The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO
(Click on any picture to see the full-size image.)

We approached the Gateway Arch from the north entrance to the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. The Arch is surrounded very a well-maintained park, as one can quickly see here. For more information, please visit the National Park Service web site for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
Another shot of the Gateway Arch from the north side of the park. Check out the full-size image -- the Arch almost surreally blossoms from the surrounding flora.	Hanna agreed to pose at the peak of the Arch. Believe it or not, you can feel the light sway on a windy day. Don't take the tour if you're afraid of heights, though! The observation windows face downward!
If you're afraid of tight spaces, then this tour is not for you! In order to reach the peak of the Arch, you must board a tram consisting of a few cars, like this one. The cars are cylindrical, with a 4-foot diameter. There are five seats in each car. A tight fit, even if you're under 6 feet tall (unlike myself).	Underground, in the middle of the Arch, is the headquarters for operations, including a museum and a ticket counter for the trams. A tram runs up the inside of each leg of the Arch. You cannot see much of anything the entire way up, as you'll note there are no windows in the legs!
We visited the Arch in the late afternoon. This is picture of the shadow of the Arch on the mighty Mississippi River, looking to the east. I would have shot a straight-out eastern shot, but there wasn't much to see. If you're really curious, drop me an email and I'll send you the other two pictures I have facing east from the Arch.	A much more interesting picture, this is a view due west of the Arch. You'll recognize Busch Stadium on the left and the Old Courthouse in the center. To the right and out of the view is also the TWA Center (let me know if you'd like to see a picture of it).