Aerial tours provide perspective on humans’ relative insignificance and a better understanding of what life will look like when giant-sized ants take over the Interstate system. Reign over the scenic outdoors with today’s Groupon: for $49, you get a helicopter tour of Lake of the Ozarks State Park from Lake Ozark Helicopters in Lake Ozark (a $99 value). An additional $9.65 tax-and-fuel charge is required per person (not included in today's Groupon).

Lake Ozark Helicopters shepherds tour-goers in FAA-certified ethereal steeds over the scenic Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Missouri’s largest state park. Stratospheric sojourners undergo a safety briefing before embarking on the aerial adventure. During the 26- to 30-mile tour, passengers enjoy window views as they soar over the glistening Lake of the Ozarks, whiz over the Bagnell Dam, and catch sights of deposed wizards filching gold bricks from Million Dollar Row. The Robinson R-44 four-seater zips through the atmosphere over Shawnee Bend and Grand Glaize Bridge as an experienced guide delivers local area information via voice-activated headsets worn by each passenger. After the motorized bird touches down to earth, staff members unlock the helicopter doors and allow passengers to exit with a jubilant flap of the arms.