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EarthCam Partners with the National Park Service to Deliver Exclusive Webcam Views of Mount Rushmore FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, November 26, 2013 -- Nearly 3 million people from around the world journey to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial every year to marvel at the majestic beauty of this important landmark. In the spirit of the holiday season and to celebrate this time of giving, EarthCam, the leaders in webcam technology, and the National Park Service (NPS) are making it possible for even more people to visit this symbol of America with high definition webcam views. EarthCam is premiering its innovative camera technology to deliver crisp, high resolution 16 megapixel images of this larger-than-life monument. Carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota, the 60-foot tall faces of American presidents George Washington, Andrew Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt proudly gaze upon the surrounding landscape from 500 feet above. EarthCam’s unique webcam with a special 105mm zoom lens invites people worldwide to experience breathtaking close-up views of this massive memorial 24 hours a day. Using a popular photography technique of timed exposure, the night shots feature the magnificent star-lit skies, inviting visitors to enjoy the park long after the gates have closed. To support NPS’s educational initiatives, an interactive overlay presents interesting facts and information about the world’s most famous mountain carving. “We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the National Park Service to showcase the rich heritage of this treasured site,” said Brian Cury, CEO and Founder of EarthCam. “The live webcam is our Thanksgiving gift to America and delivers extraordinary imagery both day and night, so viewers can really enjoy the ever-changing beauty of this iconic monument and be inspired to visit one day.” Starting today, come face-to-face with four great American presidents at Mount Rushmore with extremely high resolution views from EarthCam’s new camera at www.earthcam.com/mountrushmore. ABOUT EARTHCAM EarthCam is the global leader in delivering world class webcam content, technology and services. Founded in 1996, EarthCam provides time-lapse megapixel cameras, live streaming video and complete managed services for corporate and government clients in more than 1,500 international cities. With numerous applications in the construction, transportation, entertainment and tourism industries, EarthCam's revolutionary gigapixel construction camera systems deliver superior HD clarity, monitoring, documenting and archiving of the world's most important projects and events. EarthCam delivers live views of National Parks around the United States, including the Statue of Liberty, Flight 93 National Memorial, Gettysburg National Military Park, Steamtown National Historic Site, Paterson Great Falls and Washington Monument. The award winning company hosts many highly trafficked tourism cams, which offer views of popular locations and landmarks such as Times Square, Miami Beach, Abbey Road Crossing in London, Petra in Jordan and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. To experience more of EarthCam, visit www.earthcam.com. ### |
