For almost 60 years I have been visiting this monument. While the monument remains the same as when sculptor Gutzon Borglum, and upon his death, his son, Lincoln, presented it to our nation in 1941, the monument experience has changed in a positive way. Gone is the simple parking lot and kitschy, but fun-to-roam-as-a-young-kid tiny gift shop of the 1960s, all replaced by a larger parking lot, gift shops and book store which comfortably accommodates more visitors. The state flags complete with date of statehood that line the mall have been an excellent addition!
This year, a first for us was to view the lighting of the monument at night, and did I mention all this and the annual Sturgis Bike Rally?
Camp Dawg 