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Idaho Backroads: Stanley, Idaho

June 23, 2013

Stanley, Idaho is up in the high country (elevation 6,253’ above sea level), about 130 miles northeast of Boise.

According to the city limits sign, Stanley has only 63 permanent residents, but that number swells during summertime when Treasure Valley residents flock to scenic Redfish Lake and other nearby popular summer destinations.

One local resident told me that only 20 or so people remain in Stanley during the harsh winter months with deep snow and temperatures well below zero much of the time.

According to Wikipedia, Stanley experiences frost an average of 290 nights per year and the record low temperature was -54 degrees (Fahrenheit) in February 1998.

There are times during Winter when both Highway 21 and Highway 75 are closed due to severe weather; cutting off the community from civilization.

Stanley City Limits

Stanley City Limits

Downtown Stanley’s Dirt Streets

Downtown Stanley

Lower Stanley

Lower Stanley

 

Idaho Backroads: Greenleaf, Idaho

January 13, 2013

Greenleaf is a (very) small agricultural community that consists of a few homes in town and large surrounding farming areas.

Greenleaf City Limits

Greenleaf City Hall

Farm Implement Dealer

 

Idaho Backroads: Homedale, Idaho

January 6, 2013

Homedale, Idaho is located 42 miles west of Boise on U.S. 95.

This scenic old southwestern Idaho farming community is bordered by the Snake River.

Homedale’s downtown area is reminiscent of the 1950s with its small town feeling and locally-owned businesses.

Homedale City Limits

Downtown Homedale

Bob’s Owyhee Repair

Idaho Backroads: Weiser, Idaho

December 30, 2012

Weiser, Idaho is a farming/ranching community located about 73 miles northwest of Boise on U.S. 95.

In former days, the Weiser area boasted numerous fruit-packing operations, but it has since transitioned to a quiet, peaceful ranching community.

Weiser Valley

Downtown Weiser

Old John Deere Tractor

 

Idaho Backroads: Murphy, Idaho

December 23, 2012

Murphy, Idaho is located on Hwy 78, about 25 miles south of Nampa.

This quaint old town is the county seat of Owyhee County and is one of the smallest county seats in the U.S.

Murphy was settled in 1899 and formerly served by the Boise, Nampa, and Owhyhee Railroad.

Lying at the base of the Owyhee Mountains, Murphy has its own 2,500’ airport alongside Hwy 78.

The town also is home to the Owyhee County Historical Museum and Library.

Murphy General Store

Murphy Airport

Owhyee County Historical Museum & Library

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