Idaho has some truly unique festivals and celebrations not found in other states. Check out this list and plan to include one of these for a great vacation experience.
The information is believed to be accurate and is largely taken from the respective sponsoring organization web sites. Contact information is that given by the sponsoring organization.
Birds of Prey Festival, Kuna, ID, May 13-15, 2011. Sponsored by Western Heritage Foundation. Contact - Western Heritage Foundation, P.O. Box 84, Kuna, Idaho 83634, 208-861-9131 http://www.snakeriverbirdsofpreyfestival.com/. The festival location is at: Reed Elementary School, 1670 N. Linder Ave, Kuna, Idaho 83634.The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area is a 600,000 acre area about 20 miles southwest of Boise along the Snake River and adjacent plain. This area is home to one of the world's densest concentrations of nesting birds of prey, boasting at least 24 species. Kuna sits just a few miles north of the conservation area. The festival includes educational exhibits, lectures, and tours by world class authorities. Festival details will be available on the web site in early spring of 2011. As of March 10 it was not yet available.
While most events take place at the school in Kuna, some events will take place at Swan Falls Dam and at Celebration Park. See this map for directions and locations.
This area is also home to the Western Heritage Historic Byway, one of 30 Scenic Byways in Idaho. This byway also has the distinction of being designated a National Scenic Byway. This web site gives access the the byway details, including maps, history, visitor services, and other details. At the southwest end of the byway is Celebration Park, a Canyon County park rich with Indian petroglyphs and the only archaelogical park in Idaho. The park and surrounding area has many "melon rocks", rounded rocks left from the great Bonneville flood. A separate post is planned to give more details on these areas.
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