Helena National ForestHelena National Forest spans almost one million acres in west central Montana, surrounding the capital city of Montana. Plant and wildlife throughout the forest are quite varied and the diversity of the forests natural and cultural resources offer a wide variety of recreational activities, as well as spectacular scenery. Some of the more popular recreational activities available within the Helena National Forest are hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, picnicking, and camping, but there are many other opportunities to keep busy while on vacation in this section of Montana. Take a scenic drive to enjoy the beautiful views and abundant wildlife or spend the day exploring the diverse topography, geology and landscape by foot. |