Places to see in Genesee, and day trips within an easy drive.
Right here in town or just outside it.
Private land opened to hunters and anglers through Idaho Fish and Game’s Access Yes! program, including the Genesee Area – Central Grade and Lower Genesee Area properties. Dates, rules and sign-up requirements differ by property; read each property’s page before you go.
Trap and skeet range with covered shooting stations, run through the Genesee Recreation District. Shoot days, fees and league news are posted on the Genesee Trap and Skeet Facebook page, linked from the district’s site.
More than 350 quilts designed and hand-sewn by Karen Schoepflin Hagen, displayed in Genesee’s old Masonic Lodge. Free admission; donations welcome. Usually open Thursday to Saturday, 10 to 3; call (208) 285-1786 to confirm.
A walking path on the edge of town with open views over the Palouse, looked after by the Genesee Recreation District.
A pioneer family farm with a museum and archive of Genesee-area history. See the website for visiting information.
Worth the drive: Moscow, Lewiston and the Palouse.
Museum on the history of the Appaloosa horse and its ties to the Palouse and the Nez Perce.
Idaho state park on the Snake River with trails, camping, a marina and a Lewis and Clark discovery center.
Forested butte with a loop trail, picnic areas and camping, known for spring wildflowers and Palouse views.
Skyline Drive, an unpaved ridge-top road through forest with long views over the Palouse, plus trails and primitive camping.
National Park Service visitor center and museum on the history and culture of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce), with sites across the region.
A road to the top of a quartzite butte with a full-circle view over the Palouse hills. A Washington Discover Pass is required.
Walking paths through trees and plantings from around the world, on the University of Idaho campus.
Hours, seasons and access rules change. Check with each place before you make the drive. Looking for hunting access? See Access Yes! lands near Genesee.
