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.

NOW THAT’S A HOT DESK • People around the world are enjoying the luxuries of working from home: no commute, sandwiches anytime, and being able to nap at lunch. Take that one step further, and you have the life of a full-time, working RVer: the commute comprises scenic drives; sandwiches are made with fresh local produce; and you’re working next to a nap-friendly RV bedroom. It’s the best of both worlds.

A STRAIGHT SHOT WEST • Twenty-seven hours alone on the road without stopping. Blair Carlyle chronicles the meditative highs and lows of a marathon drive from Orlando, Florida, to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

ROOM TO GROW • Creating an environment and lifestyle to facilitate naturalistic learning on the road.

YOUNG SNOWBIRDS A Community of Kindred Spirits • Behind a thin veil, the road hides a wealth of experience and opportunity; through the ups and downs, it affords a unique lifestyle of increasing popularity.

FITTING FIDO INTO YOUR ON-THE-ROAD LIFESTYLE • Pups love life on the road, but in order for them to thrive, they need their own space.

FINDING AND MAINTAINING COMMUNITY WHILE ON THE ROAD • Transience can make for a lonely lifestyle, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

FROM STORM TO SUNSET • A photo essay

STRAWBERRY FALLS FOREVER • Why Strawberry Mountain is a Must-See Spot in Oregon

BOZ ANGELES RUGGED, OUTDOORSY, AND SURPRISINGLY HIPSTER • A week in one of America’s most livable cities had me pricing real estate, and fangirling over the local art and culinary scenes.

FROM METROPOLIS TO WILDERNESS IN LESS THAN AN HOUR • The Gulf Coast of Texas is big on natural landscapes and wildlife preserves. Fortunately, you won’t have to go far to see them.

NORTH DAKOTA’S CRAFTY MARKETING PLOY • The state’s Best for Last Club rewards you for postponing your visit, but does that make the wait worth your while?

STAYING BUOYANT IN LOUISIANA • The state of Louisiana is rebuilding in the wake of numerous setbacks, and it could use your help. But that’s easy: visiting the beautiful Pelican State is no chore.

FINDING THE SWEET SOUTH IN GEORGIA • In the historic south of Georgia lies a region that is packed with agricultural delights, bounteous natural attractions, a sweet and welcoming community, and… onions.

A STOP IN SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS • A day spent in Salem, Massachusetts, is a must—and not only during the spooky season.

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