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.

AN ODE TO MOVEMENT • Stop waiting for the right time to do it. The right time is now.

THE DREAM RV • If you google “The best RVs 2022,” you'll get thousands of hits about the biggest, most expensive and most luxurious options. But the right RV for you depends on your definition of “best.”

A RICH TRADITION • A look back at historical RVs, from the pioneering and practical to the amazing and absurd.

OFF-GRID WITH SOLAR POWER • The sun is a dream-weaver, allowing stressed-out road warriors to leave civilization behind, while still enjoying a civilized setup.

NATIONAL PARKS OFF THE BEATEN PATH • Whether you've seen all the high-profile parks already or just want to skip crowded entry lines, these six parks deserve a spot on your to-visit list.

STATE PARKS FOR ALL SEASONS • The type of splendor you'll find in the best national parks can also be found in lesser-known locales.

HONORABLE MENTIONS • Natural and Historic Sites Across the Country

FILTER COFFEE, CONCRETE AND DUST • inding corners of contemplation in the land art of the desert West.

ALONE, BUT NEVER REALLY ALONE • Solo RV life can feel lonely at times, especially as a queer woman—since most RVers are straight. Here are some lessons I've learned about how to build queer community and maintain romantic and platonic relationships while on the road.

ON THE HUNT FOR BIGFOOT and Other Legendary Beasts • Sometimes you're hoping to hear from the things that go bump in the night.

A Beastly Getaway • Looking to head out on your own creature quest? Be on the lookout for these mythical beasts!

WINTER IN AMERICA • A Photo Essay

TO THE LIGHTHOUSE WITH GOATS AND ARTICHOKES • To escape the heat in the Bay Area, a college professor takes a trip to the lighthouse at Pigeon Point, Harley Goat Farm, and the Arcangeli Market in Pescadero. As she travels, she reminisces about her childhood on a farm in Pakistan.

VALLEY OF FIRE: MUCH MORE THAN A SCENIC DRIVE • The otherworldly landscapes of Valley of Fire rival those of top national parks. It's so much more than just a pit stop on the road to Las Vegas.

EXPLORING MARS • How I won the hiking lottery, and subsequently explored the Southwest's most bizarre landscapes.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE DOWNTOWN • Plenty of small towns contain a unique point of interest or two, but Yellow Springs, Ohio, is packed with art, music, metaphysics, books, fairies and food. Intrigued? You should be.

DISCOVER DELAWARE IN THREE DAYS • From green countryside pastures and lush forests to idyllic beaches and rich heritage towns—there are so many reasons that you should head to Delaware on your next adventure.

HAUNTED NEW HAMPSHIRE • Feel shivers up your spine at these eerie, haunted, attractions in New Hampshire.

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