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Loved the rec center and staff. Rooms were nice. Couch bed is very comfy, slight indentation in the queen mattress but not to bad. Full/mini kitchen stocked with pots and pans. Thumbs up. It is a drive to the city but I think that's part of the beautiful of this resort. The goal is to be away, enjoy the mountians and escape.

Blanchard is really just an area not a town. There is a convenience store (EZ Mart) with a gas station and if you need a fishing license you can get one there, we did. Stoneridge Resort is a great base for your vacation because it has a lot to do right there. Spirit Lake is 8 miles south, Newport is 13 miles north both with grocery stores and places to eat. Blanchard is quiet and woodsy. Several lakes are within a 1/4 hour to an hour drive. There is a lake within walking distance of Stoneridge resort where you can fish or maybe kayak. No swimming or motorized boats allowed. Most of it is private property but there is a small public park on Blanchard Elk road at the entrance to Stoneridge Resort. Also, from Blanchard Elk Road (near Hwy 41/the convenience store) take Rusho Ln to Poirier Rd and follow it to the one lane bridge. You can fish or kayak there. Nearby Spirit Lake is good for swimming, fishing, kayaking, or motorized boating. Follow Maine St westbound out of the town of Spirit Lake and you will shortly come to the popular Fireside Park where you can swim or boat.

There isn't a whole lot I didn't like. The décor was awesome. There was plenty for kids to do as well as us big kids.. Just a great place to get a way from it all. Spirit Lake very close by. It was just a great family vaca.