Saint Louis, MO
We stayed in a nice state park outside of St. Louis.  Lots of space and well maintained.
This guy (or gal) was on a mission. He wandered across our site which took him under the RV.
The Missouri History Museum included a special exhibit on Ben Franklin.  What a guy!
An exact copy of Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis hangs in the lobby of the History Museum.
The Museum of Art is one of two orignal buildings remaining from the 1904 World's Fair.
The Museum of Art with a statue of good 'ole St. Louis himself.
The Grand Gallery of the Art Museum was impressive too.
We visited St. Louis' Union Station.  This is the rear entrance.
Of course, there are many shops and eateries in Union Station.
Upstairs was the 65 foot  barrel vaulted Grand Hall of Union Station.
The handcut Tiffany glass "Allegorical Window" represents the 3 grand stations of the US.
This is a view of the front of Union Station with the Gateway Arch in the distance.
The Gateway Arch is the tallest memorial structure in the US.
We did not realize how massive the arch is until we got closer.
At the very top of the arch are small observation windows.  You can just see them in this picture.
We took a ride to the top of the arch. The tram cars are VERY small - not designed for tall or large people.
The views from the arch are wonderful.
At the base of the arch is the Museum of Westward Expansion.
The museum was well done, albeit dimly lit.
Near the Arch you can hop on Riverboat Cruises.  We didn't, but maybe next visit.
Behind this small entrance lies what St. Louis proclaims as the U.S.A's best zoo.
There was a carousel near the entrance.
The Zoo is very proud of its Penguin exhibit and rightly so.
These cute guys were outside of the main exhibit.
The King Penguins are stately animals that love to pose for pictures.
The Puffin also enjoy the cool environment of the penguin habitat.
This poor fellow was left out in the heat - getting acclimated to global warming perhaps.
Although these flamingoes were not of the plastic variety, we trailer trash folks enjoyed them.
This enormous bird cage was built for the 1904 Worlds Fair.
Susan was excited about the numerous Roseate Spoonbills.
The Zoo has a breeding program for the extremely endangered Mountain Bongo. 
The very tall and elegant Stanley Crane is the national bird of South Africa.
This little cutey was born in spring - 7 ft. tall at birth.
The Somali Wild Ass are critically endangered.  The shot just seemed so appropriate.
Here kitty, kitty.  When these guys yawn they are really showing the tools of their trade.
The Zoo offered many places to stop and enjoy the view and sounds of the jungle.
These Galapagos Tortoises are in a race. We didn't stay for the finish.
On occasion we could use the services of the very focused Giant Anteater.
Now this is a view one doesn't often see!  Looks like an intro for "Obesity in America".
Does this look like a contented Hippo, or what?
The massive "new" Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.
The Cathedral claims the largest collection of mosaics in the world.
The mossaic installation comprises 41.5 million pieces of glass and took 70 years to complete.
The art and architecture is truly inspirational and awesome.
Gateway Arch
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Cathedral