Important note: The deadline has come and gone for the photo contest. Our lucky winners are:

Christopher Hemken of Oklahoma City, OKC Package

Mandi Robison of Stillwater, Tulsa Package

Amy Drabek of Moore, State Parks Package

Congrats to these three winners!

The contest may be over, but please keep sending your "Exploring Oklahoma" family photos! We'll continue to post them in the photo gallery.

Our sincere thanks to the package prize givers:
Courtyard of Marriott, Tulsa

Carrabba's Italian Restaurant of Tulsa

Oklahoma Parks and Resorts

Hampton Inn and Suites, Bricktown, OKC

Sooner Legends Inn and Suites, Norman

Gaylord Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum

Sooner Bowling Center

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

Oklahoma National Memorial Museum

POPS Restaurant, Arcadia

Tulsa Zoo

Oklahoma Aquarium

Tulsa Air and Space Museum

Here is the info about the contest:
Enter the Exploring Oklahoma Photo Contest and you could win an Oklahoma family giveaway!

While you’re traveling the state, incorporate the Exploring Oklahoma with Children travel guide
into a family photo, then send the photo to us by the July 31, 2009 deadline.

All photos will be put online for everyone to enjoy and after the deadline, we will randomly pick three winners to receive one of these Oklahoma getaways:

• A three-day, two-night trip to Tulsa, including accommodations, tickets to local attractions, and gift certificates to restaurants.

• A three-day, two-night trip to Oklahoma City, including accommodations, tickets to local attractions, and gift certificates to restaurants.

• A two-night stay for four at an Oklahoma State Park lodge or cabin.

Important Details:

Submit the photo by mail or through our website as follows:

Preferred method: Complete the online form and upload your digital photo below.

OR

Mail a hard copy of the photo with the completed form below to our mailing address: MetroFamily Magazine, 306 S Bryant, Suite C152, Edmond, OK 73034. Put your name on the back of the photo. Photo will not be returned.

Photo Release: By submitting this photo, you agree that the image may be utilized by MetroFamily on any or all of the following: our websites (MetroFamilyMagazine.com and ExploringOK.com); any of our upcoming magazine issues; on MetroFamily’s Facebook and Twitter pages; and for MetroFamily publicity/marketing purposes. You also understand and agree that first names and your hometown name may be used in captions about the photo.

Deadline for submission of photo is July 31, 2009. (We must receive photo by mail or online by this date for entry to be considered.)

Check out the photo gallery below! We'll add your photo as soon as we can. Enjoy!

 

Brigette of Moore on the top of Mount Scott, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge near Lawton

Brigette of Moore on the top of Mount Scott, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge near Lawton
Jackie of OKC, age 8, says soda at POPS is lip-smacking good!

Jackie of OKC, age 8, says soda at POPS is lip-smacking good!
Jackie of OKC, age 8, enjoys a grape soda at POPS.

Jackie of OKC, age 8, enjoys a grape soda at POPS.
Max, age 2, of Yukon enjoys the sandpile with his dad at Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse in Enid.

Max, age 2, of Yukon enjoys the sandpile with his dad at Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse in Enid.
Jacob and Taetum, both age 5, at Jasmine Moran Children's Museum

Jacob and Taetum, both age 5, at Jasmine Moran Children's Museum
Alexis, age 10, Stephanie, 11, Jacob, 5, Taetum, 5 (all of OKC) at Jasmine Moran Children's Museum, Seminole

Alexis, age 10, Stephanie, 11, Jacob, 5, Taetum, 5 (all of OKC) at Jasmine Moran Children's Museum, Seminole
Max of Yukon with his dad at Alabaster Caverns

Max of Yukon with his dad at Alabaster Caverns
Max of Yukon with his dad at Alabaster Caverns

Max of Yukon with his dad at Alabaster Caverns
Paige, age 6 of Perry, at Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry

Paige, age 6 of Perry, at Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry
Paige, age 6 of Perry, at Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry

Paige, age 6 of Perry, at Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry
Moore resident Nickolas, age 3, with his mom at Robbers Cave near Wilburton.

Moore resident Nickolas, age 3, with his mom at Robbers Cave near Wilburton.

Matthew, age 3, of Perry enjoys the museum in Pauls Valley.

Matthew, age 3, of Perry enjoys the museum in Pauls Valley.
Max, age 3 months, at the Chisholm Heritage Museum in Duncan.

Max, age 3 months, at the Chisholm Heritage Museum in Duncan.
12-year-old Eric of OKC enjoys Bricktown on July 4th.

12-year-old Eric of OKC enjoys Bricktown on July 4th.
Jackie 8, Lucas 11, Spencer 9, Lucas 6, of OKC, enjoy Cinemark Tinseltown

Jackie 8, Lucas 11, Spencer 9, Lucas 6, of OKC, enjoy Cinemark Tinseltown
Jackie 8, Lucas 11, Spencer 9, Jacob 6, of OKC, at the OKC Zoo. Their favorite exhibit is Oklahoma Trails.

Jackie 8, Lucas 11, Spencer 9, Jacob 6, of OKC, at the OKC Zoo. Their favorite exhibit is Oklahoma Trails.
Jackie 8, Lucas 11, Spencer 9, Jacob 6, of OKC, at Science Museum Oklahoma.

Jackie 8, Lucas 11, Spencer 9, Jacob 6, of OKC, at Science Museum Oklahoma.

