![]() Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield in Republicįor more information about the challenge and the list of activities, click here. Genevieve National Historical Park in Ste. Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Van Buren Harry S Truman National Historic Site in Independence George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond ![]() Missouri’s seven national parks are listed below: As people are learning about the challenge, Sanfilippo said they are excited to participate and has sparked interest in visiting parks they have not been to before. Sanfilippo said she is looking forward to encouraging visitors to explore the parks in St. Louis Arch at the Gateway Arch National Park (formerly known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial). “Certainly during the pandemic, we all found times when we were just ready to get away from it all and find a place where we could forget what was going on so to speak, and the parks have been that for a lot of people.” At 630 feet in height, the stainless steel St. “There have been lots of studies that have shown parks are places where people can kind of rejuvenate,” said Pam Sanfilippo, program manager, museum services & interpretation at Gateway Arch National Park. For those wanting to share their journey on social media, use the hashtag #NPSWellnessChallenge!. When an activity is completed, participants can have their guide stamped by an NPS ranger or download a digital badge to mark their achievement, the press release states. Guides can be picked up at each Missouri national park. Visitors can participate in physical, mental and learning activities specific to each national park in Missouri, which are listed on an NPS Wellness Challenge guide. The park is a memorial to Thomas Jefferson's role in opening the West, to the pioneers who helped shape its history, and to Dred Scott who sued for his freedom in the Old Courthouse. Genevieve National Historical Park, and Ulysses S. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. Louis area, people can complete the challenge at the Gateway National Park, Ste. Louis, that means the $3 NPS entrance fee included in each adult Tram Ride or adult Movie ticket is waived. It was created by the Gateway Arch National Park, Healthy Parks Healthy People and community partners, according to a press release.Įntrance fees at national parks also will be waived that day, including the Gateway Arch. ![]() The NPS Wellness Challenge is part of the organization’s “Healthy Parks Healthy People” initiative that will kick off Saturday, April 16. ![]() LOUIS - To promote good health, the National Park Service has launched a pilot wellness challenge among all seven of Missouri’s national parks. ![]()
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