HELENA Montana: The Prettiest Town We've Seen On This Long Road Trip (So Far)

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  • @GrnXnham
    @GrnXnham 6 місяців тому +102

    I grew up in Helena in the 70's. We aren't Catholic but I remember that everyone in town is very proud of that beautiful cathedral. You can hear the chiming from many miles away.

    • @bunk1860
      @bunk1860 6 місяців тому +9

      Me too, I really like to go back once every 10 years to enjoy the old buildings.

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  6 місяців тому +9

      I can see that. It’s as beautiful as any I have seen across the country.

    • @JLDJR
      @JLDJR 5 місяців тому

      @@JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      Been watching a bunch of your videos. It absolutely blows my mind how you do not question anything you just the official narrative to you by government, a.k.a. "of Victor" written history.
      You point out all the ancient architecture, and you just believe they were built during time periods your told with no diesel trucks, no cranes, just shovels, carriages, horses, carts, ropes and wooden pulleys. You don't even question why there's a Muslim shrine in Montana. The shriners are the very top of the masons. At the 33° of masonry you study the Quran and you become a Shriner. Maybe you should look into the ancient/impossible architecture theory, mud floods and Tartarian architecture.
      And look into the word "founded".
      Or feel free to just continue to beLIEve the "reality" of the world that has been given to you by our loving/caring government, government controlled, academia, government controlled science,Hollywood/Netflix and Victor written history.

    • @USA406diesel
      @USA406diesel 4 місяці тому

      Hell yeah brother

    • @RobertColfack
      @RobertColfack 4 місяці тому +1

      I been to Helena a handful of times on the outskirts of the city just passing through being a long haul truck driver... What I saw of it it was a beautiful spread out city for it's size and it was well cared for as if the citizens loved their city and was showing it off.., But this video showed me more then I ever seen those huge homes near downtown were something you would think would be seen in cities 10 times bigger... And that Cathedral is stunning beautiful same goes to the state capital building... Have a great day....

  • @brstoffel
    @brstoffel 6 місяців тому +32

    Another beautiful video, Joe and Nic. Thanks for all you do. We viewers get to see the fun you have but appreciate all the work you put in behind the scenes. Safe travels to you.

  • @tamifaulkner4103
    @tamifaulkner4103 6 місяців тому +17

    I lived in Helena for 3 years several years ago & visit a dear friend there frequently. I love it. So much character and community.

  • @reddrummer2571
    @reddrummer2571 Місяць тому +3

    I was born and raised in Helena, I also used to go to church service in the cathedral growing up. I love this town and I'm proud to call it my home! Thank you for showing the beauty of Helena

  • @PCBill0622
    @PCBill0622 6 місяців тому +42

    Helena and Montana in general are treasures. Great views of the stained glass windows and the Holy Scriptures inside the cathedral. Legislature is only part-time and ZERO state sales tax.

  • @BrunieStudios
    @BrunieStudios 6 місяців тому +24

    This cathedral in Helena is Gorgeous, …❤️….church architecture in Europe is the greatest…my favorite cathedral is the Sacred Heart Basilica in Montmarte, Paris…

  • @Moozac
    @Moozac 6 місяців тому +79

    That church is so beautiful! Surpasses many I have seen, even in Europe.

    • @summernaleDunningKruger
      @summernaleDunningKruger 6 місяців тому +6

      My mom lived in Helena, my father great falls. I have very fond memories of how beautiful the architecture in the town was. 50 millionaires at one time... richest town in the world at the time...I understand now

    • @margaretthatcher6828
      @margaretthatcher6828 6 місяців тому +2

      @@summernaleDunningKruger Are you forgetting Butte?

    • @dalepxp8963
      @dalepxp8963 6 місяців тому +4

      @@margaretthatcher6828to be honest. Montana is a summer place. Butte is really getting bad. I don’t think butte even has but 1 Nice Hotel. The 130 year old red brick buildings are mostly all falling apart. No jobs there. You hear businesses closing down almost weekly, and those businesses were like 90 years old. So, what does that say? Montana has some MAJOR PROBLEMS coming on. They spent their Covid Money too. Terrible.

