Trailhead Tribute

Cheryl Hutchinson of Hardy Creek was honored with a plaque at the Trailhead to Tower Rock State Park, located immediately off Hardy Creek, Exit 247 on Interstate 15, midway between Cascade and Craig. Tower Rock is managed by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.

Ms. Hutchinson was instrumental in preventing the land from being auctioned off as “state surplus property” in 2000. It is considered a sacred place to the Native people and is recognized as an important part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. She also donated a bench to the park that was placed in the approximate locati...