Sunrise and Sunset
Gutzon Borglum's intention was for visitors to see the memorial in the morning light, when the sculpture is lit in a orange glow.
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Sunrise and Sunset Details
Gutzon Borglum's intention was for visitors to see the memorial in the morning light, when the sculpture is lit in a orange glow. After the sun rises, walk along the Avenue of Flags, stand on the Grand View Terrace, or walk the Presidential Trail and watch the sculpture change as the sunlight washes over it, changing its colors by the minute. At the end of the day, do the same before the memorial is lit for the night.
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