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.

DETOURS • Kick up the dust in unexplored places—you might find buried gems.

PICKUP LINES • Whether you call them slide-ins, cab-overs, demountables or trays, truck bed campers are a versatile and convenient “go anywhere” option.

Truck Campers for All Types of Traveler

BIRD-TRIPPING How to bring bird-watching into your van life • Anywhere your RV can go, you’ll spot multitudes of wild birds.

THE JOURNEY IS THE REWARD • When things fall apart, you keep going… until you can't.

ALES FOR THE ACTIVE • The craft beer revolution is making its way into outdoor adventure.

KEEPIN' COOL • Choosing the right cooler for your next adventure.

THE TREE DOESN'T DROP THE APPLE FAR • Like son, like mother? Long-time nomad Reggie Grey interviews his mom, Eva Lochner, about her new RV lifestyle.

HITTING THE BIKE TRAILS • Mountain biking has quickly become one of America's favorite ways to recreate outdoors, and it's not just for the mountain states. These days, you can find excellent trail systems all over the United States.

UTAH: AMERICA'S BEST • A Photo Essay

UFOS OVER HUMQAQ • One camper's celestial close encounter at a remote beach campground in Point Conception, California.

LOOPING AROUND COLORADO • How many experiences can you fit into a 500-mile loop? Hint: it's a lot.

PERFECT EMPTINESS AT WHITE SANDS • If it's possible to be filled with emptiness, White Sands National Park is a place where that might happen.

ST. LOUIS TO NASHVILLE… OR WAS IT? • A trip with avaricious purpose reveals a town of harmony.

SO MUCH MORE THAN SPACE • Driving from Miami to Orlando can be a bore. But pulling off the interstate and exploring the cities of Melbourne, Titusville, and Cocoa Beach will have you trying your hand at surfing, enjoying drinks on the water, and learning all about America's space program. Plus, you'll enjoy some unexpectedly fantastic food along the way.

HOMETOWN PRIDE, LAKE LIFE, AND AUTUMN LEAVES • A 250-year-old resort town delivers on its promise of beauty and wellbeing.

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