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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.

 

 

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Over 90% of Mount Rushmore was carved by using dynamite. Dynamite blasts removed approximately 450,000 tons of rock from the mountain.

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