Journeys Far and Near

Memorable journeys discovering unknown facets

Chicken and waffles with syrup and scallions

The Best Restaurants in Keller, Texas

Keller was settled in the 1840s as part of the Peters Colony, by Missouri families who homesteaded near the headwaters ...
Red Malbec wine bottle with glass

Red, Fruity, Palate Changing Malbec

Argentinean flavor with a Texas twist By Janie Pace ~ Malbec wine is derived from the Malbec grape, which grows ...
Chapel stained glass windows and statues

Mysteries of the Miraculous Staircase at the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe

Three mysteries surround the Miraculous Staircase at the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe: who built it, the engineering behind its construction, ...
Fort Worth cityscape with clear blue sky.

12 Best Things to Do in Fort Worth, Texas

 By JANIE PACE Today Fort Worth thrives on its deposits of oil and gas, the aviation industry, and its Cowtown History. ...
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7 Great Places to EAT in Fort Worth

The Wicked Butcher in the new Sinclair Hotel Feast on steaks and seafood at the Wicked Butcher, a modern steakhouse ...
Art deco hotel entrance with ornate metalwork

8 Great Places to Stay in Fort Worth, Texas

I love to stay at historic luxury hotels as often as I can, and Fort Worth has its fair share. ...
Longhorn cattle walking under stockyards sign

Six Great Play Days in Fort Worth, Texas

Spend a Day at the Stockyards National Historic District Visit the Stockyards National Historic District north of downtown Fort Worth. ...
Cowboy and wagon silhouette at sunset

Fort Worth

Play, Stay, Eat in Fort Worth, Texas Story and photos by Janie Pace (unless otherwise indicated) Fort Worth’s History Doubling ...
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Lajitas Golf Resort, Headquarters for Exploring Big Bend National Park

Just getting to Lajitas Golf Resort is an adventure. Leave Alpine Texas, drive east to Marathon, then motor south on ...
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Lockwood Distilling Co

Restaurant Review Discover Lockwood Distillery “We’re just all one big family, now.” Those words, scrolled in gold letters on the ...