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 Date: 06/24/2009
When you need your hair done by the very best! --Asheville, NC
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
"Rescue Hero" is our mascot on any road trip. He finds all sorts of cool things including this sweet and rideable wooden bike in Northern Wisconsin.
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Wish I could stay forever
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Kayaking in Matlachah, FL
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Guido - I don't know where I am going, but i know i am on my way.
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Jost Van Dyke Road to Somewhere
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Overlooking Santorini - Greece
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Cowgirls - Cowgirl Museum - Fort Worth, TX
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
This billboard was in the train station in Howth, Ireland. That is one horny toad!
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Leenie & Skipper chilling out in Northern Georgia.
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
The highly literate dogs of Deep Cove, BC cleaned up their act after this sign was erected at the top of the wharf.
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Snowy Egrets - Cork Screw Audobon Bird Sanctuary - Estero, FL
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Leenie on the beaches of Sanibel Island, FL - Christmas 2008
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Parking laws in Italy? What parking laws!
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
friends, sisters, family
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Welcome to Ivan's Stress Free Bar - Jost Van Dyke, BVI
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
No amount of shampoo can give body to this hair. Badum-ching!
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Ice is starting to form on Long Sought For Pond in Westford MA. December 2008
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Wow look at the size of those things!!!
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Springtime on the ice, just enough snow to cross country ski, more then enough ice to fish trough - 68 degrees - awesome - Long Sought For Pond Westford MA March 09.
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Squaw Valley camping trip October 08
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Ottawa's Peace Tower had such an incredible view.
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
This is one of two "Shoe Trees" we saw on a road trip. It was in Oregon! Funny!
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Monk Chat, Northern Thailand
Entry Date: 06/24/2009
Downtown Ottawa, my first trip to Canada and what really stood out was the stunning architecture combined with some really healthy trees.
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!