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Backyard Excursions combines the best of both the print and online experience for our readers.

Unlike PDF files that are flat, slow to open and difficult to maneuver, our digital interface is lively and interactive. Readers can browse our publications with exceptional ease. They can view it as a two-page spread or zoom in to see amazing detail. Plus, our digital publications do not require any viewing software to be downloaded – readers can use any web browser they desire.

Our publications retain the familiar look, feel and design of the printed publication while at the same time adding links to external content – your content!

The Backyard Excursions digital publications bring to our READERS:

Instant access into any or all of the publications
100% intact and realistic look
Realistic page turning graphics and sound
Vibrant images and clear text making
reading a pleasure
Searchable text – readers can instantly
find what they are looking for
Table of contents which allows for page
jumping and back-and-forth maneuvering

But, the greatest benefit is to our TRAVEL PARTNERS

Unlike printed material, our digital publications can closely monitor reading habits and impact on the reader
Your advertisement contains a dynamic link directly to your website – generating click-thru statistics
Click-thru statistics are detailed and provide better insight into user patterns
Audio, video and animation can be incorporated at the advertisers choice (additional charge)

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Annual Travel Ideas Resource Guide

Backyard Excursions is a travel idea resource guide providing a rich variety of destinations and attractions in the Great Lake states including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois. Discover great vacation ideas including family activities, romantic getaways, accommodations, entertainment, shopping, tours, museums, sports, recreation activities and more, all in “your own BACKYARD." Visit locations in Michigan like Frankenmuth, Mackinaw, Traverse City, Bay City, Midland and Ludington. Take a road trip to Shipshewana, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Greenfield or Antique Alley, Indiana. Explore Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Youngstown and Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Take an excursion to Chicago, Springfield, Peoria or Rock Island, Illinois. Plan a weekend in Green Bay, Black River Falls, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Dells or Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The destinations are endless, yet not so far away.