Mel and Wes Stories: Mountain Indian Cave in Helena, Montana

Montana: Mountain Indian Cave

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Lesson: Mountain Indian Cave in Helena Setting the scene: The family stays a week with friends in Helena. They also take a trip to Glacier National Park near the Canadian border. People in This Story: Dad; Mel; Mom; Wade; Wes Brand Name or Company Name item is in green. Slang terms are linked to the Slang Dictionary. Click on the term to view its meaning. "Speed Talk" is in pink; meaning is in [brackets]. Story: Wade: Howdy, folks. Glad you could make it here. What are your druthers? If you're hungry, I've got flapjacks, crisp bacon, hot biscuits and blackberries. Everything will be ready in two shakes. Wes: I'm always ready for good grub. Where do I wash up? Wade: You'll find Bear Grease soap around the corner. First door on your left. Hop to it, son. Wes: Shake a leg, Mel. You don't want to lose out on a free feed! Mel: Hah, I'm right behind you. Nobody's gonna gimme [going to give me] a bum deal when it comes to a meal. Dad: Wade, there are at least two places that I want to see. Wade: What are they? Dad: The old Fire Tower, which is the only original one in the world that still stands. I also want to see petroglyphs in the indian cave on Mount Helena. Wade: Right, we can see Mount Helena clearly from the Blue House. Mom: What is the Blue House? Wade: A home built by one of Helena's goldrush millionaires back in the 1800s. [After breakfast, everyone puts on tennis shoes or boots. Wade leads them on a narrow path between pine trees. They hike several hours during the arduous climb up and down the mountain.] Dad: Thanks for taking us to the cave, Wade. It's too bad the petroglyphs aren't in better condition. Wade: I reckon they would be if not fer [for] some local yokels. Riffraff enjoy defacing things because they're too lazy or dumb to build anything. Mom: That was quite a long walk. I feel pooped out. I hope we aren't going anywhere else today. Dad: No, dear. We'll take a break because Wade will drive us to Saint Mary Lake tomorrow. Wes: Maybe we can spot a grizzly bear or a big horn sheep. [The family visits a dude ranch near Billings. Click here to see the following story: Punching Cows.]