Have you ever embarked on a journey that steered your soul, filled your eyes with magnificent vistas, and left your heart throbbing for more? We believe your thrilling road trips are stories waiting to be told, stories that can inspire miles and smiles. AMERICAN ROAD invites you to share these incredible memories!
Pen a heartfelt letter (not exceeding 250 words), capturing the highlights of your trip. Talk about the unique elements, the surprised gasps, the unexpected fascination, and why others should pack their bags and set on the same expedition!
Gift your experience to those wanderlust-ing souls seeking that one perfect road trip. Your letters aren't just words, they are the inspiration for someone's next adventure. Every submission will slide into a lucky draw stacked with prizes such as AMERICAN ROAD keepsakes, a subscription to AMERICAN ROAD, gift cards, and the opportunity to see your words in print in our publication.
You can amp up your entrance to the prize draw by submitting a splendid photograph from your journey, earning you another place in the drawing. So put your travel experiences into inspiring words and get ready to bask in the glory of your potential winnings. It's a win-win situation - prizes to win and so many hearts to win over! Let's celebrate your journey.
Steps to enter:
1. Draft your letter (no more than 225 words) detailing your memorable road trip and why you would recommend it.
2. Complete the entry form (name, contact info, etc.).
3. Copy and paste your letter into the form. (Optional) Include a high-quality photo from your journey for an extra prize entry.
Photographs that include sculptures, statues, paintings, and other works of art will be accepted as long as they do not constitute copyright infringement or fraud.
Entrants must be prepared to provide a release form as described below in "Release." When photographing the work of others, it must be as an object in its environment and not a full-frame close-up of another person's art.
The photograph must not, in the sole and unfettered discretion of the Sponsor, contain obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate content.
4. Submit the completed form (electronically or via US Mail) by the deadline date (November 30, 2024).
5. Winner(s) will be announced on our website and social media platforms in December, 2024.
6. By entering the contest, you give us the right to potentially publish your letter and photo in AMERICAN ROAD.
The entries will be judged separately, in accordance with the Judging Criteria, as defined in the rules. All entries must be submitted and received by the deadline date at 11:59:00 p.m. ET. Proof of submission is not proof of receipt. The sponsor reserves the right to examine the original photograph/source material in order to confirm compliance with these rules.
Read the complete set of contest rules.