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.

KEEP YOUR RELATIONSHIP ON TRACK ON THE ROAD • Traveling full time, part time, or for any time at all can put a strain on a relationship. But, with the right guidelines, traveling can also be the best time of your relationship.

WHAT’S SURPRISING ABOUT CLASS B RVS? • A deep dive into the tiny powerhouses of van life.

ENDLESS SUMMER ROADS • In a country with more than four million roads, it’s not an exaggeration to say that the options for road-tripping in America are almost endless.

AMERICAN WINERIES: NOT JUST NAPA • From the California coast to the midlands of New Jersey, there are incredible wineries tucked into landscapes all over the United States.

ROLLING TRAILS AND WILD WATERS Connecting with North America’s Landscapes • Adventure is calling. Forge deeper connections with North America’s wild places.

TO LOVE AND LET GO OFTEN A Photo Essay

ADVENTURE, MEMORIES, AND THE THRILL OF THE QUEST • Carving out time to be together as a family is something you’ll always be proud of doing. On a recent trip to California, we found adventures aplenty on the open road, with national parks and sunny cities providing a plethora of fun for our family.

THE CALM ADVENTURE OF EASTERN WYOMING • Serene surprises: Accessible things to do in Eastern Wyoming with kids.

Eastern Wyoming is Just the Beginning

THE ANCESTRAL SOUTHWEST A Window to the Culture, History, and Spirituality of Indigenous Peoples • I turn the steering wheel slightly to the right as I pull toward the edge of the empty road that circles the enormous Mesa—a tall, flat-topped rock formation. Walking anticipatorily toward the cliff edge, I see the sheer rock faces soar upward from deep within the valley to where I’m standing—hundreds of feet high. I peer down in disbelief at the ingenious architecture built into the cliffside. The structures are a testament to the ancestral wisdom and resilience of the Ancestral Puebloans, who once made this extraordinary landscape their home. An emotion rises from deep within me—this is a place I wasn’t sure I’d ever see with my own eyes.

THE STORIED AND REMOTE KEWEENAW PENINSULA • Taking a break from the connected world in remote Michigan.

SEVEN SPECTACULAR SOUTH CAROLINA WATERFALL TRAILS • Experience South Carolina’s wild, natural beauty on these outstanding waterfall walks.

A SECRET RETREAT OFF THE COAST OF MAINE • Maine’s Bold Coast is studded with coastal preserves, decadent pie, and—across the border—a peek inside the private life of FDR.

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