Mount Rushmore Maintenance

How do they maintain Mount Rushmore? | SDPB News

This segment is from SDPB's monthly news program, South Dakota Focus, hosted by Jackie Hendry.

Last month, the four faces of Mt. Rushmore had some company. A specialized rope team rappelled down the sculpture to track wear-and-tear on the state's most famous attraction.

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Arielle Zionts, rural health care correspondent, is based in South Dakota. She primarily covers South Dakota and its neighboring states and tribal nations. Arielle previously worked at South Dakota Public Broadcasting, where she reported on business and economic development.