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Mount Rushmore
Perhaps one of the nations greatest landmarks, pays tribute
to 4 past Presidents. See more below.
South
Dakota
has broad expanses of prairie, mountain, lake and river-break
country open for you and your walking shoes. You'll want to
explore the state's hiking trails. Fall is also a great time for
a hike...or a ride, or a drive to see South Dakota's fall
foliage. Fishing and hunting enthusiasts love South Dakota for
its great variety of wildlife and unbeatable locations.
Motorcyclists enjoy South Dakota's wide-open spaces. One of the
biggest events every summer is the annual Sturgis Motorcycle
Rally. Cyclists rave about South Dakota’s awesome rides. Even
the International Mountain Biking Association gave these trails
an "A" grade.
You
should see South Dakota in the winter. Skiing, snowmobiling,
skating, ice fishing and the rest are more than fun adventures.
They're wonderful excuses to sightsee in the cold!
South
Dakota’s history reads like an adventure story. It’s a tale
of Plains Indians, explorers and pioneers. And it features names
like Crazy Horse, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Lewis and Clark, and
Wild Bill Hitchcock. When you visit South Dakota, you’ll find
many opportunities to experience first-hand our rich history and
heritage.
Whether
you’re into family fun, Western adventure, Plains Indian
culture, or the extreme outdoors, you'll find it in South
Dakota.
Mount
Rushmore
Snuggled in the Black Mountains
of South Dakota, stands a great white rock carving, that in
itself preserves the American heritage and gives the
future rock solid determination, to hold dear, all that the
great men of the rock envisioned and fought for.
Faces of Rushmore - Founding fathers and
Presidents:
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George Washington
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Thomas Jefferson
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Abraham Lincoln
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Theodore Roosevelt
The birth of the nation was guided by the vision
and courage of George Washington. Thomas Jefferson always had
dreams of a greater, more perfect nation, first in the words of
the Declaration of Independence and later in the expansion of
our nation through the Louisiana Purchase. Preservation of the
union was paramount to Abraham Lincoln, a nation where all men
were free and equal. At the turn of the Twentieth Century
Theodore Roosevelt envisioned a great nation, a leader on the
world stage, our nation was changing from a rural republic to a
world power. The ideals of these presidents laid a foundation
for the United States of America as solid as the rock from which
their figures were carved.
The sheer size of the mountain carving on Mount Rushmore
evokes a sense of awe in those who view it. This view below was
taken just about a mile before the visitor's center
 Read
the history of Mount Rushmore
There are several parks and attractions in this state that are part
of the National Parks Service. These can be accessed through the
interactive map 
You can just imagine the possible activities
this fantastic state has to offer. Choose the activity of
you choice and follow the links to find a guide service or suppliers.
For a great variety of maps see the University
of Texas Library.
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