(Keystone, SD) — Officials say some parts of Mount Rushmore National Memorial are temporarily closed because of prescribed fire operations. The National Park Service says the Blackberry Trail and climbing areas west and south of Highway 244 are closed until Friday night at 11:59 p.m. The burn is planned for 95 acres known as the Starling Basin and the park service says short-term smoke impacts are possible along highway 244 and in nearby communities.
