If the worth of a Tex-ified kingdom were valued in cattle, oil, and land, then the King Ranch is the most powerful kingdom our state has ever seen. Dating back to the 1800′s, this ranch is almost as legendary as the Lone Star State itself. Exploring the ranch and the nearby town of Kingsville makes for a really fun adventure!
Be sure to tune into you local PBS station to watch.
You can also catch the show online. Check out our Kingsville episode page for the link.
While most simply fly past Baytown on I-10, those that know better stop and explore this incredible town where oil and water really do seem to mix quite well. From history to art to outdoor adventures and great food, Baytown is packed with fun for the whole family. Tune in to see what all they have in store and plan your next adventure!
Be sure to tune into you local PBS station to watch.
You can also catch the show online. Check out our Baytown episode page for the link.
Who needs to travel to Greece when you’ve got a Texas version right here. While Athens, TX may not have 7,000 years of history and the Acropolis, there is way more to do in this East Texas town than you might think. You’ll learn how an Athens native named “Old Dave” and/or “Uncle Fletcher” invented a little thing we call the hamburger. Don’t miss the SCUBA show in town where an underwater diver feeds and talks about our native fish and If you’re looking to get into the water, then just a few blocks from the square is the Athens SCUBA park. If a high-flying, thrilling adventure is what you are after, then head to nearby New York, Texas for a zip line adventure with NY TX Zipline Adventures. You’ll be amazed at this hidden mountain range in East Texas and feel free as a bird flying through the pines. There’s so much to do in Athens you won’t want to miss this episode!
Be sure to tune into you local PBS station to watch.
You can also catch the show online. Check out our Athens episode page for the link.
In case you missed it, we celebrated Christmas in October!! Say what?!? Actually, we went to Grapevine on the Daytripper. Known as the Christmas Capital of Texas, we catch the spirt of the season. All along main street, in a local winery, and in the ice sculptures and snow hills of a local resort. We eat some Chili to stay warm, and then catch a train bound for the North Pole. Let’s his the road and get in the Christmas spirit early.
Be sure to tune into you local PBS station to watch. You can also catch the show online. Check out our Grapevine episode page for the link. Thanks for watching!
In case you missed it, we headed to Lubbock! This may be Texas Tech red raider land, but it welcomes one and all. We explore the traditions of the University and eat at its best hangouts We explore Lubbock’s history, from 12,000 B.C. up to rock and roll legend Buddy Holly. Followed by a dip and a drive in. Let’s hit the road.
Be sure to tune into you local PBS station to watch.
You can also catch the show online. Check out our Lubbock episode page for the link.
In case you missed it, we headed to Marble Falls! It’s more than just hill country, this town is art country with art on main street and in the nearby Pogue Foundry. It’s adventure country on an ATV in the dirt, a SUP board on the water, and a hang glider in the sky. Which takes us even higher than the pie. Let’s hit the road.
Be sure to tune into you local PBS station to watch. Here are some upcoming dates/times for this week:
Weekend Times
KCOS (El Paso) - Saturday 9:00am
KLRU (Austin) - Saturday 10:00am
KTTZ (Lubbock) - Saturday 10:30am
Coming Soon
KEDT (Corpus Christi) - Thursday, Oct 16 7:30pm
Houston Public Media - Saturday, Oct 18 3:30pm
You can also catch the show online. Check out our Marble falls episode page for the link.
In case you missed it, Season 6 kicked off last night with a trip to the State Fair of Texas. So join us as we head to the festival to end all festivals. We spend some time bonding with Big Tex, in life and in butter. We see some blue-ribbon livestock and prize-winning races. Play some games, take some rides, and dive into the deep-fried. Corn Dogs, Fried Butter, and even Fried Thanksgiving Dinner. Let’s hit the road.
Be sure to tune into you local PBS station to watch. Here are some upcoming dates/times for this week:
Weekend Times
KCOS (El Paso) - Saturday 9:00am
KLRU (Austin) - Saturday 10:00am
KTTZ (Lubbock) - Saturday 10:30am
Coming Soon
KEDT (Corpus Christi) - Thursday, Oct 16 7:30pm
Houston Public Media - Saturday, Oct 18 3:30pm
You can also catch the show online. Check out our State Fair of Texas episode page for the link.
As we kick off Season 6, I wanted to take a moment to THANK our sponsors! We could truly not make this show without your support. Our returning sponsors are The Highland Lakes of Burnet County, Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q and Subaru. We appreciate your continued support of the show.
Our new sponsors this season are Best Western Hotels of Texas and Backwoods. Welcome to the Daytripper family.
We are excited about our partnership with these great sponsors and we encourage our fans and viewers to check them out! As we posted last week, Season 6 is right around the corner…as in THIS week. So get ready to tune in to your local PBS station and experience new adventures across this great state of Texas!
See y’all out on the road!
Howdy Daytrippers! As the summer travel season kicks into high-gear, I wanted to remind you of some great tips on driving less when you can. One of our supporters, Drive Clean Across Texas, has great tips on driving less, saving time and keeping Texas beautiful! See y’all out on the road…Vaya Con Dios!
Season 5 finale was in Orange but we’ve been working on Season 6. We are excited for our new adventures and can’t wait to take you along.
