About this season
Texas is BIG! Exploring it ain’t no small vacation - it’s a lifetime endeavor. But that’s exactly why we’re here. From the well-known landmarks to the completely obscure dives and hideaways, we explore every corner of the Lone Star State. We hope we'll inspire you to head out on your own Texas-sized adventures.
Episodes (10)
1. Fort Worth, TX
Aired 27 October 2011 • 30 min
Chet heads to "cowtown" to visit the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, take a horseback ride, visit their art museums, and attend the Stockyards Rodeo.
2. Huntsville, TX
Aired 3 November 2011 • 30 min
Chet heads to Huntsville to explore the history of Texas Founder Sam Houston, visit the Texas Prison Museum, and go SCUBA diving in the piney woods.
3. Smithville, TX
Aired 9 November 2011 • 30 min
Chet heads to Smithville! He bikes from Bastrop State Park to Buescher State Park, he eats some BBQ, visits a famous paper doll artist, and travels to an Automotive History Museum.
4. Spicewood, TX
Aired 16 November 2011 • 30 min
Chet travels to Spicewood to sip some coffee, swim in Krause Springs, go ziplining through the trees, and eat some delicious BBQ.
5. Goliad, TX
Aired 30 November 2011 • 30 min
Chet heads to Goliad to visit the location of the famous Goliad Massacre, take a canoe ride, and eat some award winning soup and delicious Tex Mex.
6. South Padre Island, TX
Aired 9 May 2012 • 30 min
Chet heads south to spend the day on island time. He hits the sand with a hands-on sand castle lesson from a local artist, takes a snorkeling expedition, visits the sea turtles at the local rescue center and indulges in the edible side of the island.
7. Jefferson, TX
Aired 16 May 2012 • 30 min
Chet heads to Jefferson to explore its port-city history, visit a haunted house, and take a guided tour of Caddo Lake.
8. Killeen, TX
Aired 24 May 2012 • 30 min
Chet heads to Killeen to visit the military base Fort Hood, play a heated game of paintball, eat authentic Hawaiian cuisine and tasty BBQ.
9. Marfa, TX
Aired 31 May 2012 • 30 min
Chet heads to Marfa to tour its famous art galleries, go for a ride on a glider, and see the Marfa lights.
10. Return to Bastrop, TX
Aired 21 June 2012 • 30 min
Chet returns to Bastrop to talk with locals about the wildfires and visit the Lost Pines in recovery.