    • @margaretthatcher6828
      @margaretthatcher6828 6 місяців тому

      @@dalepxp8963 I was born and raised in Bozeman and if you see the growth ...it's going out to Butte. Butte is rich in History, more so than Helena and no...Montana isn't just a summer place. I still live in Montana but...please don't move here. Have a great day!

    • @EdekLay
      @EdekLay 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@user-gy5zy6bh3uExactly. Everything on this cathedral is fairly basic geometry for a stonemason. When you add intricate carving and ribbed vaults, that's when your talking very fine work. A nice looking building nonetheless though.

  • @joseramonvalenzuelaegea6745
    @joseramonvalenzuelaegea6745 6 місяців тому +51

    To travel around your own Country is the best treasure you can get. Congrats Lord Spoda

  • @charlespacker1583
    @charlespacker1583 6 місяців тому +20

    I live in England UK and will probably never get to visit the USA so your trave vlogs are brilliant for us. Great mix of travel/ history / food and a lovely touch of humour keep doing what you do. 😂❤😊

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  6 місяців тому +3

      Thank you!

    • @shabbatshalom-im6pl
      @shabbatshalom-im6pl 5 місяців тому +1

      I lived in Kent, England till I was 27 and moved to the US in 2020. I have now lived in Helena, Montana for three years.

    • @shabbatshalom-im6pl
      @shabbatshalom-im6pl 5 місяців тому +1

      I work at the Capitol you showcased and recognized several of my colleagues that walked past in your shots!

  • @HT-in-Alabama
    @HT-in-Alabama 6 місяців тому +5

    You are right, that was by far the most beautiful church I have seen. What a colorful history. I'm always amazed at how much I learn from watching your channel, thanks.

  • @EuniceR7
    @EuniceR7 6 місяців тому +66

    Helena Montana is beautiful!
    Thank you for sharing its beauty.

    • @lisalarouge6309
      @lisalarouge6309 6 місяців тому +3

      I lived there years ago and would love to move back someday. ❤❤❤

  • @deborahjackson6108
    @deborahjackson6108 6 місяців тому +16

    I lived in Montana from 1990 to 1998 and worked in the State capital in 1996. You should have taken the tour of the capital. There is so much more to see. They have some beautiful paintings that are huge. Many paintings from CM Russel of cowboys, Native Americans, and landscapes. He also did bronzes.

    • @laurahiggins7647
      @laurahiggins7647 6 місяців тому +2

      I LOVE C M Russell's work! (Spelling?) So cool you said his work is in that fabulous building. Loved the Cathedral too.

    • @keithjones9546
      @keithjones9546 2 місяці тому

      Ole Charlie Russell was a helluva cowboy picture painter -- ain't none finer. He's got my vote for the rootinest tootinest, spurs a jinglin and a janglin artiste that ever was!

  • @catlover614
    @catlover614 6 місяців тому +26

    A wonderful video, as always. A lovely town, and some amazing homes ! The Cathedral is beautiful, and I love the sound of the bells ! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic.😊💖

  • @pdxmtngoat
    @pdxmtngoat 6 місяців тому +7

    I enjoyed visiting quaint Helena. It all seemed so quiet and chilled out. The Capitol is really beautiful. The surrounding mountains were gorgeous. It's a nice Montana city.

  • @joeespo177
    @joeespo177 6 місяців тому +24

    The cathedral bells chiming immediately whisked me back to my altar boy days in Chicago over 60 years ago. What a long strange trip it's been. Thanks for the reminder!

  • @mkr4922
    @mkr4922 6 місяців тому +31

    You two are living the good life. Thanks for your videos.

  • @evanpennell3746
    @evanpennell3746 6 місяців тому +4

    I like in Helena! Great place to raise a family and live a peaceful life. Good job capturing its beauty

  • @barbmontana6403
    @barbmontana6403 26 днів тому +2

    Thanks for the video. I have lived in Montana almost 40 years and in Helena for 14 years of them. I loved that town. I might add that there are several fire towers on National Forests that are owned by the US Forest Service. Some are still used to watch for forest fires during fire season. Also, most of the paintings in the capitol building are painted by a famous western painter, Charles M. Russell. I didnt notice them in the video. Montanans are very proud of them. Thanks for showcasing our capital city!

