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Enter the Backyard Excursions
Mystery Destination Contest
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get clues.
Congratulations to our Spring 2008 Winner
The winner of the Spring 2008 contest was Barry Hodge of Garden City, Michigan who correctly identified Sauder Village in Archbold, Ohio as the Mystery Destination. Barry won a gift certificate for a one night stay at Sauder Village Country Inn, two free admissions to the Sauder Village Historical Museum plus dinner for two, all courtesy of Sauder Village.
Summer 2008
So you think you know your way around the Great Lakes states! Here’s your chance to prove it and possibly win a great prize.
Meet Pete, the Backyard Excursions Mystery Destination P.I. He will lead you closer and closer to the mystery destination by revealing a new clue each week to help you unmask the secret location.
The mystery destination is located somewhere within the Great Lakes states (Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana or Ohio) or Ontario, Canada.
One thing we will guarantee you; the Mystery Destination IS listed in the current issue of the Backyard Excursions Travel Ideas Resource Guide and here on this website! There—we have practically given you the answer!
WHAT YOU COULD WIN
If you can correctly identify the secret location, you could win a wonderful trip to our mystery location. The prize package includes:
Two night stay in a two-room family whirlpool suite.
Full access to the indoor waterslide, pool, fitness room.
Breakfast each morning.
Family admission to an elk ranch and petting zoo.
16" pizza with two toppings, bread sticks and 2-liter of pop.
The total value of the package is $315.00 (US).
The winner will be randomly selected from all correct entries received by midnight September 1, 2008.
Good luck and happy hunting.
Remember to enter as often as you would
like to increase your chances of winning.
Be a Backyard Excursions’ Mystery Destination Private Eye
New clues will be posted once a week, so be sure to visit often to pick up important clues.
You may enter as many times as you like.
The winner will be randomly selected from all correct submissions received by midnight September 1, 2008. The winne'rs name will be randomly drawn at noon on September 2, 2008. The winner’s name will be posted on this website.
To enter the contest, you must be a legal resident of the United States and at least 18 years of age. Official Rules.
Winner will receive via US Mail a gift certificate provided by the mystery destination. Winner is responsible for making arrangments directly with the mystery destination. Certificate must be redeemed by September 1, 2009.
All questions and comments regarding the prize must be made directly with the destination. Backyard Excursions is not responsibile for any issues arising from this matter.
Accommodations are subject to availability. All taxes are included. Incidental charges such as phone calls, gift shop purchases, recreation charges, additional meals beyond those included in the package, alcohol, tips and baggage handling, if applicable, are not included and are the responsibility of the winner. Transportation to and from the destination are not included.
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.
Backyard Excursions and Avanti Group does not endorse or recommend any travel destination,
organization or business listed in any of the Backyard Excursions publications or this website.
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