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Exploring Texas isn't a easy thing, it's a lifetime endeavor. But what if you didn't have a lifetime? What if you had only one day? That's where The Daytripper comes in.

"Cowboy Bourbon" is the inspiring and true tale of the first legal bourbon distillery outside of Kentucky.

This six-time Emmy Award-winning travel series centers on one-day adventures exploring the food, culture and history of Texas towns.

The Bargo Brothers explore the United States by climbing the highest point in all 50 states. Local experts and some of the country's most interesting people join them on their journey as they discover the best each state has to offer.

In 1923, at the height of the Ku Klux Klan's power in America, a 27-year old district attorney named Dan Moody sought to do that which had never been done - convict the KKK for its violent crimes and send its members to prison. The previous spring on Easter Sunday, the KKK of Williamson County Texas accused a traveling salesman of having an improper affair with a local widow. When he refused to leave town, they beat him to within inches of his life and left him for dead. This act of moral aggression, set up one of the most famous trials in Texas history pitting the very rule-of-law against vigilante justice and seeking to finally hold the KKK accountable for its crimes. This is the story of that trial, the courtroom where it happened, and the man willing to stand up for justice.

This region of Texas is a little bit Hill Country, a little bit Wild West and 100% Texan. It's a place with deep roots, hidden history and steaming schnitzels.

Brenham is more than just Blue Bell. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself, and you'll find that it's an ice cream heaven and more.

Chet kicks off the seasons throwing a dart at a map and proving that no matter where it lands in Texas, there's always something to do. In Belton's historic downtown, he visits their heritage museum, eats some excellent BBQ, and stops off at the oldest department store in Texas. Throw in some mountain biking and dinner at a renovated cotton gin and that's a day trip.

To most, Waco is a highway and nothing more. Just a pass-through, not a destination. But there is way more to this town than meets the eye, and to those who are willing to look a little deeper, Waco is much, much more.

Tucked away along the winding Colorado River, beneath the towering trees of the Lost Pines sits Bastrop, a town that promises a serene getaway and breathtaking nature for those who choose to explore it. Stop in for home-cooked meals, old-fashioned shops and a relaxing float down the river.

Burnet is a town that sits within spitting distance to two perfect hill country lakes, is filled with history and wine, and even a few State Parks. Need I say more.

This little town is known for BIG flavors and whether you prefer sweet or meat, both are delicious here. Gorge yourself on juicy watermelon or fill up on some of the best barbecues in the Lone Star State, either way, you'll leave here full. And while you're eating your way through town, you'll also find some pretty epic nature spots.

Ah Bavaria. It's beautiful, it's German, and it's about 5,000 miles away. Lucky for us, settlers brought Germany to Texas and named it Fredericksburg.

Mason is known as the "Gem of the Hill Country" and the only place in Texas where you can find Texas Topaz in nature. But if you day trip here, you'll find that the whole town sparkles with culture, history, great people and excellent food.

You don't have to cross over into Louisiana to get a taste of Cajun culture. All you have to do is head to Southeast Texas where the bayous and tall trees make the border with the neighboring Pelican State nothing but a man-made facade.

Chet heads down the Texas coast to the North Padre Island National Seashore. He experiences a sea turtle release, and then heads down the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world fish, swim and camp on its shores.

Chet explores a small town that's known as the home of "Billy the Kid." He uncovers the story of whether or not Billy died in New Mexico or made it to Texas to live to his old age. He rock climbs inside of some renovated grain silos and visits a chocolatier that is making some of the most amazing truffles on the planet.

Chet makes a splash on a lake just outside of Austin, exploring everything from its swimming areas to its restaurants. He tries his hand at wake surfing and then dines at The Oasis which is known as the "Sunset Capital of Texas."

Because it's one of the largest cities in America, many folks know about Houston, but Chet takes viewers off the beaten path to explore its hidden side. He goes underground into an ancient cistern, visits the wild art side of the city, sees the ship channel and finds authentic eats inside Houston's Indian district.

Chet heads out west to the Big Country to see what's slithering down at the rodeo grounds...and what he finds is a TON of rattlesnakes at the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup. He tries his hand at hunting and milking the rattlers, and even munches on deep fried rattlesnake. He also learns about the important work of the World War II WASPs and chows on some delicious BBQ.

Chet goes junkin' in Round Top, where he finds plenty of antiques, eats one of Texas's most famous pies and visits a jaw-dropping concert venue.

Chet trips through the "Tomato Capital of the World" for a bushel and a peck of fun. He watches baskets get made at the Texas Basket Company, gets down and dirty on an ATV and has some good eats along the way.

Chet heads to the "Cowboy Capital of the World" for horseback riding,a massive chicken-fried steak and a cowboy shoot out.

Chet trips through the Red River Valley where he visits a 75-year-old baseball glove factory, sips Texas wine and learns about legendary cattle drives.

Chet heads to West Texas to see some of the most pristine and mysterious cave art in the country.