Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Lobbying 101: The Making Of Mount Rushmore Offers Some "Do's" And "Don'ts"

Our National Park System now includes over 300 units, and none of them would be in existence today without the energetic efforts of individuals or organizations to secure the necessary authorization and funding. Such efforts are known as "lobbying," and the story behind Mount Rushmore National Memorial includes both a very creative approach for gaining a President's support...and a good example of what not to do in the halls of Washington.

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By Jim Burnett - February 28th, 2014 3:41am

Webcam Offers Views Of Mount Rushmore National Memorial 24 Hours A Day

It's easier to keep an eye on Mount Rushmore National Memorial, from anywhere you have an internet connection, thanks to EarthCam.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 28th, 2013 3:15am

Around The Shutdown: Which National Parks Are Open Today?

Wondering which national parks have been able to reopen with state funding? Here's a list, and the dates the parks are to remain open...barring some resolution in Washington or more funding from the states.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 14th, 2013 11:58am

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Tributes, Music, But No Fireworks, For Fourth Of July At Mount Rushmore National Memorial

There will be lots to do this Fourth of July holiday at Mount Rushmore National Memorial -- music, patriotic tributes, and presidential re-enactors -- but no fireworks due to the fire danger in the surrounding forests.

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By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2013 3:03am

A Year In The Parks: From Arches National Park To Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Living in the Rocky Mountains is a great asset when it comes to visiting national parks, for there are so many in just about any direction you head. The past year took me north and south through the region to a diverse collection parks, and I also ventured to Virginia to explore the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 26th, 2012 9:31am

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Changing Hours For Fall

With summer's end not too terribly far off, Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota has changed the hours of its Evening Lighting Ceremony in response to the shortening days.

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By NPT Staff - August 16th, 2012 3:00am

Night View From Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Each evening in summer a program that touches on the history of the four presidents whose profiles are carved into stone in the Black Hills of South Dakota is held at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. For many the highlight of the program is when the profiles are lit up with flood lights.

Kurt Repanshek

www.nps.gov/moru

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 2nd, 2012 9:09am

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Presidents At Mount Rushmore National Memorial Getting Facials

George, Abe, Teddy and Tom are getting a once-over from preservation specialists at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

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By NPT Staff - June 1st, 2012 3:00am

Is A Tiny Beetle Causing Haze In Places Such As Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, And Glacier National Parks?

Is there a connection between climate change, a tiny beetle, and increased haze in the skies over places such as Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone national parks? Research by an assistant professor at Southern Illinois University seems to connect the dots.

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By NPT Staff - May 28th, 2012 3:00am

Check Out Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 3D

Thanks to the laser mapping of CyArk, a non-profit group that works to digitally preserve cultural heritage sites around the world, you can now appreciate the three dimensions of Mount Rushmore National Memorial via your computer.

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By NPT Staff - January 13th, 2012 3:00am

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