A Trip to Mount Rushmore in an RV.

Mount Rushmore
By Sebastian Bergmann - Flickr Commons

A rite of passage for every American and even every tourist to the U.S., is to visit Mt. Rushmore.  The incredibly sculpted heads of past presidents are carved into the granite of the mountain and hangs regally for all to see.  The sculpture stands for democracy, the country's birth, the greatness of the nation and it's leaders.

Take the kids on an educational vacation to see their nation's possibly most famous monument or for the foreigners, take a trip so you can tell all your mates you've seen the exceptional carving.  It truly is amazing.

The Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln are situated in Mount Rushmore, near Keystone in South Dakota in The United States.

Avenue of Flags
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While you're visiting Mount Rushmore in your RV, we recommend you take a stroll of the Avenue of Flags and view the majestic carving from Grand View Terrace.  Visit the new Visitor center and museum and be sure to get the orientation film on the presidents and the carving.

To get the closest viewpoint of the faces, walk the Presidential Trail and at 9pm join the lighting ceremony in the amphitheater.   Shop for local arts and crafts in the gift shop and view the sculptor's studio where you can see the original model of the carving.

Granite Spires
By Navin75 - Flickr Commons

Mount Rushmore is encircled by many scenic drives, perfect for touring in your RV.  The needles Highway in Cluster State Park features the Black Hills scenery including the granite spires and the picture perfect Sylvan Lake.

The Wildlife Loop Road is an 18 mile loop ranging from forests to prairies.  Often to be spotted are Bison, Deer, Burros, Elk and Pronghorn.

The Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway includes the Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road.  Travelers can see Mt. Rushmore, drive tunnels and bridges and spot pretty lakes.

Spearfish Canyon winds it's way through an ancient, narrow canyon, harvesting mountain views and foliage of all colors.  Incidentally, this is a good spot to hike and fish.  So bring along your boots and rods and make a day of it.  

Sylvan Lake - Black Hills National Forest
By Carl's Photography - Flickr Commons

Other attractions in the South Dakota region are: the Corn Palace, the world's only corn palace which offer free guided tours; Falls Park, where Queen Bee Mill sits upon the Big Sioux River; Black Hills National Forest, if you're a keen hiker or brought your bike come and explore and camp in this area. There's so much to be found, grassy meadows, highest of granite peaks, deepest of canyons, cascading streams and clean, clear lakes.

Corn Palace - Mitchell
By swecias - Flickr Commons

If you're a fan of the "Little house" book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, you can spend an entire day visiting the attractions devoted to the author and touring around the buildings and prairies where she received her inspiration from.

Have a look at this link to find a campground to park your RV in for the night.

South Dakota is a beautiful place with so much history and prettiness to explore.  Find an RV here and then get the road trip underway!

Have fun exploring!