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.

RISK-TAKING AND PERSONAL GROWTH • When adventuring in the outdoors, risk-taking is a powerful tool that helps us learn more about the world and ourselves.

HOPE FLOATS: CANOEING AND KAYAKING ON THE ROAD • How to plan for a kayaking adventure.

Kayaking the Road Less Traveled

CREATING INCLUSIVE SPACES IN VAN LIFE (AND BEYOND) • Diversify Vanlife’s mission is to make space for all people within the van life community.

POP, TOP AND FOLD • “I’d like less space, please,” said nobody ever.

ON THE ROAD WITH ORNITHOLOGY • Birdwatching and road-tripping go hand in hand.

A Bed with the Birds

KEEP YOUR COOL • There are few things less pleasant than sweating through a muggy night in your home on wheels. Here’s how to keep your cool in an RV.

A NEW KIND OF FAMILY ROAD TRIP • When it’s hard to figure things out in a time of change, a road trip can provide some clarity.

BLACKWATER HACKS • No, it is not glamorous. Yes, it is necessary. Here’s how to keep maintenance on your blackwater tank as fuss-free as possible.

WHERE THE MOUNTAINS MEET THE GRASSLANDS • A Photo Essay

CHASING WILD ORCAS A Day Trip from Seattle to the San Juan Islands • A magical encounter with strangers off the coast of Washington state.

FISHING FLAMING GORGE ...where the fishing is just as good as the scenery. • If you’re looking for a destination that will make you want to come back year after year, Utah’s Flaming Gorge is for you. It’s a wonderfully diverse area with some of the most incredible fly fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities in all of the United States.

SEDONA RED: A Journey to Colors You Can’t See • Did you know that there are colors that exist in the world that you can’t see? Join me as I embark on a road trip from Phoenix to Sedona to find the beauty of Sedona Red, and discover that sight is only one way to experience a destination.

THE MIDWEST MAIN STREET • Industrial history cuts right through the center of Midwest America; South Central Illinois helped give rise to the birth of the nation’s fated westward expansion.

QUAINTNESS AND QUIRK IN NORTHERN FLORIDA • Cycling along the Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail, you’ll find that Floridian clichés give way to a more old-school southern ambiance.

BURLINGTON, VERMONT Common by Name, Unique by Nature • With a city name that is ubiquitous in the United States, Vermont’s largest town does a fantastic job of setting itself apart from the other Burlingtons.

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