| Since we will be electing a new president of the United | | | | The mountain is considered to be sacred ground and is |
| States in November, it just seems fitting that you can | | | | located between Custer and Hill City. |
| take one of the most educational and fun filled family | | | | The Black Hills of South Dakota are considered a |
| vacations by taking a trip to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy | | | | sacred place for the Native American people and you |
| Horse in South Dakota. You can get a fantastic | | | | can learn their story at the fascinating Wounded Knee |
| five-night package which would include the following: | | | | Museum. This museum follows the story of the Lakota |
| - An audio tour of Mt. Rushmore | | | | people through the fateful Wounded Knee massacre |
| - A Visit to the Crazy Horse Memorial | | | | on December 29, 1890. The Wounded Knee Museum |
| - Your choice of a visit to the Wounded Knee | | | | is a must-see for kids and adults of all ages. |
| Museum, the National President Wax Museum, the | | | | Another wonderful experience the entire family will |
| Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, the Journey Museum in | | | | enjoy is a trip to the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs. |
| Rapid City, and the Roo Ranch. | | | | Here you'll learn about one of the greatest creatures |
| When you arrive at Mt. Rushmore, be sure to take the | | | | to roam our continent, the mammoth. Learn how |
| comprehensive audio tour of this historic monument, | | | | scientist work a dig and find out the history behind the |
| which is dedicated to four great presidents: George | | | | Mammoth Site itself; from the mammoth to the people |
| Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and | | | | who inhabited this beautiful area. You can also take a |
| Theodore Roosevelt. The tour includes narration, music, | | | | guided tour and visit a working paleontology laboratory, |
| interviews, sound effects and historic recordings of | | | | watch a few archeological films, or just simply explore |
| Gutzon Borglum, the creator of Mt. Rushmore, his | | | | to your hearts desire. |
| family, the American Indians and the workers that | | | | No trip to Mt. Rushmore would be complete without a |
| sculpted this amazing monument. After that, you can | | | | visit to the Roo Ranch. This 13 acre live exhibit |
| stroll into the visitor's center and take in the many | | | | features 60 kangaroos, wallaroos, wallabies and many |
| exhibits or just purchase a few memorable souvenirs. | | | | other animals. Visitors can interact with the animals, |
| You will also want to make sure you visit the Crazy | | | | view the young in their nursery and even have the |
| Horse Memorial which is about 8 miles from Mt. | | | | opportunity to pose for pictures with these fascinating |
| Rushmore. This monument honors the Indian warrior | | | | animals. The Roo Ranch also houses a gigantic indoor |
| who led the Oglala Sioux at the battle of Little Bighorn. | | | | exhibit featuring a range of birds, dingos, possums, and |
| The face of the monument was completed in 1998. Still | | | | educational exhibits. You'll learn all about these unique |
| being constructed, this will be the largest sculpture in | | | | creatures from Australia and enjoy a fun-filled day of |
| the world. Crazy Horse is being built on Thunderhead | | | | zoological education for the entire family. |
| Mountain and will reach 563 feet tall and 641 feet wide. | | | | |