We stopped in St. Louis to check out the Gateway Arch, and the kids earned another Junior Ranger badge. It was a bit crazy getting there though. Fortunately, there's free RV parking along the Mississippi River. Unfortunately, there was a 12'2" bridge (we're 13'5"!) so we couldn't turn down that street. Fortunately we didn't, because it was under water! So we parked across the river at a gracious casino and walked the mile back to the arch. The kids enjoyed the views and the underground museum.
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That's the street we needed.
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Great view from my office!
Kayaker guy
It was a quick, but fun and educational stop on our way west.
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