The Daytripper Stops and Smells the Roses in Tyler
July 30, 2020 | By Chet Garner
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The Daytripper Travels Back to the Time of Dinosaurs in Glen Rose
June 25, 2020 | By Chet Garner
A trip to Glen Rose feels like a trip back in time—and not just because its historic square is reminiscent of the pioneer days of Texas.
The Daytripper: Port Isabel’s Lighthouse Is a Beacon for Travelers
May 28, 2020 | By Chet Garner
The Daytripper’s Top 5 in the Davis Mountains
October 31, 2019 | By Chet Garner
When it’s time to ditch the phone, the Netflix queue, and civilization in general, then it’s time to head west to the Davis Mountains. One of Texas’ three sky islands, this majestic range rises from the desert floor, creating a postcard-worthy panorama in every direction.
The Daytripper’s Top 5 in Jacksonville
August 29, 2019 | By Chet Garner
From the local Tomato Bowl football stadium to the countless painted concrete tomatoes that adorn businesses and parks all over town, Jacksonville is bursting with tomato pride. But what one might not expect is that a day trip here is as ripe and flavorful as the town’s signature crop.
The Daytripper’s Top 5 in Rockwall
July 24, 2019 | By Chet Garner
As the season winds down, you may feel like you’ve hit a wall on summertime travel. But maybe a “wall” is just what you need…
a Rockwall. With its vast lake, tasty food, and even a Texas-size mystery, this Dallas suburb is one wall you won’t mind running into.
The Daytripper’s Top 5 in Port Aransas
May 30, 2019 | By Chet Garner
When the Texas summer starts cooking, my favorite form of relief is to dive into the largest body of water I can find, which is often the Gulf of Mexico. This is where Port A comes in—with its near-endless beaches, historic appeal, and laid-back attitude. Port Aransas is one of my favorite places to hit the Texas coast, and with its ongoing recovery from Hurricane Harvey, it’s got more Texas grit and personality than ever.
The Daytripper’s Top 5 in Colorado Bend State Park
April 28, 2019 | By Chet Garner
No need to travel “just around the bend” when the bend itself is the main attraction. From the tops of its panoramic vistas to the bottom of its darkened caves, Colorado Bend State Park offers more than 5,000 acres of pure Hill Country heaven to explore.
