The Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Tour: Living Memorial, is a recorded, multimedia guide that incorporates narration, music, interviews, sound effects, photos, video, and historic recordings. Listen to Gutzon Borglum, Lincoln Borglum, American Indians and workers at the memorial as they tell their stories. Not only will you be able to hear the inspiring story about how and why Mount Rushmore was carved, but you will also be able to SEE photos and video that complement the information being heard and read on the screen. Using a new device that works just like your iPhone or Android, you can easily select the information you want to learn more about. There are a total of 29 stops along the route. Don't feel like walking that much? You don't have to! Stay in one place and experience the tour on the device.The tour is translated in Spanish, German, French, and Lakota. An audio-described tour is also available in English for the sight-impaired. This is a new feature that will allow visitors of different abilities to experience the park. Pick yours up as you enter the memorial.Junior Ranger TourAlso included in the tour is the Junior Ranger Quest game, a new adventure that allows kids to participate in up to 16 challenges at different tour stops around the park. Once they complete challenges, they receive a Junior Ranger badge from a ranger desk, just like the written Junior Ranger program. Although it’s best if played at the park, the game will be available for free download on the Apple Store and Google Play.Make sure to visit one of the Mount Rushmore Society bookstores. They can be found in the Information Center, Visitor Center and historic Sculptor's Studio or order online. Every purchase you make helps to support the vision and history of Mount Rushmore.
