Jen Roberts

Mexico City, St. Louis

Journalist and Writer at Freelance

Articles

Luxury train rides across the United States

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Jen Roberts

Rocky MountaineerIf you’ve ever driven through the West and wished you could focus less on the road and more on the natural landscape around you, then the Rocky Mountaineer is for you. This luxury train offers scenic journeys through landscapes in Western Canada and the American Southwest. With glass-domed coaches and hotel stays to break up the journey, each route is designed to ensure you get to experience a vast range of views along the way.
Future nurses share their journeys amid St. Louis' health care demands

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Jen Roberts

The need for nurses continues to grow. As the health care industry grapples with a nursing shortage—projected to eclipse 78,000 this year—a new generation of nursing students is helping to fill the gap. Although each student is driven by their own experience and will follow a different path, all want to make a difference in patients’ lives.
How international racing led St. Louis native Maura Kinsella to vineyards from New Zealand to Chile

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Jen Roberts

Maura Kinsella’s path from Webster Groves to Sonoma County winds through Belgium, Spain, France, New Zealand, and Chile. Once a professional cyclist on the U.S. National Team, Kinsella experienced both the triumphs and heartbreaks of international competition. It was from racing through the vineyards across Europe that she piqued her interest in wine. “I was passing all these vineyards at 30 miles an hour with the rest of the cyclists, and I started to have more of a curiosity,” she recalls.
Two artists find their meeting point in "El Encuentro"

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Jen Roberts

In Spanish, the phrase El Encuentro carries multiple layers of meaning. It can signify a discovery, a finding, or a meeting point.
5 Midwest places to learn more about the region’s rich Indigenous history

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Jen Roberts

Cahokia Mounds | Collinsville, Illinois Pre-Columbia, Cahokia Mounds was the largest, most complex urban center north of Mexico. Between 1050 and 1200 CE, Cahokia was larger than London with nearly 20,000 residents. The reasons for Cahokia’s decline are still unknown, but you can learn about the sophisticated layout of the city with plazas and ceremonial mounds arranged in alignment with solar events.
5 Midwest Wine Destinations

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Jen Roberts

Hermann Wine TrailKnown for its rich German heritage and historic wineries, Hermann is the easiest wine getaway from St. Louis (beyond Augusta and Defiance) at just 90 minutes west by car or train. The region is known for its Norton grapes, the oldest native grape in the U.S. Founded in 1847, Stone Hill Winery became the country’s second-largest winery by the early 1900s. Today, it remains Missouri’s oldest winery and is a must-visit destination. Stone Hill offers free daily tours and $15 tastings.
How St. Louis Roasters Are Responding To Record-high Coffee Prices

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Jen Roberts

As coffee prices reach record highs, the industry is being forced to adjust to a new norm that shows no sign of letting up. For the past year, the C price for Arabica coffee has hovered around $2 per pound, but in February, it soared to a historic high of $4.41. This price increase can be attributed to demand outpacing supply. There are simply more people drinking coffee, especially in Asia, which is expected to become the fastest-growing coffee market in the world.
Scenic Golf Courses Across The Midwest | St. Louis Magazine

2 months ago | stlmag.com | Megan Rubenstein |Jen Roberts |Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe

While there are plenty of beautiful golf courses across the St. Louis area, there are also many opportunities to combine golf with travel—and with so many options, there’s no need to go far. Featuring water elements, gorgeous clubhouses, and access to nearby restaurants, attractions, and relaxation, here are just a handful of places to consider for your next golf-focused road trip.
Expert Tips On Signing Up For Summer Kids' Programs And Classes In St. Louis

2 months ago | stlmag.com | Emily Adams |Jen Roberts |Micah Barnes |Melissa Meinzer

Of the many surprises of parenthood, one of the most anxiety-inducing is the often-overwhelming, competitive process around signing up for summer camps and classes. Here to help is Blueprint4, a free resource and database that connects St. Louis families with camps, after-school programs, and college-prep classes. Subscribe to the St. Louis Family newsletter for family-friendly things to do and news for local parents, sent every Monday. We will never send spam or annoying emails.
Evolution Festival Shares Big Names And Big Plans For 2025

2 months ago | stlmag.com | Christine Jackson |Melissa Meinzer |Jen Roberts |George Mahe

The folks behind the scenes at Evolution Festival have spent the past two fests learning what works. Attendees opinions and needs when it comes to chairs, stages, food, access—they’ve heard it all. And they’re hoping to channel what they’ve learned into a successful third Evolution Festival this September 27 & 28.