It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. If you haven’t started your Holiday shopping, start now! With the high possibility of shortages in the supply chain this holiday season, there is a good chance that the popular gifts that are shipped from overseas may not be on the shelf this year. There are more reasons now than ever to shop local this year! 1. Shop local because it’s not shipped from overseas! If you haven’t started your Holiday shopping, start now! With the high possibility of shortages in the supply chain this holiday season, there is a good chance that the po ..read more

Helena’s storied Placer Hotel adds to the mystique of the Capitol City’s unique and historic Last Chance Gulch. The 172-room Placer opened in 1913 and at that time it was the largest hotel between St. Paul and Portland. Named for the placer gold recovered during the excavation of its basement, over the decades thousands enjoyed the Placer’s hospitality and left their stories within its walls. What tales those walls could tell!   One such tale comes from an acquaintance who was in high school in the 1960s. She and her mother loved to make occasional overnight shopping trips from their rura ..read more

Grab your friends or that special someone and dash them away for an unforgettable weekend in Helena! Overflowing with hiking trails and stunning mountainsides, you can catch a breath of fresh air in this outdoorsy, historical town. No better time than the present to spend exploring Helena’s community. To make the most of your trip to Helena, make sure to stay 2 nights. Nothing better than to wake up refresh and have an entire full Saturday to look forward to in the charming city of Helena. Note: Helena establishments are operating in accordance with CDC guidelines to keep our visitors and resi ..read more

This is the perfect time of year to take an Autumn Scenic Drive and experience the vibrant colors fall has to offer. Here are a couple of the best-kept secret drives that are close to home for you to explore and catch some captivating views of the valley! Just to the west of town lies the Continental Divide which offers spectacular scenery when driving over Flesher and Stemple Pass. Flesher Pass sits at an elevation of 6,350 feet and is about 39 miles from Helena. The road is paved all the way on Highway 279 to Lincoln. Stemple Pass is 28 miles from Helena, with an elevation of 6,349 feet and ..read more

If you’re visiting Helena or a local, take to the patio for your dining experience! There are several restaurants that offer wonderful outdoor seating. Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat, fine dining, or a nice glass of wine to enjoy with your meal, Helena has the perfect patio for you! Here are a few of the top options when it comes to eating outside in Helena. Mediterranean Grill Mediterranean Grill offers a large outdoor seating area for the fresh-air enthusiasts that want to enjoy a lovely atmosphere. Flavors that will transport you to countries nourished by the Mediterranean Sea: Sp ..read more

Summer is here and the heat is on! Here are the Top 5 places to cool off this summer…  Splash into summer and cool off at the Last Chance Splash Waterpark & Pool! Located at Memorial Park in the heart of Helena. A great place for the entire family to enjoy. There is nothing better on a hot day than jumping into a cool and rejuvenating pool!   Want to get out of the heat and do some indoor activities? Flying Giant Adventure Park offers several fun attractions. Adults can jump on trampolines as well as kiddos! They also offer outdoor activities which include Axe ..read more

Helena is our home and our pride – filled with some of the best people, businesses, and experiences in the world. That’s why it’s important to protect our community right now. We are fortunate to live in a place that has enough space for continued enjoyment, even during challenging times like COVID-19. Don’t stop exploring; just make sure to keep yourself and others safe while you do it. This will ensure we keep our neighbors healthy, while still being able to take advantage of everything Helena has to offer. Here are some ideas on how to safely explore in Helena. Get outside for adventure and ..read more

Halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, under the shadows of Mt. Helena and Mt. Ascension, lies Montana’s picturesque capital city. “Helen-a,” as locals say it, was born in the gold rush of 1864. She was dubbed the Queen City in the late 1800s, when more millionaires lived here, per capita, than anywhere in the nation. The leather-clad Montana Club, with its exclusive brotherhood of men who were millionaires, registered a cool 140 members. Today, Helena’s gold rush gulches have been transformed into a scenic downtown area, with lively parks and a walking mall dotted with intere ..read more

Words by Brian D’Ambrosio: Leah Cupino’s art world is simultaneously a convenient studio, a hands-on classroom, and a workspace of ideas. She also views it as a place of commentary and exchange. “It’s important for me at The Art Space to have this two-way conversation with the public,” said Cupino. “People like to watch art as it is happening. People’s expressions will change and their interactions at the windows will change when I’m actually painting. There is the value of that interaction. Knowing the artist and who the art is coming from, I think that that always supports the art.” Emphasiz ..read more

Sculptor Tim Holmes’ overarching body of work can be interpreted as a testament to his passion. Art is so demanding, and can be so thankless, that the only people who do it for as long as Holmes has are those who cannot imagine feeling fulfilled any other way. “The word artist feels like a misnomer to me because I’m really just a creative individual just like everyone else,” said Tim Holmes. “But sometimes I feel like a misfit to be honest. I’m introverted and spiritual in an extroverted and very materialistic culture, and I’m so removed from the pulse of mainstream culture. As a symptom of th ..read more