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Join Emmy-award-winning host Chet Garner as he explores the Lone Star State, including its mouth-watering food, stunning outdoors, and unique history. From well-known landmarks to obscure dives and hideaways, its all withing a day's reach.

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The Daytripper
Hutto, TX
Chet finds hippos, pigs, race cars, and pie just east of Austin.
Episode: S15 E9 | 26:40
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Giddings, TX
Chet enjoys BBQ with famed pit boss, Ms. Tootsie and learns the Wendish history of Texas.
Episode: S14 E6 | 26:40
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Making of a Million - Daytripping with the Nature Conservancy in Texas: Fresh Water
From East Texas swamps to desert creeks, Chet finds solutions in action to protect fresh water.
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Kyle, TX
Chet enjoys a slice of (PIE) heaven just south of Austin.
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Paint Rock, TX
Native American Historic Sites, Handmade Skillets, and Texas food
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Iconic Houston, TX
Chet explores the iconic establishments of H-town.
Episode: S14 E1 | 26:33
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Texas National Parks Road Trip
A look at the National Parks in Texas with a visit to the Big Thicket
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Kilgore, TX
East Texas Oil History, Rangerettes, and BBQ Ribs
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Coleman, TX
Chet visits several local businesses in this cattle trail town.
Episode: S15 E12 | 26:40
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Hutto, TX
Chet finds hippos, pigs, race cars, and pie just east of Austin.
Episode: S15 E9 | 26:40
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Mexia, TX
Chet visits a small town where the history of our country and the history of country music collide.
Episode: S15 E10 | 26:40
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Jasper, TX
Chet explores an East Texas tucked in the piney woods.
Episode: S15 E8 | 26:40
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Katy, TX
Chet discovers the diverse culture and delicious foods of this Houston suburb.
Episode: S15 E11 | 26:40
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Menard, TX
Chet explores where the Hill Country meets West Texas.
Episode: S15 E2 | 26:40
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Eastland/Cisco, TX
Chet learns the legend of Ole Rip and the true story of the Santa Claus killer.
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Austin: Forty Acres & Beyond
Chet discovers all the University of Texas has to offer visitors to campus.
Episode: S15 E1 | 26:40
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Karnes County
Chet explores the oldest Polish settlement in North America.
Episode: S15 E5 | 26:40
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Denison, TX
Chet learns about the childhood of the 34th President and Texas' role in the French wine industry.
Episode: S15 E3 | 26:37
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Bulverde, TX
9 Pin Bowling and PBJ Burgers are just two surprises Chet uncovers north of San Antonio.
Episode: S15 E6 | 26:40
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Plano, TX
Chet has several urban adventures in this metroplex city.
Episode: S15 E7 | 26:40
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Paris, TX
From the Eiffel Tower to the Tour de Paris, Chet explores Texas' Paris.
Episode: S15 E13 | 26:40
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West Austin, TX
Hill country rivers, views, and BBQ in Texas's Capital City
Episode: S13 E2 | 26:59
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Canadian, TX
Chet travels to the top of the panhandle and takes target practice from a helicopter.
Episode: S14 E7 | 26:40
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