A memorial to the birth, growth and ideals of the United States, Mount Rushmore near Keystone, South Dakota is a monumental granite sculpture that symbolizes American pride through the greatness of it leaders. It is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, just 23 miles from Rapid City. The sculpture and its surrounding landscape serve as home to many plants and animals native to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mount Rushmore depicts the faces of four exalted American presidents that symbolize the nation’s rich history, rugged determination and lasting achievements. At the age of 60, Gutzon Borglum and 400 workers sculpted the 60-foot busts of [Read more…] about Mount Rushmore :: South Dakota