After looking around the visitor center and bookstore, we headed out on the Presidential Trail. It's basically a walk along a boardwalk (that at points has LOTS of stairs) that takes you to the base of Mount Rushmore and to the Sculptor's Studio (which was closed this time of year). We really enjoyed the walk around and seeing so many different angles of Mount Rushmore. And we can't forget one of the highlights of our walk...seeing the Mountain Goats! And if you can believe it, Easton was the one who spotted them first! They were so close to the trail we could have reached out and touched them if we had wanted! The mother and baby goat were on our right and either the dad or large male was on the left hand side. They weren't skiddish at all and you could tell they were VERY used to all the visitors! We also saw a woodpecker on our walk too. Just the first of all the wildlife we enjoyed during our three days.
Brian, Easton, Stephanie, and Brayden
Brayden
Easton, Jamie, and Stephanie
The beautiful Fall colors around Mount Rushmore
Brayden
Our Family
Our Family
All of us
Our Family
All of us
After our walk around the trail, we stopped at another gift shop there for a few more purchases and then ate lunch there at the cafeteria. Brayden had a Buffalo hot dog and Brian had a Buffalo burger. The rest of us stuck with some basics. It ended up being one of the better meals we had during our trip!
As you drive away from Mount Rushmore and head west, you go right next to it on the side. We all loved this view and saw it every day we were there! George Washington.
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