The capital city of Montana, Helena was founded in 1864 and is one of the most populous cities in the state. Founded as a trading, fur trapping, and gold rush outpost, Helena was once considered the wealthiest city in the world at the height of the American Gold Rush in the late 1880s and early 1890s. Many of the ornate and stylized buildings erected during this period still stand proud and tall throughout the city, making central Helena a beautiful place to walk around. Nowadays, Helena is world renowned for its natural beauty and various outdoor recreational activities. Along the Continental Divide about 90 miles southwest of Great Falls and 100 miles northwest of Bozeman, this mountainous region is the ideal place for outdoor adventurers, making Helena the perfect place to rent an RV.