Cyclists descend upon Whitehall

The population of Whitehall grew by leaps and bounds for a night last week.

Early Tuesday afternoon, an estimated 400 visitors made their way into town as part of the 2016 Cycle Greater Yellowstone Tour.

According to Site Coordinator Rob Dubac, 300 to 310 cyclists, 70 volunteers, and 30 vendors were in Whitehall as part of the 511-mile tour.

Dubac said the tour travels through different communities for seven days, all in the the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Great Yellowstone Coalition runs the tour, and provides camping space, three meals per day, food and hydration at...