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June 8, 2007
The Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse standing beneath it
We were amazed at the size of the Arch - 630 feet high!
Grayson and Darby race towards the Mississippi River to burn off some energy
I hope they don't fall off the levy!
Jonna hanging out under the Arch
The Gateway Arch is an architectural phenomenon
Mark and the kids enjoying the park
Looking up at the arch you can see Darby and 16 tiny windows at the top
Let's head to the top to look down!
We awaited Pod 4 to transport us atop and hoped for the best!
Destination Mars!?!?!
The view of the Old Courthouse and the city was wonderful
Jonna, Grayson, and Darby up top
We were intrigued by the shadow the Arch cast onto the Mississippi River
Mark and Darby at the highest point in the Arch
A little friend we encountered, much like Lewis and Clark likely did
(luckily this one was stuffed!)
Darby and Grayson diligently worked on their Junior Ranger programs
Grayson and Darby opt for the hotel over these digs
Buffalo burger, anyone?
Mark, Grayson, and Darby explore alternative means of transportation
The kids were awarded their Junior Ranger badges after completing the work
The Arch is made of aluminum even though it looks white from a distance
A different perspective
A view from right up against the base of the Arch
The surrounding park area is beautiful
Darby and Grayson just couldn't get enough
The Eads Bridge
When built in 1874, it was the longest arch bridge in the world
The Gateway Arch appears to turn colors depending on the weather and time of day
At sunset it appeared orange and pink
Busch Stadium - Home of The St. Louis Cardinals
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