Blanchard Springs is part of the St. Francis National Forest which is combined with the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas (I know, confusing). It is located about 18 miles from where we are camped. Blanchard Springs is small as springs go, but it feeds a whole ecosystem including Mirror Lake, Mill Creek and the caverns.
St. Petersberg, Florida
St. Petersberg is a combination of resort town ambiance, commerce with big buildings and some funky art. It is the home of seven museums, including the Salvador Dali Museum housing the largest collection of Dali's art outside of Europe and the Chihuly glass collection. It is a place of endless sunshine and and sailboats.