The huckleberry pie, when in season, is particularly transcendent – a purple-blue symphony of wild flavor that can only be described as the essence of Oregon forest distilled into dessert form.

In the shadow of towering pines, where the air smells of forest and pastry, Beckie’s Café in Prospect, Oregon has been performing small miracles with butter, flour, and seasonal fruit for generations.

Plus: Where to find water on the Elkhorn Crest Trail, what gear you should bring, and how to customize it to your own liking.