https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-population-up-13-8-census-finds/article_41a12259-9b12-54e7-8884-6d62f8bcdcc9.html

A plethora of little shops to browse or find that unique gift along with some great food and snack options. Outside seating at a local brewery and home made candy are but a small sample of what downtown Helena has to offer. See the article from Helena IR News here:

https://southwestmt.com/blog/helenas-walking-mall/

It’s December and we still have plenty of color around the town!

Mount Helena Sky

Good Morning Helena, It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood!

Mermaid in the wild – Kitty Hawk, NC ~~~~~ photo credit Donna Knudson, Wyoming

2018 – This year was especially fun starting out with a road trip to the east coast with my hubby, my sister and her guy. She caught this image along the Outer Banks and we are all quite sure it is definitely a mermaid! Nice catch of the day Sis!

Who said driving through Montana in the winter is all bad…these beautiful works of art by Jim Dolan called “Bleu Horses” guarantee to please the eye on your way to or from Townsend, MT. It takes some convincing just to believe they are not real!

Feeling cramped for space in your home? Time to rethink our use of space and how much we may have compared to the rest of the world. The world’s tiniest apartments is a real eye-opener. Time to be grateful!

Sept. 15, 2017 –  Sam and I returned to Helena after a trip up the east coast on his Indian w/Sidecar. We came up from Wyoming through West Yellowstone and hit snow along the way! Early snow for September and although it was tolerable…it was crisp! Still a blast! See Video: Riding in the Snow!

It can be daunting when establishing one’s home away from the typical services associated with city life. You become viewed as a greater risk to insurance companies as well as other entities such as rural fire departments and police protective services. And in reality you probably are a greater risk. However that is why it’s most important to be sure you are well informed of the environment you are now becoming cohesive with and do your homework before you make the move. One example is homeowners insurance. Can you afford the risk of losing it all? Do you need the reassurance that if things go terribly wrong that you can afford to pick up and do it all again without the aid of insurance? You must consider that a home that does not carry home owners insurance also may be turned down in the future by insurers due that fact alone, should you decide in the future to add the insurance. Another issue is when you decide to sell your home and the banks won’t loan on a home that cannot be insured due to lack of past insurance history. So be sure that you are in the know about how insurance and lack of insurance can affect the value and other aspects of your home.

Insurance for off-the-grid – Here is an article about considerations and complications of insuring a home that is off the grid.