Western Heritage Historic Byway

Explore the Western Heritage Historic Byway's vast sagebrush lands and canyon rims of the Snake River. The panoramic, breathtaking view encompasses the snowcapped Owyhee Mountains, the Boise Front, and the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. At Dedication Point enjoy an unforgettable sight overlooking the Snake River's cliffs.

Western Heritage Historic Byway
Western Heritage Historic Byway

Getting to the Byway:

###From Boise, ID### * Take I-84 west to ID-69 in Meridian where the byway begins.

Navigating the Byway:
The byway starts in Meridian. * From I-84 in Meridian, take I-69 south at exit 44. * Continue on I-69 for 8 miles to East Avalon Avenue in Kuna. * Turn south on Swan Falls Road. * Continue for 21 miles through the National Conservation Area (NCA) Birds of Prey to Swan Falls Dam, where the byway ends. The state of Idaho has added routes to this byway as part of the Idaho State Scenic Byway program. They are highlighted in green on the map. To drive the rest of the byway turn west onto Victory Lane, north along McDermott Road, west along Warren Spur Road. Then to go to Celebration Park go south along Sinker Road. To continue west from the Celebration Park turnoff, travel Warren Spur Road to Hill Road, head north to Ferry Road, then follow Ferry Road to State Highway 45 and south of SH-45 to the Snake River.

Golden Eagle at Swan Falls