Historic Helena

Last Chance Train Tour In 1864, four prospectors struck the second biggest placer gold deposit in Montana, producing some $19 million worth of gold in just four years. In no time, Last Chance [...]

The Bair Opens Memorial Day Weekend

When Charlie Bair arrived in Montana in 1883, he had been preceded by over 100 years of history that had irrevocably shaped the West he would settle in. Like many before him he came seeking gold, [...]

Welcome to the Birthplace of Montana

Fort Benton carries with it all the history and charm that you’d expect from Montana’s birthplace. Established in 1864, an American Fur Company trading post at first, it became the hub for trade [...]

The West of Exploration at The Bair

by Elizabeth Guheen When Charles Bair arrived in Montana in 1883, he had been preceded by almost one hundred years of history that had irrevocably shaped the West he would find and settle in. He [...]

Montana Dinosaur Trail

Sometimes we forget how blessed we are in Montana. Not every state has its own Glacier or Yellowstone. Few states can compete with the abundance of wildlife here or rival our picturesque scenery. [...]

Welcome to the Birthplace of Montana

Fort Benton carries with it all the history and charm that you’d expect from Montana’s birthplace. Four museums walk visitors through the town’s timeline, from the dawn of the First Peoples to [...]

Wilsall

Wilsall Main Street Charm With the Crazy Mountains as Wilsall’s backdrop, the town can’t help but be enchanting. Several historic buildings have been repurposed into charming new businesses and [...]

Historic Helena

Last Chance Train Tour In 1864, four prospectors struck the second biggest placer gold deposit in Montana, producing some $19 million worth of gold in just four years. In no time, Last Chance [...]

Museums

Belt Belt Museum 37 Castner Street (406) 277-3574 Big Sandy Big Sandy Historical Museum 87 Johannes Avenue West (406) 378-2640 Bozeman Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard (406) 994-2251 [...]