Very very sad. This is a part of the country I’ve never been but am curious about. Prayers for their loved ones and those still in hospital.
Lots of hills. Very pretty in the fall. Lots of winding roads but mostly undivided. 76 is the main drag down the Branson tourist trap and is mostly 2 lane except right off the main North-South freeway. 76 always backs up with traffic. There are other, newer roads, especially on the North side of 76 that let you bypass all that to get from one end to the other (or to the middle).
A lot of things are overpriced, as usual. But if you’re careful, cheap hotels during the off season. Under $50/night in several places. It’s not the Ritz Carlton for sure, though.