Exploring Helena - Montana's State Capitol

[@deenapech4692]

Having grown up in nearby Townsend and worked in Helena in the 60's I've always known what a great place it was. Thank you for telling everyone about it.

[@jeffwiller2294]

This was very well done. It gave me a great insight for things to see. I appreciated your COVID Comments Prior to the start. Hopefully we are starting to move past all these things and Travel wil begin to pick up again.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Thanks, Jeff! Yes, I am hoping so too! Very glad you found the video helpful and looking forward to seeing you around soon. 😎

[@roberthall2259]

A great video of Helena. My fist visit to Montana / Helena was in June 1994. This visit was the result of meeting a fine lady at NTC Ft. Irwin CA. She mentioned that she was from Montana, so I made that first of many bust’s and love the State. To this day I remember her and never have forgotten her natural beauty and great spirit. Thanks…Ms. “M” Mi

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Robert! What nostalgia this must bring when watching some of these same sights that were there back in the day. It’s very possible she has roamed some of these same streets and shops. I hope you are able to reconnect someday! Maybe even on this comment. Ms. M, reach out if you’re here somewhere!

[@markputnam5]

Great video! Did not know much about Helena. Cute town. The steampunk jewelers were cool.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Thanks! Yes, I think so too! If you're in the area, you have to visit their store.

[@dnovello]

As always, informative and entertaining video! It was a nice surprise to find a new video from Your channel; as I always find your work uplifting, inspiring and absolutely fun! Thank you for sharing this with us! Hope you and your family of squatches are doing well!

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Thank you, Paul - likewise with your comments. 🙂 Yes, we're hiding out on our summer camping trips - hiding amongst the other squatches and squirrels. Hoping you are well in your neck of the woods too.

[@sharmanrice4157]

Wish I had watched this before our summer trip (though Covid put a damper on it) to give us some ideas. Went to Carroll back in the early 1990s and took my family to visit for a quiet, away-from-everything trip this summer; stayed out in Winston. My youngest and I found your video on the Helena Chamber of Commerce website while researching the state for a paper he's writing on Montana. Now we are ready to visit again and try your suggestions including seeing if we can spy the wild horses.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Sharman - thank you for the feedback and note! I bet this has changed quite a bit since you lived here last. Helena is such a fun place to visit, although I noticed it's a bit more active during covid-free times. It'll rebound again this year. Neat to hear about your daughter's paper. Thanks again and welcome to our virtual community!

[@lindakelly8557]

Thank you for a lovely travelogue of Helena. I am from Lake County CA and will be visiting in May and can't wait to visit the sites I saw

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Linda - thank you for your feedback! We welcome you on your visit to Montana. There's a lot to see here, especially in Helena! Good luck and let us know what you think when you return.

[@jasonhunter974]

I’m trying to find a place to relocate my family to from Washington, and I think this video just single handedly put Montana back in the running. If this is the capital city…damn. Looks way more inviting than most of what we have over here!

[@kebwick78]

Hey Jason, I live here in helena. Great place to live. A lot of dumb drivers though!

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Jason - apologies on the delay. Thank you for your feedback! Did you decide on Montana? Interested to see how that turns out. 😎

[@jgav9389]

Awesome video. Thank you for your work!

[@nancyalford8056]

Beautiful city, thank you🤠❤️

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Thank you, Nancy! I agree - I think you'd enjoy a trip out there too if you haven't been.

[@nancyalford8056]

I know I would! I live in Laramie, WY so not too far🤠❤️

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

@@nancyalford8056 - ah, yes - relatively nearby!

[@mr.billofcourse.2893]

Have never been out west before except for one summer in Colorado back in 1974 right after high school. Maybe I should get a plane ticket to Helena to check it out. I'm from Northern Va. outside Washington, DC. where all the traffic is.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Heck yeah, Billy Boy! Do it! I know you'll enjoy this area. 😎

[@brodysmith9032]

Hey nice job!

[@starguy2718]

I left Helena shortly after graduating from HHS several years ago, but I do remember that The Parrot's chili was pretty good.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

I haven't tried the chili, but now I'm interested....

[@U_ever]

Nicely done !

[@LILM79847]

Well done there very nice 👍💕👍💕

[@MTRyder]

I sung in that capital once with the Helena boys choir and yes I live in Helena.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Very, very cool! I'm glad you found our channel and it's good to meet another fellow Montanan. Welcome!

[@MTRyder]

@@BigfootDadExploresMontana thanks love the channel have a great day.

[@MysticFNBR]

Nice video 👍🏻

[@CapeAnnImages]

Wonderful video! I'd go there just to see the Huey on a stick!

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

The first time I saw it, I had to do a double take. 😅 It's really neat to see in person, but a bit out of the way to walk to. It's located at a busy intersection with a bunch of curious onlookers that are more interested in you looking at the helicopter than the helicopter itself. 😆

[@CapeAnnImages]

@@BigfootDadExploresMontana I'd say your video would be ideal for the Helena Chamber of Commerce! A far cry from the slide show I did a number of years ago for my home town of Gloucester, Ma. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r33ZlqmIZ8dmh80

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, CapeAnnImages - thank you for your kind recommendation. Lee, the guy that runs the tour train, was thinking something similar. I don't exactly know if it's up to par for that, but I may be in too close to see the potential. Funny enough, I saw your video you linked to above, a while back after you posted feedback on a previous video (sometimes I explore a bit 😁). I think it's completely fine and I can easily see your an excellent photographer! I did have to give it another watch yesterday.

