Just because the economy has slowed down, doesn't mean you have to - the fun must go on! This summer lots of us are opting out of the exotic vacations to far-flung places in favor of the staycation or road trip.
Wherever you end up going we want you to send us a Post Card from the Edge. Submit a photo on our site (or snail mail us a postcard) with a caption about that roadside attraction, strangely worded sign, or something that just made you do a double take - ya know, like that huge cow you found in Colorado ... weird but hilarious.
So, hit the open road or even your own town, and show us the quirky things you saw this summer vacation. Join us in our crusade against the mundane and get entered into a drawing for some killer prizes that will extend your vacation.
Entry from: Mary Capps
Entry Date: 07/26/2009
Da Comrades! A pilgrimage to the statue of Vladimir Lenin in Fremont in Seattle.
Entry from: chante_encore
Entry Date: 06/29/2009
There are so many things to see in Colonial Williamsburg (VA, USA) but I think this is certainly one of the most visually exciting.
Entry from: Mary Capps
Entry Date: 07/26/2009
The Troll Bridge in Fremont in Seattle!
Entry Date: 07/31/2009
This photo is of a sign outside a diner, we kept reading it and still cannot understand exactly what it means...Can you figure it out?
Entry Date: 07/31/2009
Salty the Seahorse Salty, the 38 foot town mascot, sits at North Street and Route 6 of Mattapoisett, MA. Google it and read Salty's story.
Entry Date: 07/28/2009
The true spirit of floating the Comal.....
Entry Date: 07/22/2009
Adventures in Montana: Metal above-door decor in Livingston; the other photo is a No Trespassing sign near Chico Hot Springs, MT.
Entry Date: 07/22/2009
Adventures in Montana
Entry Date: 07/21/2009
The EMP as seen from the Space Needle. The architecturally interesting Experience Music Project as seen from the observation deck of the Seattle Space Needle. (Amusement park roller coaster at lower left of photo; the infamous "Ride the Ducks" amphibious vehicle ride headquarters at the upper right. Dilapidated monorail tracks course through the EMP. Come to Seattle and join in the experience!)
Entry Date: 07/21/2009
A specialty store in Vancouver, B.C., near Stanley Park.
Entry Date: 07/21/2009
How long does it take to get to the top of Mt. St. Helens? 2K ft of elevation to go in the last 1/5 mile...and this ash take two steps slide back 1....
Entry Date: 07/20/2009
Canoeing on the John Day River in Oregon, we came up with our own, unique, two word, one-syllable, rhyming name for this rock.
Entry Date: 07/20/2009
This photo was taken on a canoe trip. We had a layover day and went hiking up the canyons of the John Day River in Oregon.
Entry Date: 07/19/2009
Cloud art, do you see an angel?
Entry Date: 07/18/2009
A view of the edge -brought to you by the Beartooth Mountains
Entry Date: 07/18/2009
The place I miss the most... I took this when I was last in Santa Barbara and now I am entering it in an attempt to get me and my man out there before I head off to college parting ways w/ him :(
Entry Date: 07/17/2009
Sign in front of the Carl Sandburg home in Galesburg, IL. I thought it was pretty funny!
Entry Date: 07/15/2009
A sunset from the beach across from where we were staying in Maui.
Entry Date: 07/15/2009
Just wandering around near my new home and snapping some shots. This is up Spearfish Canyon, near Spearfish, SD.
Entry Date: 07/14/2009
Our nine month old is ecstatic to meet his new cousin who happens to have been born in Santa Barbara, CA this past June. Coincidence, we think not. Cast a solid '5' vote to send him on his way!
Entry Date: 07/14/2009
farm country in the midwest....but look closely it's made out of legos
Entry Date: 07/14/2009
the English city of York has a long, interesting and well-preserved history. Which explains some of the unusual road names to be found. But, frankly, would you want to live on this road????? Makes me think of Blazing Saddles: "We ride into town a-whippin' and a-whuppin' every livin thing in sight..."
Entry Date: 07/14/2009
Here's the edge, now let's find the fish!
Entry Date: 07/13/2009
Why can't ALL elevator doors look like this? Elevator glamour at the Peace Tower in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Entry Date: 07/13/2009
It's the middle of winter in this photo. And I'm like "GREEEEEEN STUFFFFFFF!!!!! EEEEEEEEE!!!!". Really it was very exciting.
Voting has ended and the top 3 entries are listed below!
Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry and voted in the contest. Psssst, Our next contest is coming later this fall so check back soon.
- First Prize: The big win! A trip to Santa Barbara - airfare and hotel for two - and a $250 Toad gift certificate.
- Second Prize: Still a good haul! A great travel bag and $250 Toad gift certificate.
- Third Prize: Staycations can still be fun! A new point and shoot camera and a $100 Toad gift certificate.
CONTEST WINNERPostcards From the Edge
7/1/2009
Wherever you end up going we want you to send us a Post Card from the Edge.
CONTEST WINNERSame Face, Same Place
11/4/2008
Send us pictures of you as a kid, doing what kids do and then a picture of the same scene recreated in current time.
CONTEST WINNERInvent a Sport
8/10/2008
Invent a sport! Check out the new and inventive ways to have fun from the last contest.
CONTEST WINNERPet Lookalikes
4/30/2008
Do you look like your pet? These people thought they did. Check out the results of our Pet Lookalike Contest.
CONTEST WINNERShow us your Toad...
2/24/2008
In January, we asked you to show us your toad. Check out all the fun submissions
- Please no photoshop for adding/subtracting things from the photo.
- Please upload your photo using the link to the left. Please keep files to a maximum of 500k please.
- Provide your name and a lil' background of where the photo was taken and why it's worthy of the manta "postcard from the edge"
- Most importantly, have fun- let the road trips begin!
Enter as many times as you like. No purchase necessary. Sorry to say, we can only have this contest open to legal residents of the US and Canada. It's not open to Horny Toad employees either. Digital submissions only. By sending us a photo, you give us permission to use it, as does anyone else pictured in the photo, and agree that you are authorized to do so. We won't use the photo for anything not related to contest without contacting you first. One rating per entry per person. You can change the rating you give an entry, we keep track and count only the last one you entered. We try to discourage cheaters. The ratings from identified cheaters will not be counted. The rating period closes at midnight PST on the date shown. The photo with the highest rating as determined by legitimate ratings wins. Winners will be notified by email and posted on the site. Contest void where prohibited. Thanks for playing!