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The Daytripper

Haunted Texas Road Trip

Season 13 Episode 5 | 26m 59s

Chet looks back at the spookiest stops he's discovered on the road including haunted forts, restaurants, and rivers. He also takes a new trip to investigate the Saratoga Lights.

Aired: 06/14/26 | Expires: 09/30/26
The Daytripper is proudly sponsored by Rudy’s "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q, Ranch Hand Truck Accessories, Georgetown, TX, Don Hewlett Chevrolet, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, and Dell. The Daytripper is is presented by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.
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