  • @joepiersma4768
    @joepiersma4768 6 місяців тому +8

    I was working in the Mansion district on Wednesday! You turned a block before the house I was painting on Stuart. Glad you loved Helena, we like it too

  • @JKwakulla
    @JKwakulla 6 місяців тому +32

    "I Know That My Redemer Lives" is the bell tune being rung as you walk in.

  • @johnthomas5026
    @johnthomas5026 6 місяців тому +15

    Another great episode. The cathedral was really surprising.
    I’ve started going back and enjoying your older videos. They’re just as good now as they were a year or more ago.

  • @lesliegriffith9830
    @lesliegriffith9830 6 місяців тому +9

    Fantastic video. My mother, sister and I visited Helena in early 70s. Gary Cooper, the actor, was born in Helena.

    • @allenrmontana
      @allenrmontana 6 місяців тому +5

      Myrna Loy, the actress was born in Radersberg about 35 miles south of Helena.

  • @shelzp7272
    @shelzp7272 6 місяців тому +5

    I like to take Amtrak and maybe ten years ago was crossing northern Montana and fell in love with the place. I try to get up there at least twice a year. There is something so special about the state.

  • @Christina-ge3xr
    @Christina-ge3xr 6 місяців тому +4

    The church and the chanting were beautiful. So peaceful.

  • @Mari-B
    @Mari-B 4 місяці тому +3

    That was our residence for 3 years. We had to move back south due to health issues to be near family. We loved Helena and loved the beauty and quiet living there!

  • @stevek4654
    @stevek4654 6 місяців тому +2

    The last time I went to the states was in 2015. My wife and I visited Helena and it was so beautiful, and so laid back. I'd love to go again!

  • @Jay-Leigh
    @Jay-Leigh 6 місяців тому +4

    So pretty. I’m in Canada from July to October this year and I may sneak a trip down to here. Gorgeous! Thanks Joe really appreciate all the time and driving you do to bring this to your followers. Love from across the old pond 🇬🇧

  • @kenjohnson5498
    @kenjohnson5498 6 місяців тому +21

    The mountains in the region are simply amazing

  • @PinkBow0676
    @PinkBow0676 4 місяці тому +3

    I love you guys. I just wanna say thank you for saying what you said about Helena. I live here and I was born in Helena.

  • @Michael-v8p8w
    @Michael-v8p8w 6 місяців тому +38

    You don’t gain access to churches very often! It’s great seeing these state capitals. You’re providing a valuable service

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  6 місяців тому +11

      Yeah, most are locked. It was great to be able to go inside this one.

    • @daydays12
      @daydays12 6 місяців тому

      @@JoeandNicsRoadTrip how curious...they're mainly unlocked here in Europe

    • @ryguyomg7529
      @ryguyomg7529 3 місяці тому

      @@daydays12 This church in helena has daily masses held at it

    • @daydays12
      @daydays12 3 місяці тому

      @@ryguyomg7529 🙂

  • @bthomson
    @bthomson 6 місяців тому +4

    That cathedral seems to rival St. Patrick's in NYC! Amazing! So cool that you heard the bells!

  • @seandefreitas6673
    @seandefreitas6673 6 місяців тому +4

    Defiantly on my bucket list of places to visit when I travel to America.

  • @kristy.m4691
    @kristy.m4691 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you especially for the cathedral tour. So beautiful, so reverently toured. Thank you😇.

  • @nancysimpson4246
    @nancysimpson4246 6 місяців тому +5

    I really enjoyed your video. Joe the church was absolutely gorgeous. these places that you take the world with the knowledge is absolutely wonderful for the world to know that otherwise would never know or see. Thank you.😊

  • @bonnietaylor9687
    @bonnietaylor9687 6 місяців тому +6

    Wow! What a unexpected fascinating historical town!
    Thank you so much for taking us in that amazing Cathdral! Indeed the most exquisite.!
    Please don't stop taking the time to share these with us.
    Where you "For whom the bell tolls"? Blessings to you both as you travel on.😊

  • @thelaughlaundry4411
    @thelaughlaundry4411 6 місяців тому +2

    The Cathedral is awesome & stunning. Thank you for revealing the interior. The stained glass windows remind me of the sacred cathedrals & churches I visited in England & Ireland. Hope i can get to visit Helena some day. Peace & love from Kathleen in California

