On June 28, cruise across the prairie to the Badlands, Wall, and New Underwood on the 3rd Annual Benefit Ride and Poker Run.

Registration for the event begins at 9AM at the Black Hills Raptor Center, 15256 East Hwy 44, Rapid City. You’ll be able to sign up to participate in the poker hand ($10 a hand), meet some amazing avian ambassadors, and get a meal before you head east. Kickstands up at 10AM

You will need a Badlands National Park Pass (standard), an annual pass, or an America the Beautiful Pass. The park is CASHLESS at the entrance stations.

Our list of stops:
• Ben Reifel Visitor Center in Badlands National Park
• Pinnacles Overlook in Badlands National Park
• Wall Drug in the backyard
• New Underwood

There will be ambassadors at the stops.

The ride ends at the Black Hills Raptor Center. At 4PM we will draw the poker hands, and award best & worst hand prizes. Anyone who wishes to meet more ambassadors, get photos, or tour the building you are helping to create can stay.

There is no advance registration; just come the day of the event. The donations requested are $10 per bike, $20 per car, every poker hand is $10. Three poker hands are $25.

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RIDE FOR RAPTORS – June 28, 2025