For the first time in my life, and Jim's too, we saw up close and in person, Mount Rushmore and The Crazy Horse Monument. I think these should be on everyone's bucket list, especially Americans.
Mount Rushmore is very impressive when you are looking up at the mountain in real life. In the town of Keystone there is a Museum dedicated to Gutzum Borglum that gives you lots of information about the man and the mountain. At the monument itself there is a gift shop for those interested in collecting made in China trinkets to remember the day.
At Crazy Horse there is a bus ride you can take that will let you see the mountain from 3 sides. We didn't do that. What I found most impressive were the displays of Native American Art from tribes all over the country. We also heard from and watched the dancing of a mother and daughter from the Sioux tribe. They also use Dakota or Lakota or Nakota to identify themselves and forgive me but I have forgotten which people their family was.
I'll show you a few of the pieces of art we saw. You really should go to see it all yourself. I will always think of this day with fond and happy memories and I hope you would too,
Back with more again soon.
Take care and stay cozy!