  • @carolynblom2804
    @carolynblom2804 5 місяців тому +4

    I grew up in Montana and loved it so much. Love you trips. ❤❤

  • @TinkerTailor4303
    @TinkerTailor4303 6 місяців тому +6

    Well, Joe, you got me, too! You had me going with that Governor's story, but I've stopped watching Yellowstone so that never even occurred to me. Good job on the fake-out!😅 Love the restaurant name!😂

  • @alexandralovesgoats3360
    @alexandralovesgoats3360 6 місяців тому +5

    I love the fire tower! The Cathedral is magnificent ! Love the story on how Helena was founded. I do like the county courthouse as well. The Civic Center is very interesting. Some fantastic homes outside of downtown. The dome at the state Capitol is nice! I love the name of the saloon😂. Your food looked delicious. Looking forward to Wyoming!

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, Alexandra. It was a really nice place to visit. No cats, though, lol! 😂

  • @brianquilty687
    @brianquilty687 6 місяців тому +2

    Wow, what a beautiful church ! The interior is stunning ! The State Capital building is also very breath taking ! Your meal at the " Windbag " looked amazingly delicious ! Look forward to the next installment.

  • @Tina-qp7py
    @Tina-qp7py 6 місяців тому +2

    That's a spectacular church. The stained glass windows are beautiful.

  • @marks2997
    @marks2997 6 місяців тому +42

    You both deserve a medal for this longer trip. Have been enjoying.

    • @sharonm.t.2492
      @sharonm.t.2492 6 місяців тому +1

      💯

    • @ReconPro
      @ReconPro 6 місяців тому +3

      The trip itself is the medal. 😊

  • @sandrastiltner4024
    @sandrastiltner4024 6 місяців тому +2

    The church is absolutely so beautiful. I have so enjoyed this round of trips. You all are just great. Joe, all of the information you give is spot on. Keep on driving 🚗 👌.

  • @marthakierstead3415
    @marthakierstead3415 6 місяців тому +1

    The Cathedral is gorgeous! Beautiful city too . Thanks Joe and Nic for this beautiful long trip you have all akenuson .

  • @boofish59
    @boofish59 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Joe so much for going in that church ! My gosh it was so beautiful!!!!
    Most people online don’t go in the churches they just film outside , I am a couch traveler because I’m handicapped and can’t travel and it so nice to see all the different places in our country and I’m so glad you went in this church my gosh what a beautiful church to Saint Helena wow .Thank you again Joe and if you can I hope you film inside of other churches too on your travels . Thank you enjoy your vids

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, I love going inside them. Check out the church we went inside at the end of this video: ua-cam.com/video/vitsZBgyYZk/v-deo.html
      It's in St Paul, Minnesota, and is incredible.

  • @ammapuramsrinivasrao2249
    @ammapuramsrinivasrao2249 6 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful to see pretty Helena and the church.
    Big Thank you for the captivating video.

  • @markh1142
    @markh1142 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for posting. Been to Montana many times but never to Helena. Beautiful capital city

  • @PaulHoffman-mo6qu
    @PaulHoffman-mo6qu Місяць тому

    This is where I grew up! I haven't been back for over 30 years. Thanks for the video tour!

  • @logans.6498
    @logans.6498 6 місяців тому +25

    Used to live out in central Montana. Amazing place, amazing people, amazing sights.

    • @sharonm.t.2492
      @sharonm.t.2492 6 місяців тому +4

      Picked up a bag of raw sapphire gravel in Phillipsburg, MT. Have several raw sapphires we panned out. Should make a bracelet or earrings or something. Multiple colors and sizes of stones. Also, I love that giant candy store there in town.

  • @allenrmontana
    @allenrmontana 6 місяців тому +4

    Helena is a nice capital city, thanks for giving it a thumbs up. I was guessing you were on your way to Cheyenne next, wish you could had made it up to the Flathead (Glacier National Park, Kalispell, Whitefish ), maybe in the future. You guys do good work.

  • @viewome
    @viewome 6 місяців тому +3

    Great timing of the church bells. They sounded beautiful.

