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Can You Read a Map?

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Did you even know that Map Reading Week was a thing? Well, it is! Until the end of the week, map reading is going to be all of the rage (so we’re told, anyway). The art of map reading is slowly (or rather quickly) fading away, and studies are showing that only 1 in 3 young people can read a road map. With technology ever increasing, and Siri telling people where to go, and how to reach their destination - it would seem that maps are becoming a thing of the past. As your favorite car dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks , we don’t want to see anyone get lost, so we thought it would be a good idea to show you how beneficial a map can still be when stored in the glovebox for an emergency. Here are a few fun and random facts about maps, as well as a few tips for reading them (for you younguns out there!). How to Read a Road Map This skill was passed down from generation to generation, that is until the smartphone came into play. While reading a map may not be on the top of your prio...

5 Road Trip Games To Survive Your Holiday Trip

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Christmas falls on Sunday this year and with the long weekend, many people will be traveling to visit friends and family to celebrate the holiday with their loved ones. If you are venturing this weekend, the long hours on the road can get a little tedious, but it doesn't have to be if you have something to keep your mind occupied! These fun road trip games brought to you by your friends at the Lake of the Ozarks best car dealership will hopefully help your drive go by a little faster.  1. The Alphabet Game This game could be played in teams or individually. You can use anything outside of the car, such as billboards, road signs or shop signs - any reading material as long as you can find it on your side of the car. You'll be looking for every letter of the alphabet in order. The letter can be located anywhere in the word. Example - The Lake of the Ozarks sign - There's your "A".   2. License Plates There are many different games you can play using licen...

Great MO Road Trip Destinations!

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There’s nothing quite like a summer road trip! Unlike flying, road tripping gives you the freedom to explore beautiful scenery, historic sites, and local culture along the way to your destination. Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC is here to help you plan a fantastic vacation with these fun Missouri road trip destinations. Elephant Rocks State Park Campers and hikers will love this one-of-a-kind natural phenomenon. Beautiful Missouri woods buried in giant elephant-shaped granite boulders make for a truly amazing wilderness experience. Military Museums of Fort Leonard Wood Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Where else can you find three museums under one roof? The Military Museums of Fort Leonard Wood feature the U.S. Army Chemical Corps Museum, the Engineer Museum, and the Military Police Museum—all with completely revamped exhibits.     Titanic: World’s Largest Museum Attraction Branson, Missouri This one-of-a-kind exhibit features a totally interactive Titanic ex...