Friday, July 6, 2012

Mount Rushmore Sky Watch Friday ...

We took a road trip this week out to the Black Hills with Mom, my Step Son, Brad, and his kids, Ian and Liliya, who live in Houston.  We visited Chief Crazy Horse's monument, rode the 1880 Train through Custer State Park, took the trail along Roughlock Falls, drove through Spearfish Canyon, and when you have a Geologist in the family you always visit the rock shops. But the true highlight of a trip to the Hills is always Mount Rushmore, the work of Gutzon Borglum, a Danish/American Sculptor, and his son, Lincoln.  Construction of this mighty granite memorial to presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln began in 1927 and was completed in 1941.  There are monumental skies from all around the world at http://www.skyley.blogspot.com.  

8 comments:

  1. I've never been to Mt. Rushmore, but this a spot my family would LOVE to visit. Nice shot, and I like how you added pertinent information.

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  2. The presidents are illuminated in that sky. Awesome photo and great subject!

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  3. Thank you for this wonderful photo. It inspires me to try and get there to see Mount Rushmore for myself!

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  4. The stunning sky is a great backdrop for the sculptures. I've always wanted to see Mount Rushmore, but so far we haven't made it there. Great photo. Have a funweekend!

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  5. I've always wanted to see Mt. Rushmore... someday.

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  6. I've never been to Mount Rushmore, but one of these days I'd love to check out that part of the world!

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  7. Beautiful! I hope to see it in person one day.

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  8. Hi Laurie, What a backdrop for the Presidents. Are your wildflowers growing?

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