  • @maryannsmith3815
    @maryannsmith3815 5 місяців тому +2

    Breathtaking Cathedral Thankyou for awesome tour & all your great videos 🤠

  • @joseluisescoto9601
    @joseluisescoto9601 6 місяців тому +5

    excelente viaje ,los he acompañado en todo el viaje a traves de tu canal he conocido Estados Unidos de America,saludos desde Tijuana

  • @jjarm
    @jjarm 6 місяців тому +2

    Unbelievably beautiful church. Thx for the tour. That courthouse too!

  • @apollomoon1
    @apollomoon1 6 місяців тому +1

    My father was a member of the First Special Service Force which was organized and trained in Helena during WWII. It was a Canadian/American special operations brigade of under 2,000 men. They were the original special opps soldiers; precursors to all special opps of today. Coined the “Devils Brigade”, they were instrumental in many operations in the European Theater. Perhaps, most importantly, the taking of Mt LaDefensa, a Nazi stronghold which opened the route through Italy to Rome.
    Another great video! Thanks

  • @billdavid903
    @billdavid903 6 місяців тому +2

    That’s one of the most beautiful structures I’ve ever seen….. And the church looks pretty good too

  • @jennywilson9731
    @jennywilson9731 6 місяців тому +3

    So informative and "Beautiful sites Joe"!..I particularly love that beautiful church, so majestic, hope I can make it one day to that part of our country..there's room to move and not be bothered too much..safe travels an God's Speed as you go. 🌼

  • @RetiredGoodtimes
    @RetiredGoodtimes 6 місяців тому +3

    I was born in Helena. Nice town. One thing I bet you didn't know about Helena is it had an active brothel until 1973. The madam's name was Big Dorthy. I didn't visit Big Dorthy's because I was only 10 years old when law enforcement shut it down for good. As I watched further I see you visited Big Dorthy's. LOL

  • @cecoya
    @cecoya 6 місяців тому

    This place is beautiful, reminds me of Denver back in the 60-70s before all the changes came. It seems quiet and peaceful as well. Thanks for sharing and have a great day with safe travels

  • @purchasedecision9560
    @purchasedecision9560 6 місяців тому +2

    How nice the Church is! Praise the Lord. Halleluiah.

  • @jakebray2702
    @jakebray2702 6 місяців тому +2

    That church was beautiful thank you for showing that!

  • @music1nut
    @music1nut 4 місяці тому +1

    I was just there last summer. Loved it. Having a friend there helped with seeing the right sights and getting the history. You have a great channel.

  • @mamasinger49
    @mamasinger49 6 місяців тому +9

    Beautiful buildings. I live in Ireland where the architecture is fantastic, so I appreciate nice architecture. It seems like a clean city as well. Thank you for the vids

  • @bordeauxroze7375
    @bordeauxroze7375 6 місяців тому +6

    Love Helena so much. Went to college there in the seventies. Even then, there were so many good restaurants, live music and fun things to do. Most fabulous wedding I ever went to was Candlelight ceremony in the Cathedral.

  • @IJNIP-sb4tu
    @IJNIP-sb4tu 6 місяців тому +12

    The inside of that church is B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. ⛪️

  • @TessaRucker
    @TessaRucker 6 місяців тому +10

    Great narration, even that church approves 😊. Thank you for yet another great video! 👍🏼

  • @Ruben-xh5vs
    @Ruben-xh5vs 6 місяців тому +3

    Awesome 😎 I had a great time watching,I have been hoping that you might get a center shoot of those rotunda maybe just one?❤😊

  • @NativeNYer
    @NativeNYer 6 місяців тому +3

    Church is awesome! Perfect timing 4 the bell ringing! Montana is so beautiful. Food looked great @ an great price! Nicole's sandwich looked great cuz, sorry Joe, I still don't like fish 😂. Stay u guys keep having fun!!

  • @rockb
    @rockb 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Joe for this beautiful church, i am really impressed. Here in Europe we have some of them, too ❤

  • @bobbiehackler6561
    @bobbiehackler6561 Місяць тому

    Really beautiful cathedral! Thank you for sharing this on your video.

  • @snezananegovanovic5561
    @snezananegovanovic5561 6 місяців тому +1

    thank you for your wonderful videos
    they helped me see the true face of the USA and see what American beauty really is

  • @SajjadKhan-jn7cw
    @SajjadKhan-jn7cw 6 місяців тому +1

    beautiful church and beautiful town thanks for sharing joe and Mic 👍

  • @WhittyPics
    @WhittyPics 6 місяців тому +3

    Purdy country in Montana. Those domes can make great pictures if you get directly under them and point straight up and crop into a square.

