Chet Garner
Director
The Daytripper (2009)
Season 13
Texas is BIG! Exploring it ain’t no small vacation - it’s a lifetime endeavor. But that’s exactly why we’re here. From the well-known landmarks to the completely obscure dives and hideaways, we explore every corner of the Lone Star State. We hope we'll inspire you to head out on your own Texas-sized adventures.
Released Oct. 18, 2009
Episode 30 min
2+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.texas, imdb.non-fiction, tmdb.travel-show, mdblist.has-trailer
Watch Providers: PBS
Production Companies: Hogaboom Road
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S13E1 - Lajitas-Big Bend Ranch State Park
In one of the roughest parts of Texas lies one of our nicest resorts and best golf courses. It’s also home to an overlooked part of Big Bend that has some of our best adventures.
Oct. 2, 2021, midnight
S13E2 - West Austin, TX
Chet explores the west side of the capitol city where the hill country begins. Chet goes e-foiling on Lake Austin, art-gazing at Laguna Gloria, bouldering on Bull Creek and enjoys Hawaiian Tex-Mex and classic BBQ cuisine.
Oct. 9, 2021, midnight
S13E3 - Lake Jackson, TX
Chet heads to the coastal prairie to SCUBA dive with old amusement park rides and visit a fish hatchery turning out millions of Texas Red fish every year. Chet eats a Wagyu meatball sub from an old gas station and enjoy tiki drinks and ramen.
Oct. 16, 2021, midnight
S13E4 - Corsicana, TX
Chet heads to the land of fruitcake and gets a cheerleading lesson with the Navarro College team. He fishes Lake Richland Chambers and eats at a 100-year old diner.
Oct. 23, 2021, midnight
S13E5 - Haunted Texas Road Trip
Chet and crew recount the scariest stops they’ve made on the road and make a new trip to East Texas to investigate the mysterious Saratoga Lights.
Oct. 30, 2021, midnight
S13E6 - Kilgore, TX
Chet heads to the birthplace of America's first drill team. He explores the "World's Richest Acre," goes mountain biking in the woods, eats Hungarian food, and dines at the most storied rib joint in Texas.
Feb. 5, 2022, midnight
S13E7 - Paint Rock, TX
Chet visits some prehistoric petroglyphs, eats (and drinks) at a school house turned brewery and restaurant, goes kayaking, and finishes off the day with a platter of country steak.
Feb. 12, 2022, midnight
S13E8 - National Parks Road Trip
Chet looks back on Big Bend and the LBJ Ranch. He recounts history and prehistory at the Waco Mammoth Site, and then takes a trip to the Big Thicket, the first National Preserve in America.
Feb. 19, 2022, midnight
S13E9 - Gruene, TX
Chet visits this little town on the Guadalupe River that’s home to Gruene Hall, the “oldest dance hall in Texas,” and so much more. He eats a historic chicken-fried steak at the Gristmill, explores the town, and goes fly fishing on the river. Turns out “Gruene” is the true color of Texas.
May 7, 2022, midnight
S13E10 - Liberty Hill, TX
This small town might be close to Austin, but it still maintains it’s own independent spirit of LIBERTY! We explore the historic downtown with old burgers and new beer. We need an off beat artist making sculptures from toys. We hike the Balcones Canyonlands. And we finish at a local favorite – Dahlia Cafe.
May 14, 2022, midnight
S13E11 - Castroville, TX
Chet visits one of the few French towns in Texas. He eats a raw beef delicacy, explores the 1840s Landmark Inn, and hikes the banks of the Medina River.
May 21, 2022, midnight
S13E12 - Fort Worth, TX
Chet eats in the hottest BBQ destination in Texas. He encounters giraffes at the zoo and the reason this town is the "panther city." He explores the trendy Magnolia District and goes vegan at a local diner.
May 28, 2022, midnight
S13E13 - North Dallas, TX
From the campus of SMU, Chet visits the Bush Library, and eats with locals at a legendary burger joint. He bikes along White Rock Lake and encounters the local legends. He finishes the day at truck yard serving Philly cheesesteaks.
June 4, 2022, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Oct. 18, 2009
Last Air Date: Oct. 30, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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