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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GEAR UP!

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

GUIDING FOLKS TO FREEDOM • As a backpacking guide and a car-dwelling nomad, I've had the opportunity to share my love of life on the road and the backcountry with many people looking to explore the great outdoors more deeply.

GOT A TRUCK? CAMP IT • Why get a whole new vehicle when you can fit an adventure camper to the truck you already have?

GAS STATION DELICACIES AND ROADSIDE RESTAURANTS • The 10 best pit stops off California’s highways.

FROM THE ROAD TO THE WATER • Driving on landlocked roads makes it easy to forget about the water sports that have a place deep in your heart. But once you know how and where to go—from surfing Alaska’s bore tide to paddleboarding along coral reefs in Florida—you’ll find yourself planning every trip around where to paddle next.

THERAPY ON WINGS • Easily incorporated into a road trip, bird-watching is a soothing activity that enhances the well-being benefits of being out in nature.

DRIVE FAST, TAKE CHANCES • In the summer of 2021, I hit the road with my best friends. We were desperate to leave our hometowns and find ourselves. What the road gave us was more than any of us could have dreamed, and I’ve been wandering ever since.

ON YOUR BIKE • I don’t think there’s any better way to experience a country than to travel to its most beautiful destinations and explore the trails on a bike.

WHAT’S COOLER THAN BEING COOL?

THE RUNAWAY GIRLFRIEND • Spinning wheels and shifting ideas generally don't bode well for men who want a girlfriend who will stay put.

BOONDOCKING: IT’S TIME • It’s never been easier to get comfortable in the middle of nowhere—you just need the right setup.

HIGHWAY OF GOLD • A Photo Essay

TURNING TOWARD THE FAMILIAR • A couple and their Volkswagen Bus can't walk into a bar, because one of them is an alcoholic. So; they drive up to Oregon's largest volcano, instead. And then they do it again and again. This is a story about an old place offering new perspectives, featuring dogs, waterslides, and drag queens, of course.

DISCOVERING COLORADO’S COSMIC HIGHWAY • Known as the Bermuda Triangle of the West, the San Luis Valley offers a variety of intriguing sights— terrestrial and otherwise.

PIE IN THE SKY • In the small New Mexico mountain town of Cloudcroft, U-pick fruit orchards, quaint bakeries, unique history, and outdoor recreation can all be found at 8,700 feet above sea level.

EAT, DRINK, SHOP, BIKE, AND PICK BLUEBERRIES • IN STILL WATER, MN

THE IDEAL SOUTH DAKOTA ROAD TRIP • When crowds head toward the coasts in peak camping season, explore this underappreciated gem in the Great Plains instead.

IOWA’S SECRETS (REVEALED) • Here in Iowa, we’re ready to start sharing our secrets. Not only do our borders contain some of the best family entertainment around, Iowa also boasts exciting outdoor adventures, fantastic flavors and unique lodging opportunities. So, pack up the car and start your Iowa adventure.

INTRODUCTION TO THE LOW COUNTRY • A new holiday tradition presents the opportunity to explore a part of the country we've never visited. The history and food of the Southeast is on full display, along with the natural beauty of the low-country coast.

A PLACE FOR ANYONE: OHIOPYLE STATE PARK • Hiding in the forested hills outside of Pittsburgh is Ohiopyle State Park: a treasure trove of history, natural beauty, and places to have...