After Ann made and served breakfast - bacon, eggs and toast - we were off for Mt. Rushmore. We've seen pictures of Mt. Rushmore but they can't begin to compare with seeing it in person. After paying $8 for parking - our National Parks Pass wouldn't cover it - we walked to the entrance. We entered through a passageway with columns holding all of the state's flags. The passageway opened up and there they were. The faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. What a sight.
After sitting and just looking for a few minutes, we walked a path that took us to the base of the mountain containing the sculptures. The path had stops along the way where you could read about each of the four presidents. Along the way we saw the workshop where the sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, did much of his work. Finally, .6 miles later, we climbed the stairway back up to the museum where we learned about the making of the monument. Most of the work was done with dynamite and finish work was done with jackhammers.
We returned to the motor home for lunch and to tend to the dogs. Soon we were back on the road to see the Crazy Horse memorial. $20.00 for the two of us to enter and moments later we were parked a long way from the Crazy Horse Memorial. I shot a couple of pictures and we entered the visitor's center. Inside we saw a movie about the making of the sculpture and the artist, Korczak Ziolkowski. Begun in 1948, the project continues with Ziolkowski's family carrying on his work. The project is moving along slowly as money comes available. Government money has been offered to complete the project but it has been turned down in order to keep the project private. There was a list of financial contributors in the Visitor's Center. I noticed it listed the contributors by state and then city. In checking the list I found a couple of names from Salinas, one from Watsonville and, from Trinity Center, were the names Merv and Barbara Dahl! I'd say socially and per capita, Trinity Center was very well represented.
After sitting and just looking for a few minutes, we walked a path that took us to the base of the mountain containing the sculptures. The path had stops along the way where you could read about each of the four presidents. Along the way we saw the workshop where the sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, did much of his work. Finally, .6 miles later, we climbed the stairway back up to the museum where we learned about the making of the monument. Most of the work was done with dynamite and finish work was done with jackhammers.
We returned to the motor home for lunch and to tend to the dogs. Soon we were back on the road to see the Crazy Horse memorial. $20.00 for the two of us to enter and moments later we were parked a long way from the Crazy Horse Memorial. I shot a couple of pictures and we entered the visitor's center. Inside we saw a movie about the making of the sculpture and the artist, Korczak Ziolkowski. Begun in 1948, the project continues with Ziolkowski's family carrying on his work. The project is moving along slowly as money comes available. Government money has been offered to complete the project but it has been turned down in order to keep the project private. There was a list of financial contributors in the Visitor's Center. I noticed it listed the contributors by state and then city. In checking the list I found a couple of names from Salinas, one from Watsonville and, from Trinity Center, were the names Merv and Barbara Dahl! I'd say socially and per capita, Trinity Center was very well represented.
I think we actually looked at the sculpture for a total of two minutes but enjoyed the visitor center and displays very much.
After leaving the Crazy Horse Memorial, we went to the town of Custer where we had dinner at the Dark Horse Restaurant and Saloon. The sign outside offered Fillet Mignon for $6.95 and over 100 kinds of beer. In we went and Ann ordered Moose Drool with her Philly Steak sandwich and fries. I had an Elk Steak and Shrimp with my Corona beer. Very nice dinner with friendly, efficient service. If you're ever in this area we recommend both the Alpine Inn and Dark Horse Restaurant and Saloon.
After leaving the Crazy Horse Memorial, we went to the town of Custer where we had dinner at the Dark Horse Restaurant and Saloon. The sign outside offered Fillet Mignon for $6.95 and over 100 kinds of beer. In we went and Ann ordered Moose Drool with her Philly Steak sandwich and fries. I had an Elk Steak and Shrimp with my Corona beer. Very nice dinner with friendly, efficient service. If you're ever in this area we recommend both the Alpine Inn and Dark Horse Restaurant and Saloon.
Back at the motor home I updated the blog and watched the Giants on satellite.
Go Niners!!! They're 1-0!
1 comment:
The photos are beautiful and it looks like you're having a great time! Love you, stay safe and keep enjoying yourselves.
dianna
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