Mount Rushmore wasn’t really his idea. Robinson conceived the original concept in a bid to boost tourism. As it sits in the ...

National fire resources are in the Black Hills this week to work on prescribed burns. Early Thursday morning, fire crews were working on the land right next to Mount Rushmore. This burn is the first ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The National Parks Service is planning a prescribed fire over the next several days near Mount Rushmore National Memorial. According to a news release, NPS is planning the ...

Is it Worth it to Visit Mount Rushmore? Julie and I firmly believe Mount Rushmore is worth visiting. For such an iconic United States landmark, the cost is minimal. The history alone is fascinating.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Fireworks are coming back to Mount Rushmore in 2026. In a news release Tuesday, Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the details of next year’s Fourth of July fireworks ...

Some businesses saw fewer tourists than expected. But overall, western KELOLAND saw visitor numbers similar to previous years ...

Rapid City, South Dakota (CNN) —Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City is a scenic urban getaway that hasn’t lost its small-town vibe. While it’s the state’s second largest city, ...