Enter the Spring 2008 Backyard Excursions Mystery Destination Contest

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Spring 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!

If you can uncover the secret location, you could win a wonderful trip to our mystery location. Good luck and happy hunting.

WHAT YOU COULD WIN
The winner will be randomly selected from all correct entries received by the June 1, 2008 at midnight.

The winner will receive a gift certificate good for one night stay at the mystery destination, two free admissions plus dinner for two, all courtesy of the mystery destination. Prize is valued at $120.00 (US).

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 at least 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 June 1, 2008. The winners name will be randomly drawn at noon on June 3, 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 October 26, 2008.
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.

View contest rules, click here.

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.