  • @tapovardhanraut9873
    @tapovardhanraut9873 4 місяці тому +1

    Loved the video. Helena looks great and even was fun watching all with very interesting facts and information. Thanks

  • @doogalloonni
    @doogalloonni 6 місяців тому +1

    I could make a tour of all the Cathedrals here and elsewhere, and be a happy man. Thanks for this view inside this beautiful one. That goes for Fire Towers as well btw.

  • @MrShene123
    @MrShene123 6 місяців тому +26

    Wow, that's an epic cathedral.

  • @johnduncan4725
    @johnduncan4725 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice to see old architecture preserved.

  • @marktevault57
    @marktevault57 6 місяців тому +10

    There ARE still some good things about America and its cities. Helena is gorgeous!

  • @kathyhennigan7807
    @kathyhennigan7807 6 місяців тому +15

    Your statement that Helena is the prettiest town you've seen on your trip -- you drove on the freeway right through Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and didn't even stop. You missed the prettiest town on your trip. We hope you come visit us sometime. 😀

    • @allenrmontana
      @allenrmontana 6 місяців тому +2

      You have to remember they are primarily on the state capital tour and there is a long way between Olympia and Helena. Its almost 600 miles, and time has to be tight. I know they did Spokane, but that was probably a good place to take a break and do another city. CDA is a beautiful city, but there are more than a dozen cities in northern Idaho and western Montana that are beautiful also. Hopefully they will be able to come back someday and have the time to check them all out. I have lived here for over 40 years and still finding great little places to explore, they only have a few days.

    • @xman777b
      @xman777b 6 місяців тому +3

      na. Helena is much prettier. CDA is overrun with Cali

    • @sharonm.t.2492
      @sharonm.t.2492 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@xman777b what the heck does that matter? Overrun? I am a California girl who lives in Spokane. Been here 15 years. I keep my house nice, pay my bills, buy lots of goods, donate, eat at restaurants, spend lots of money... how does that HURT a town? My kids all grew up here. CdA is absolutely lovely and some if it is because of outsiders spending $...

    • @tomtravis3077
      @tomtravis3077 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@@sharonm.t.2492It is what you vote for that matters.

    • @TJDawgs72
      @TJDawgs72 6 місяців тому

      @@sharonm.t.2492 it's the only thing they can ever do is blame everything on people from California. I grew up in Washington state (west & east side) and that's all I ever heard from people in Seattle over to Spokane. xman doesn't mention the horrible history CDA and that area has with welcoming & harboring members of the Aryan Nations. The scenery may be beautiful but the soul of the area has been tainted for decades.

  • @ricardocampelo4248
    @ricardocampelo4248 5 місяців тому +9

    Helenas's catedral is absolutely gorgeous

    • @jameskeys971
      @jameskeys971 3 місяці тому

      @user-gy5zy6bh3uit’s not a complete joke! I’m guessing there was no state monies involved with the construction. Appreciate beauty where you find it. No need for snarky remarks.

  • @Moochie007
    @Moochie007 6 місяців тому

    This video was a pleasant surprise for me. I knew very little about Montana, and nothing about Helena, so I really enjoyed seeing these places for the first time. Standouts for me were a) the Big Sky (the country is so very vast!), and b) that glorious cathedral, with its beautiful stained-glass windows. Fortunately, I watched this video while eating lunch, so seeing the food at the end didn't provoke hunger pangs, as often happens when I watch the videos at odd times of the day or night. Thanks very much for these most enjoyable films - they are really appreciated. Cheers from a cool to mild ( 19°C) autumn in Melbourne, Australia!

  • @ymbmom
    @ymbmom 6 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful Cathedral ❤

  • @hardwear6996
    @hardwear6996 3 місяці тому +1

    HA! I live in Helena! didn't know about the fire tower or that underpass/monument 😆 thanks for pointing it out. Have to go check em out now

  • @LarryHeagren
    @LarryHeagren 6 місяців тому +1

    The cathedral was wonderful with beautiful stained glass and stone work. In Helena people's homes are literally their Castle! The city was very nice but I thought the rotunda in their capitol building was a tad bit gaudy for me. However for Helena it is perfect as they do flaunt their wealth with their architecture. Overall a very good video about Helena and I need not go there now as I have visited it through the artwork of your camera. Thanks for making another Saturday morning enjoyable.

