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With Covid-19 and social distancing, you can’t go to your favorite restaurant or the movies to take your mind off of things, but you still need to find ways to cope with the daily stress. One way is to take a drive. It gets you out of the house, plus it is a safe way to clear your head while still practicing social distancing. To get the most out of your excursion, McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Springdale has some good tips to make the most of your drive, and make it a time of destressing and relaxation. You can always have the comfort knowing McLarty Daniel CDJR Springdale is here for you, and ready to assist you with your vehicle needs. You can count on that for sure! Stop Muscle Tension At The Stoplight Muscle tension is one of several symptoms of stress. The tension can come in many forms, from headaches to lower back aches. While taking a leisurely drive, every time you catch a stoplight, make it a habit to do a full body stretch. Grip the steering wheel hard, tense every muscle from head to toe. Hold your muscles tight and count to six then exhale slowly. As you exhale, release all your tensed muscles simultaneously. You will actually feel the tension drain from your body. Repeat the process as many times you need before the light turns green. Deep Breathing, Essential Deep breathing exercises are a wonderful way to relieve stress and the key factor to a healthy body especially when doing strenuous exercises. Driving is also a great time to take deep, cleansing breaths. One method to try is to take in a deep breath through your nose for a count of five, hold for three, breathe out firmly but slowly for another count to five and then repeat. This will not only feed oxygen to your bloodstream and to your vitals, it is a good way to release tension. It is similar to the beginning steps of meditation, just take it slow and don’t make yourself hyperventilate! Classical Music, Really Who would have ever thought chamber music could relieve stress? Current health studies prove that classical music actually can reduce your heart rate, blood pressure, and stress levels as compared to listening to other music genres like Hard Rock. So it might be a good time to listen to the musical compositions of Chopin or Beethoven while taking a nice Ozark drive with the family. McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Springdale is proud to be a part of Northwest Arkansas community. We understand these are times of uncertainty and concern. One thing is for sure: we are here to assist our customers and stand behind our great communities all over. Hopefully these suggestions of relieving stress will help you during your daily routines. McLarty Daniel CDJR sends good thoughts your way. If ever in need of a quality, reliable vehicle, we are her here to help you! Click Here To Contact Our Friendly Sales Team

Though they’ve mostly gone the way of the hood ornament, there used to be a time when pretty much every city or town worth its salt had a drive-in movie theater. That’s right, children: mom and dad, grandpa and grandma used to watch movies from the comfort of their own car on summer nights instead of cooped up inside, sitting in a sticky movie theater seat that has had who knows what spilled on it. There’s been a generation or two now who has never known the joys of going to the drive in theater, but that doesn’t mean they’re entirely out of luck. All across America, a few keepers of the flame are making sure the drive-in experience lives on, with many still showing first-run flicks to carloads of moviegoers. That includes quite a few drive-ins right here in Arkansas, or at least within easy road tripping distance. Click here to browse our selection of road-trip ready vehicles Now that the weather is cooling off, it’s a great time to get out there and recapture the singular pleasures of a trip to the drive-in movies. Seen below are details about several surviving drive-ins within easy driving distance of Northwest Arkansas. They’re still loads of fun. And if you need a sweet car truck, van, SUV from which to watch a movie this fall, come see us at McLarty Daniel DCJRF of Springdale. Are selection is deep, our prices are cheap, and we’re just itching to put you in the vehicle of your silver screen dreams, with plenty of dough left over every month for movie tickets and popcorn. Come see us today for a test drive! STONE DRIVE-IN 801 Theater Lane Mountain View, Arkansas The last drive-in standing in North Central Arkansas, the Stone Drive-In in Mountain View opened as a one-screen theater way back in 1965, and so it remains, with a capacity of about 300 automobiles and large and enthusiastic weekend crowds during their season, which runs from March to October. For more information, check out their website at: www.stonedrivein.net KENDA DRIVE-IN 107 Westwood Drive Marshall, Arkansas Another old-line small-town drive-in, the Kenda opened in 1966 and features weekend double features on a 72-foot screen, with sound delivered by old-school window speakers. Feel free to bring your own food and beverages, but remember that concession sales are pretty much the only thing keeping these theaters alive. Admission is $6 for ages 12 and up, while kids under 12 are free with parents. For more info, hit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pg/KendaDriveIn 112 DRIVE-IN 3552 Hwy 112N Fayetteville, Arkansas The only two-screen drive-in still operating in Arkansas, the 112 Drive-In in Fayetteville has the added benefit of being right here in North Arkansas. The season runs from spring until October. Tickets are $9 for 13 and older, $4 for kids between 6 and 12 years old, and free for children under 5. For details on current films, concession prices and more, check out their website at: www.112driveintheatre.com TOWER DRIVE-IN 2214 N Broadway St, Poteau, Oklahoma Though it’s a little bit of a drive to get there, the Tower Drive-In in Poteau, Oklahoma is definitely worth the road-trip, with two screens, a fully-stocked concession stand with all your faves and dirt cheap admission of $7 for adults and $4 for kids, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful Ozark foothills. For more information, visit their website at www.towerdrivein.com SUNSET DRIVE-IN 1601 E. Church Street, Aurora, MO Aurora, Missouri First opened in 1951, the Sunset Drive-In is a local institution which has risen from calamity several times, including a 1979 fire that destroyed their wooden screen. Today, the Sunset can accommodate up to 300 cars, and uses state-of-the-art digital FM broadcasting for sound. Admission is $8, and they’re a cash only establishment, so hit the ATM before you go. Also stop by for a sack of burgers, because you’re free to bring in food and beverages, or even a gas grill. for more information, check out their website at: www.sunsetdriveinaurora.com Click here to contact McLarty Daniel CDJRF of Springdale