In 2021, Nebraska natives Patrice and Kevin McCabe created and produced the first season of “RV There Yet?” — a Discovery Channel series dedicated to exploring America.
Originally from Nebraska, Patrice McCabe loves her home state and all it has to offer, even though they now live in Florida.
Patrice (from left) and Kevin McCabe, producers of the show "RV There Yet?" look over the shoulder of cameraman Brad Clore while filming at Platte River State Park near Louisville in 2021.
Her knowledge of the state and its hidden gems led the couple to create a Nebraska-centered episode for the first season. She said she cherished the opportunity to spend time in her home state, so much so that they came back for another episode that will be part of the show's second season.
“I cannot begin to express how thankful I am for the opportunity to explore, learn, and ultimately share the natural beauty and rich history that is my home state of Nebraska," Patrice McCabe said.
The couple has been exploring the country by RV for more than 18 years.
People are also reading…
At first, it was a convenient way for the couple to travel while hauling all the equipment necessary for filming their first Discovery show “Addictive Fishing,” which enjoyed a 22-year run. Now, it feels more like fun than work.
“We really truly are enjoying it,” Patrice McCabe said. “It's not necessarily work — yeah, filming the show is a little bit of work, but it's more of the lifestyle of being able to go to these places and have your world with you.”
Across the country, but in Nebraska especially, the McCabes hope the series inspires travelers to get off the interstate and explore the history and beauty of the country, even if it adds time to the drive.
“The traffic that goes through Nebraska on I-80, they never get off and they think that what they see from I-80 is Nebraska," she said. “We really want to show people that: Get off the major interstates ... get off and find these little hidden treasures.”
In the first season of “RV There Yet?,” the couple explored Nebraska’s Arbor Day Lodge, Platte River State Park, Victoria Springs and Chadron State Park before finishing filming the first episode outside the state at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota.
McCabe said the rest of the show's crew, who had been skeptical about an episode focused on Nebraska, was already impressed after visiting Platte River State Park.
For the second season, the group explored northeast Nebraska, making stops at Niobrara State Park, Smith Falls State Park and the Cowboy Trail before heading east to the Georgia mountains, Pensacola Beach and an orchard in Maine.
The show’s second season, which airs on Saturdays, began on Dec. 31. The Nebraska-focused episode will air on the Discovery Channel on Jan. 21 at 7 a.m.
RV There Yet? is a new TV series taking viewers along on an RV road trip to explore America's National Parks featuring fun, entertaining and educational stops along the way. Debuting this fall on Discovery Channel and Fox Sports.
🔴 SUBSCRIBE → http://bit.ly/2DM5F77
▬▬▬▬ Stay Connected ▬▬▬▬
🔷 Website → https://bit.ly/3cvmaVW
🔶 Facebook → http://bit.ly/33P5BhB
🔷 Instagram → http://bit.ly/30RIMdo
🔶 Pinterest → https://bit.ly/303wQFq
🔷 Reddit → https://bit.ly/2Wftu0C
🔶 Get a Sticker → https://bit.ly/2TmLJ5V
🌎 Join RVTY Club → https://bit.ly/2TmLJ5V
🎵 Traveling Tunes → https://bit.ly/2UAwofh
👕 RVTY Merch → https://bit.ly/2IxSHzT
▬▬▬▬ Support Our Partners ▬▬▬▬
National Park Service → http://bit.ly/2VNemrW
Star brite → https://go.magik.ly/ml/z5kw
Columbia → https://go.magik.ly/ml/z5ij
Rad Power Bikes → https://bit.ly/2K9hWsU
Costa Sunglasses → http://bit.ly/3jeYV5M
Winegard → http://bit.ly/3roQvvA
Optima Batteries → https://bit.ly/3qNLfAM
YETI → https://go.magik.ly/ml/10b6g
Plano → https://bit.ly/3lvktfC
Gerber → https://go.magik.ly/ml/10432
Venture Wipes → https://bit.ly/30vOIdt
Florida's Space Coast → http://bit.ly/TSC_web
Nebraska Game & Parks → https://bit.ly/3ablTWP
#rvthereyet
Photos: Nebraska State Parks
Fort Robinson State Park
Bison roam the canyons, hills, and grasslands of Fort Robinson State Park in northwest Nebraska.
