HELENA OUTDOOR CLUB USEFUL LINKS

 

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MONTANA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION In partnership with the Helena Outdoor Club and other groups, MWA is spearheading the Montana effort to complete the Continental Divide Trail along the top of the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico. Montana Wilderness Association will have snowshoe hikes at various locations beginning in January.  Check their Web page at www.wildmontana.org for complete information.  

 

GEOCACHING is a wonderful outdoor hobby where folks use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to find “treasure” caches hidden by fellow geocachers. Want to learn about GPS to enhance your outdoor activities? If so, the sport of geocaching is for you. Your are sure to find wonderful outdoor adventure spots you never knew about before!

 

*    Lewis and Clark Caverns near Cardwell hosts candlelight tours of part of the cave during the last three weekends in December.  Reservations are necessary & can be made at 287-3541. http://fwp.mt.gov/lands/site_281895.aspx

 

The Prickly Pear Land Trust is an excellent partner in Helena’s Open Space. See  http://www.pricklypearlt.org  

 

 

  The Montana Discovery Foundation sponsors nature hikes each month; including moonlight snowshoe hikes in the winter.  These are especially suitable for young folks or others who want an opportunity to go slowly and appreciate the surrounding beauty.  Hikes are posted in the Independent Record outdoor section, or call 495-3711.   http://www.montanadiscoveryfoundation.org/

Outdoor Kidfitters Co. in Helena is leading family hikes this fall. Contact them at info@outdoorkidfitters.com or 411 N Last Chance Gulch.

 

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