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.

AND IT WAS JUST RIGHT • Travel trailers can be perfect middle-of-the-road choices, but please don't drive them there.

ELECTRIC DREAMS • Everything you need to know to electrify your next road trip.

HOME IS WHERE YOU PARK IT: THE ALLURE OF FULL-TIME RV LIVING • A passion born within and transformed into a way of life, the RV lifestyle promises boundless opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. Be it the allure of waking up to ever-changing landscapes or the financial liberation that it offers, full-time RV living is much more than just a nomadic lifestyle—there are myriad benefits, challenges, and financial considerations that come with such a life.

FINDING COMMUNITY THROUGH COFFEE • A cup of coff ee can be so much more than a way to fuel travel days. Finding the right cup, in the right place, can feel like home.

ADVENTUROUS CONCEPTION: OUR IVF JOURNEY IN A CAMPER • This is the story of our unconventional IVF journey in Montana, where medical appointments became wild escapes. We ventured through scenic landscapes, camped by tranquil waters, and administered shots in unusual spots like on road shoulders, at campgrounds, and on mountain passes. Our quest for parenthood embraced more than just procedures; it became a spirited pursuit to enjoy life's wonders and create extraordinary memories along the way.

SNOWBOUND NOMADS • How to thrive in a van during winter.

FIVE SPOOKY DESTINATIONS FOR HALLOWEEN • In October, the autumn leaves are falling, there's a crispness in the air, pumpkins adorn door stoops, and the ghosts and goblins of our country start coming out of the shadows.

ART ON THE ROAD • Banish banality by incorporating art experiences into your next road trip.

AMERICAN DINERS • A Photo Essay

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD • Notes on the nation's oldest scenic byway, the Historic Columbia River Highway.

Oregon Driving 101 • Fun facts to make your Oregon outing smoother than mine.

REVEL IN RELAXATION: SEVEN IDAHO HOT SPRINGS WORTH A VISIT • If you're in need of some TLC, look no further than Idaho's magical mineral hot springs. Sink into the warm water, watch the fall foliage change color, and admire the breathtaking views of the soaring Rocky Mountains.

IN AND AROUND THE OASIS OF NEVADA • Visiting a unique Nevada destination without the gaudy lights and parched deserts.

CRUISING THE COVERED BRIDGE CAPITAL • Parke County in Indiana may be the world's covered bridge capital, but there's more than meets the eye in this rural region—nature, delicious local food, history, and, of course, covered bridges.

EXPLORING APPALACHIA IN PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE • Pigeon Forge is a small town in East Tennessee that is home to approximately 6,400 people, though an estimated 10 million people visit it each year. The “Las Vegas of the Southeast,” Pigeon Forge is anchored by country music, churches, and the Smoky Mountains, while also home to thriving nightclubs, CBD stores, and Dollywood.

FIVE FALL FAVORITES IN VERMONT • Visit Vermont at any time of year, and you'll discover a place vibrant with the colors of the season: green and yellow in summer and spring, white in winter, and an explosion of reds, oranges, and yellows in fall.

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