The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

Montana State Parks will host their first ever “H.O.P.” (Hiking & Orienteering Puzzle) on Saturday, September 25, beginning at Missouri Headwaters State Park. This event will allow participants to explore some of the lesser-seen sides of the parks while polishing off their wayfinding skills.

The H.O.P. is an orienteering competition that will challenge the way you think of your local wild spaces. Starting at Missouri Headwaters State Park for a quick orientation, competitors will then be sent to other parks in the region where the course is hiding. Teams will race through the checkpoint...