点评:This was a bucket list combined with Yellowstone. This can be done in 1 day and totally worth it. We went on a weekend where the sun was strong but not oppressive. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing (shorts and tshirts) bring a light long sleeve that you can tuck in your bag for the cooler nights. The cafe and ice cream parlor can be chilly with strong AC. I recommend the visitor center and all that it offers, a video and exhibits that describe the history of mt Rushmore. Visit the trail stops where park rangers explain and answer questions about the history. Trail steps are good to get close and picture close ups of the mountain. Ice cream parlor is a must do. Food is basically good and we had lunch and dinner there. Bring water, hats and a light bag for wandering around. Lots of picture opportunities. Clean and well kept. Parking for seniors is discounted. Unfortunately there isn’t much else to do outside of this sight. Some may not want to fly out far to just visit this spot. Combine with other sites which is several hours driving. The figure heads had me just staring at it for deep periods! Loved it.
翻译:这次行程是把心愿清单上的项目与黄石公园游览结合在了一起。整个行程一天内就能完成,绝对物超所值。我们是在一个阳光明媚但并不闷热的周末去的。记得穿舒适的步行鞋和便装(短裤和T恤),再带一件薄款长袖衣,冷天晚上可以裹在身上。咖啡馆和冰淇淋店的空调很足,里面可能会比较冷。我强烈推荐参观游客中心以及里面的各项设施,那里有介绍拉什莫尔山历史的视频和展览。可以去沿途的休息点,公园管理员会在那里讲解相关历史并解答疑问。沿着小径行走能近距离欣赏山脉,还能拍摄特写照片。一定要去冰淇淋店体验一下。这里的食物相当不错,我们也在那里吃了午餐和晚餐。记得带上水、帽子以及一个轻便的背包以便四处游览。这里有很多适合拍照的绝佳地点,环境干净且维护良好。老年人停车可享受优惠价。遗憾的是,除了这个景点外,周边并没有太多其他可玩的项目。有些人可能不愿为了参观这个地方而远道而来。不过可以把它与其他需要开车数小时才能到达的景点一起规划为游览路线。那些人形雕像让我长时间目不转睛地凝视着!我太喜欢了。