[@CapeAnnImages]

@@BigfootDadExploresMontana Thanks for the kind words! That slideshow I made ran on a continuous loop in the city's Visitor Center for a number of years. They still might be running it for all I know. Your Helena video is so good I don't havta go there now! Just kidding. If you checked my channel you can easily tell I'm not good at it. Just when I learn something using the KZbin editing program they change it up and I'm back to square one! I have a hunch you've done "film" work before, as we say here.....it's wicked good!

[@DieselsAndGuns]

The intro song made me think of Austin Powers🤦‍♂️😂

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Sly oMercy - Exactly! I love the colorful shots and music for the Austin Powers intro, so this was my adopted version. 😅

[@hollymakesmesmile]

I put a Bigfoot sticker on my new cub cadet. Want more videos like those.Awesome video of Helena!

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, L L - that's awesome! 😀 Yes, next up is another video for the DIBS series, of which you like. I have a few in mind and a couple mostly filmed. Thank you for the feedback!

[@hollymakesmesmile]

Bigfoot Dad Explores Montana Really looking forward for more of those! Showing love from Houston,TX!

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

@@hollymakesmesmile - thank you! ❤️

[@tkilg7169]

Very professional video, and it makes me want to go there. Would love to escape the heat and humidity of the south and sample some of the sights, sounds, and chocolate.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Thomas - YES! It would be great for you to come visit this state and, more specifically, Helena. I think you'd very much appreciate it!

[@marladillard8721]

Thanks for the fix! On your return pilgrimage check out Goose Bay glass of Townsend ❤️

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Marla - I certainly will when I'm back in the area! 😎

[@marladillard8721]

@@BigfootDadExploresMontana oh and Tizer Gardens, missing Montana 🤗

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

@@marladillard8721 - Yes, I've passed by that place a few times and want to visit it as well!

[@ghost_prost4755]

I live in Norway but I think I’m going there for the summer

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Awesome - Helena will be glad to have you! Post back how your stay goes. 😎

[@Scofco]

My only time through Helena was on my motorcycle. I remember a billboard requesting people stop doing home abortions, followed by a stop doing meth billboard, followed by a find Jesus billboard. I never stopped and slept at a rustic campsite west of the city in the hills. Perhaps I'll give it another chance when I pass through again.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Scofco - yes, you will enjoy the town here. So much to do so it would be a great place to spend the day or two. But I bet the rustic campsite was nice and peaceful too.

[@sadiemcnabb4444]

Now you're just going to see weed advertisements everywhere.

[@blueberryJ]

Love you guy. I just find something about pronunciation "Helena" 🤣🤣🥰🥰

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Thanks, Nguyet! I thought it was quite funny as I heard it a few times including on a TV show. Sooooo, it seemed fitting. 😅

[@jerrygsvt]

You sound exactly like the KZbin channel “JerryRigEverything”.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Jerry Gala - I think you're trying to tell me something.... Is this good or bad? 😅 I have not watched that channel before - I may have to check it out. I can confirm that I'm not that Jerry.

[@jerrygsvt]

Bigfoot Dad Explores Montana - It’s not good or bad, I just watch that channel once in a while and I noticed that your voice sounds very similar. You might not notice it but others probably do. Check it out.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Jerry! I did head over to his channel and watched for a few minutes. Good content... and I think I may know what you're talking about with the voice. Meanwhile my new upgraded microphone just arrived and I'm about ready to narrate my next feature. 🎤. You'll have to let me know if it sounds more or less alike. 😅

[@carson69421]

He’s here

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

And hiding amongst the trees... 😉

[@carson69421]

Bigfoot Dad Explores Montana that would be quite a sight

[@roberthall2259]

First of many”Visit’s”.. A correction / Typo. Thanks..

[@matthewjernigan7414]

I think I’ve been there before

[@AverageJoe483]

Sounds like Austin powers

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Ole Hickory - I thought so too! The intro to Austin Powers was so colorful and ridiculously elaborate that it's just fun to watch. But my budget was slightly lower. 😅 I hope it was still enjoyable!

[@roymyers465]

i use to live in helena and worked for the city and i think it was much beter befor urban renewal came in and blocked off the south end of last chance gulch

[@ursamagickmt672]

Looks like you went to school in Montana too.

[@greenlion6544]

Jeez this place seems really boring... I was thrown aback when he said that you couldn't see everything in "one day". For contrast, you couldn't see everything in NYC in one lifetime.

[@seapr6]

That covid notice is so stupid.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Seapr6. Thank you for your feedback and I'm sorry you feel that way. I believe this is prudent given the release date of the film correlating with the footage being displayed is not compliant with the city/state Covid guidelines. Most of this footage was obtained before public the guidelines were in place. Whether or not I agree with all of the guidelines is a separate question, but I do request that we remain sensitive to those that have been directly or indirectly impacted negatively by this pandemic. I hope this helps give you some perspective on why I chose to display this message and it is my highest desire that you and your circles remain safe and unharmed during the reaming part of the global trial.

[@user-bq7xx4wv9u]

Does covid exist in Helena????, let me now I'm bored of nyc trash

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

@Alïa F. - yes, unfortunately it does. Masks are required in all public buildings. Crossing fingers the vaccines come out soon so we can be over this! I hope things get better in NYC.