Planning a Great Family Trip to Mount Rushmore

If you're finally pulling the trigger on a family trip to Mount Rushmore, you're in for a classic American road trip experience that's actually a lot cooler than the postcards suggest. It's one of those places everyone says you have to see at least once, but the real secret is that the monument itself is just the tip of the iceberg. The surrounding Black Hills are packed with enough wildlife, caves, and kitschy roadside attractions to keep even the crankiest teenager from staring at their phone for a few hours. ...

May 4, 2026 · 7 min · Bts Mandy