If you are out picking huckleberries (or been out picking), I am sure you understand all the necessary preparation needed before you head out into your favorite picking spot. But have you heard some of the fun huckleberry stories? I found this article, Up front: Keep your friends close and your huckleberries closer by Kathy […]
Have you ever tried to explain the taste and flavor of huckleberries to someone who has never eaten any? I described it as a blueberry on steroids … but, of course, that is not very helpful. Others have described the taste of huckleberries as a cross between a raspberry and a blueberry. Hmmm … still […]
Huckleberries are ripe and ready for picking in most areas. Fun picking stories are posted nearly every day describing the crop, picking success and fun days of purple fingers! Following are a few of the articles that are circulating on the web: 9 Fun Facts About Huckleberries, the Unofficial State Fruit of Montana Everyday Wanderer […]
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 […]
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 […]
Huckleberries are not only enjoyed by avid pickers, but they are a major source of food for the grizzly bear. According to the Daily Inter Lake website, 17-year old Hunter Dana found out how dangerous bears can be during his recent huckleberry picking expedition. Berry picker has harrowing grizzly bear encounter … Dana, of Columbia […]
With the abundance of huckleberries this year, also comes an abundance of huckleberry stories. Sharing personal stories — and even poems — about this beloved berry is fun and entertaining to huckleberry lovers everywhere. Greg Toffefson, writer for the Missoulian starts out with his story: Huck fever brings memories of harvest queen One morning last […]
With the ‘bonkers’ huckleberry season, picking stories are becoming as abundant as the berries. Huckleberry picking is a fun adventure for outdoor enthusiasts and most love to share their stories — but not their private picking spot or their precious huckleberry stash!! Two stories in particular stood out — sharing here: Huckleberry Heaven Meet the […]
With the wonderful huckleberry season we are experiencing in the Rocky Mountain region, articles about huckleberries are cropping up almost daily! The Montana Homestead website posted a great article on foraging, cleaning and preserving huckleberries that is a wonderful guide for newbies and experienced pickers. Here are some of the highlights from the article: Foraging […]
The Spokesman Review is entertaining us with another interesting article on huckleberry picking — or mining huckleberries! And this guy has obviously been there …. Mining for purple: Huckleberry pickers wear stains with pride By Alan Liere …Huckleberry stains are among the worst ever, soaking through jeans and even underwear, but they are an indication of […]
