain. This national memorial shows granite portraits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt that are both lifelike and astounding to view.

Each one of the presidents represented on Mount Rushmore was chosen for a specific reason. Though committees did have a say in which presidents were going to be represented, the choice was ultimately up to sculptor Gutzon Borglum who chose Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and T. Roosevelt for his own personal reasons.

Remember Crazy Horse with his new memorial near Mount Rushmore. Many people travel to the Black Hills of South Dakota to see the mountainous memorial of past United States leaders, but now there is a new memorial in town, one that inspires people for an entirely different reason.

No one seems to visit Mount Rushmore without taking photos. Whether you are a professional photographer or are simply documenting your trip with a one time use camera, the Mount Rushmore traditionally yields beautiful photographs. Photos of Mount Rushmore can be found everywhere, some traditional photos of the Memorial, others a bit more innovative.

Mount Rushmore pictures are as varied as the people who visit the National Monument. While many pictures may seem to be similar, none are actually the same. Taking pictures in different locations, at different times of day, and in different weather conditions will result in a varied portfolio full of images that stray from the "norm."