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Environmental Assessment of Climbing at Rushmore comment period open.
Mount Rushmore Opens Public Comment Period for Environmental Assessment of Climbing KEYSTONE, S.D. – Mount Rushmore National Memorial welcomes the public to review and comment on the Environmental Assessment (EA) on hiking trails to climbing areas found in the park. … Continue reading
Sequestration and your South Dakota Summer Vacation
All six NPS units in South Dakota will be open to the public this summer. At some NPS facilities, you may see a reduction in operating hours, visitor services, educational programming, and some full-time and seasonal employees. However, there will … Continue reading
Summer Rock Climbing events scheduled
The seasons Black Hills Climbers Coalition dates started to get set during the Feb meeting. The meeting notes are posted below as well as on the BHCC website. Many details are up in the air, but we are always looking … Continue reading
Last lighting ceremony of the season and fall hours announced for Mount Rushmore
KEYSTONE, SD: Beginning Monday, October 1, 2012, facilities at Mount Rushmore National Memorial will transition into fall hours. The last evening lighting ceremony of the season will be held Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 8:00 pm local time. The sculpture … Continue reading
Mount Rushmore Climbing Area parking closed for the winter.
Breezy Point and Wrinkled Rock Closed for Public Safety Custer, SD – Breezy Point picnic ground and Wrinkled Rock climber’s area are closed for public safety on the Hell Canyon Ranger District. “These recreation sites are closed for public safety … Continue reading
Time Change for Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore
KEYSTONE, SD: As daylight shortens the hours of operation change at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Beginning Sunday August 12, 2012, the Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore will transition to an earlier start time of 8:00 PM. The Lincoln Borglum … Continue reading
Mount Rushmore 4th of July was a hit.
KEYSTONE, SD: Over 35,000 people during a two-day series of events enjoyed a funIndependence Day Celebration at the Shrine of Democracy. Patriotism, military salutes and music over the spirit of the day. Highlights of the celebration included Presidential re-enactors representing … Continue reading
Crews get a handle on fires around the Black Hills
Crews Make Progress on Fires – Report for 7/4/2012 Custer, SD – The Northern Great Plains Dispatch Center was busy today sending personnel to reports of fires across the area. Many of the reports were false alarms. Smoke was less … Continue reading
Mount Rushmore Offers Clay Worshops Throughout the Summer
KEYSTONE, SD: In addition to a full spectrum of summer ranger-led programs, Mount Rushmore National Memorial will be hosting clay sculpting workshops throughout the summer. Returning Sculptor in Residence, Dustin Baker, will be leading the sessions on the Borglum View … Continue reading
Mount Rushmore Smoking Ban
Mount Rushmore National Memorial News Release Release Date: June 29, 2012 Smoking Ban Now in Effect at Mount Rushmore National Memorial KEYSTONE, SD: Superintendent Cheryl Schreier announced today that in an effort to promote a safe visiting and working environment … Continue reading
