Here is Mount Rushmore taken from a turn off just before the $11 parking area for cars. We did not need to pay money to visit the museum or gift store, so did a turn around and left for the Crazy Horse site.
With a $10 entrance fee per person, we felt this was a good use of our money, as this monument is being paid for by individuals. They have not accepted any money from the government to complete this phenomenal project. I believe the video says they turned down a ten million dollar government grant.
The video is good and runs every 10 minutes in two studios, so only a 5-6 minute wait. The sound system is very good and the blasting scenes make you jump!! The art featured in this large building is all done by native americans.
Part of the total plan for the area includes a college which is just starting.
These dolphins are for Kelly.
A bronze replica of what the mountain in the background will eventually look like. The have Crazy Horse's face completed, but the best view is atop the flat arm section. You can take a 10 mile hike twice a year to that point. Sorry, but Carol and I will have to pass!!
The turtle basket is for Ron. They wouldn't let him take it.
Lots of smaller bronzes were placed thru out the greatly expanded visitor center. We had been here 30 years earlier when the only distinctive feature was the 10 story hole for the arm (pit).
Carol is standing by the white rock rendition of the "finished" monument. We really enjoyed this side trip to the Oregon adventure. The monument is a "living" growing incredible project and we have enjoyed and supported it for many years. We will be glad to share the video with any and all who would like to view it.
No comments:
Post a Comment