Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

At Gateway Arch, a Two-Week Blackout Benefits Migrating Birds

At Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Gateway Arch floodlights will remain turned off at night during the last two weeks of September. If migrating birds could talk, they’d say “thanks a million!”

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By Bob Janiskee - September 18th, 2009 2:09pm

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That “America’s Marines” Commercial Shows Five NPS Units, Not Six

Nobody was able to correctly identify the NPS units in that Marine Corps commercial we invited you to look at. It’s not as simple as it seems. Here’s the solution.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 28th, 2009 10:30am

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The Future of the "Gateway Arch" is On the Table—Will You be Part of the Discussion?

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis and the grounds around the "Gateway Arch" could look very different in the years to come, depending upon the outcome of a plan that is currently being developed. This plan could have far-reaching implications and public comments are currently being accepted. Here's what you need to know about this issue.

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By Jim Burnett - January 25th, 2009 4:16pm

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At Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, Old History Made Way for New History

Dozens of historic riverfront buildings in St. Louis were demolished in the 1940s to make room for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Boosters insisted that this was basically a matter of breaking a few eggs to make an omelet. Many preservationists think it was deplorable.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 21st, 2008 9:05am

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How to Hijack a National Park

From time to time we see a news story about some government project or proposal that causes us to think, "That sure doesn't sound right," and wonder how it happened. Here's a current example.

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By Jim Burnett - October 17th, 2008 11:00am

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St Louis Wants to Develop Land under Gateway Arch

St. Louis wants to revitalize its waterfront area. A former senator has a plan, but the development of new attractions would have to be done on land currently managed by the National Park Service. The city wants the land back, but there isn't a lot of support for that idea outside of Missouri.

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By jersu - October 25th, 2011 7:38pm

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240 People Trapped in Gateway Arch

A cable snapped, power went out, and 240 people were trapped in the Gateway Arch for up to 2 1/2 hours last night. Everyone stuck in the Arch was able to get out safely. Service to the top of the Arch will continue today with just one tram while the other one is fixed up.

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By jersu - October 25th, 2011 7:38pm

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