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.

THE LIFE OF RILEY: A DOG'S ODYSSEY • A little dog proves that you don't have to be big to have a huge adventure. You just need a big heart.

BREWERY ITINERARY: NEW AND NOTABLE • A great American road trip, plus beer.

ANGLING OFF THE BEATEN PATH • Before blindly following Google's “Top Fishing Spots” recommendations, take a look at our recommendations for lesser-known, but still fruitful and beautiful, places to try your luck at catching that big fish.

HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL BOONDOCKING TRIP • Boondocking, otherwise known as dry camping or primitive camping, is a great way to experience nature outside of an established campsite.

HAIR-RAISING MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS • Natural splendor, with a dash of adrenaline.

THE PLEASURES AND PERILS OF VAN LIFE • Those of us who love to travel know the pleasures and perils that we might experience along the way. The unknown brings heightened expectations. What will we see down the road? Who will we meet? The only way to find out is to go.

STOP! DO NOT BUY THAT RV! • Whether it's your upcoming retirement, your new remote work status, or a compelling impulse to chuck it all and hit the road, you might be yearning to buy an RV. If you are thinking about taking this game-changing plunge, there are one or two things to consider beyond how good you will look in a wardrobe of fleece and flannel.

COOKING ON THE ROAD • Making a meal on the road isn't as intuitive as it sounds. How much food should you pack? What kind? Should you cook every meal? Who's going to do all the dishes? Even though there are a lot of questions about cooking on the road, it doesn't have to be complicated.

RHYME AND RHYTHM • A Photo Essay

COASTAL CRUISING: • The Ultimate Southern California Road-Trip Adventure

DARK SKY STATE OF MIND • Utah stands out with protected night skies.

GETTING MY FEET WET • A beginner's experience with beach boondocking on Texas's Bolivar Peninsula.

GEEKING OUT ON DINOSAURS • Peeking into prehistory on a road trip through North Dakota.

BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO VISIT ON MINNESOTA'S NORTH SHORE

WILD AND WONDERFUL in Southern West Virginia • If you want jaw-dropping beauty with your heart-stopping adventure sports, Fayetteville is the place for you.

HEADING TO THE HIGHLANDS • While many of us hit the road in search of new places and experiences, sometimes the most rewarding experiences can be found in the places that feel somehow familiar.

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