Big Sky Board Sports
1417 1/2 11th Avenue
Helena MT 59601
(406)442-0676 Fax: (406)442-0677 Mr. Simon Elston, Owner
Member Since 2007
About Us... www.bigskyboards.com
Gates of the Mountains
PO Box 478
Helena MT 59624
(406)458-5241 Tim Crawford, Manager
Member Since 1953
About Us... _http://www.gatesofthemountains.com
Great Divide Snowsports
100 Skiway
Marysville MT 59640
(406)449-3746 Fax: (406)443-0540 Bob Person
Other Contacts: Kevin Taylor, President
Member Since 1987
About Us... www.skigd.com. Great Divide Ski Area--- is located just 23 miles from Helena. Our season runs from November - April. With 5 Chair Lifts, 140 Trails, 4 Terrain Parks, a large Rental Shop, Professional Ski School, we offer low prices and friendly folks
Great Divide Trail Rides are available June, July and August. 2-hour Guided Trail Rides take you through the meadows and forest along Montana's Continental Divide. Rides are suitable for all abilities and only $49 per person. Reservations required.
About Us... Go for the brass ring at Helena’s own carousel! The detailed hand-carved, hand-painted “ponies” and custom stained glass windows make each visit an adventure for children and adults alike. Our homemade ice cream and fudge (made right here in the Great Northern) top off the experience. But, don’t forget to take a peek at the Painted Pony Gift Shop for Carousel souvenirs and treasures. And, we’ve got the best party room in town. Call today to reserve your special day or occasion with us at the Carousel.
Great Northern Carousel Copper Level Member
Helena National Forest
2880 Skyway Drive
Helena MT 59601
(406)449-5201 Fax: (406)449-5436
Other Contacts: ,
Amy Teegarden
Member Since 1995
About Us... The Helena National Forest provides the scenic backdrop for the Queen City and its immediate proximity to town makes it everyone's "Million Acre Backyard". Visit our website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/helena/ and then come visit YOUR National Forest!
Helena Unlimited dba Last Chance Tours
PO Box 6338
Helena MT 59604
(406)442-1023 Fax: (406)442-1003 Lee Holmes, Manager
About Us... Kim's Marina is a Full Service Resort on the north end of Canyon Ferry Lake- 20 miles from Helena. Kim's Marina has RV and tent camping, cabins, dock and boat rentals, groceries, gifts, gas, propane, ice, FWP licenses, and much more.
_http.//www.kimsmarina.com.
Kleffner Ranch
305 Hwy 518
East Helena MT 59635
(406)495-9090 Fax: (406)227-3521 Denis and Stacy Young
Member Since 1994
About Us... Montana's Special Events Center since 1887 featuring weddings, reunions, picnics, company parties, planning session retreats. Tours of the largest old barn in the country.
_http://www.kleffnerranch.com
About Us... Enjoy a historical ride into Helena’s Old West. Travel by horse drawn wagons through a turn of the century homestead along Travis Creek, just south of town. If you are quiet and have a keen eye, you can see wildlife along the way, such as moose, deer, elk, and of course game birds and beaver in the ponds along the creek. Last Chance Ranch offers popular wagonride dinners featuring all you can eat prime rib dinners in the largest tipi in Montana complete with huckleberry cheesecake and cowboy coffee. Live western music rounds out the night featuring Montana’s own, Bruce Anfinson, by the campfire. The evening takes about four hours and includes round-trip bus ride from Helena. Experience this pristine, natural area only 30 minutes from downtown Helena. Call Last Chance Ranch @ 442-2884 or the Helena Chamber of Commerce @ 442-4120 for more information. 2008 Season open the first of June through the end of September
About Us... http://www.montanaflygoods.com. Montana Fly Goods, a locally owned and operated fly shop has been in business since 1983. Montana Fly Goods carries products from R.L. Winston and Simms (Montana Based Companys), Sage, Ross, Scientific Anglers, Lamson, Fishpond and so much more. Our fly cases are some of the largest fly cases in the state of Montana, filled with hand tied traditional, local and saltwater patterns.
Montana Fly Goods is also the home of Big Sky Expeditions our Montana licensed ( Garry W. Stocker Montana Outfitter License # 5177 ) professional outfitting business, locally owned operated since 1985.
About Us... The Montana Living History Program is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to "Perpetuate the Historic Skill of our Frontier Past and to Teach, through Example and Re-Enactment, Understanding of our Rich and Diverse State History." Our annual fundraiser is The Montana Wild West Fest. The Fest will be held on August 9th and 10th, 2008 at the Historic Kleffner Ranch in East Helena. The Festival is a showcase for "All Things Western." For more information, call (406)458-3700, e-mail contact@montanalivinghistory.org, or write: P.O. Box 9624, Helena, MT 59604. Visit our website at www.montanalivinghistory.org
About Us... This quaint turn of the century mine sits on the banks of Hauser Lake as the Missouri River flows in 'Big Sky Country' - Helena, Montana. Visitors come through the mine digging through the gravel looking for sapphires every day. Today, you can find sapphires in every color at the Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine. The natural Sapphire crystal structure is hexagon with triangle terminations which are often flat. The most commonly found color is green-blue. Blue sapphire is the best known color. Ruby is a red sapphire which is one of the most prized.
Sapphires from 1/2 carat up to 10 carats are fairly common. The largest known sapphire from the Spokane Bar was 155 carats, found by a man from Idaho. Other finds, though uncommon, are diamond, topaz, citrine, and ruby. Garnets of several varieties can be found; the largest on record weighed 40 carats. The largest gem quality sapphire was 50 carats.....................so far....!
_http://www.sapphiremine.com
The Painted Pot
1600 11th Ave. #243 Capital Hill Mall
Helena MT 59601
(406)443-3799 Fax: (406)443-3799 Kathleen Harrington
Member Since 2006
About Us... The Painted Pot is a Contemporary Ceramics Studio (a paint your own pottery store). Our staff will show you how easy it is to: choose a piece of ceramic bisque, pick a design, select from over 50 paint glazes and create a masterpiece. After painting is completed, our staff takes five to seven days to put on an overglaze and fire the pottery. No experience is needed and all ages are welcome. If you need a new party experience, bring 8 to 20 individuals to our party room and you will get overglaze and firing for free. Your supply the food and drinks and we supply the entertainment. We are open seven days a week. Call (406) 443-3799 to reserve the party room or find answers to your questions. We are located in the Capital Hill Mall across from Baskin-Robbins.
Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum
PO Box 129
Jefferson City MT 59638
(406)933-8789 Fax: (209)633-6109 Belva Lotzer
Member Since 2001
About Us... Situated at an altitude of 5,000 feet,visitors are often shocked to see that we can grow 100's of varieties of flowering plants The three acre garden includes thousands of plants, some from as far away as Tibet. Visitors will enjoy:
The Rose Garden
The Patriotic Garden
The Herb Patch
The Old Time Vegetable Garden
The Children's Garden
The Nature Trail
The Lewis & Clark Native PlantTrail
The stroll through the extensive perennial beds, shade garden and begonia beds is a memorable experience. Pleasant paths allow you to wander over six bridges, through The Wildlife Woodlands, along the famous Prickly Pear Creek and over two small islands. All with loads of quiet sitting areas to relax in.
_www.tizergardens.com
