Mt. Rushmore and Debris Pile
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At lower elevations, coniferous trees, mainly the Ponderosa pine, surround most of the monument, providing shade from the sun. Other trees include the bur oak, the Black Hills spruce, and the cottonwood. Nine species of shrubs live near Mount Rushmore. There is also a wide variety of wildflowers, including especially the snapdragon, sunflower, and violet. Towards higher elevations, plant life becomes sparser. However, only approximately five percent of the plant species found in the Black Hills are indigenous to the region.
The Crazy Horse Memorial is being constructed elsewhere in the Black Hills to commemorate a famous Native American leader and as a response to Mount Rushmore. It is intended to be larger than Mount Rushmore and has the support of Lakota chiefs; the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation has rejected offers of federal funds. However, this memorial is likewise the subject of controversy, even within the Native American community.
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Mt. Rushmore and Debris Pile
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Filename: rushmore_mtn_500x-1.jpg
Date: 2007:11:05
File Size: 123126 bytes
Width: 500 pixels
Height: 666 pixels
Camera: Canon PowerShot A640
Exposure Time: 1/160 s
F-Number: f/3.5
Focal Length: 17.342 mm
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