Ultimate One-Day Mount Rushmore Travel Guide | Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Ultimate One-Day Mount Rushmore Travel Guide! I'll share several must-see stops that can be done in the span of one-day. If you don't want to do the middle rock climb, there are several other easy and moderate trails in that hiking area not far from the monument (Wrinkled Rock Climbing Area).

Contents:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Morning Activities
05:18 Afternoon Activities
08:41 Evening Activities

Visited: September 14, 2021
Arrival: 7:30 am
Hike: 2:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm
Departure for night show: 6:30 pm
Night show: 8 pm (fall hours)

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[AmericasParks]

Another suggestion for a mid-day excursion is to visit nearby CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL. It's still a work in progress, but the face and head have been completed. The head of Crazy Horse alone is 27 feet taller than the six story heads of Mount Rushmore.

[nancycronin]

Thanks for this lovely video. Evening program brought tears to my eyes. I find my patriotism growing with my age. Made a quick trip to Mt Rushmore in 2009 but did not go to the evening show. Will be going back to see that. God Bless you as well.

[jasongonzales]

Great video. Great monument. I thank the Lord for the opportunity to have visited and certainly hope to return again some day in the future.

[MrTommer]

Great video! Been there the last two summers!! Can’t stop going back. My wife and I love the place. I’m a veteran and the lighting of the monument was very emotional. Literally brought tears to my eyes!🇺🇸

[BillSprague]

Every time I go there I learn something new. I first saw it with my parents and grandparents in 1952. It was far less developed then. The sculptors studio was about all that was there then along with the old observation deck. My 9 year old self was amazed by the men who swung on those trapeze like contraptions and did actual work up there! It’s always amazing to see how few Vets there are in a crowd that big. Thanks for a great video and even greater memories!

[Jakeryanshow]

I’m going to plan a trip this summer!! I’m 23 and want to make the most out my life

[Mastermind]

The effort, the quality of information, the video quality is soooo amazing! Awesome work man thank you for the information!

[Langkowski]

I visited Mount Rushmore some years ago on a warm, sunny day with a blue sky, and was positively surprised, even if the heads were a little smaller than I had expected. Some tourist attractions are rather boring and overestimated, but Mount Rushmore lived up to its reputation. A real treasure.

[JP-dzzu]

First class work again, Randy. This is one park I figured I’d skip, now I want to plan a trip.

[papajon]

We spent 8 days hiking in the Black Hills area August 2021. Mt Rushmore was definitely the most patriotic moment I think I’ve ever experienced up to this point in life. A bucket list activity for sure. What was a surprise for me in the museum is that they have an exhibit about the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). My father served in it during 1935-36 in North Dakota as an 18 year old. Young men put to work during the Great Depression doing a lot of hard manual labor, building public and national parks. Unsung young heroes sending home their paychecks home to for families to survive. If you get more time to hike the area, you can see the back of Mt Rushmore from Black Elk Peak. Met a Lakota on the trail there who was evangelizing for Jesus. Had a wonderful talk with him but I regret not getting a picture. A strikingly noble looking human being. Go see Crazy Horse, great museum. Custer SP is a must also. Take a day to go into Wyoming and see/hike Devils Tower. The whole area was just beautiful…

[tonyschmitz]

We just took the family out to the hills for a week long vacation. We did everything you did except that extra hike. We also checked out devils tower, badlands, wind cave, wall drug Custer state park, minuteman missle visitor center and rode the 1880 which is the train you heard on your hike. I’m really enjoying your channel and appreciate the work you put into these videos.

[andyvawser]

Great video! The family loved it as it was so fun to see the places we visited last year at Mt. Rushmore. I agree, this is one place everyone needs to visit at least once. Wishing you and your family a blessed Resurrection Sunday this week!

[kimberlyblasko]

😊my goodness friend!! Thank you so much for the informative foot show. I'm so excited about see Mt. Rushmore ♥️

[lesliesmith]

Thank you Randy for sharing such a wonderful and patriotic area. Your videos are always Outstanding !! God Bless you and God Bless America... Robin :-)

[brianlehmkuhl]

Thank you for your patriotism and your love for Ruben sandwiches! I visited when I was 15 in 1987 and am planning a trip back with my wife soon. I'm 52 now and it's refreshing to see people who are still proud of our great nation❤

[sprypinegames]

Was adopted as a baby, not even a year old to America. I’ve loved this country for as long as I can remember and while I’ve visited some of the most amazing parks America has to offer this one has always been the one I’ve looked forward to seeing the most. This video makes me even more excited!

[jymnmeier]

Great video yet again my friend :) The Black Hills area is high on my list of places to visit. Hoping to get there next year :) This will go into my planning playlist for that trip <3 You are the Best Brother ! Thank you for all you of! Much Love <3

[TravelSmallLiveBig]

The night show looks amazing! Uhhmmm I just looked at my travel journey and we were there the day after you. Wow!

[JaylenPotts-zsqw]

Mt. Rushmore is very special and historically significant.

[likeomgzilla]

Oh boy that Flag Ceremony got me emotional. Hope to see it in person soon! Thanks for sharing!