Monday, August 25 marks the 98th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service. In honor of this special day, we’ve asked Stacy Speas, Supervisory Park Ranger at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, to pen a post about national parks and the exciting celebratory events Jefferson National Expansion Memorial has in store for the anniversary.
The Riverboats return! After high river levels forced them to take a few weeks off, the Gateway Arch Riverboats are back to cruising the Mississippi once again on Friday. And what perfect timing, too, for some last-minute family time before packing up the book bags and heading back to school!
“The biggest benefit of Apollo was the inspiration it gave to a growing generation to get into science and aerospace.” –Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 astronaut and second man to walk on the moon
Hey, St. Louis: How are you celebrating America’s birthday this year?
Summer is finally here, and we have the perfect way in which you can enjoy the warm weather: Instead of sweating it out in a gym, take it from others who’ve exercised on the Arch grounds! Here are a few ways to do so:
Planning a visit to the Arch or Riverboats in June? Please be aware of the following detours and construction updates surrounding CityArchRiver 2015 renovations, including a major road closure taking place this weekend, June 6-8.
Fitness, film, and fun… OH, MY! Saturday, May 24 is just around the corner, and we are excited to kick off summer with a day full of special events—including the introduction of classic movie nights at the Arch.
Wow your friends, family and coworkers with your ‘overarching’ knowledge of everything Gateway Arch! Here are a few fun facts about your favorite famous federal feature for this Friday. (Who here likes tongue twisters?)
Spring has officially sprung at the Arch–and we have these beautiful photos from our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram friends and followers to prove it!
Tuesday, April 22 is Earth Day. And in light of this day of awareness, we wanted to share how the Arch is lending its hand in protecting the environment.
The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial… It’s no secret: We heart our national parks!
Do you hear that? The infamous batter-up tune, the loud cheers of the crowd, the click of the bat, and the roar of the stadium as the high fly ball soars over the left-field fence for a home run…