Fort Robinson State Park
Rick Brandt of Roca, Nebraska, saddles his mules at the Peterson Wildlife Management Area in Fort Robinson State Park.
Fort Robinson State Park
Bighorn sheep are dropped gently at a site in Fort Robinson State Park near Chadron, Nebraska. The sheep were collected and airlifted to the park as part of an ongoing wildlife conservation and tracking effort.
Fort Robinson State Park
Texas longhorns from the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge enjoy the scenic surroundings of the Red Cloud Buttes at Fort Robinson State Park.
Fort Robinson State Park
Rain hits Saddle Butte at Fort Robinson State Park in Dawes County, Nebraska.
Chadron State Park
Mule deer weather a snowstorm on U.S. Forest Service land near the Black Hills Overlook on the west edge of Chadron State Park.
Chadron State Park
The West Ash fire burns at Chadron State Park near Chadron Neb., in Dawes County. In 2012, a pair of wildfires forced authorities to close the park, cancel classes, and evacuate about 150 residents.
Chadron State Park
Less than a year after the fires, green grass returns to the hillsides at Chadron State Park, but it will take decades to replace burned ponderosa pines.
Smith Falls State Park
Located about 25 minutes east of Valentine, Smith Falls State Park encompasses trails, campgrounds, and riverbanks along both sides of the scenic Niobrara River.
Smith Falls State Park
A historic iron footbridge leads to a boardwalk and the base of Smith Falls.
Smith Falls State Park
Smith Falls is the highest waterfall in Nebraska, standing at 70 feet tall.
Niobrara State Park
Overlooking the Missouri and Niobrara Rivers, Niobrara State Park gives visitors a panoramic view of the rivers and valleys below.
Niobrara State Park
Using GPS coordinates, geocachers at Niobrara State Park go in search of hidden treasures.
Niobrara State Park
A young whitetail buck can be seen through the trees along the road to Niobrara State Park. The winter months offer an exceptional opportunity to view wildlife in the park.
Ponca State Park
At the entrance to Ponca State Park stands the Towers of Time monument, featuring three towers, a fountain, waterfall, and reflecting pool. The monument is a celebration of the region's natural and cultural environment.
Ponca State Park
Alicia Wielgus of Columbus, Neb., lifts a common carp out of a water tank at the Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park.
Ponca State Park
Jonathan Wood of Roxbury, N.Y., prepares a barn owl for a demonstration during his Extreme Raptor show during the Missouri River Outdoor Expo. Wood showed falcons, owls, a bald eagle, and other raptors from around the world.
Ponca State Park
Birds take flight at Ponca State Park in Ponca, Nebraska.
Eugene Mahoney State Park
An aerial photo of Eugene Mahoney State Park, Nebraska's most popular state park.
Eugene Mahoney State Park
Ace, the horse, shows Melynda Schmit, of Kearney, Neb., how much he wants to be fed just before the horseback riding begins.
Eugene Mahoney State Park
Rainy weather doesn't deter Kylee Batchelor, left, and Trent Barnes from enjoying Memorial Day weekend as they kiss on a paddle boat in E. T. Mahoney State Park.
Platte River State Park
Geese ignore a sign at Platte River State Park.
Platte River State Park
Fifth graders from Plattsmouth Middle School take part in an archery lesson. Nearly 2,000 school children participated in the Outdoor Discovery Program at Platte River State Park, trying out activities such as fishing, archery, kayaking, shooting, and other outdoor activities.
Platte River State Park
Students from Fairview Elementary School kayak at Platte River State Park as part of the Outdoor Discovery Program.
Platte River State Park
The state recently added three glamping cabins.
Indian Cave State Park
Park visitors climb the stairs to the cave at Indian Cave State Park.
Indian Cave State Park
Emily Welch, age 6, and her mother Lisa Welch of Hamburg, IA, visit Indian Cave at Indian Cave State Park. On the cave walls, petroglyphs carved by Native Americans thousands of years ago can be seen.
Indian Cave State Park
In 2011, high water from the Missouri River closed the lower roads along the river at Indian Cave State Park. Due to statewide flooding during March of this year, access to the cave and river has once again been restricted.
Lauren Penington
News intern
Lauren Penington, a Colorado native and current junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, reports on breaking news and feature stories as a news intern for the Journal Star.
