The DeLeeuws joined up with us for the rest of the trip.
What is camping without smores?
....and hot chocolate for breakfast.
Joesph cooking pancakes and sausage.
We actually went to Mt. Rushmore 3 times while we were there but I thought I'd put these pictures all together. This is entryway to the monument. There were so many people that I felt like I was at the entrance to Disneyland.
They have the flags from all the states in this walkway. Joseph is standing under the Utah State flag.
Mt. Rushmore itself.
looking back at the visitor center and amphitheater from the trail.
They have a trail that goes in front of the base of Mt. Rushmore and gives you different views of the monument. This walkway is in Nat'l treasure 2.
When you leave the park heading west you come around a bend and get this profile of George Washington.
We went back for the evening program. There was a beautiful sunset while we were waiting for it to get dark. The program is a patriotic program which was nice to see that there is some patriotism in our country still. They emphasize the values and liberties that each of the presidents represented.
At the end of the program the monument is lit up. Quite an impressive sight.
All current and past military personal are invited to come down to the stage where they have some of them help lower the flag and then they give each one the opportunity to introduce themselves and tell what branch of the military they are a part of. There was quite a reverent feeling among the audience as they honored those who have and currently serve our country.
This was such a beautiful sight as we walked back to the parking garage. The picture just doesn't do justice. I talked with a scout troop that was there from Iowa as we walked out. I thought what a great opportunity for these young men to be here.
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