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.

THE WOMEN REBUILDING THE VAN CONVERSION SPACE • While the van-life movement has exploded in popularity, the behind-the-scenes owners and builders of our compact adventuremobiles still skew heavily male. But women-owned and -operated campervan conversion companies across the country are rebuilding campervans—and the industry at large.

STAYING PLUGGED IN ON THE OPEN ROAD • As much as road-trippers crave adventure and space away from everyday life, we also need power and internet to keep us comfortable and connected.

THE SCENIC ROUTE TO HEALING • Sibling Bonding on the Open Roads

SOME TIMES, IT SUDDENLY ALL MAKES SENSE • Can the open road heal you? A long-time adventure cyclist reflects on difficult journeys and the moments that shape us.

100 YEARS OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL • The Appalachian Trail is the longest hikers-only trail on Earth, winding through 14 states along the spine of the Appalachian Mountains, taking in the eastern United States' most remote landscapes.

Fun Facts About the Appalachian Trail

AMERICA'S GHOST TOWNS • A Photo Essay

WHERE MAGIC COMES TO LIFE • The Umpqua National Forest

DON'T-MISS MUSIC VENUES: THE MONTANA TOUR

OBSCURE MONTANA

THE “OTHER” LAS VEGAS: TRULY WILD • Walk in the steps of legends of the West. Whether you're into birding, fishing, or finding traces of Doc Holliday and Billy the Kid, step off the beaten path into an enchanted Southwestern city.

FOUR MIDWESTERN MUSEUMS BRING LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE TO LIFE • Take a trip in the footsteps of one of America's most beloved historical characters.

LOVEBUGS, THE FLORIDA SKUNK APE, AND MORE FLORIDA MYTHS • What if the weirdest thing you'll find in Florida isn't Florida Man?

NEW ENGLAND: FALL FOLIAGE AND FEAR • New England in the fall is equal parts natural splendor and spooks galore.

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