Attractions
These are special outdoor attractions in Helena, places to visit and things to do that visitors and residents alike find most appealing.
Great Divide Ski Area
Great Divide is a progressive and fun family operated skisports mountain park that covers a lot of country. One hundred forty trails and four terrific terrain parks are spread out over three mountain peaks and three distinct valleys on an area covering 1600 acres and three miles from end-to-end.
Helena National Forest
Located in west-central Montana, the Helena National Forest surrounds Montana’s Capital City and offers close to one million acres of distinctive landscapes. Straddling the Continental Divide, the Helena National Forest is rich with natural and cultural resources. Its diverse topography and geology provides wonderful scenery and many recreational opportunities.
Prickly Pear Land Trust
Prickly Pear Land Trust is an association of community-minded individuals committed to protecting the open space in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater and Jefferson Counties in Montana.


