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: 05/25/2009
Every year the Jones Falls Expressway going into Baltimore is closed down and bikers, runners, roller bladders est. are allowed to ride on the highway. Me and my friend longboarded. This is the view from the highway going into downtown Baltimore
Entry Date: 05/24/2009
Tourists are the best. Getting some natty dread on the beach in Jamaica
Entry Date: 05/24/2009
We saw this written on the wall while walking down an alley in Venice, Italy...we did not continue down the alley.
Entry Date: 05/24/2009
Another postcard from the edge of the 9th Ward in New Orleans.
Entry Date: 05/24/2009
Postcard from the edge of the 9th Ward in New Orleans... scene courtesy of Dr. Bob's Art Studio on Chartres Street
Entry Date: 05/24/2009
I don't need to go anywhere - just stay at home and jump off the roof with my family - Lake Megunticook, Maine
Entry Date: 05/24/2009
mmmm all for me and my Maine staycation
Entry Date: 05/24/2009
We found this sign while waiting for a carriage ride in St. Louis, Missouri. My huisband and I both got a kick out of it's message, thank goodness he's a good sport!
Entry Date: 05/23/2009
Signs in the Australian outback
Entry Date: 05/23/2009
During the Jesusita Fires, our family escaped to the beach in the Mesa for some "fresh" air. The smoke created an unbelievable sunset framed against the surfers who took a break from the stress of the fires to catch waves at Mesa Lane.
Entry Date: 05/23/2009
Me, 10 years old, wandering about the Painted Desert in Arizona.. if the heat doesnt get you, rocks and dirt at every glance is sure to make you run wild and crazy!
Entry Date: 05/23/2009
Taken during my visit to San Fransisco at Ghirardelli Square! Such a cool place!
Entry Date: 05/23/2009
On the usually mundane stretch of highway known as I-35 that runs straight through the center of Texas, you might just pass a gem of a roadside attraction known as the "Snake Farm." Legendary to some, mysterious to others this little cheap piece of heaven is a must see for any adventurous toad. (Sorry, no horny toads are currently on display.)
Entry Date: 05/23/2009
Turn back around Mary, I want to see that bridge.
Entry Date: 05/23/2009
Well, that would be a new hobby Gerard.
Entry Date: 05/22/2009
Satifaction on a summit.
Entry Date: 05/22/2009
The last night at the Burning Man festival I took a few photos of the art cars on the Playa. Most night pictures don't turn out so well but the Cheshire cat turned out so cool. You never know what you'll see around the next corner! Open your eyes and dream!
Entry Date: 05/22/2009
This is a road sign outside of the plaza of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. My friend and I were walking along on one of the back streets leading up to the plaza, saw this sign and just lost it, laughing hysterically. At first we assumed we didn't understand it because we were foreigners but over the years I have come to believe that it is just there to confuse the foreigners.
Entry Date: 05/22/2009
My girlfriend and I were on our annual girl's motorcycle trip. We had stopped in Barbeau, MI to wait for the ferry to Drummond Island. It was worth the wait as we got to see the 1,000 foot iron ore boat, the Cort go by just 20 feet from where we were.
Entry Date: 05/22/2009
This is a fabulous photo that we took of our dog on a big camping trip, right after hiking Mt Sherman, a 14er here in Colorado. Cheers!
Entry Date: 05/22/2009
Lumina Extended Van with another in tow. West Virginia
Entry Date: 05/22/2009
Not Much To Do In Sioux... REALLY!
Entry Date: 05/22/2009
After a ten year hiatus from visiting family in Sioux City I took the trip this March. As there is not much to do in Sioux I found commical pleasure in snapping photos of neighboring scenary (okay, uncle Bob's front lawn). Sincerely, W.T.A
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!