About Kuna

A long time ago, pioneers traveled through this area. One day they decided to build a railroad transportation system and decided to build it right through Boise. this track would end in what is now called Kuna (meaning the end of the trail). Soon, this desert land started being cultivated and farmed by people who wanted to take a chance on it. More and more people started moving here and before they knew it, they had a town. They even dug a canal (Indian Creek)so that they could have water to get to their crops.

Now, many years later, Kuna is a lot bigger and is still growing. Some residents still farm here (in the rural part), but a lot of Kuna is made up of subdivisions. A lot of people live here and commute to Boise for work and recreation. This once little town is now made up of about 15,000 residents. We have one of the highest growth rates in the area.

More Interesting Information

While traveling from Boise to Kuna on the State Highway 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
• Initial Point
• Dedication Point
• Kuna Caves
• Swan Falls Dam
• Pioneer Cemetery

The Silver Trail

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.

Initial Point

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.

Dedication Point

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.

Kuna Caves

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. Though no longer available to public access, the Kuna Caves are still a large part of Kuna's heritage.

Swan Falls Dam

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 hydroelectric power to them.

Pioneer Cemetery

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.