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.

COMING SOON • In a world where RV enthusiasts are looking for the next new thing, one magazine answers the call. (It’s a trailer. Get it?)

A LITTLE EXPERIENCE; A LOT OF FAITH • You don’t need to be an expert to embrace the spirit of the road—just the audacity to fake it till you make it.

ROAD-TRIPPING AND ROCK CLIMBING The Ultimate Travel Experience • Why I love rock climbing, plus four recommendations to maximize your experience while on a climbing trip.

STAYING FIT ON THE ROAD • Who says you need a gym to stay in shape? Fitness is achievable in any space and season; this is how you make it work.

DESTINATION DEMONS OR CHILL CRUISERS • Traveling quickly can exhaust us. Staying in one place too long can dull us. But why should we have to choose between being slow roamers or fast-paced adventurers? Isn’t that the inherent beauty of life on the road: its flexibility?

CHARMING, BEAUTIFUL, AND LOW-KEY • These State Parks Should Be On Your List

State Park Trip Tips

EXPERIENCE MORE ADVENTURE • Exciting Parks and Historical Sites

ART CAN PERSIST ON THE ROAD A Photo Essay • In April, my brother and I hiked Bright Angel Trail from the rim of the Grand Canyon to our campground, which sat on a tributary of the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch. After two nights there, we made the difficult ascent up the canyon wall on the South Kaibab Trail. Here’s why I decided to carry two vintage film cameras with me on this journey, instead of just taking pictures on my phone, and what the experience taught me about answering the muse.

WATERFALLS AND WEDDING GOWNS • This Oregon road trip has all the classics: hikes, rapids, scenery, and emergency shopping for wedding finery.

RAMBLING—NOT GAMBLING—IN NEVADA • Most widely known for Sin City, Nevada is a state whose natural beauty some travelers overlook, dazzled by the glitz of the Strip. That’s a big mistake.

OUT THERE IN THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT • Peeking inside the cabinet of curiosities that is New Mexico.

DISCOVERING IOWA'S HIDDEN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GEM • Tucked away in Iowa’s scenic countryside lies the charming town of Decorah, an outdoor mecca drawing thrill-seeking wanderers eager to discover its natural splendor.

PELICANS AND PIRATES A Trip to Topsail, North Carolina • Topsail Island has an adventurous past, but how many people realize it’s more than a vacation spot? Exploring the island’s history, Carter Davis Johnson reflects on how the past and present collide in a modern beach vacation.

SMALL TOWN, BIG HEART Discovering Skowhegan, Maine • A longtime friendship enhances the small-town charm of a hamlet in Maine.

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