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There's a lot of competition surrounding full-size pickups, so it's mightily impressive that the Ram 1500 stands out from the crowd. Truck-lovers everywhere consider the 2021 Ram 1500 to be one of the best trucks on the market, and for good reason. It has several features that make it more impressive than many other trucks in its class. 1. Amazing Handling The Ram 1500 has impeccable handling. It feels nothing like a large pickup truck when you're behind the wheel. Instead, you feel like you're driving a much lighter truck. Its driving dynamics are ultra-sharp, and it's more agile than you'd expect, too. You can easily get around tight corners and navigate crowded roads. The ride comfort is also worth mentioning. The wheels soak up the road's imperfections, and you feel like you're on a silky-smooth road even if you're on a torn-up path. This is excellent for people who dislike the feeling of harsh roads, and it's beneficial for passengers who suffer from travel sickness. 2. RamBox Cargo Management System The RamBox Cargo Management System is exclusive to the Ram 1500, so it helps the truck stand out. This feature helps you with transporting items, and it helps you keep valuable cargo safe. There are lockable bins in the truck bed that are large enough to fit most tools and similar items. You can keep your cargo safe from thieves, and you can separate different types of cargo from each other. The bins are insulated, so you can use them to store ice and food, too. They keep everything nice and cool. This is perfect for tailgating. We feel that this feature is truly a head-turner, as we've never seen anything like it in competitor models. 3. Lots of Safety Features Available The Ram 1500 now has pedestrian detection, which is fantastic if you live in a crowded area. Sometimes it feels like pedestrians can come out of nowhere, so the detection will be helpful for most drivers. The rearview mirror's new digital upgrade is one of the best safety features available in any truck. This lets you monitor the area behind you via a live, real-time video feed on your rearview mirror. The rearview camera reduces the number of blind spots that you're dealing with. 4. Head-Up Display Your dashboard and infotainment system both contain important information, but it's not always safe to look at the screens. Roads get busy, so you need to keep your eyes front and center. The Head-Up display can help with this. The display projects important vehicle information right onto your windshield. You can keep your eyes on the road, but you can still monitor your vehicle's stats. The display doesn't obscure your view of the road by any means, so you get the best of both worlds. This will add some safety to your journeys, and it's more convenient than looking back and forth between the road, the screens, and your mirrors. Are you interested in the RAM 1500? Come and test drive one at Valor CDJR. We're sure you'll have a great time. Image via ramtrucks.com.

Going out for ice cream and frozen treats is a treasured pastime in Junction City, KS, and no matter your preferences you can find something to suit your palate. Here are six of the best spots in and near Junction City where you can find the tastiest frozen desserts: 1. Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers Perfect for both a treat and a full meal, Freddy's is where you want to go on a Friday night if you have a sweet tooth. The frozen custard desserts come in a range of flavors, and they can be put in a cone, shake, dish, sundae, or Oreo sandwich for easy eating. You can even buy pint and quart tubs to take home with you. 2. Pineapple Whip Kansas With ever-changing flavor options, you won't ever get bored with the treats from the Pineapple Whip Kansas food truck. Operating from May to September, customers can buy the unique pineapple whip treat in cups, cones, and pints. Flavors include grape, orange, lemon berry, and strawberry and kiwi. 3. Pandora Rolled Located just 30 minutes northeast of Junction City, Pandora Rolled offers a superb treat if you're spending the day in Manhattan. There are over 20 flavors to choose from, and many sweet toppings such as chocolate sauce, strawberries, fruity pebbles, boba pearls, and sticky rice. Getting to watch them make it right in front of you is very entertaining. You can also buy Boba tea and color change tea if you want to try something different. 4. Hildebrand Farms Dairy A perfect way to end a visit to Hildebrand Farms Dairy is to visit the Farm Store and taste the homemade soft-serve made with milk from their very own cows. The company prides itself on only using milk, cane sugar, and natural flavors to make its product so its pure and as close to nature as you can get. Coming in both chocolate and vanilla natural flavors, you can buy half-gallon bottles of its mix if you want to try making it at home. 5. Kansas Coffee The 20-minute drive down to Chapman will be well worth it when you taste the desserts from Kansas Coffee. You can choose one of the classic flavors available, or one of the treasured favorites such as butter pecan, PB and fudge, or mocha almond fudge. The desserts come in a waffle, cake, or sugar cone, or a bowl. You can also choose to double up on toppings. Milkshakes, smoothies, cheesecakes, frappes, and sandwiches are available as well. 6. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Located in Manhattan, just a short drive from Junction City, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is perfect for the health-conscious and not so health-conscious. Every flavor is available from Banana to Peppermint Pattie, so you won't have any trouble finding something to suit you. Froyo cakes can be purchased for takeaway, and catering for large gatherings can be arranged. No matter the place you choose, enjoy your treat, and while you're out getting your sugar fix, drop into Valor CDJR to test drive the latest vehicles. Image via pexels.com.