The Information Center, Audio Tour, Restrooms, Gift Shop and Carver’s Café & Ice Cream shop terrace area --with breathtaking views of the monument --are all OPEN! The Nature Trail across from the Parking Lot takes you to the Borglum View Terrace and Civilian Conservation Corps stairs that lead to the original Historic Viewing Area. The Sculptor’s Studio, which is the artist’s original studio, gives his perspective and vision of the monument to visitors. The Presidential Trail is also open to the turnaround. Great Views of the monument are available from every venue!
Opening Ceremonies- Cole Freeman to attempt to jump over Sturgis’s Legendary Main Street
Cole Freeman of Saint Louis Missouri travels the world thrilling spectators like a legend from the past. His adrenaline fueled, fast paced riding style is taking the sport to a new level. Many of the stunts that Cole dares to attempt have never been tried and most of them, for good reason. In the most recent feat Cole jumped a Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ninety Nine Feet Ten Inches shattering his ramps, bike and the record. Cole is on a mission to keep the industry thriving through extreme entertainment while paying homage to his childhood hero Evel Knievel.
Cole will be bringing his show to the 79th Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ August 2nd at 4:00 p.m. when he will attempt to jump over Sturgis’s Legendary Main Street as part of the year’s opening ceremonies. It’s free and fun and will be a spectacular site to see.
