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.

Salt Creek Falls sits just off Highway 58, an easy stop on your way through the Cascade hills. For just $5 (or use a forest pass), you can see one of Oregon’s top natural wonders in minutes or spend ...

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