Idaho Power’s Swan Falls Powerhouse Museum will open for self-guided tours this Saturday, April 19. The museum, housed in the historic Swan Falls powerhouse adjacent to the current hydropower plant, will be open each Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Aug. 30. The museum was recently renovated with new displays that appeal to kids as well as seasoned history buffs. Admission is free!

Located south of Kuna, the Swan Falls Dam was the first hydroelectric dam on the Snake River and has been generating electricity since 1901. Idaho Power acquired the plant in 1916 and built a new powerhouse in 1994, adjacent to the old powerhouse which now houses the museum.

Visitors can plan a day trip to Swan Falls Park, which includes a picnic shelter and interpretive panels describing early life at the dam site, as well as the natural features in the area. Geocaching, fishing, boating, and birdwatching are all popular activities at the park.

For directions and more information, visit idahopower.com/swanfalls.

Brad Bowlin
Communications Specialist
bbowlin@idahopower.com
208-388-2803