Lily, age 5, at Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, getting ready to touch the stingray.

Lily, age 5, at Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, getting ready to touch the stingray.

Sam, age 2, enjoying 4th of July cupcake in Luther.

Sam, age 2, enjoying 4th of July cupcake in Luther.
Brigette of Moore (age 9) at Bricktown in downtown OKC

Brigette of Moore (age 9) at Bricktown in downtown OKC
Brigette (age 9) of Moore at OKC Museum of Art

Brigette (age 9) of Moore at OKC Museum of Art
Brigette (age 9) of Moore at OKC Museum of Art

Brigette (age 9) of Moore at OKC Museum of Art
Jackie, age 8, of OKC enjoys the colorful fish at Oklahoma Aquarium

Jackie, age 8, of OKC enjoys the colorful fish at Oklahoma Aquarium
Cousins Carter and Jackie enjoy the exhibits at Oklahoma Aquarium

Cousins Carter and Jackie enjoy the exhibits at Oklahoma Aquarium
Liily, age 5, of OKC, at Oklahoma Aquarium

Liily, age 5, of OKC, at Oklahoma Aquarium
Lily, age 5, of OKC at Oklahoma Aquarium

Lily, age 5, of OKC at Oklahoma Aquarium
Lily, age 5, of OKC visits Oklahoma Aquarium

Lily, age 5, of OKC visits Oklahoma Aquarium
The Robinson family of Stillwater at the OKC Zoo

The Robinson family of Stillwater at the OKC Zoo
Parker, age 4, with his dad at the OKC Zoo.

Parker, age 4, with his dad at the OKC Zoo.
Max, age 2, at Bricktown Ballpark

Max, age 2, at Bricktown Ballpark
Max, age 2, at Myriad Gardens with his dad.

Max, age 2, at Myriad Gardens with his dad.

Max, age 2 of Yukon, at Myriad Gardens

Max, age 2 of Yukon, at Myriad Gardens
Brigette, age 9, of Moore at Moore's Vietnam Memorial

Brigette, age 9, of Moore at Moore's Vietnam Memorial
Jake, age 8, of Perry, at CCC Lake at Perry

Jake, age 8, of Perry, at CCC Lake at Perry
Kaylee, age 4, of Norman at Jasmine Moran Children's Museum

Kaylee, age 4, of Norman at Jasmine Moran Children's Museum
Kaylee, age 4, of Norman at Jasmine Moran Children's Museum

Kaylee, age 4, of Norman at Jasmine Moran Children's Museum
Dallon, age 7, of Yukon at Oklahoma Aquarium

Dallon, age 7, of Yukon at Oklahoma Aquarium
Julia, age 6, of Norman enjoying OKC Zoo

Julia, age 6, of Norman enjoying OKC Zoo
Issiah, age 3, of OKC, at Oklahoma Capitol

Issiah, age 3, of OKC, at Oklahoma Capitol
Colin 14, Miranda 2, Clarissa 7 of Norman at Discoverland near Tulsa

Colin 14, Miranda 2, Clarissa 7 of Norman at Discoverland near Tulsa
Zachary, age 5, of Norman, at Beavers Bend State Park

Zachary, age 5, of Norman, at Beavers Bend State Park
Tiffany 16, Dallas 14, Taylor 10 of OKC visit NW Oklahoma

Tiffany 16, Dallas 14, Taylor 10 of OKC visit NW Oklahoma
Tiffany 16, Dallas 14, Taylor 10 of OKC visit NW Oklahoma

Tiffany 16, Dallas 14, Taylor 10 of OKC visit NW Oklahoma
Tiffany 16, Dallas 14, Taylor 10 of OKC visit NW Oklahoma

Tiffany 16, Dallas 14, Taylor 10 of OKC visit NW Oklahoma
Brady of Moore, Lake Tenkiller

Brady of Moore, Lake Tenkiller
Brooklynn and Brady of Moore at Turner Falls near Davis

Brooklynn and Brady of Moore at Turner Falls near Davis
Brooklynn of Moore at Turner Falls

Brooklynn of Moore at Turner Falls
Brooklynn and Brady of Moore at OKC Zoo

Brooklynn and Brady of Moore at OKC Zoo
Kelsi and Tylor at Sam Noble Museum in Norman

Kelsi and Tylor at Sam Noble Museum in Norman
Kelsi and Tylor of Tuttle at Sam Noble Museum

Kelsi and Tylor of Tuttle at Sam Noble Museum
Kelsi and Tylor of Tuttle at Sam Noble Museum, Norman

Kelsi and Tylor of Tuttle at Sam Noble Museum, Norman
Lesli and Tuesday of OKC at Robbers Cave near Wilburton

Lesli and Tuesday of OKC at Robbers Cave near Wilburton
Lesli and Tuesday of OKC at Robbers Cave near Wilburton

Lesli and Tuesday of OKC at Robbers Cave near Wilburton
Catherine of Warr Acres at Beavers Bend

Catherine of Warr Acres at Beavers Bend
Max of Yukon with his dad at Leonardo's and Adventure Quest, Enid

Max of Yukon with his dad at Leonardo's and Adventure Quest, Enid
Madison, Jackie, and Makenzie of OKC at Frontier CIty

Madison, Jackie, and Makenzie of OKC at Frontier CIty
Jackie and Makenzie of OKC at Frontier City

Jackie and Makenzie of OKC at Frontier City