Season 13 of Travels with Darley on PBS and Streaming
Watch the all-new 13th season of Travels with Darley on PBS stations and streaming!
Season 13 of Travels with Darley takes viewers across America—from hidden corners of small towns to the battlefields that shaped the nation. This season brings inspiring stories from road trips through breathtaking landscapes, immersive cultural experiences, and American Revolution history brought to life through local voices and untold stories.
Emmy-nominated host Darley Newman once again blends history, culture, food, and accessible travel, sharing immersive experiences that prove discovery is for everyone. From wheelchair-friendly adventures to meaningful human connections across communities, Darley continues her mission of inclusive, curiosity-driven travel.
Season 13 premieres January 12, 2026 on PBS stations and streaming platforms.
This latest season of the long-running travel series offers viewers adventures across the Southern U.S., the Gulf Coast, the Mid-Atlantic, the Great Plains, and historic corridors of the American Revolution. Themes include heritage preservation, dynamic women leaders, accessibility, music history, and the stories of communities that continue to shape America.
Viewers can watch previous seasons of Travels with Darley on PBS, streaming platforms, and online through partner networks. See below for highlights from the all-new Season 13 episodes.
Episode Highlights — Season 13
In North Alabama, Darley embarks on a road trip from Huntsville’s space and science attractions to the famous recording studios of Muscle Shoals. Highlights include Scottsboro’s Unclaimed Baggage Center and discovering the legacy of Olympic hero Jesse Owens in Oakville.
In Accessible North Alabama, Darley spotlights inclusive travel experiences such as adaptive adventures with Wheel the World, Paralympic cycling in Huntsville, and nature escapes at Noccalula Falls and Little River Canyon. The journey also includes history in Helen Keller’s hometown and dining options that welcome travelers of all abilities.
In New Orleans, Darley explores the city through the perspectives of the women shaping its culinary, musical, and cultural future. From Commander’s Palace to Mardi Gras traditions, jazz halls, and City Park, the episode celebrates heritage and innovation driven by powerful female voices.
In Myrtle Beach, Darley returns for a nostalgic homecoming filled with Carolina shag dancing, classic mini golf, the Carolina Opry, and seafood along the coast. This episode highlights attractions welcoming travelers with mobility challenges and families with autism.
On a Revolutionary Road Trip through South Carolina, Darley visits historic battlefields including Kings Mountain, Cowpens, Ninety Six, and Musgrove Mill. The episode uncovers hidden cemeteries, historic plantations, and community stories that bring the American Revolution to life.
In New Jersey, Darley continues her Revolutionary Road Trip through Union County, discovering the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, historic towns such as Scotch Plains and Plainfield, and sites tied to espionage, military strategy, and early American culture.
In Communities That Shaped America, Darley highlights the people and places that define the nation’s identity across generations.
In Hudson & the Meadowlands, Darley explores this evolving region’s rivers, culture, and innovation.
Following North Dakota Highway 2, Darley traverses America’s northern border revealing small towns, wide-open landscapes, and unforgettable local flavor.
In Mississippi’s Natchez Trace Road Trip, Darley journeys along one of America’s earliest corridors of travel, uncovering the deep history and cultural treasures that line the route.
In Mississippi College Towns, Darley dives into the energy, traditions, and stories of Mississippi’s university communities.
