A new mobile application called Mount Rushmore Virtual Tour allows people to explore the famous mountain carving and park grounds without leaving the comfort of their home.

Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City is a scenic urban getaway that hasn’t lost its small-town vibe.

Mount Rushmore’s peak is 5,725 feet above sea level. Scientists predict the sculpture will erode 1 inch every 10,000 years. The park site regularly draws over 2 million visitors annually.

There haven't been fireworks at Mount Rushmore since July 3, 2020, when then-Gov. Kristi Noem got permission from Trump's first administration to hold the first show at the monument in more than a ...