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[RANGER BLOG] Happy 98th Birthday, NPS!

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.

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The Golden Club

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! 

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Our Favorite Out-of-This-World Space Quotes

“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

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St. Louis Fun on the Fourth!

Hey, St. Louis: How are you celebrating America’s birthday this year?

Arch Grounds / Family Fun / Gateway Arch

The Gateway to Fitness

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:

June Downtown Construction and Road Closure Update

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.

June 5, 2014 in Arch Grounds, Construction Updates, Detour Information.

May 24th: A Very Busy Saturday at the Arch Grounds!

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.

May 19, 2014 in Arch Grounds, Gateway Arch, Gateway Arch Experience, History, Programs and Events.

Fun-fact Friday! Six Things You May Not Know about 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?)

May 9, 2014 in Gateway Arch, History.

[PHOTO BLOG] In Bloom at the Arch

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!

May 2, 2014 in Arch Grounds, Gateway Arch.

The Arch Goes Green! Celebrate Earth Day April 22

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.

April 18, 2014 in Gateway Arch, Gateway Arch Experience, Old Courthouse.

GO WILD for Our National Parks with National Park Week!

The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial… It’s no secret: We heart our national parks!

April 11, 2014 in Gateway Arch, Gateway Arch Experience, History, Old Courthouse, Programs and Events.

PLAY BALL! Spend Opening Day Downtown

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…

April 4, 2014 in Family Fun, Gateway Arch, Gateway Arch Experience, Gateway Arch Riverboats.

Arch Dims Its Lights for #EarthHour

It’s lights out for the Gateway Arch this Saturday, as the 630 ft. steel structure will turn off its non-essential lights for one hour at 8:30 pm local time in celebration of the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Earth Hour, observed March 29 throughout the world.

March 28, 2014 in Gateway Arch, Gateway Arch Experience.

Flashback: A Brief History of the Riverboats

They’re located downtown on the riverfront; set sail daily during the spring, summer and fall months; and have been providing fond memories for millions of passengers throughout the years. The Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher—aka, the Gateway Arch Riverboats—have been part of St. Louis history for decades. But do you know THEIR storied history?

March 21, 2014 in Gateway Arch, Gateway Arch Riverboats, History.

Walnut Street Bridge Now Open for Motorists!

An exciting development is happening downtown today: The new and improved Walnut Street bridge is re-opening for motorists!

March 14, 2014 in Detour Information, Gateway Arch, Gateway Arch Experience.

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