Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I enter the contest?

A. During the Contest Period, visit www.sharetheexperience.org, and follow the links and instructions to register for the Contest and submit up to three (3) total photo Entries (as defined in Section 4 in the Official Rules). You may also submit a mail in entry by sending a hand-addressed, stamped envelope with your photograph(s) to: "Share the Experience™ 2009 Official Federal Recreation Lands Photo Contest" c/o National Park Foundation, 1201 Eye Street, NW, Suite 550B, Washington, DC 20005. See Official Rules for complete details.

Q. What prizes are you giving away?

A. Federal Recreation Lands Pass Category Winners - Grand Prize: The winning photo will become the image featured on the 2011 Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The winner will also receive the powerful Olympus E-3 DSLR Camera & 12-60mm lens. Olympus' powerful, flagship camera is built for pro photographers and people who are passionate about photography. Additional prizes include: a five-day, four-night trip for four to a federal recreation land of the winner's choice (excluding American Samoa and Guam) managed by one of the five following agencies: National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Forest Service; an annual Federal Recreational Lands pass and Ken Burns:"National Parks: America's Best Idea" DVD & Book.

Second Prize: A 3-day, 2-night trip for two to a federal recreation land of the winner's choice (excluding American Samoa and Guam) managed by one of the five following agencies: National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Forest Service; the new Olympus E-620 DSLR Camera Kit that puts creative freedom in your hands; an annual Federal Recreational Lands Pass and Ken Burns:"National Parks: America's Best Idea" DVD & Book. .

Third Prize: The perfect point and shoot Olympus SP-590 UZ Digital Camera; a handheld GPS unit; an annual Federal Recreational Lands pass and Ken Burns:"National Parks: America's Best Idea" DVD & Book.

Fourth Prize: The virtually indestructible Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 Digital Camera; a $250 gift card; an annual Federal Recreational Lands Pass and Ken Burns:"National Parks: America's Best Idea" DVD & Book.

Honorable Mention Prizes: A ready for anything Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Digital Camera; a Federal Recreational Lands Pass; a $150 gift card and Ken Burns:"National Parks: America's Best Idea" DVD & Book.

America at Its Best Category Winner - ONE GRAND PRIZE : The winning photo will be featured in an issue of Parks magazine. The winner will also receive the Olympus E-30 DSLR Camera Kit and Ken Burns:"National Parks: America's Best Idea" DVD & Book.

See Official Rules for complete details.

Q. When will the grand prize winner be notified?

A. February 18, 2010. See Official Rules for complete details.

Q. Why can't I submit a P.O. Box address on the registration form?

A. We need a valid home address, which allows us to identify your residence for verification of eligibility. Our shipping service cannot ship to a P.O. Box, so if you are identified as a potential winner of a physical prize, we want to avoid delay in shipping your prize.