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From Ronald W. Shouse, President,
Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous

“I would like to say thank you on behalf of my organization for the information you put on the site last week.

"The Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous was a sucess! You no doubt played an important part in that. We set attendance records with a little over 4000 spectators for the 3-day weekend! Thank you again.”

From Dick Martin, Executive Director, DeKalb CVB

“We are glad to have such an excellent way to advertise the special events and shows we have in our area. Backyard Excursions will bring us many visitors. Ad dollars well spent, in my opinion.”

From Kathy Beesma, Executive Director,
Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua

“Your web site is great. Very user friendly and easy to get around."

From Shelly Koop, Marketing Manager,
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, Michigan

“I take how I spend the advertising dollars for the Chippewa Nature Center very seriously. I have advertised in Backyard Excursions many times in the past and that is because [Backyard Excursions] always gives me leads. I know that many of our visitors came from our advertising with you, so I know my ad dollars are well spent. I would highly recommend your publication.”

From Tracy Fry, President,
Olde Tyme Country Oak, Shipshewana, Indiana

“Thank you for the inquiries you emailed me. I will get information out to them immediately. Let me know when the next advertising opportunity comes up.”

From Amanda Dumistra, Office Supervisor,
Holland Aquatics Center, Holland, Michigan

“Backyard Excursions is working for us. I look forward to continuing our advertising with you. Please send me the media kit for next year.”

From Beth Thornburg, Executive Director,
LaGrange/Shipshewana CVB, Shipshewana, Indiana

“I am very impressed with your new distribution. I love the fact that you can give me statistics on click-thrus. That will help me gauge my future marketing.”

From Harriet Grzyb, Manager, Clare Michigan Welcome Center

“Backyard Excursions is a very nice travel guide. We are finding they move very well at our Welcome Center. Our visitors really seem to like them. Please consider adding coupons to your book with the next issue.”

From Norman Lehman, Owner, Dutch Country Market, Middlebury, Indiana

“My business has increased since I started advertising in Backyard Excursions. Please continue to run my ad.”

From Debby Castelein, Manager,
Trout Creek Condominium Resort, Harbor Springs, Michigan

“Backyard Excursions is such a wonderful publication. Would you please consider the Harbor Springs area as a Featured Destination. I know my advertising dollars are well spent in Backyard Excursions. Thanks for what you do.”

Editors Note: Because of Debby’s request, we featured the Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne Country area in the Fall/Winter 2007 Michigan edition.

From Maureen Mellen, Sales and Marketing Manager,
LaPorte County CVB, Michigan City, Indiana

“Our experience has proven that Backyard Excursions is an excellent way to bring visitors to us. I am so excited that you added the digital component to your publication. Please send me pricing for next year’s publications. I want to make sure we include Backyard Excursions in our budget.”

From Joann, Monroe Michigan Welcome Center

“We received eight cases of your publication last week. We really like them and know that quantity won’t meet the demand. Please bring us at least 14 more cases as soon as possible. My manager loves them and thinks the information is just great. We want to put them up front so that everyone can pick them up.”

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.