South Dakota, Mt Rushmore

 

 

It is a beautiful summer day with clear blue skies as I leave Rapid City Airport. I am on my way down Highway 16W to the town of Keystone in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Keystone is known as the gateway to Mt. Rushmore.

 

 

About twenty miles down the road I arrive in Keystone and it looks like a good place for lunch break.

A main street lined with shops and restaurants provides a good opportunity for a stroll before I settle down for a tasty pulled pork sandwich.

 

 

 

 

It is not long after leaving Keystone that America's First President comes into view.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

George Washington. Awesome!

 

 

 

Thinking a close up view would be more amazing, I pay an $11 entrance fee to park but I am a bit disappointed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

By George, I think I like you more from a distance.

Had I been able to take in a Park Ranger lead hike maybe the $11 entrance fee would have been more worthwhile.

 

 

 

 

Back on the road I get another impressive glimpse of Mt. Rushmore. This time, I think I see a bit of resemblance between old George and myself.

Wow, he was actually one handsome dude!

 

 

 

 

 

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