The Daytripper Marathon

Spend Independence Day with Chet Garner as he treks to various cities around Texas eating, exploring and seeking out the must-see sights you don't want to miss. Traveling might not be in the picture right now, but you can vicariously enjoy some of the best spots in the state and start planning for when it's safe to venture out.

For 12 hours on July 4 – from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. – The Daytripper will take you on a journey to 24 different Texas destinations: Granbury, Alpine, Blanco, Balmorhea, Sulpher Springs, San Angelo, Dallas, New Braunfels, Richmond, Turkey, McKinney, Downtown San Antonio, Hillsboro, Taylor, Port Aransas, North Padre Island, Bellville, Colorado Bend State Park, Crockett, Pflugerville, Davis Mountains, Kerrville, Salado and Port Isabel.

Feel like treating yourself to some summertime swag? Austin PBS has you covered with limited-time thank you gifts fit to make you look and feel Texas cool during the endless heat. Just tune in and show your love for your only community-supported public television station at austinpbs.org/donate!

Need to amp up your cozy sock game as you relax on the couch? Or maybe you're ready to pull on your hiking boots? For your monthly contribution of $7, or a one-time donation of $84, we'll send you Texas flag socks that cover your bases.

Stay styling and comfortable with the brand new Daytripper retro-look tank. For your monthly contribution of $10, or a one-time donation of $120, it's yours.

That Daytripper tank is made for sunny days... and if you're going out, you might as well throw on a Texas flag hat (also handy for hiding quarantine hair). For your monthly contribution of $15, or a one-time donation of $180, Austin PBS will thank you with BOTH the tank and the hat.

Everyone at Austin PBS wishes you a safe, socially distanced holiday weekend! And don't forget to tune in tomorrow evening at 7 and 8:30 p.m. for PBS's annual A Capitol Fourth. Yes, there will be fireworks.