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

27 күн бұрын

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

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

27 күн бұрын

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

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

@lisalarouge6309

22 күн бұрын

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

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

@summernale5963

27 күн бұрын

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

26 күн бұрын

@@summernale5963 Are you forgetting Butte?

@dalepxp8963

24 күн бұрын

@@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

24 күн бұрын

@@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!

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.

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

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

27 күн бұрын

Thanks!

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

18 күн бұрын

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

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.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

27 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

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

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.😊💖

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

27 күн бұрын

Thanks, CL!!

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

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

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

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

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

27 күн бұрын

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

@daydays12

13 күн бұрын

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

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

@sharonm.t.2492

27 күн бұрын

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.

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

@Jetsetbob3

19 күн бұрын

I live near Paris, and the Sacré-Coeur never ceases to amaze me. You may enjoy the Strasbourg Cathedral too, or Reims. That being said, Helena is indeed very similar to what we've got in Europe.

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

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

@sharonm.t.2492

27 күн бұрын

💯

@ReconPro

27 күн бұрын

The trip itself is the medal. 😊

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!

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

The mountains in the region are simply amazing

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

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

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.

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

@allenrmontana

27 күн бұрын

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.😊

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

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

24 күн бұрын

Thank you!

The church and the chanting were beautiful. So peaceful.

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

27 күн бұрын

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

26 күн бұрын

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

@sharonm.t.2492

24 күн бұрын

​@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

20 күн бұрын

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

@TJDawgs72

20 күн бұрын

@@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.

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.😊

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

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.

Wow, that's an epic cathedral.

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!😂

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

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.

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

27 күн бұрын

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 🇬🇧

That church was beautiful thank you for showing that!

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

Only heard about Helena in US history and books. It does seem like a nice place to visit but I bet the winters are hard. Thanks Nic and Joe for the tour de force of Helena.

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

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

The Shriners were started to support and build hospitals for "cripple" children for treatment at no cost. Theses hospitals are through out the United States and Mexico. They also support children of need from Canada

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. 🌼

Thanks for the tour of Helena. love your videos.

Great timing of the church bells. They sounded beautiful.

The Helena civic center is a beautiful building.

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 🚗 👌.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

20 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!!

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

Very beautiful church and town.

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

Great presentation as always.

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

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!

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

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.

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

Thank you for the trip

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

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

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!!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

27 күн бұрын

Cool, thanks!! :)

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

My hometown!

i lived in helena for a long time, its a really nice place.

Beautiful town and its a place you never hear about!

Beautiful Cathedral ❤

A curious nice little place Good to see it - it seems to have some charm 🙂

Nice to see old architecture preserved.

Ah wish you were still in Helena: Broadwayer Hot Sorings, Archie Bray, people making woderful art out of clay. There is more, but it they escape my mind now.

Nice looking town ,That food looked very yummy !!

Great vid, appreciate it all!

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.

Love your content, & channel Joe & Nic.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

24 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you very much for this video. You bring back my greatest memory when I visited there. 🇺🇸🇹🇭🇻🇮❤️👍✌️

Another great video ! Thank you for showing us the west coast !

Great video!

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!

Loved Wyoming last August. Visited Cody...a very nice little town. Highly recommended. Saw a rodeo there. Then we took long way around to Yellowstone....on the Chief Joseph scenic highway...I wouldn't call it a highway, but boy, was it scenic!

Where is no doubt about it that church is miraculous I guess it's a word That's stained glass is incredible that blows my mind how they can do that I used to work at a place that did stain glass but all I did was sit on a bumper all day polishing the little pieces of glass I never did any lead work worked with three other people anyway that was then years ago 82 81 something like that but thanks for another great video y'all Helena Montana I bet it's cold as all get out in the winter there they can have that kind of weather you picked a good time to go through there.

@EncryptedOne

27 күн бұрын

It only got to -62°F this winter lol

@EricT3769

23 күн бұрын

@@EncryptedOneOnly! 😂

You are right - this is a pretty town. The builders of the Abba Shrine were certainly planning for the future to build such a huge center and also to build it to stand for quite some time. I really liked that rock house on the corner. Thanks.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

27 күн бұрын

I agree!

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.

About 60 years ago we climbed the trail to Mt Prospect outside of Lake George, NY and there was a similar fire tower at the summit.

Enjoy watching from Toronto

Great video guys love that part of the country. Montana Wyoming, Idaho, the Dakotas. All are great. Especially love Montana and Wyoming. Low population smaller towns plenty of privacy if that’s what you like and I do. That all being said. I will only visit in the warmer months cause those winters nope not anymore. Those people are tough as it gets that live there and do whatever it takes to make a living especially the ranchers. Just to tough for me and especially now with all this metal holding me together. LoL it likes sunshine and warm/ hot weather. LoL 😂 some great looking houses and that one especially wow. Beautiful church and capital both. And they’re open to that’s nice.and on a lighter note I think you had her with the take I know you had me till you said take him out and I had to laugh. LoL 😂 good one Joe. Looking forward to Wyoming next time. Safe travels my friend… keep filming and I’ll keep watching.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

24 күн бұрын

Very little traffic as well. It's so relaxing there. :)

@usmcmos0317

23 күн бұрын

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip I can Imagine so I know you see plenty. LoL remember enough from my trucking days

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.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

27 күн бұрын

Awesome!