# 4th of July fireworks are back at Mt. Rushmore

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2026/03/13/4th-of-july-fireworks-are-back-at-mt-rushmore
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- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2026/03/travelguysshow031426.mp3

*On the Saturday, March 14th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, TSA workers have missed their first paycheck. We’ll give you an update on the airport security situation here at home and tell you what you can do to help; plus 4th of July fireworks are back at Mt. Rushmore.
- The national parks have done away with their reservations system. This is going to change park entry and in our **Smarter Traveler** segment we’ll give you some REALLY important tips on how to best visit Yosemite and other national treasures.
- **Travel influencers** are offering more and more information via the internet. But are they following the disclosure rules? Are you really getting unbiased reviews and information?
- Have you ever thought about a trip to Arizona for baseball’s **Spring Training**. Mark has just returned from his annual visit and has some tips for you.
- Speaking of online information and opinions, articles appear almost daily, offering to tell you how you can get upgraded on your flight. Tips to woo the gate or phone agent. Can you really **schmooze yourself into first class**? Mark has some answers for you.

## Highlights

- [For the first time since 2020, fireworks return to Mount Rushmore ahead of July 4](https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/national-parks/2026/03/09/mount-rushmore-fireworks-tickets/89065781007/)
- [Entrance Reservations - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/reservations.htm)

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Previous Episode: [United says use your headphones on the plane or else](https://travelguysradio.com/2026/03/06/united-says-use-your-headphones-on-the-plane-or-else) — March 7, 2026
Next Episode: [Hawaii considers travel ambassador to convince Canadians to return to the islands](https://travelguysradio.com/2026/03/20/hawaii-considers-travel-ambassador-to-convince-canadians-to-return-to-the-islands) — March 21, 2026

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