Day Trip to Graham 🐎 (FULL EPISODE) S12 E9
Searching for a daytrip destination that's close to the big city, but far enough out to feel like you're getting away from it all? Look no further than Graham - a hidden gem of a town about 95 miles west of DFW. Whether you're looking to get out on the lake, to learn some Texas history, or to eat some great food, Graham has what you need.
Everything is bigger in Texas, but Young County boasts that not only do they have the biggest town square in the state, they have the biggest in the country! Just…don’t double check our math on that one. While you’re here, make good use of all those steps you’ll be taking by touring the courthouse, doing a little shopping, and meeting the friendly people of Graham.
Before Graham existed, there was Fort Belknap. For a glimpse back in time, visit the historic fort and museum, where you can learn about the complex cultural realities of the Texas frontier in the 1850’s. If you’re a John Wayne fan, Fort Belknap should definitely be on your must-see list, since the events that inspired The Searchers and The Sons of Katie Elder actually happened there! It’s also very near the beginning of the historic Goodnight Loving Trail, which heavily inspired what is arguably the most well-known western of all: Lonesome Dove.
While you’re exploring the square, make sure you don’t miss a meal (especially their tasty homemade bread!) at Marlene’s @ The Big Chill. Marlene and her staff have been serving up delicious breakfast and lunch items for over 20 years for the people of Graham, and according to the woman herself, if you’re not smiling when you come in, you’ll be smiling by the time you finish your meal.
Sadly, Brothers Smokehouse has closed since we filmed this episode.
Standpipe Mountain overlooks the city of Graham, which is part of Texas’ hidden Hill Country. It even has its own mountain range! The hike is an easy one, so make the trek up for one of the best views Graham has to offer.
Cool off at Possum Kingdom Lake, also known as PK! The lake is big, beautiful, and not overly crowded. The cliffs are unrivaled, especially one formation called Hell’s Gate: two sheer walls of rock that beckon all who dare to enter. While diving from Hell’s Gate and all other cliffs higher than 20 feet is illegal (and dangerous!), jumping from smaller cliffs is both permissible and fun.
Get back in the saddle again at Wildcatter Ranch, an 1100 acre ranch tucked high in the cliffs above the Brazos River. There’s plenty of space for you to get out and roam - on horseback or on foot - or you can soak your cares away in the pool. If you want to extend your daytrip into an overnight getaway, Wildcatter has a stunning lodge (with restaurant!) where you can rest your head in comfort.
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My husband proposed to me at the Wildcatter Ranch and then we spent two days of our honeymoon in Graham just 4 months later. We've been back several times for anniversaries and day trips. Lots of sweet memories for us!
@TheDaytripper
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
I was born and raised here from birth to 18 years of age, i left right aftee graduation and have been to 15 countries and 41 states since, now living in Asia, and I am the only person of my entire friend group who left there and got out in the world, interesting to see an episode on it, heart warming if you will. Ive only been there once in the past 7 years.
I lived there for 20 years! Class of 83!!!
Haha, good to see Dale Brisby and his Radiator Ranch team at 21:55!
Me and wife having been following your channel for an year. Your channel was very informative. Keep going Chet. Best wishes ~~Deepak
@TheDaytripper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Deepak!
You had THE Dale Brisby in your background and didn’t interview him, what a lost opportunity- a Texas Legend!
I'm so going to Graham
@FreeSpirit47
4 ай бұрын
Did you make it?
Love how subtle they were about slipping in the greatest bull rider of all time in this episode...
@FullyLoad3d.556
Жыл бұрын
Darn right. Dale Brisby ole son!
My hometown! Thanks for this... I really miss it!
@TheDaytripper
Жыл бұрын
Such a great town.
I'm ridin' the snake is gonna rattle. I'm baaack! in the saddle again. Nice episode Chet.
@TheDaytripper
Жыл бұрын
🤠
ive been watching seen first season, hope u put out the old episodes, always fun to re watch the older ones
@TheDaytripper
Жыл бұрын
We're working our way backwards.
@johnpierce2095
Жыл бұрын
which episode was it where chet walked into a resteraunt and was acting like jame dean and everyone just stared at him and was like no lol
Filet: "Melts like chocolate in my mouth." Been a while since visiting Graham. Gotta go there again!
Possum Kingdom Lake: where my dad locked his keys in the car during a camping trip with his buddies and my mom had to drive him back out there from west Texas to unlock his car. How I spent the day before 1st grade. She was so mad 🤣
@TheDaytripper
Жыл бұрын
Yikes. Not a good way to spend the day.
I am so hungry now.
Todd doesnt like Smores but he will put Cheese Wiz on a Graham cracker. lol
Brothers smokehouse is permanently closed now, what happened?
@TheDaytripper
Жыл бұрын
I heard that. So sad. Because that place was awesome
@triciaskiles
Жыл бұрын
@@TheDaytripper that is sad, must've happened fairly recently. Love your show Chet and crew!!
@alecewoosley7127
10 ай бұрын
It just couldn't make it. It can be hard to have a high cost business in a small town and unless you want to staff a bunch of high school kids it is hard to keep wait staff.
@kuiperkoch3498
9 ай бұрын
I'm from Graham. The owner got into trouble for being very sexually inappropriate with an underage employee. Another young female employee told a similar story about what he did to her. It was in their news paper.
@triciaskiles
9 ай бұрын
@@kuiperkoch3498 ohhhh! Thanks for the info!
When are you gonna do Lufkin & Nacogdoches ? All I see are short Promo videos from 9 yrs ago.
Brothers is no longer here, they locked up that pervert.
I had a co worker of African decent living in Graham with me....even at the supermarket we would get odd looks & folks always asking where we came from
Graham really has the biggest town square in America!
@1984ToyotaPickup4WD
5 ай бұрын
Yeah and it's lame, they are letting it go-to waste
Possum lake area is beautiful but they make it known it belongs to the locals...not very inviting
I lived in Graham for 8 months during 2020 to 2021....cute town but full of racist people ....I did visit Brothers BBQ and felt unwelcome instantly upon sitting down
@jimmyjolly4283
2 ай бұрын
Racist? Really? I don’t believe that at all!!
I lived there for 20 years! Class of 83!!!