Western Heritage Historic Byway
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Birding on the Western Heritage Historic Byway

Most of the Western Heritage Historic Byway goes through the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, reason enough for any birding enthusiast to travel the byway’s course. North America's densest population of breeding raptors lives in the dramatically sculpted...
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Western Heritage Historic Byway Overview

From urban areas to small-town rural communities, through high deserts and deep canyons, the Western Heritage Historic Byway traverses some of the most impressive terrain in the state of Idaho. With the densest population of breeding raptors in North America, dramatically...
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1-Day Trip: Taking Flight on the Trail of Discovery
(Idaho)

This byway provides an opportunity to view engaging landscapes and visit areas that document human land use from prehistoric times into the early 21st century. At 12 key sites, interpretive displays help educate the travelers on the area's birds of prey, history, geology,... [more]