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.

FIND FREEDOM IN A CLASS B RV • As the smallest motor home around, Class Bs are the easiest to handle, cost the least to buy and are the most efficient to run. They can just as easily go off the beaten track as slip into a Walmart parking lot. Fair warning: I am about to convince you to buy one, so read on with caution!

WORKING 9-5 FROM THE ROAD • My experience with traditional work in a nontraditional lifestyle.

BUNKING NEAR THE BUNKERS • If you want to see the coolest and most RV-friendly golf courses in the United States, you'll need to do a little road-trippin'.

DO YOU KNOW THE MUFFLER MAN? • A countrywide search for the iconic roadside attraction.

TO ADVENTURE PARENTS • To the adventure parents: Thank you for inspiring us, teaching us, and creating lasting, meaningful memories in the great outdoors with us.

DESERT SNOW • A photo essay

SPEND TIME, NOT MONEY, IN YOSEMITE • When you're planning a national park adventure, the last thing you want to worry about is how much everything costs.

IDAHO, WHAT ARE YOU? • Strange landscapes, rare birds, hot springs, and death on the trail converge in Idaho for a curious and adventurous road trip.

GET LOST IN CARSON NATIONAL FOREST • Getting lost is a rite of passage for travelers, but preparation can make your disorientation short-lived—or prevent it all together.

TAP INTO URBANA • The secret arts and culture hub of Central Illinois.

MYTH AND MYSTERY IN THE LOUISIANA BAYOU • Like New Orleans, the Bayou Manchac is a melting pot of science and magic, history and legend. These are the facts and fictions I learned while kayaking through the swamp.

MASSACHUSETTS MAGIC IN THE BERKSHIRES • Whether you're heading on a short weekend stint or planning to stay awhile, the Berkshires in Massachusetts will delight you. Full of charming towns and epic scenery, this idyllic, beautiful region of the Bay State is the perfect place for a winter of food, fun, and adventure.

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