Bethany Coe

Bethany Coe is a children’s writer, former teacher, and local travel enthusiast who loves bringing stories to life. With a background in education and a family passionate about history, Bethany enjoys uncovering the past and making it exciting for young learners.

When not writing, Bethany and her family explore Montana’s hidden gems, dream up new characters, and play with their fun-loving toy Australian Shepherd, Jarvis. She writes for Mommy Poppins to help families discover the magic of Montana’s history, nature, and unique adventures.

Latest posts by Bethany

33 Best Family-Friendly Things to Do in Three Forks and Butte, Montana on Vacation

Submitted by Bethany Coe on Sat, 09/20/2025 - 12:00pm

Soak up the beauty of Montana in Three Forks and Butte. Photo by Johnathan Stone, Visit Big Sky

Three Forks, Montana is where rivers meet, bison once thundered, and kids today can climb, splash, and explore history in one small town with big adventure. Known as the birthplace of the Missouri River, this town is a gold mine of family fun, just 30 minutes from Bozeman.

Less than an hour's drive from Three Forks is Butte, Montana, which offers a perfect blend of Wild West mining history, outdoor play, quirky attractions, and hearty food in a town that once shaped the world’s copper supply. Whether you have history buffs, active adventurers, or sweet‑toothed explorers, Butte delivers.

From hiking ancient cliffs to exploring museums to biking smooth trails, here are the best things to do in Three Forks and Butte, Montana with kids. Visit our Western US Family Travel Guide for more adventures out west, including our list of kid-friendly activities in Bozeman, Montana.

Best Things to Do in Helena, MT with Kids: A Local’s Guide to Family Fun

Submitted by Bethany Coe on Sat, 04/26/2025 - 12:41pm

Helena, Montana is a great town to explore with the entire family.

If you’re planning a trip to Helena, MT with kids, you’re in for a treat! Montana's charming capital city is nestled between rolling hills and wide-open skies, offering the perfect mix of history, outdoor adventure, and small-town hospitality.

Whether your family loves hiking to scenic overlooks, paddling on serene lakes, searching for sapphires, or indulging in the best homemade caramels you’ll ever taste (more on that later), Helena has something for everyone no matter the season.

Here are the 33 top things to do in Helena, MT with children, including fun Helena, MT family activities; great Helena, MT family hotels; and the best kid-friendly restaurants in Helena, MT.

For more family adventures out west, check out our Western US Family Travel Guide, where you'll find kid-friendly itineraries for awesome cities like Phoenix, AZ and Salt Lake City, UT.