Arizona State Parks - Press Release

ARIZONA STATE PARKS
For Immediate Release
Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partnerships.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518, pio at azstateparks.gov or Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997
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RIDE ARIZONA PHOTO CONTEST
Seeking Best Photos of Off-Highway Vehicle Opportunities in Arizona

(Phoenix, Arizona - March 7, 2007) - Arizona is fortunate to have an abundance of outstanding off-highway vehicle (OHV) opportunities. To illustrate these OHV opportunities (rock crawler, 4x4, dirt bike, ATV, snowmobile, etc), Arizona State Parks wants your photographs. Submitted photos may be used on a statewide OHV trailer, web pages, displays, advertisements and other efforts to promote responsible OHV recreation in Arizona.

The top three selected photos will receive one free admission to the motorized/nonmotorized Arizona State Trails Conference on October 4-6 in Prescott, Arizona (includes lodging and meals), an Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle cap, the photo will be displayed on the State OHV website for a limited time, and your photo may make it to a statewide OHV education trailer. Top selected photos will be those that comprise OHV activities, scenery in a photo, and promote safe and responsible OHV use.

How To Submit Your Photos

1. Submit your photos by March 19, 2007. Any individual should submit no more than three photos.

2. Digital images preferred to be 1800 x 1200 pixels (4x6) at 300dpi in .tiff or .jpg format (i.e., high resolution, smaller size). Photos or digital images become the property of Arizona State Parks and cannot be returned.

3. A submittal form must be completed for each photo entered. If individuals (other than the person entering the photo) are included and can be recognized in a photo, a consent form must be completed by each recognizable person in the photo. Submittal and consent forms can be found at www.azstateparks.com/partnerships/ohv/OHVindex.html.

4. Entries must be mailed to: Arizona State Parks, OHV Coordinator, 1300 W. Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Digital photos can be sent on CD or e-mailed to ohv@azstateparks.gov. All e-mails must include OHV PHOTOS in the subject line and must provide the name and address of the entrant in the message box. A signed submittal form must also be submitted to the above address (and Consent Form if necessary).

For more information about the contest visit the Arizona State Parks OHV website at www.azstateparks.com/partnerships/ohv/OHVindex.html.

For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com.

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