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Mt. Rushmore

A visit to Mt. Rushmore to cool off the scorching hot 4th of July

on July 4, 2012 in Adventure travel, Featured, hiking, North America, United States

Temperatures around the United States have absolutely been scorching and the forecast here in Chicago calls for more of the same. Temperature and humidity levels look to be approaching 100 respectively. In honor of the 4th of July, this post features a trip to the iconic Mt. Rushmore, where I visited two founding fathers and [...]

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Mt. Rushmore

An empty Mt. Rushmore when the snow falls

on December 2, 2011 in Adventure travel, Daily Travel Photo, United States

One of the most iconic monuments in America and a staple of every road trip out west is Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills near Rapid City, South Dakota. Looking for a good time to visit when the crowds are sparse? Consider a trip in the winter. The mountain is gorgeous framed in snow. Stay [...]

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