About the Area

White domed capital building is the backdrop for yellow and orange flowers in the shape of the state

As the capital of Montana, Helena provides a wide variety of activities. Helena has a rich history, wide variety of cultural events and is surrounded by the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest as the beautiful backdrop.  As the gateway to the Rocky Mountain Front, Great Falls provides excellent recreational and cultural opportunities such as the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. 

Some of the opportunities available in the Helena area

  • Montana State Capital
  • Gates of the Mountains
  • Last Chance Gulch
  • Canyon Ferry Lake and Dam
  • Endless opportunity for boating, fishing, hiking, biking, running, kayaking, snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing
  • Rich mining history
  • Mount Helena trail system

Some of the opportunities available in the Great Falls area

  • Gateway to the Bob Marshal Wilderness
  • Located on Highway 89 between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park
  • Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
  • River's Edge Trail along the scenic Missouri River
  • Endless opportunity for fishing, hiking, biking, running, kayaking, snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing
  • C.M. Russell Museum

Communities within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Area

These smaller communities provide unique cultural and recreational opportunities.

 

Mountain Ranges within the Helena Lewis & Clark:

 

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