Dating back to the late 1800s, Reeder's Alley is a historic little street that's said to be the oldest intact part of Helena, Montana. Brick mason Louis Reeder came to Helena in 1867, and between 1875 to 1884 he built these apartments and bunkhouses for the miners in the area.
Having survived fire, urban renewal, and threats of demolition, today this unique alleyway is home to a collection of small shops and offices. With a history stretching back to the days of the Montana Territory, Reeder's Alley has also been designated a historic district within the National Register of Historic Places. This charming slice of Helena, Montana is certainly worth a look.
Sand, surf, sun, and a peaceful stretch of pier over the Pacific Ocean. Here are a few visual highlights from the picturesque Oceanside Pier found in Oceanside, California.
For as relatively close as Montana is to Alberta you might expect that I'd already thoroughly explored this state. The truth is that while I've visited Montana numerous times, it's almost always been while on route to somewhere else. I finally decided it was time to do something about that and spent the last few days travel shooting on a road trip to the state capitol.
Following part of the Lewis and Clark Trail, I was motivated to explore Fort Benton, Great Falls, and Helena in more detail. I was already familiar with how incredibly scenic the drive along the Missouri River was, but by taking my time and making multiple stops along the way it felt like a completely new experience. There are some really cool photo sets of Montana on the way that I look forward to sharing - some a bit more ridiculous than others.
