It's finally summer and the best way to celebrate for broke college students is to take a road trip. Road trips are an amazing bonding experience for friends and one of the best ways to travel the country. The only downside is America is gigantic and some road trips are excruciatingly long. Here are some things to remember before taking an adventure this summer.

1. Have plenty of snacks.

I don't know about you, but I know nothing makes me hungrier than traveling. Remember to stock the car up with snacks and to stop to eat regularly. Everyone in the car will be grateful there's chips when they get "hangry" and there's no where to stop for 40 miles.

2. Appreciate the scenery.

This may be the only chance you get to see these sights, be sure to take them in. Don't rush to get from one place to the next, it may make your drive longer, but you'll thank yourself for taking the time to slow down.

3. Play fun music.

Nothing is better than jamming out to great music with your friends in the car. This is especially important on long car rides because sitting in the same spot for five hours straight can get incredibly boring. Having an awesome playlist during the ride will help entertain everyone.

4. Stay calm.

Something is bound to go wrong when you go on a road trip, it's just an unwritten rule of the universe. You're going to hit traffic, the driver in front of you will be going way too slow, you may even get lost. The trick is to stay calm and roll with the punches. Getting frustrated isn't going to help anything.

5. Treat yourself.

Sitting for long periods of time is killer on your body. Make sure to periodically get out of the car and stretch your legs. Walk around a little to get blood flow back to normal. Nobody was ever upset after treating themselves.

Thank you members of the Pawnee parks and recreation department for your tips on how to survive long car rides.