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.

DRIVING THROUGH THE STORM • How traversing difficult travel experiences can often lead to transformation.

BE UNPREPARED • This article is most definitely not approved by the Boy Scouts.

WHO NEEDS ROADS? • Why an off-road trailer is the right choice for adventurous road-trippers.

Choose Your Own Adventure Trailer • There are tons of fantastic off-road trailers on the market; here are a few that are packed with the goods.

AN INTROVERT'S GUIDE TO RV LIVING • Road-tripping is an ideal lifestyle for introverts, with plenty of open space where yon can be alone; but it's inevitable that you will encounter other humans. Here's how to deal with that.

ROAD-TRIPPING BUT MAKE IT TECH • The most helpful, innovative, and fun gizmos to have on the road—from basic gadgets to the tech of tomorrow.

UNEASY RIDER • Battling headwinds might seem like an exercise in futility—but you might discover that they're actually winds of change.

LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCAL • Time to restock the pantry or grab a meal in your home on wheels? Chain stores and fast-food restaurants are not where it's at; for a real taste of the places that you visit, local produce is the way to go.

Wake Up to Local

A BADASS MOM • If you want to know what kind of a person you are, ask the wilderness.

DOOR TO DOOR • Changing Perspectives on this Road Called Life.

BIKING WASHINGTON'S TRAILS • Road-tripping doesn't mean you're restricted to four wheels. Take a bike to Washington and discover incredible destinations under your own steam.

LESSONS IN WYOMING, FROM THE WATER • A story of changing course, over and over again.

FINDING PEACE ON THE TALIMENA SCENIC DRIVE • When you need to clear your head, drive until you feel compelled to stop. That's where you'll find what you need.

The Talimena Scenic Drive: What to Know

FOR TACO LOVERS, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE • The unexpected multitudes of Kansas City's Taco Trail.

THE WILDER SIDE OF THE OUTER BANKS • Beyond the renowned beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks, there is history, beauty and wildness in abundance.

CONNECTICUT'S LOW-KEY RURAL PARADISE • Burgers, zebras and New England charm in Litchfield County.

EXPLORING A FRAGILE FAIRYLAND • I'm an avid rock climber with a penchant for adventures off the beaten path. While I came to Canada's Bugaboos for the premier alpine climbing, what I discovered was more remarkable. The environmental stewardship of such a remote destination sets a precedent for how to preserve the world's remaining wild frontiers.

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