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Port Isabel, TX

Season 10 Episode 11 | 26m 57s

Chet visits the South Texas wetlands to climb lighthouses, fish the bays, and eat fresh seafood. He discovers the long history of this coastal town and the many generations who’ve lived here.

Aired: 05/22/19 | Expires: 10/28/19
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