14 DAY TRIAL // “Numerous shipwrecks off the coast of which national park inspired such labels as "Torpedo Alley" and "The Graveyard of the Atlantic"?” Users who know the answer to the question above need to head over to the Cruisin’ the National Parks Trivia Sweepstakes website launched by Microsoft Streets and Trips, and enter the competition.
According to the Redmond company, the contest is designed to celebrate America’s national parks.
“This summer Microsoft Streets & Trips is sponsoring a trivia sweepstakes—all about our national parks,” the company said.
“Come back to this site each Tuesday from June 28, 2011–August 30, 2011 when we will post a new trivia question about our national parks. All correct answers will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a $50 Visa gift card. You can enter once each week!”
The software giant is prepared to hand over a total of $500 in prizes to winners that answer the trivia questions of the Cruisin’ the National Parks Trivia Sweepstakes from now and until September 5, 2011.
But in addition to the actual prizes, Microsoft will also make a donation to the National Park Foundation, up to $5,000, with end users needing to get actively involved for the money to reach NPF.
“Like Yellowstone, Zion and Mount Rushmore? Come "like" Streets & Trips on Facebook, and for every person who "likes" Streets & Trips during this promotion we'll donate $1 to the National Park Foundation (NPF) up to a maximum donation of $5,000,” Microsoft noted.
“For over 40 years, NPF programs have helped fund park conservation and restoration efforts, foster youth engagement, promote citizenship and preserve history in the places where it happened.”
Users that actually get inspired by the initiative and decide to actually cruise the U.S. national parks, will need a co-pilot such as Microsoft Streets & Trips, available for just under $40.
Microsoft is even offering a free download of Streets & Trips, a trial copy good for no less than 60-day.