Argumentative Essay: 48 Hours In Stanley
48 Hours in Stanley
Stanley is one of the few remaining Western asylums. This immaculate traveler’s paradise rests peacefully between the Sawtooth Mountains and the banks of the Salmon River. You’ll know from the moment you arrive that this off the beaten path community has a culture all its own. The only issue you’ll have once you arrive is figuring out what to do first. Beautiful campgrounds, whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, horseback riding, and mountain biking, Stanley has it all!
With all the hype surrounding Stanley, I had to check it out for myself. So I packed a bag and drove up for the weekend with one goal in mind: have as much fun in 48-hours as possible. Spoiler alert, it was a success.
Finding it from Boise: …show more content…
You’ll then turn right on Banks-Lowman Highway ID-17 and head East to ID-21. Finally, you’ll hang a left on ID-21 to Stanley.
(Insert Foggy drive photo that Fudo took)
If you’re looking for a more scenic route, take ID-21 the entire way. You’ll pass through Idaho City and Lowman.
Activities
To make things a little easier, I’m going to outline my jam-packed, two-day excursion for you. Pick and choose from the activities I did for you and your kids, or heck, try to tackle em’ all. Either way, you’re family will never forget this vacation. Strap in, here we go!
Mountain Biking
One of the most appealing qualities of Stanley is its never-ending trail system. You could stay in Stanley for a month and still not ride every trail the area has to offer.
(Insert trail image)
A trail worth taking the family to is Elk Meadows Loop. There is a great beach on the side of the lake for the kids to play on, located right next to the parking spaces.
Finding it from Stanley:
Drive four miles west of Stanley on State Highway 21 until you reach the Stanley Lake Access Road, turn left there, and park.
(Insert valley image with Sawtooths in
Stanley is one of the few remaining Western asylums. This immaculate traveler’s paradise rests peacefully between the Sawtooth Mountains and the banks of the Salmon River. You’ll know from the moment you arrive that this off the beaten path community has a culture all its own. The only issue you’ll have once you arrive is figuring out what to do first. Beautiful campgrounds, whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, horseback riding, and mountain biking, Stanley has it all!
With all the hype surrounding Stanley, I had to check it out for myself. So I packed a bag and drove up for the weekend with one goal in mind: have as much fun in 48-hours as possible. Spoiler alert, it was a success.
Finding it from Boise: …show more content…
You’ll then turn right on Banks-Lowman Highway ID-17 and head East to ID-21. Finally, you’ll hang a left on ID-21 to Stanley.
(Insert Foggy drive photo that Fudo took)
If you’re looking for a more scenic route, take ID-21 the entire way. You’ll pass through Idaho City and Lowman.
Activities
To make things a little easier, I’m going to outline my jam-packed, two-day excursion for you. Pick and choose from the activities I did for you and your kids, or heck, try to tackle em’ all. Either way, you’re family will never forget this vacation. Strap in, here we go!
Mountain Biking
One of the most appealing qualities of Stanley is its never-ending trail system. You could stay in Stanley for a month and still not ride every trail the area has to offer.
(Insert trail image)
A trail worth taking the family to is Elk Meadows Loop. There is a great beach on the side of the lake for the kids to play on, located right next to the parking spaces.
Finding it from Stanley:
Drive four miles west of Stanley on State Highway 21 until you reach the Stanley Lake Access Road, turn left there, and park.
(Insert valley image with Sawtooths in