Stanley Idaho
Idaho's Motor Vehicle History
In 1913, many different makes of vehicles couldbe purchased in the city of Boise, including Fords, Saxons,Overlands, Oldsmobiles, Stanley Steamers, Buicks, Knights, Metz's,and even Marion Bobcats. Some are familiar vehicle names and othersare long forgotten, but the licensing of dealers has continuedthrough the years. ... [Read More]
Idaho's Natural Wonders
CREDIT: Gregory, C.A., copyright claimant. "Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley, Idaho." Copyright 1936. Taking the Long View: Panoramic Photographs, 1851-1991, Library of Congress. ... [Read More]
U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
Geographical Area - For purposes of this framework, we are discussing lands within the area bordered by Highway 75 (Stanley-Challis), Highway 75 (Stanley- Ketchum), Trail Creek Road (Ketchum-Highway 93), Highway 93 (Trail Creek Rd.-Challis). Essentially the lands within the perimeter of Stanley to Challis to Trail Creek Road (before Mackay) to Sun Valley. ... Release of Wilderness Study Areas- Those USFS and BLM wilderness study areas within the area bordered by Highway 75 (Stanley-Challis), Highway 75 (Stanley- Ketchum), Trail Creek Road (Ketchum-Highway 93), Highway 93 (Trail Creek Rd.-Challis) not included in wilderness will be released and granted special management status and will be managed as the Boulder-White Clouds Recreation Management Area. ... [Read More]
Middle Fork of the Salmon Wild and Scenic River, Idaho
One of the original eight rivers in the nation designated as Wild and Scenic on October 2, 1968, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River originates 20 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho, with the merging of Bear Valley and Marsh Creeks. The designated segment extends 100 miles from Dagger Falls to the confluence of the Middle Fork and the Main Salmon. The river traverses northeast through the heart of Idaho and the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, flowing through a canyon that is the third deepest in North America. The Middle Fork is one of the last free flowing tributaries of the Salmon River system. Because of its remote location, man's presence in the area was somewhat limited, leaving it in the condition we see today. Only a few trails, landing strips, private ranches, and Forest Service stations are evidence of man's intrusion. ... [Read More]
Idaho Transportation Department
Audio tape tours available for Stanley to Challis & Challis to Salmon. ... www.stanleycc.org ; ... Along the way, the town of Challis and the Land of the Yankee Fork Historic Area are just two points of interest, the latter being among Idaho’s most famous mining areas. And as you head southwest along Idaho 75 toward Stanley, you’ll begin to see glimpses of the majestic Sawtooth Mountains ahead before beholding their full splendor as you drop into town. ... [Read More]
Idaho Transportation Department
From Banner Summit, one of Idaho’s highest at 7,056 feet, you begin a descent into the town of Stanley. As the roadway grooves through the steep foothills and thick forest, you can catch glimpses of the Sawtooth Mountains ahead; finally, as you drop into Stanley, they come into full, magnificent view. ... Special attractions Lucky Peak and Arrow Rock Reservoirs; Lucky Peak State Park; Idaho City; Sawtooth Wilderness; Granite Creek Interpretive Trail; Lowman Fire Interpretive Signs; Kirkham Hot Springs; Stanley Lake; Boise, Salmon-Challis and Sawtooth National Forests; Forest Service/BLM Visitor Information Center in Boise, and the Idaho City, Lowman, and Stanley Ranger Stations. ... [Read More]
Idaho Transportation Department
Full services in Shoshone, Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Stanley; partial services in Obsidian; rest area on U.S. 20 at the junction with Idaho 75. ... Stanley Ranger Station: ... audio tape tour available for Stanley to Ketchum route; ... [Read More]
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