  • @catherinefrancis5827
    @catherinefrancis5827 6 місяців тому +4

    It is beautiful❤. It’s in my list of states to visit-soon

  • @cpritchett2098
    @cpritchett2098 15 днів тому +1

    Another interesting video. Just discovered you two last month so a ways behind in watching. Find your format of providing statistics interesting and like your knowledge of architecture. Makes for a fun and educational experience.

  • @doneggerton7313
    @doneggerton7313 6 місяців тому +1

    Love you guys!! Your videos have increased in quality. What about a meet and greet near Christmas in Dallas! We want you signatures! You are famous!

  • @jburnett8152
    @jburnett8152 6 місяців тому

    I love the sound of church bells. I also love the old West feel of the town. So odd to have a middle Eastern spire on a building downtown. Just seemed so out of place. Thanks a bunch. Safe travels.

  • @adrianne7274
    @adrianne7274 6 місяців тому

    The church is absolutely beautiful! A must see for sure if you happened to be in the area or passing through.

  • @jonathanlee5185
    @jonathanlee5185 6 місяців тому +5

    👍A very peaceful experience -- a quality which Joe is able to bring out even more so, by his gently humorous nature. 👍

    • @TinkerTailor4303
      @TinkerTailor4303 6 місяців тому +1

      You mean Joe?😊

    • @jonathanlee5185
      @jonathanlee5185 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TinkerTailor4303 whoops, yes, just corrected that now. thanks

  • @motowngirl5891
    @motowngirl5891 5 місяців тому +1

    Such beautiful buildings
    Thank you

  • @fredjohn808
    @fredjohn808 6 місяців тому +4

    Thanks again Joe & Nic, the Church left me speechless, magnificent. Best, Fred

  • @craigcanfield5474
    @craigcanfield5474 6 місяців тому +10

    There is an old fire lookout in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It's called Monjo Lookout.

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis5141 6 місяців тому +5

    The Helena civic center is a beautiful building.

  • @marymcsherry7432
    @marymcsherry7432 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for all the videos. FYI Nic I had to buy a purse like the one in the video! Love it so much.

  • @jimthornton-fc8kq
    @jimthornton-fc8kq 6 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed visiting Montana. Thanks for taking me with you. It seemed like a nice place to live. Sincerely, Jim Thornton

  • @ThomasSchilling-yu1tr
    @ThomasSchilling-yu1tr 5 місяців тому +2

    Helena is such a beautiful city. Thank you for covering this in detail. You guys are a joy to watch. I love your pleasant and friendly approach, filled with relevant data.

  • @Over60sowhat
    @Over60sowhat 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow! How about the beautiful, echoing singing in the church! Did you add that? So perfect!!

  • @deborahjackson6108
    @deborahjackson6108 6 місяців тому

    The museum in Helena has some wonderful Native American artifacts. That’s the one thing I want to go back to see again.

  • @patricksullivan4329
    @patricksullivan4329 6 місяців тому +1

    Helena was the hometown of the movie star Gary Cooper, and also Robert Fletcher who wrote the lyrics for the song, 'Don't Fence Me In'. The latter was one of the Cowboy Poets who were in vogue in the early half of the twentieth century. During the Great Depression most of the Broadway songwriters--Irving Berlin, Dorothy Fields, Oscar Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter--were out in Hollywood writing songs for movies. Cole Porter was assigned to write for a Western in 1934. Somehow he came across Fletcher's poem and paid him $250 for it. The movie was never made, but ten years later when Hollywood was producing films for War Bond drives it was rescued from the shelves of MGM (iirc) and it fell to Roy Rogers (and Trigger) to perform in 'Hollywood Canteen'. Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters picked it up and it became a huge hit.
    Porter eventually assigned half the royalties to Fletcher, making him wealthy beyond his job with the Montana Highway Dept. He also wrote the original Historic Markers that dot Montana's highways to this day. Porter was said to have hated the song.