The Daytripper

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The Daytripper Cozies Up in Brownwood

Comfort food, Central Texas history, and a state park make this Brown County gem worth the drive

By Chet Garner

December 11, 2025

A man in a cowboy hat stands next to a statue that says KYLE in big block letters

The Daytripper Has a Slice of the Good Life in Kyle

By Chet Garner

July 31, 2025

The Daytripper Rolls Through Temple

By Chet Garner

February 24, 2025

A man rides a statue of a horned lizard.

The Daytripper ‘Rips’ Through Eastland

By Chet Garner

December 3, 2024

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The Daytripper Visits the Tip of South Texas

By Chet Garner

September 30, 2024

A man in a cowboy hat holding a glass of wine sits on a barrel in a distillery room

The Daytripper Does Denison

By Chet Garner

September 10, 2024

Get it While the Giddings Good

By Chet Garner

July 31, 2024

A man sits in a diner booth holding a large burger above a basket lined with red and white checkered paper

The Daytripper Tries Burgers and Burritos in Borger

By Chet Garner

June 26, 2024

A man paddles a kayak down bright blue water with a hilly desert landscape in the background

The Daytripper Braves the Devils River

By Chet Garner

May 20, 2024

The Daytripper Finds Comfort Food and Natural Wonders in McGregor

By Chet Garner

April 12, 2024

A man wearing an old-timey hat stands in front of an ornate building holding a bottle reading "Crazy Water"

The Daytripper Gets Rejuvenated in Mineral Wells

By Chet Garner

March 13, 2024

A man holds a large green sign reading "Canton City Limit"

The Daytripper Goes Thrifting at the ‘World’s Largest Flea Market’ in Canton

By Chet Garner

January 19, 2024

A man wearing a cutoff shirt and wool hat stands holding a large purple axe in front of a statue of Stephen F. Austin

The Daytripper Visits the Oldest Town in Texas

By Chet Garner

November 21, 2023

A man wearing traditional Colonial clothes stands holding an American flag in front of a mural reading "Liberty Hill"

The Daytripper Finds Small Town Charm at the Metro’s Edge

By Chet Garner

October 24, 2023

A man in a blue button-down shirt and small cowboy hat stands with his arms crossed in front of a theater with a red "Waco" sign on the front

The Daytripper Explores Waco’s Mammoths and Magnolia Market

By Chet Garner

September 19, 2023

A man in a small cowboy hat stands with a large plastic bucket of blackberries in a green berry patch

The Daytripper Visits Centerville, the Land of Beef and Blackberries

By Chet Garner

August 22, 2023

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The Daytripper Digs Into Gardens and Grub in Goldthwaite

By Chet Garner

July 25, 2023

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The Daytripper’s Picks for a West Austin Adventure

By Chet Garner

June 27, 2023

A man in a cowboy hat makes a silly goofy face and points at an assortment of barbecue on a red tray

The Daytripper Gets His Yee-Haw on at the ‘Rodeo Capital of Texas’

By Chet Garner

May 30, 2023

A man stands with his arms open wide in front of a body of water.

The Daytripper Visits Big Spring’s Namesake Attraction

By Chet Garner

May 2, 2023

McLean Is an Underappreciated Route 66 Getaway

By Chet Garner

March 28, 2023

A man sits at a large table with numerous barbecue dishes and sides in an outdoor setting

Driftwood Offers World-Class Barbecue and Classic Boot Scootin’

By Chet Garner

February 28, 2023

A man in a cowboy hat stands in front of a mural reading "Better in Gruene"

The Daytripper Finds the Color of Texas in Gruene

By Chet Garner

January 24, 2023

A man in a cowboy hat sits and laughs at a table behind a large platter of nachos

The Daytripper Chet Garner Explores Multifaceted Fort Worth

By Chet Garner

December 29, 2022

A man in a white cowboy hat takes a large bite out of a fruitcake in front of a sign reading Collin Street Bakery

It’s Fruitcake Season All Year Long in Corsicana

By Chet Garner

November 23, 2022

A man in a cowboy hat and forest green shirt stands with his arms outstretched in front of a rock formation

Paint Rock’s Prehistoric Pictographs Take The Daytripper Back in Time

By Chet Garner

October 27, 2022

A man in a small cowboy hat stands in front of an old-fashioned building with a large rotunda and dome

