ROVA

ROVA is a print and digital magazine about traveling the roads of North America: the insightful stories, the spectacular images, and the people who make up this vibrant, growing community.

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WHY THE ROAD? • ROVA catches up with road travelers to get the scoop on why they choose to live the nomadic life.

A HEARTFELT HOLIDAY WITH THE VAN FAM • Spending my first big holiday away from my family was a strange feeling, but my van family stepped up and brought the magic.

GARDEN PARTY America's Unique Botanical Gardens • America is filled with beautiful and exciting botanical gardens, but each of these 10 offers a unique look into both conservation and history

DIRT ROAD DREAMS • Dirt roads off er mystery and adventure, and while sometimes they're dead ends, sometimes they lead to epic campsites and amazing trails.

DEEP THINKING • Fascinating stories and beautiful views are hiding in the last place you'd look: underground.

VAN. GO. • Whether you're gazing at sunfl owers or looking up at a starry night sky, a Class B RV is a room with a view.

POWERING YOUR ADVENTURES WITH A GENERATOR • It might be a dirty word in some road-tripping circles, but a generator can be a great asset, helping you to adventure beyond the grid.

WHALE WATCHING AND OTHER WONDERFUL THINGS • Ten whale-watching destinations to add to your road-trip bucket list.

THERE WILL NEVER BE A BETTER TIME • A Photo Essay

THE MOREL OF THE STORY IN WASHINGTON STATE • Foraging for mushrooms might seem daunting for a novice, but a little knowledge and an adventurous spirit can yield a bounty of deliciousness.

BLUE HEART SPRINGS A HIDDEN OASIS IN IDAHO • A turquoise-blue lagoon, only accessible by watercraft, is one of the most unexpected pockets of scenery in Idaho.

EXPLORING TEXAS'S SOUTH PADRE ISLAND • Swap your BBQ for ceviche, and your cowboy boots for surf booties; Texas's South Padre Island is an unexpected beach getaway in the Lone Star State.

THE MARCH OF THE CRANES • A Midwest must-see, Nebraska's cranes delight.

AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER IN SOUTH CAROLINA • On an autumnal trip to South Carolina, my family and I made a trip to Bulls Island. Not knowing much about the island other than the amazing wildlife to be found there, we didn't realize what an adventurous day we were in for.

WINTER WONDERLAND: A NEW YORK STATE ROAD TRIP • New York is much more than city lights and skyscrapers. For a scenic New York experience, head on a winter road trip from the Catskills, all the way up through the Adirondack Mountains.

HOPSCOTCHING LIGHTHOUSES IN COASTAL QUEBEC • On the Gaspé Peninsula, even if you have a laser-focused goal for your trip (to visit as many historic lighthouses as possible), you'll get more than you bargained for, in the form of charming towns, local wildlife and stunning coastal scenery.

Where to Stay • 5 RV Campsites in Gaspésie

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