Aug 29, 2024 · What is Crazy Horse? The Crazy Horse Memorial is the world’s largest mountain carving. It depicts the Oglala Lakota warrior, Crazy Horse, riding his horse and pointing to his tribal land. It’s located in Custer, South Dakota.

Aug 15, 2023 · Leaving South Dakota, I drove south to Fort Robinson in Nebraska, the site where the great Oglala leader Crazy Horse died. He was killed unnecessarily on September 5, 1877, at about 33. The history of the “Indian Wars,” as they used …

Progress is being made on a daily basis, and visitors are amazed by the awe-inspiring work that has been accomplished on the Mountain. To discover more about the specifics of the Mountain Carving or to meet some of our carving crew, visit our carving page.

Oct 18, 2024 · Although the sculpture is visible northbound on US Highway 385, more than 1 million visitors pay $30 to $35 per carload to navigate the winding road to the Crazy Horse Welcome Center. There, they pay their respects and glimpse the world’s largest mountain carving.

Oct 6, 2023 · It isn't just the impressive carving that is worth seeing on a visit here, this Native American visitor and cultural center has so much to see and do. Start the self-guided tour by entering the building from the west, and travel in the manner of the sun.

Jun 26, 2021 · Crazy Horse Volksmarch: trail description, photos, GPS map, and directions for a rare hike up to the face of Crazy Horse Memorial in Black Hills, South Dakota

Jan 2, 2025 · The Volksmarch hike is a 6.2 miles roundtrip (10km), from the car park at Crazy Horse to the face of Crazy Horse itself. It is the only time of the year that visitors can actually walk up to the face of Crazy Horse, though it is possible to get a car to the face at other times of the year with a $125 donation.

Jun 7, 2024 · The Crazy Horse Memorial, set in the heart of South Dakota’s Black Hills, pays tribute to the Native American hero, Crazy Horse. The monument commemorates his spirit and the heritage of the indigenous people of North America.

The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. It will depict the Oglala Lakota warrior Crazy Horse, riding a horse and pointing to his tribal land.

Learn about the world's largest mountain carving in progress, the Crazy Horse Memorial, nestled in South Dakota's stunning Black Hills.