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.

ON THE ROAD TO HEALING • As a recovering codependent people pleaser, I joined the league of full-time van lifers and finally got to ask myself what I really wanted out of life. The answer, it turns out, was surprisingly simple.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE RIG • With a free weekend, a little bit of planning, and the right vehicle, you can go almost anywhere!

WINE, AND THEN SOME • Indulging in wine tasting across the country is a fantastic way to explore the United States. But when wineries offer more than just a seat in a tasting room, your adventure has the potential to hit new heights.

WHEN STRANGERS BECOME SAGES • If you embrace the possibilities of the unknown, experiencing the places not listed on a map or in a guidebook, you'll need a guide—and that is when strangers can become sages.

CULTURE QUEST • Summer road trips with a distinctly creative vibe.

PADDLE, HIKE, CLIMB Road-Tripping Through America's Outdoor Wonderland • Take yourself on an epic journey across the diverse landscapes of the United States, where adventure awaits at every turn.

SIDE ROADS OF THE EASTERN SIERRA

SIMPLE TIMES ON OREGON'S 101 • During a short solo road trip, I found that many of Oregon's small coastal towns sparked in me a renewed appreciation for simplicity.

CHASING WATERFALLS AND GHOSTS A Solo Side Quest Through Big Sky Country • In the summer of 2020, I decided to rent a car and take a road trip from Portland, Oregon, to Deadwood, South Dakota, with the bulk of my time spent exploring Montana. After purchasing an old coffee-table book, I was inspired to visit two of the most well-preserved ghost towns Montana has to offer, and learned a little about myself along the way.

ROARING RAPIDS, MAJESTIC CANYONS, AND STARRY NIGHTS • River rafting inside the Grand Canyon.

A LOVE LETTER TO FLYOVER COUNTRY • Human and ecological history combine in one of the Midwest's most fascinating landscapes.

'BAMA, BY THE WAY • Alabama's Coastal Connection Scenic Byway snakes alongside and over bayous and inlets of the Gulf of Mexico, connecting Florida and Mississippi.

HARDWORKING, HEARTWARMING AMISH COUNTRY • On a visit to Pennsylvania's Amish Country, expect delicious homemade delights, simplicity of life, and fascinating insights into a centuries-old culture.

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