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The Daytripper

McGregor, TX

Season 14 Episode 9 | 26m 40s

Chet heads to this small town west of Waco to dine at a country buffet full of Texas-sized pie. He explores Mother Neff, the first state park in Texas, and even creates his own cupcake at a local bakery. He goes junking at a famous antique store and then heads to Blue Hills Ranch to swim with otters and dine with giraffes.

Aired: 06/14/26 | Expires: 09/30/27
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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