Missouri River
Greetings!

It's here!  June in Montana: biking, fishing, hiking, listening to live music, dining outside, playing in the most beautiful state.  We hope that your vacation plans include Helena.  If you still need to book your room, you can take advantage of great rates directly through our web site.  
 
Sincerely,
Heidi O'Brien
Helena Tourism Alliance
 
What's Happening in Helena
Bike Helena
Bike Helena Sticker
Find us on Facebook
BikeHelena.com is live on the web and Facebook!  If you're coming to Helena this summer and you need trail information or bike rental details, this is your go-to site.  You can also find the schedule for the Trail Rider, a shuttle to trail access points around Helena.  We have some great Bike Helena Stickers if you'd like to add a little bling to your Thule!

Reply with your mailing address and we'll mail your Bike Helena sticker off to you! 

 

 

 

Caddis Fly Larvae
Caddis Fly Larvae
You never know what my boys are going to find next - this weekend it was Caddis Fly Larvae.  If you're a fly fisherman, you just got excited.  One of the best places to come fly fish the Missouri is outside of Helena.
 
On Father's Day Weekend (June 15-16, 2013) any person (resident or non-resident) may fish for any fish within the state of Montana without getting a fishing license as long as they abide by the Fish Wildlife & Parks fishing regulations.  Be sure to click the link for the details.  And visit our page for all the Helena Fishing Spots! 

  Caddis Fly

Hum a Tune
Last Chance Ranch
The Last Chance Ranch Wagon Ride Dinners are now up and running for the season. The Ranch is located outside of Helena off of Grizzly Gulch.  Visit the Last Chance Ranch Wagon Ride Dinners for an authentic Montana experience that includes a horse-drawn wagon ride, prime rib and entertainment from the talented Bruce Anfinson.

The video below was taken before Last Chance Ranch's beautiful new facility, the Mountain Moose Cabin, (pictured above) was built, but it will give you a preview of the music and food.

Last Chance Ranch
Last Chance Ranch


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Last Chance Tour Train
You know it's officially summer in Helena when you start to hear the bell of the Last Chance Tour Train.  Hop aboard this summer to see the opulent mansion district, marvel at the Cathedral of St. Helena and roll by our governor's homes.  Cruise by a restored miner's village, enjoy the unique architecture along Last Chance Gulch and catch a glimpse of the Old Firetower.  It's the fun way to see beautiful and historic Helena.

June 1-14 departure times are Monday - Saturday 11 am and 3 pm, with more times added throughout the season.  Check the complete schedule online.  

Segway tours will begin July 4.  We'll put more details in next month's newsletter. 

 

Segway Tour

 

GeoTour
Geocaching Kid
The New Helena, Montana GeoTour is a great way to discover all the treasures in Helena, Montana.  If you're not familiar with Geocaching, visit our web site where you'll get all the details you need to know.  Then get started on lots of GeoTour fun.

I thought I'd share some of the GeoTour log entries so you can hear what people have to say about Helena and the Tour:

"Thanks for another cache and another pretty drive in this area. Really enjoying the tour and the Helena area."     

 

 "I'm so excited this was my first geocache find!! Yippy! I'm hooked!"


"Today was a nice day with only 6 caches left to get the coin for the tour. So we were able to pick and choose between the caches in town and I love the mansion district. Such beautiful old homes."


 

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Out to Lunch Bag
The Great Northern Town Center's live outdoor music series, Out to Lunch, kicks off its fourth season on Thursday June 6th at 11:30am.  Live music, vendors and fun every Thursday from 11:30 - 1:00, all summer long in the amphitheatre. 
gntowncenter.com.  

June

6th- Common Ground

13th- Stephanie Zarling

20th- Brett Veltri

27th- Jake Stoneking and Zac Jones
July
4th- Dan Dubuque

11th- Jackal Chase

18th- Amber Olsson

25th- MSK Project
August
1st- Dan Hunthausen

8th- Stumbling Free

15th- Sarah Frazier

22nd- Henrik Moore

29th- Stonehouse


 

Helena Walking Tour
Our Historic Helena Walking Tour is available to download for your smart phone.  Click here.