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The Daytripper

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Rolls Through Temple

Once home to a major railroad junction, this historic Central Texas town is worth a stop

By Chet Garner
February 24, 2025

The Daytripper

The Daytripper ‘Rips’ Through Eastland

By Chet Garner
December 3, 2024

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Visits the Tip of South Texas

By Chet Garner
September 30, 2024

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Does Denison

By Chet Garner
September 10, 2024

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Get it While the Giddings Good

The Daytripper

Get it While the Giddings Good

By Chet Garner
July 31, 2024
The Daytripper Tries Burgers and Burritos in Borger

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Tries Burgers and Burritos in Borger

By Chet Garner
June 26, 2024
The Daytripper Braves the Devils River

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Braves the Devils River

By Chet Garner
May 20, 2024
The Daytripper Finds Comfort Food and Natural Wonders in McGregor

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Finds Comfort Food and Natural Wonders in McGregor

By Chet Garner
April 12, 2024
The Daytripper Gets Rejuvenated in Mineral Wells

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Gets Rejuvenated in Mineral Wells

By Chet Garner
March 13, 2024
The Daytripper Goes Thrifting at the ‘World’s Largest Flea Market’ in Canton

The Daytripper

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

By Chet Garner
January 19, 2024
The Daytripper Visits the Oldest Town in Texas

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Visits the Oldest Town in Texas

By Chet Garner
November 21, 2023
The Daytripper Finds Small Town Charm at the Metro’s Edge

The Daytripper

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

By Chet Garner
October 24, 2023
The Daytripper Explores Waco’s Mammoths and Magnolia Market

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Explores Waco’s Mammoths and Magnolia Market

By Chet Garner
September 19, 2023
The Daytripper Visits Centerville, the Land of Beef and Blackberries

Barbecue

The Daytripper Visits Centerville, the Land of Beef and Blackberries

By Chet Garner
August 22, 2023
The Daytripper Digs Into Gardens and Grub in Goldthwaite

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Digs Into Gardens and Grub in Goldthwaite

By Chet Garner
July 25, 2023
The Daytripper’s Picks for a West Austin Adventure

The Daytripper

The Daytripper’s Picks for a West Austin Adventure

By Chet Garner
June 27, 2023
The Daytripper Gets His Yee-Haw on at the ‘Rodeo Capital of Texas’

The Daytripper

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

By Chet Garner
May 30, 2023
The Daytripper Visits Big Spring’s Namesake Attraction

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Visits Big Spring’s Namesake Attraction

By Chet Garner
May 2, 2023
McLean Is an Underappreciated Route 66 Getaway

The Daytripper

McLean Is an Underappreciated Route 66 Getaway

By Chet Garner
March 28, 2023
Driftwood Offers World-Class Barbecue and Classic Boot Scootin’

The Daytripper

Driftwood Offers World-Class Barbecue and Classic Boot Scootin’

By Chet Garner
February 28, 2023
The Daytripper Finds the Color of Texas in Gruene

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Finds the Color of Texas in Gruene

By Chet Garner
January 24, 2023
The Daytripper Chet Garner Explores Multifaceted Fort Worth

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Chet Garner Explores Multifaceted Fort Worth

By Chet Garner
December 29, 2022
It’s Fruitcake Season All Year Long in Corsicana

The Daytripper

It’s Fruitcake Season All Year Long in Corsicana

By Chet Garner
November 23, 2022
Paint Rock’s Prehistoric Pictographs Take The Daytripper Back in Time

The Daytripper

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

By Chet Garner
October 27, 2022
The Daytripper Visits North Dallas’ Eclectic Food Scene and First-Class Museums

The Daytripper

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

By Chet Garner
September 29, 2022
The Daytripper Visits Waxahachie’s Munster Mansion

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Visits Waxahachie’s Munster Mansion

By Chet Garner
August 25, 2022
The Daytripper Explores Castroville’s Alsatian Culture

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Explores Castroville’s Alsatian Culture

By Chet Garner
July 28, 2022
The Daytripper Explores Lake Jackson, the ‘City of Enchantment’

The Daytripper

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

By Chet Garner
June 30, 2022
The Daytripper Meets the Goat Mayor of Lajitas

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Meets the Goat Mayor of Lajitas

By Chet Garner
May 26, 2022
The Daytripper Drives a World War II Tank in Uvalde

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Drives a World War II Tank in Uvalde

By Chet Garner
April 28, 2022
The Daytripper Visits Palo Duro Canyon

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Visits Palo Duro Canyon

By Chet Garner
March 24, 2022
The Daytripper Kicks it Into High Gear in Kilgore

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Kicks it Into High Gear in Kilgore

By Chet Garner
February 24, 2022
The Daytripper Uncovers Hidden Gems in the Sprawling Houston Suburb of Spring

The Daytripper

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

By Chet Garner
January 27, 2022
The Daytripper Takes a Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the East Texas Town of Longview

The Daytripper

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

By Chet Garner
December 23, 2021
The Daytripper Finds Rustic Relaxation on the Guadalupe River in Kerrville

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Finds Rustic Relaxation on the Guadalupe River in Kerrville

By Chet Garner
November 24, 2021
The Daytripper Explores Asian Culture in Houston’s Chinatown

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Explores Asian Culture in Houston’s Chinatown

By Chet Garner
October 28, 2021
North Padre Island Offers a Quieter Gulf Coast Adventure

The Daytripper

North Padre Island Offers a Quieter Gulf Coast Adventure

By Chet Garner
September 23, 2021
The Daytripper Visits the Inspiration for ‘Lonesome Dove’ in Graham

The Daytripper

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

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Gets Back to the Basics in Luckenbach

By Chet Garner
July 29, 2021
The Daytripper Checks Out the Heart of Czech Country

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Checks Out the Heart of Czech Country

By Chet Garner
June 24, 2021
The Daytripper Enjoys “Mexicajun” Eats and Gulf Coast History in Port Arthur

The Daytripper

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

By Chet Garner
May 27, 2021
The Daytripper Journeys to the Heart of Texas

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Journeys to the Heart of Texas

April 29, 2021
The Daytripper Climbs Texas’ Tallest Peak

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Climbs Texas’ Tallest Peak

By Chet Garner
March 25, 2021
The Daytripper Checks out the World’s Largest Spur in Lampasas

The Daytripper

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

By Chet Garner
February 25, 2021
The Daytripper Explores Salado’s Historic Lodging and Handmade Goods

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Explores Salado’s Historic Lodging and Handmade Goods

By Chet Garner
January 28, 2021
The Daytripper Heads Out West to Terlingua

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Heads Out West to Terlingua

By Chet Garner
December 24, 2020
The Daytripper Explores McKinney, a Dallas-Area Hidden Gem

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Explores McKinney, a Dallas-Area Hidden Gem

By Chet Garner
November 26, 2020
The Daytripper Seizes the Bay in Palacios

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Seizes the Bay in Palacios

By Chet Garner
October 29, 2020
The Daytripper Visits the Top Three Barbecue Joints in Taylor

Barbecue

The Daytripper Visits the Top Three Barbecue Joints in Taylor

By Chet Garner
September 24, 2020
The Daytripper Explores Houston’s Museum District

Museums

The Daytripper Explores Houston’s Museum District

By Chet Garner
August 27, 2020
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