View Full Version : Has there ever been an attempt at doing a Badlands Midnight run?
WickedWild
09-25-2002, 01:12 AM
I know that one of the rules at the Badlands is that the park closes at 6pm sharp :( , but do you think that if enough interest was showed in doing a night run with a campout on grounds that they might let us :D ? Think of it… sigh… cool crisp air… quiet… peaceful… no quads… no QUADS…
I dunno I could just be dreaming but that would be a great way to bring in the spring (and give you Jeepers time to add a couple dozen more lights)!
Hatchet Ryda
09-25-2002, 01:25 AM
now thats a hell of an idea.......I like it :D
Jeeper4Life
09-25-2002, 01:39 AM
HELL YEA smile.gif who's got the pull to make a query with the badlands folks about something like this..
PUjeeper
09-25-2002, 02:58 AM
You'll have my vote for it and probably 10 or more other jeepers from the Purdue off-road club would go.
Start a petition and send it to the badlands. Think about it, 100 jeeps 1 night is $1,500 extra dollars for them plus extras. Why wouldn't they do it?
Maybe Hella, IPF, or KC could sponsor it?
And NO QUADS, that's the part I love.
Hoosier Daddy
09-25-2002, 09:10 AM
They used to have camping there, but I guess some unauthorized night runs were part of the reason they don't do that any more. I'm sure Magnolia could tell you more about that.
On the other hand, I've heard that they're making a camping area inside the park soon. You never know... smile.gif
Jeepin' Rock Climber
09-25-2002, 09:54 AM
Call up Troy and find out. I'd be interested.
Alpine
09-25-2002, 10:12 AM
Hell yes! I'm all about something like that. Who here knows Troy?
Jeepin' Rock Climber
09-25-2002, 10:54 AM
Originally posted by Alpine:
Hell yes! I'm all about something like that. Who here knows Troy?Teresia & Mike.
Jeeper4Life
09-25-2002, 11:02 AM
Originally posted by Jeepin' Rock Climber:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Alpine:
Hell yes! I'm all about something like that. Who here knows Troy?Teresia & Mike.</font>[/QUOTE]well, get on the phone dave smile.gif
heh..
Hoosier Daddy
09-25-2002, 11:29 AM
Just ask them yourself. They don't bite! ;)
(765) 762-2981
info@badlandsoffroad.com
WickedWild
09-25-2002, 11:33 AM
I'd really like to see how many people are interested first, hate to go all the way to get permission then have too few people interested, or not enough.
magnolia
09-25-2002, 04:18 PM
Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:
They used to have camping there, but I guess some unauthorized night runs were part of the reason they don't do that any more. I'm sure Magnolia could tell you more about that.
On the other hand, I've heard that they're making a camping area inside the park soon. You never know... smile.gif Yeah they used to have camping at the Badlands back by the quarry for major events like Superlift. They had to stop that due to thier insurance. There were way too many drunks going out in the middle of the night and wheeling and getting stuck or hurt. They have a lot less liability when no one is there at night. THey have become a lot more strict in the last few years too about making sure everyone is out too.
I did hear they were building a campground but they are probably going to figure out a way to block it off from the trails. Who knows! Maybe they would let people do it if it was organized.
Maggie
Jeeper4Life
09-25-2002, 04:58 PM
well, myself, wicked, hatchet, and alpine are all pretty much night-wheelers anyway.. we would be more than happy to organize it.
wicked.. put a topic in trail rides looking for 'interest' in night wheeling at the badlands.. lets see how many would want to do it..
Hatchet Ryda
11-12-2002, 12:52 PM
you guys ever check into this
Jeffery
11-12-2002, 04:32 PM
I dont want to have to wire up my extra lights
House
11-12-2002, 06:54 PM
Id be up for it!!!!!!!!Lets do it!~
Hoosier Daddy
11-12-2002, 06:56 PM
Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:
Just ask them yourself. They don't bite! ;)
(765) 762-2981
info@badlandsoffroad.com:rolleyes:
bbupd
11-12-2002, 07:11 PM
If they do say "no" due to insurance, find out what a rider on their insurance would cost, and bill each participant accordingly; call it a one-time special event with sponsor.
Hoosier Daddy
11-12-2002, 07:26 PM
If you REALLY want to do a night run, try Haspin Acres (http://www.motocrosspark.com/haspin/index.htm).
You can ride until 11PM. Check it out!
kennedy
11-12-2002, 07:42 PM
I'm up for a Badlands run at night...
payton
11-12-2002, 07:46 PM
night runs are fun.. after reading this thread i started this one
haspin acres weekend run (http://bbb.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=30;t=003490)
i know theres on site campin and night runs available.. so check it out..
MADDNES95
11-12-2002, 08:01 PM
A night run at Haspin acres is an idea, but keep in mind that its the same distance from our house to Haspin (going southeast) as it is to the Badlands.
So for some people from up north of us, it's twice the distance.
Mike
payton
11-12-2002, 08:05 PM
true mike.. but if its gonna bea weekendthing.. .
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why not camp out there all weekend.. and have one big party.. u know make the weekend out of it not just a one day thing.. campers are allowed. tent.. etc. know what i mean..?
Hoosier Daddy
11-13-2002, 09:47 PM
Originally posted by payton:
night runs are fun.. after reading this thread i started this one
haspin acres weekend run (http://bbb.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=30;t=003490)D'OH! redface.gif
Sorry man, I didn't see your thread before I posted.
BTW, I move it to the TRAIL RIDE forum.
http://bbb.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=23;t=000638