LOCAL AREA

Visiting Helena's beautiful Cathedral with 59 stained glass windows

Helena is centrally located in the state between Glacier & Yellowstone National Parks and is within 20 minutes of the Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Reservoir, and Hauser Lake-you'll enjoy boating, fishing, camping & biking along with many other outdoor recreational activities. The landscape provides varied outdoor activities from boating, fishing and hunting to hiking, biking, skiing and golf.

Take the Helena Tour Train and learn about Helena's vibrant history and see Helena's famous mansion district. Close by is Mount Helena, offering magnificent views of Helena, rich with hiking and biking trails. Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour, view incredible scenery and learn about local lore as you take this 120 minute boat tour. In winter, don't forget about Great Divide Ski Hill.

Go home with your reward of beautiful Montana sapphires after spending an afternoon at Helena's sapphire mines.