Deep in the heart of the Black Hills in western South Dakota lies what some call the Shrine of Democracy — Mount Rushmore. It ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Starting today, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial will offer an assortment of interpretive activities for those looking to enjoy their time at the national park. These ...

Carved from the ageless granite of South Dakota’s Black Hills, Mount Rushmore National Memorial was originally envisioned as a tribute to some of the American West’s legendary heroes. But when famed ...

Is Mount Rushmore National Memorial worth visiting? Yes! Make sure to see the evening program with the short film titled "Freedom, America's Lasting Legacy". Before the program even starts, you are ...

This story has been updated with Tuesday emailed comments from Gov. Rhoden’s office. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A group of lawmakers and Gov. Larry Rhoden are making sure the lights stay on at the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rapid City's Dinosaur Park is a beloved hilltop spot featuring these colossal creatures. - Chad Coppess/Travel South Dakota Rapid ...

Mount Rushmore has not looked so good in more than six decades. This past summer, the four presidents were given a high-tech face-lift; they were blasted with 150-degree water under high pressure.

FILE - Then-President Donald Trump stands at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2020, near Keystone, S.D. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) (Alex Brandon ...

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Now, perhaps more than ever, people are drawn to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. There was a surge in visitation after 9/11, as people looked to the Shrine of Democracy as a symbol of American ...