Originally Posted By NYthrillseeker I recently completed a cross-country drive with my brother, something I've always wanted to do. Our trip was mainly out of necessity and we were on a tight schedule and had to get out there in 3 days. However, along our route, we found some time to stop and see Mt. Rushmore, something I've always wanted to see. I just wanted to say that I found it simply beautiful and I realized it's something that has to be seen in person to really appreciate. I was wondering if any other LPers have been there, and what you thought if you have.
Originally Posted By Dave I've been there a couple times and could go back again. It’s truly a remarkable and breathe taking site.
Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger Been there twice, once at around 16-17 and then again about 6 years ago. Six years ago was my wife's first time seeing it. It's spectacular and no photos ever do it justice. I hope to live to see the Crazy Horse monument completed. It looks to be even more impressive. <a href="http://www.crazyhorse.org/" target="_blank">http://www.crazyhorse.org/</a>
Originally Posted By tapdancemom Have never been there, but my husband grew up in South Dakota and has been many times. As a matter of fact we were planning a Road Trip back there, but has been postponed for another year. sigh.
Originally Posted By NYthrillseeker CrouchingTigger, I also made my way over to see the Crazy Horse Memorial when I was there. I too, would love to see it completed in my lifetime, but being that they don't accept government funding for the project, it may not be completed in my son's lifetime, let alone mine! It looks to be super-impressive if they ever get it done. Mt. Rushmore really was a site to see though, I spent about an hour there, since I was pressed for time. I could have easily spent many more. I want to go back with my wife and spend a few days in the area.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I was there two years ago. The momument is impressive to say the least, and the visitors center extremely well done. When I was there, a night-time lightning storm lit the sky around it... hauntingly beautiful! It's easily one of those sights everyone must try to see in their lifetime.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I had the pleasure of visiting both monuments when I was 9, but I totally did not appriciate it at the time. I would love to go back as an adult.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz I did a road trip with my father a few years back that included Glacier National Park, Dad's birthplace in North Dakota, Devil's Tower, The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. Mt. Rushmore was also on the list but I determined if we were running behind schedule I would cut it out. We actually were running ahead of schedule so we went and I am so glad we did. It really is different to see it in person and the area around it was beautiful.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins I saw it as a teen and marvelled at it then. Now I go to google and look at it again.
Originally Posted By NYthrillseeker After seeing Rushmore and Crazy Horse, we spent the evening in Spearfish, SD and went by Devils Tower in the morning. Another impressive monument (although natural). I only wished we had time to see Yellowstone and/or Grand Tetons on our way, but our schedule would not allow anymore time. I'll be sure to see it sometime though. I am glad I got to see Rushmore, and at 32 years old, I'm at the age where I appreciate it more now than I would have when I was younger.
Originally Posted By Tink2002 I have been there twice and even pictures of it give me chills. I also really liked the avenue of the state flags. The first time I saw it, the old Cafeteria and Gift Shop were there, which I loved because of North by Northwest with Cary Grant!
