The Daytripper
Season 13
2021 • 13 Episodes
Episodes
1. Lajitas-Big Bend Ranch State Park
October 2, 2021
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.
2. West Austin, TX
October 9, 2021
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.
3. Lake Jackson, TX
October 16, 2021
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.
4. Corsicana, TX
October 23, 2021
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.
5. Haunted Texas Road Trip
October 30, 2021
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.
6. Kilgore, TX
February 5, 2022
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.
7. Paint Rock, TX
February 12, 2022
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.
8. National Parks Road Trip
February 19, 2022
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.
9. Gruene, TX
May 7, 2022
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.
10. Liberty Hill, TX
May 14, 2022
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.
11. Castroville, TX
May 21, 2022
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.
12. Fort Worth, TX
May 28, 2022
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.
13. North Dallas, TX
June 4, 2022
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.