Child Protection and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Policy and guidance Definitions A child in this policy is defined as anyone under the age of 18. If a child, young person or vulnerable adult makes a complaint, or if there are other reasons for suspecting abuse, this should be reported immediately to the designated staff member responsible for the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults named in section 4 of this policy.
June, July and August are the busiest months at Mount Rushmore. If you have to visit during those months, try to go early in the morning. Otherwise, April, May, September, and October are good months to visit, especially during the week.
Mount Rushmore is 5,680 feet above sea level, which means snow in winter and cool nights in summer. The winter months can bring temperatures of 40ÂºF and 10-20 degrees cooler in the evening. The weather starts to warm up during the spring. Expect spring temperatures in the between 50-60ÂºF. The average temperature during the summer months is 70-80ÂºF. May and June are typically the two wettest months of the year. In late May and early June fog can obscure the view of Mount Rushmore for part of the day.