Meet Caleb

Sixteen year old Caleb G. is a member of Greater St. Louis Boy Scout Troop 585. For his Eagle Scout Project, he volunteered to design and build a ramp to one of the two new spotting scopes on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge  so wheelchair users or people who use mobility aids can use it:

“I wanted to build a platform and ramp that would not only stand up to the weather, but also meet accessibility guidelines. It was a little tricky to come up with a solution for the transition from the bridge to the ramp but I was able to make it work. While I have never been in a wheelchair, I imagine there is a lot of frustration when everyday things aren’t accessible. I am so happy that people using a wheelchair can now enjoy the amazing views from the bridge and try to find eagles. They’re no longer just looking at the rails of the bridge.”

The spotting scopes were made possible thanks to generous donors the Great Rivers Greenway Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation here.