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Huckleberry Picking in the Cascades

Huckleberry season in the Rocky Mountain region is most over for this year, but some folks are still picking in the Cascades in Oregon. I ran across this delightful picking story that I want to share with you by John Rezell, Editor, OutdoorsNW : Recipe for Huckleberry Bliss … We’ve ventured high into the Cascades […]

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Native Americans and Huckleberries

Native Americans enjoy a long history of picking and maintaining many huckleberry stands throughout the northwest region. The use and preservation of huckleberries is recorded as far back at 1615 when explorer Samuel de Champlain observed Native Americans collecting and drying huckleberries for winter use.  Even the first huckleberry rakes were developed by Native Americans!  […]

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More Huckleberry Picking Reports

Some interesting stories from huckleberry pickers around the region:   I’m Your Huckleberry Huckleberries may quite possibly be the best thing about summer in McCall. These round purple berries have a tart kick that make them the perfect addition to pies, ice cream, pancakes, syrup and more. … Finding a bountiful huckleberry patch can require […]

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Commercial Picking Still Illegal in North Idaho

Forest Service announced that commercial huckleberry picking in north Idaho’s Boundary County is illegal, but they nor the sheriff’s office are able to enforce the restriction. Here is the story from Rick Landers, Spokesman’s Outdoor Editor: Illegal commercial huckleberry pickers out of county authority’s reach Forest Service announcements that commercial huckleberry picking is illegal on […]

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Five Health Benefits of Huckleberries

Huckleberries are not just delicious — eating right off the bushes or in your favorite recipes — but they are full of benefits for your health. Lifeberrys.com posted this informative article: 5 Benefits Of Eating Huckleberry   Huckleberries are associated with lowering cholesterol; protecting against heart diseases, muscular degeneration, glaucoma, varicose veins, and peptic ulcers. […]

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Huckleberries on the Hike to the Chinese Wall, Montana

An interesting story about the huckleberries found during the 30+ miles hike to the Chinese Wall in Montana: The Chinese Wall Well Worth the Trip …The Chinese Wall is a limestone spine averaging about 1,000 feet tall and stretches unbroken for a dozen miles. The massive curtain of rock face marks the Continental Divide through the […]

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Sandblasted Huckleberry and Chocolate Sweets

I found this yummy looking dessert on the yummly website (appropriately named!!) that I know is going to be a hit with the chocolate and huckleberry lovers.   WOW!  Those “sweets”  look divine!  If you make them, please share how they taste with the rest of us!! Find more huckleberry recipes from Yummly here! Save

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