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Mount Rushmore National Memorial Timeline located in the Lincoln Borglum Museum at Mount Rushmore
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Your Safety
 

Trails: Visitors must stay on established walking trails and hard surfaces at all times.

Climbing: Climbing Mount Rushmore is prohibited.

Fires & Hunting: Never permitted.

Protection of Park Resources: The natural and cultural resources are protected. Picking up rocks, collecting plants or feeding wildlife are prohibited. Please do not litter.

Smoking, Food and Beverages: Smoking, food and Beverages are prohibited in the Information Center, Lincoln Borglum Museum/Visitor Center, Sculptor's Studio and Concession Building. Smoking is allowed outside, except in the Amphitheater during performances. Please use disposal bins located outside the buildings for smoking materials.

 

 

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Jefferson on Washington's left

Did You Know?
The figure of Thomas Jefferson was originally started on Washington's right side. After 18 months of carving the figure of Jefferson had to be blasted off the mountain and restarted on Washington's left side.

Last Updated: August 08, 2009 at 17:01 MST