Sometimes, the best getaways aren't a plane ride away--they're tucked into your own backyard (or just a short drive from it). This past weekend Carl and I packed a bag, put our boots on (not actually), and escaped to Southfork Ranch for a little reset--and a whole lot of Texas charm. If the name rings a bell, it's probably because Southfork Ranch was the iconic setting of the TV drama, Dallas . Even if you've never seen an episode, stepping onto the property feels like walking into a chapter of Americana. It's sprawling, picturesque, and just the right blend of historic and kitschy. The iconic white fences, open fields, and horses grazing lazily in the distance made us feel like we had been dropped into a country music video. We were going full tourist mode when we got out of the car and began touring the museum! We also toured the mansion, heard behind-the-scenes stories from Dallas, and even took a few goofy photos pretending we were part of the Ewings. Afterward...