The Daytripper Visits North Dallas’ Eclectic Food Scene and First-Class Museums

By Chet Garner

September 29, 2022

A man in a cowboy hat and tan pants hugs a heart sculpture painted to say "Hachie"

The Daytripper Visits Waxahachie’s Munster Mansion

By Chet Garner

August 25, 2022

Chet Garner stands in a red vest outside of a German-style building under blue sky

The Daytripper Explores Castroville’s Alsatian Culture

By Chet Garner

July 28, 2022

A man in a cowboy hat holds a large fish on the end of a dock under bright blue sky

The Daytripper Explores Lake Jackson, the ‘City of Enchantment’

By Chet Garner

June 30, 2022

A man in a small cowboy hat stands in front of a large rock mountain under blue cloudy sky

The Daytripper Meets the Goat Mayor of Lajitas

By Chet Garner

May 26, 2022

A man in a cowboy hat stands on top of a large green tank on dusty ground

The Daytripper Drives a World War II Tank in Uvalde

By Chet Garner

April 28, 2022

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The Daytripper Visits Palo Duro Canyon

By Chet Garner

March 24, 2022

A man in a cowboy hat stands with two women dressed as Rangerettes in front of a mural of many more Rangerettes on a blue background

The Daytripper Kicks it Into High Gear in Kilgore

By Chet Garner

February 24, 2022

A man in a cowboy hat leans against a metal sign reading "OLD TOWN SPRING"

The Daytripper Uncovers Hidden Gems in the Sprawling Houston Suburb of Spring

By Chet Garner

January 27, 2022

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The Daytripper Takes a Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the East Texas Town of Longview

By Chet Garner

December 23, 2021

A man in a cowboy hat stands next to a stone sign reading "Kerrville"

The Daytripper Finds Rustic Relaxation on the Guadalupe River in Kerrville

By Chet Garner

November 24, 2021

A man in a gray shirt smiles while poking a dumpling with chopsticks

The Daytripper Explores Asian Culture in Houston’s Chinatown

By Chet Garner

October 28, 2021

A man in a plaid shirt and baseball cap smiles and points at a sign reading "Padre Island National Seashore"

North Padre Island Offers a Quieter Gulf Coast Adventure

By Chet Garner

September 23, 2021

A man in a blue shirt and small cowboy hat stands in front of a mural of two bulls reading Graham, TX

The Daytripper Visits the Inspiration for ‘Lonesome Dove’ in Graham

By Chet Garner

August 26, 2021

The Daytripper Gets Back to the Basics in Luckenbach

By Chet Garner

July 29, 2021

A man wearing a hat and false wig stands with a guitar in front of a sign reading "Welcome to La Grange"

The Daytripper Checks Out the Heart of Czech Country

By Chet Garner

June 24, 2021

A man in a cowboy hat stands with his arms crossed by the sea

The Daytripper Enjoys “Mexicajun” Eats and Gulf Coast History in Port Arthur

By Chet Garner

May 27, 2021

Chet Garner stands with his hands in the shape of a heart in front of a Texas-shaped sculpture

The Daytripper Journeys to the Heart of Texas

April 29, 2021

A man in a black t-shirt and red bandana leans on the "top of Texas" marker on Guadalupe Peak

The Daytripper Climbs Texas’ Tallest Peak

By Chet Garner

March 25, 2021

Daytripper host Chet Garner stands in front of the World's Largest Spur in Lampasas.

The Daytripper Checks out the World’s Largest Spur in Lampasas

By Chet Garner

February 25, 2021

Chet Garner sits atop a stagecoach in Salado.

The Daytripper Explores Salado’s Historic Lodging and Handmade Goods

By Chet Garner

January 28, 2021

Chet Garner stares off into the mountains at Big Bend National Park.

The Daytripper Heads Out West to Terlingua

By Chet Garner

December 24, 2020

Chet Garner stands in front of a neon sign welcoming visitors to downtonw McKinney Texas

The Daytripper Explores McKinney, a Dallas-Area Hidden Gem

By Chet Garner

November 26, 2020

Chet Garner stands in front of the Gulf of Mexico in a small sombrero and floral shirt

The Daytripper Seizes the Bay in Palacios

By Chet Garner

October 29, 2020

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