Kuna is a wonderful place to live and/or to visit because of it's beauty and fun activities. All year round the citizens and leaders of Kuna find fun and exciting things to put on or participate in. These things range from annual festivals, to just floating down the Indian Creek.
While traveling from Boise to Kuna on the State Hiway 69 (Meridian Road), you look up and you see this sign that says "Western Heritage Historic Byway". "What does that mean?" you may ask yourself. They're all down the stretch of the road. Later, you'll find out that Kuna organized this non-profit organization in July 28, 2000, to preserve the history we have had in this valley for a very long time. Some of the places that are involved in this project to protect were:
The Silver Trail was the name of the stagecoach route that was used quite a bit before people started using other means of transportation. This trail extended from around just past Boise, in the mining district of Idaho City, to the mining district of Silver City.
A long time ago, when this state was just starting to get surveyed out for land spots and what not, this spot called "Initial Point" was used as a reference point for all the surveying of Idaho.
At this spot, you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the area and valley. Also, on this spot, the NCA Birds of Prey was dedicated about 10 years ago.
Did you know that there used to be volcanic action around this area once, long ago? It's true and Kuna Caves are still here to prove it. Some say that in the past, this cave, along with other caves along a lava tube, used to run underground from a little South of Kuna Cave Road, all the way to the Snake River. Some even believe that old nomadic Indian tribes may have used these lava tubes to get to the Snake River underground, but no one has been able to verify that. Kuna Caves might just look like a hole in the ground to some, but once inside, you'll see that it's a lot bigger and more exciting to explore than you would have thought.
Silver City, a mining community at the time, was close by to this area and needed a way of getting power, so they constructed this dam to provide hydroelectricpower to them.
This is exactly what it sounds like: an old plot of ground with pioneers' graves. However morbid that may sound, it is very interesting to go and look at the resting places of those who have gone before us and settled this land. Even if they may not be your own personal relatives, they are still people to be thanked for what they did. This is a neat place to visit.
Source: Kuna Chamber of Commerce Website