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: 05/22/2009
My new little kid Kevin goes surfing, Montana style!
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
on vacation in kauai i came upon this crazy couple who were terrorizing tourists at a scenic overlook. they kept jumping around in the background so it was really hard to get a good shot. so weird.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
Spotting Jay Leno in Las Vegas (last July) is not all that uncommon; however, he was simultaneously on the Tonight Show show in L.A......so how did he do that??!
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
In the mountains of Virginia, in a 'lil town called Batesville, I came across this gem of a vehicle. The only thing I got on this "road-trip" to heaven was a free ride and a tetanus shot. Just kidding.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
This photo was taken at a wedding that I recently attended.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
Trash running in Maine - it's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it. I organized a race cleanup with some fellow runners and cleaned up the neighborhood after the event. Good times doing good :)
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
Wise Words. Found painted on a garage door while wandering the streets of a beautiful mountain town in Colorado.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
Abbey's Tree. Arches National Park, Utah.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
The climb. Before dropping into Skull Rapid, West Water Canyon, Utah.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
We were returning from a river rafting trip in Moab and decided to take the "long" way home. We came across this "Jeep" that was made from a bunch of metal parts welded together. Talk about recycling. Too bad the Jeep didn't actually run, that's one bone my dogs would have loved to have chased, but then again, the gas mileage would really suck!
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
GREAT way to say cattle crossing.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
Colorado "Body Piercing" taken to a higher level!
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
Daytona Beach. Nothing exotic here, just the chance we have all been waiting for to sit back and relax.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
A very long walk....
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
This "welcome" sign was at one of the stops along the Yangtze river cruise I took before the big dam was opened. I loved it then, I love it now.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
This is from a beach-bar in Tofu, Mozambique. We drank quite a few cocktails here, but thankfully we were able to pay our bill!!
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
How fortunate to find beauty everywhere... My husband & I were lucky to see this and many other amazing sights on our honeymoon to Thailand.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
I knew corn grew in Ohio, but not like this!
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
speed bumps or a nude beach. slow down either way. signs of life from baja
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
In the California Desert is a place called SALVATION MOUNTAIN, built by Leonard Knight, a devotee to the Lord. This amazing structure is built from haystacks, plaster and a ton of paint. He said this monument is his prayer to God. When Jesus people show up and begin to pray in front of his Mountain he immediately stops them and says, this is not a place of worship, this is 'THE PRAYER' - HIS PRAYER TO GOD. prayer or not, whatever it is, it surely is the best thing since sliced bread!
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
Having three boys is almost like having a barrel of monkeys. Although, the monkeys are probably neater. This was taken on recent trip to Disney World in Florida.
Entry Date: 05/21/2009
On my adventures through Africa last year I got this photo of a male lion from the Sabi Sands private game reserve in South Africa. I just love the way that he is smiling... he must have had a good night!
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!