Watch The Daytripper

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2014
8 Seasons
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The Daytripper is an adventurous, travel series from PBS that features charismatic host Chet Garner as he explores the diverse landscape of Texas. Beginning in 2009, the show offers viewers an entertaining and educational look into the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Lone Star State.

Throughout each episode, Garner, accompanied by a rotating crew of expert filmmakers and producers, sets out on a day long journey to discover new destinations and hidden gems all across the scenic Texas countryside. Whether it

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12. Victoria, TX

June 8, 2017

Chet heads to the coastal bend and explores one of the most historic towns in Texas. He learns how to throw an atlatl and how not to throw a disc for disc golf. He eats at the oldest deli in Texas and even jumps in the Guadalupe River.

11. San Saba, TX

May 27, 2017

Chet visits the "Pecan Capital of the World," where he learns about many varieties of the nut. He drives across a historic suspension bridge, stands below the famed "Wedding Oak," and shops at a western store that's five buildings wide.

10. Laredo, TX

May 20, 2017

Chet heads to the Texas border to sample the Tex-Mex culture. He shops the mercados, eats at the restaurantes, and finds lots of historia on the famous "Streets of Laredo." To cap it off, he paddles the Rio Grande on the lookout for migrating birds.

9. Mount Pleasant, TX

May 13, 2017

Chet heads to a Northeast Texas town, where he dines on sushi and samples the legendary "Pittsburg Hot Links." He goes mountain biking at a state park and explores the aviation history of town, including the Ezekiel Air Ship that claims to have beaten the Wright Brothers to flight.

8. Port Aransas, TX

May 11, 2017

Chet heads to the coast to learn how to surf the waves and shell the shore. He dines on local seafood and learns the boating history that brought FDR to this coastal hideaway.

7. Palestine, TX

February 16, 2017

Chet explores this East Texas town's history at the old high school and searches for a hidden waterfall at the local park. He then learns about giant balloons at a NASA facility and hunts for hogs in the dark woods.

6. San Antonio, TX - Downtown

February 9, 2017

Chet visits this town in South Texas to â€œremember the Alamoâ€ and pay his respects to the Texas heroesâ€™ hidden grave. He explores the largest Mexican market and a museum of curiosities, floats along the Riverwalk and dines on iconic Tex-Mex.

5. Boerne, TX

November 3, 2016

A tour of Boerne, Texas, stops at a vintage drive-in for "fickle" pickles and milkshakes. Also: a cave without a name; a nature center; and a shooting club that dates to 1864.

4. Conroe, TX

November 3, 2016

A visit to Conroe, Texas, where the state flag was designed. Included: touring a wolf sanctuary; eating meatloaf in the historic district; and "fly boarding" on Lake Conroe.

3. Taylor, TX

October 20, 2016

A visit to Taylor, Texas, which is known for its barbecue. Included: a museum dedicated to former governor Dan Moody (1893-1966); and a lake known for its crappie.

2. Big Bend and Terlingua

October 8, 2016

After a night backpacking to the South Rim, Chet wakes up to head back to the basin. After summiting Emory Peak (the tallest point in the park), Chet and crew head to Terlingua, where they explore the town’s old mining culture, eat at an old theater, and celebrate at the historic “La Kiva” bar.

1. Big Bend National Park

October 6, 2016

Chet heads to West Texas to explore one of the most beautiful and most remote national parks in the U.S. From desert hikes to balanced rocks to jaw-dropping mountain hikes with 100-mile views.

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