Spotting the Letter M

A Mountain, the game's example, is unmistakable in hill country — and even on flat highway, mailboxes and motorcycles keep this letter from stalling out for long.

If your route doesn't pass any real mountains, don't worry — a mailbox row at the end of a driveway or a passing motorcycle will solve M just as well.

Common Things to Spot

Mailbox
Motel
Motorcycle
McDonald's arches
Median

If You Want a Challenge

Mesa (Southwest routes)
Marina
Mill

Spotting Tip

If you're driving through flat farmland with no real mountains around, don't wait — a mailbox row at the end of a driveway or a passing motorcycle will solve M just as well as a mountain range.

Fun Fact

The Rocky Mountains, visible along many western interstates, began forming roughly 80 million years ago — young by geological standards. The Appalachian Mountains in the East are far older, with rock dating back over 300 million years in places, which is part of why the Rockies still look so jagged: they simply haven't had as much time to erode.

For Younger Players

The golden arches of a McDonald's sign are one of the most recognizable shapes in the country, which makes M an easy letter for even very young kids who aren't reading yet.