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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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SIDE ROADS The Meaning of Life Is… • Sometimes when I'm in my camper van, making my way along an old dirt road, my thoughts drift toward the meaning of life. And for all the miles I've spent pondering that question, here's what I have to show for it at what I presume is, hopefully, just the midpoint in my own journey.

YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU • From weekend excursions to deep backwoods adventures, the right travel trailer ensures you'll always have the essentials.

WHERE THE ROAD ENDS IN A GLASS • A “winery tour” used to mean a day on a bus with a designated driver—a flying visit to a bunch of proximal vintners. These days, those with a home on wheels can stay a while, savoring the wine and the atmosphere.

THE OPEN ROAD & THE AMERICAN DRIVE-IN • The rise and fall of the American drive-in movie theater, and six to visit while you still can.

YOUR ADVENTURE BASE CAMP ON THE ROAD • One of the best things about outdoor adventure is that it's portable. Pack up your gear, jump in the driver's seat, and see what adventures await when you let the road lead you.

THE FARM STOP ROAD TRIP: TRAVEL, TASTE, REPEAT • Many country roads lead past farm gates and fresh produce stores; it's never been easier to get your food locally.

GOING COASTAL • A Photo Essay

WHAT THE SAND KEEPS • An RV life can seem impermanent, and so can sand dunes. That's why they're the perfect match.

ARCH MADNESS • Utah's Arches National Park is an endless landscape of geological wonders.

AN IMPACTFUL TRIP THROUGH TIME • Route 66 through Texas might not seem like much—a quick 200 miles—but those who take the time to explore will find an immersive window into the country's past.

IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL • A Missouri meander for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

ON THE BLUES TRAIL • A trip to the Mississippi Delta is a journey through landscape, history, and music.

THE DEVIL WENT DOWN A SINKHOLE • According to myth, a unique geographical feature in Florida is also the Devil's lair.

NOT JUST FALLS: A NIAGARA ROAD TRIP • A lot of people see Niagara Falls as an in-and-out visit, not realizing that the region offers a short but perfectly formed road trip of its own.

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