Heather and Chris

Mammoth Spring State Park may not be the first place you think about visiting to experience a natural wonder, but with over nine million gallons of water flowing every hour, this is definitely a part of the Natural State that you should consider visiting. Mammoth Spring State Park Ok, so what’s all the fuss about Mammoth Spring State Park? Mammoth Spring State Park is located in a relatively quiet area of Arkansas, but for those intrigued by “small town USA” this is perhaps one of the best places to visit to experience this. Visiting in the Fall will not only offer gorgeous views across Mammoth Spring State Park but it is also the perfect opportunity to explore the idyllic Arkansas foliage.

Whether you are contemplating the idea of visiting the iconic Swiss Alps for the idyllic “White Christmas” or perhaps heading to one of Switzerland’s main cities, the heart of Europe is definitely a place you should consider for a future festive destination. While the cities of Geneva and Zurich offer a myriad of reasons to enjoy the holiday season, we think that Christmas in Basel is perhaps the best way to enjoy a little yuletide festive fun. Basel may be Switzerland’s third city in terms of population, but it’s location in close proximity to the French/Swiss border creates a perfect metropolis to enjoy both nation’s festive influence. For those visiting Switzerland to enjoy a little retail therapy prior to Christmas to buy some gifts for loved ones back home, Basel is the perfect place to enjoy high-end fine luxury establishments along with a collection of more affordable local stores.

The primary destinations along the Gulf Coast are Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, but when it comes to the holiday season, the nearby town of Foley (just a short 5-10 minute drive from the coastline) is definitely the place to be to enjoy plenty of festive cheer. Let’s take a look at why Foley, along with Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and other coastal Alabama locations, is the perfect place to head to this year to enjoy holiday lights, Christmas festivities and much more, while still being able to enjoy the 30 miles of white-sand beaches that is perhaps the highlight reason for most visitors to this region. Foley is perhaps the highlight destination (albeit frequently left of the shadow of the main coastal destinations of Alabama) for Christmas festivities, but both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach can also lay claim to having plenty of things to see and experience for visitors looking to enjoy the Christmas season. Christmas is the most magical time of the year and what better way to enjoy the festive season than by heading to the Gulf Coast and enjoying the spectacular array of holiday lights on display in Foley, Bellingrath Gardens and beyond.

Whether you are a fan of iconic street artists such as Banksy and Vhils or perhaps you just want to admire a variety of gorgeous murals, a visit to South Alabama to explore the epic street art in Mobile is certainly a worthwhile experience. While Alabama’s largest city of Huntsville is home to several awesome murals, we want to focus our attention on the southern area of the state and explore the city of Mobile. Our journey around downtown Mobile started at perhaps the most iconic mural throughout the city and what we would certainly consider to be the pièce de résistance of street art because of its symbolism in today’s society – Just a short walk from South Joachim Street is the Alabama Contemporary Art Center and it’s no surprise that street art is on display there at the corner of S. Jackson St. and Conti St. Visiting artist Kenny Scharf