Forty: December 2023/January 2024

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From The Editor
If you've been following ROVA for a while, you'll know that we love things that are a little out of the ordinary. Ghost towns, campsites that you can't find on a map, cocktails inspired by the wilderness, offbeat travelers… that kind of thing. With m
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Editor and Publisher Gemma Peckham gemma@rovamag.com Advertising Sales media@rovamag.com 646-916-2599 Designer Sam Garland Editorial Assistance Giulia Heppell Contributors Patrick Coleman, Anne Nagro, Kaylin Zittergruen, Teddy Dondanville, Grace Finn
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If you haven't heard the song “Boy's a Liar,” then you've probably been living under a rock (which is honestly a plausible excuse for us nomads). But in the case that you've been online, then you no doubt know the song by heart (whether by choice or
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Gear Up!
Camp cooking is far from glamorous, and it sometimes feels as though normal camp stoves take a million years to even bring your water to a simmer. Bust those wait times with Jetboil's Flash Cooking System—a nifty camping stove that gets water to boil
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Why The Road?
Life on the road has been the process of distilling down everything we love into its purest and most condensed form. No longer do the dogs have toys and chew bones, instead they're entertained by long hikes and new smells. Rather than our walls being
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On The Hunt For Giant Trolls
N o matter where you live in the US, you're a road trip away from a magical experience with a giant troll. Yep, you read that correctly: a giant troll. Created by artist Thomas Dambo, these incredible troll sculptures are tucked into the forest, hidi
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The New Frontier: A Look At Modern Rvs
Just like their customers, RV manufacturers are always going further. They use newer or better materials to build their vehicles; incorporate new technologies for safety, improved performance, comfort, and entertainment; and offer more floor-plan and
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In Tech's Sol Dusk camper
The Sol Dusk camper is a unique and luxurious option for those seeking a remarkable outdoor experience. It boasts an impressive panoramic window with a spacious U-shaped dinette, offering an unparalleled view of the great outdoors. Inside, you'll dis
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Keeping It Toasty: Heating Options For Your Rig
While a heater for your RV or van may sound lavish, it is necessary for cooler temperatures in the brutal winter months. Without one, you risk being miserable and sacrificing your sleep quality. You also risk waking up to frozen pipes. It is crucial
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Don't Forget About State Parks
All around the United States, there are state parks with national park–quality views, but without the crowds. As national parks gain more and more popularity, it's time to venture out to other preserved lands and see what else nature has to offer. So
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Two Climbers, Four Wheels, And Not Enough Time
In 2022, my wife, Whitney, and I were some of the lucky ones. We downsized our stuff, shoved the rest of it into storage, bought a van, and hit the road. The goal was to explore the United States for six months. What came of the trip was a sixmonth e
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An Open Invitation
Chiricahua National Monument is located outside Willcox in one of southeastern Arizona's Sky Islands (isolated mountain ranges rising out of the desert plains). Take in spectacular rocks formed by a volcanic eruption that spewed ash at supersonic spe
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Christmas With The Condors
“I'm trying to have reasonable expectations for today, but I really want a condor for Christmas,” I said with a smile. The jolly Pinnacles National Park shuttle bus driver grinned back at me with a twinkle in his eye, “Well, sweetie, you've come to t
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Chasing 32 Degrees
Traveling by camper van or RV in winter doesn't have to be all about “chasing 70” (degrees, that is). You can enjoy crisp winter weather and all the skiing and snowboarding your heart desires from the comfort of your rolling home. Utah is a great pla
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A European Vacation In The Lone Star State
A European getaway takes many forms: a romantic movie trope, a journey to find oneself, a hopeful bucket-list item. Less common is an exotic European trip that takes place entirely within the borders of Texas. Yet, the Lone Star State offers impressi
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Kentucky's Low-key Natural Beauty
People visit Kentucky for all kinds of reasons— namely: horse racing, bourbon, fried chicken and bluegrass. Less prominent on most lists of Kentucky's attributes, however, is the rich natural beauty with which the state is endowed. Taking a nature to
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Off The Beaten Path: Kansas's Monument Rocks
Towering rock formations rise out of the prairie. If you look closely, you'll see that they are studded with shells—the remains of ancient life from the Cretaceous period when Kansas was covered by an ocean: the Western Interior Seaway. Now, look up
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A Motorcycle Trek Along The Delaware River
On a Saturday in August, I set out to meet my friend Pat for our semiannual motorcycle weekend. We agreed to meet in New Hope, Pennsylvania—a town equidistant from his home of New York City and mine of Philadelphia. That morning, I packed a small bac
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Picture This…
Everything except your eyeballs is wrapped in wool, down and fleece; you blink to make sure your eyes haven't frozen solid. It's a ten-minute walk to the Split Point Lighthouse, each step a decisive crunch toward the promise of a perfect vista. You e

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