President Donald Trump is demanding cuts of $1.2 billion dollars from National Park Service funding. These national treasures — including Missouri’s Gateway Arch, national monuments, historical sites, scenic riverways and historic trails — have been a source of joy, inspiration and income for more than 100 years. Visitors from foreign countries cite our national parks as a major reason for their travel to the United States, adding to our economy.

A deletion of $1.2 billion from the park system is an assault on many basic services like trash collection, trail maintenance and loss of professionals who act as guides and educators at every site. Due to the current lack of park staff, parks have become overcrowded, leading to environmental damage, safety issues and a less satisfying and peacef

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