Huckleberries are found in diverse habitat and common from the foothills into the high mountains. There are six different species of huckleberry in the park. The berries are quite sweet and were used widely by the Blackfeet and other tribes. Traditional uses include drying the berries by the fire and using them as raisins. They were often kept for winter storage. Huckleberries make an excellent jam and they are delicious in pancakes, bread, and muffins. Huckleberries are an important food source for bears, songbirds and small mammals.
Glacier National Park
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service