Western Heritage Historic Byway

Western Heritage Historic Byway

Parks Directory of the United States / National Scenic Byways

Address:c/o Kuna Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 123
Kuna, ID 83634
Phone:208-922-9254
Web: www.byways.org/browse/byways/2593/ Description:Byway traverses dramatic landscapes, historic sites, and 21 miles of the 600,000-acre Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, home to the densest population of breeding raptors in North America. The conservation area is used by 24 species of birds of prey including hawks, eagles, falcons, osprey, harriers, and owls. Areas of interest along the byway include historic Kuna, the Silver Trail, Swan Falls Dam, and Celebration Park, Idaho's first archeological park.
Legth: 40 miles. Start/Endpoint: From Meridian, byway runs along ID 69 to East Avalon Avenue in Kuna, then south on Swan Falls Road to Swan Falls Dam. Time to Allow: 1 hour. Designation/Year: National Scenic Byway (2005).

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